What You’ll Do

Toast the day on one of San Diego’s favorite evening cruises. Step aboard Cruise San Diego’s Sunset Cruise and glide across the calm waters of Mission Bay as golden hour lights up the sky in shades of pink, orange, and purple. This relaxed 75-minute cruise is all about great views, fresh ocean air, and soaking in the moment.

Why We Love It for Your Party

• Effortlessly relaxing – A smooth, scenic cruise that’s perfect for winding down or celebrating something special

• Iconic Mission Bay views – Enjoy waterfront scenery and stunning sunsets year-round

• Onboard Mahalo Bar – Grab local craft beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks from the eco-conscious Mahalo Bar

• Laid-back San Diego vibes – Ideal for couples, friends, families, and solo cruisers

• Optional VIP upgrade – Reserve seating on the Captain’s Bridge for panoramic views and prime sunset photo ops. Reach out to Cruise San Diego to find out more

About the Experience Partner

Cruise San Diego is a locally owned company specializing in relaxed, scenic cruises on Mission Bay. With friendly crews, smooth rides, modern vessels, and an onboard bar, they make it easy to celebrate and unwind on the water.

Additional Information

• Open to all ages (adult pricing with discounted rates for children and seniors)

• Advance booking recommended — sunset cruises often sell out

• Departure Location: 1617 Quivira Road, Mission Bay, San Diego, CA 92109

• Duration: Approximately 75 minutes

• Priority Boarding: Upgrade available for $10 per person. Contact Cruise San Diego directly.

Timeline:

Please follow the timeline below to ensure a smooth and on-time departure.

• 30-45 minutes before departure – Check-In Opens

  • Upon arrival, kindly proceed to the Ticket Booth for check-in where we will confirm your completion of electronic waiver and hand you a physical boarding pass

  • A link to the waiver was sent via email. We can also send it to you in a text message if you let us know in advance. Please reach out to Cruise San Diego directly

• 20–30 minutes before departure – Priority Boarding Begins 

  • One of our crew members will make an announcement for priority boarding, and those who upgraded to priority boarding may begin boarding.

  • You must still check in at the Ticket Booth to receive your boarding pass.

• 10–15 minutes before departure – General Boarding Begins

  • General ticket holders will begin boarding.

  • Be sure to check in beforehand and have your boarding pass ready.

• 5 minutes before departure – Check-In Closes

  • We cannot hold the boat for tardy parties, however, we can rebook to a later time or date if applicable

  • A $2.50 rebooking fee per person applies.

Check-In Location

• Ticket Booth / check-in address: 1617 Quivira Road, San Diego, CA 92109

• Look for a grey shed with a blue awning located between H2O jet ski rentals and the Fish & Chips shop facing the marina

Parking

During the summer months, holidays and weekends there is a lot of traffic in Mission Bay so please plan to arrive early to find a parking spot.

There are three parking options for Cruise San Diego:

- Free street parking on Quivira Road (we recommend you park on the street)

- $10 paid parking in Sportsman's Seafood lot (paid for at our ticket booth)

- Paid parking in Hyatt Mission Bay lot. We will provide a parking validation at check in should you choose this option which will take care of some of the cost.

Any other parking lots in the area are private and have towing signs and restrictions. We also recommend using an app-based car service such as Uber or Lyft.

Additional FAQs

• What Should I Wear: The temperature on the water can be cooler during the evening. Please dress in layers and feel free to bring a blanket or jacket.

• What Can I Bring: You’re welcome to bring food and personal items—just no glass containers or alcohol. We sell drinks and light snacks on board as well. Please keep all belongings with you during the trip. We do not have storage lockers and cannot hold luggage or large bags at the Ticket booth.

• What Not to Bring: Please do not bring glass containers, alcohol, cigarettes or vaporizers, or drones.