Is it a boat? Is it a bus? No - it's San Diego's original amphibious water and land adventure! Commonly known as a duck tour, the San Diego Seal Tour is a fun and unique way to explore the city from the streets and the sea.
Highlights
- San Diego Seal Tour
- 90-minute fully-narrated journey
- Splash down into the San Diego Bay off Shelter Island
- Enjoy views of Point Loma, the Naval Air Station North Island, the Point Loma Submarine Base and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Recent Photos of this Tour
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A big ol' lazy sea lionNoisy, but cute!Photo by: JennyCUSA, 05 2012 -
Sea LionsIn San Diego HarborPhoto by: JennyCUSA, 05 2012 -
Sea lionsGoing by the bait docks?, got to see lots of sea lions.Photo by: Sherry J01 2012 -
Me and the familyOn the seal tourPhoto by: DaniArgentina, 12 2011 -
Seal TourSeals on the seal tour!Photo by: DaniArgentina, 12 2011 -
Seal TourFishermen StatuesPhoto by: DaniArgentina, 12 2011 -
Seal TourAlong the waterfrontPhoto by: DaniArgentina, 12 2011 -
On the WaterCruising past the Coast GuardPhoto by: DaniArgentina, 12 2011 -
Navy ShipsSan Diego is a well-known Military cityPhoto by: DaniArgentina, 12 2011 -
Seal TourDriving past the Navy ships of San DiegoPhoto by: DaniArgentina, 12 2011 -
THE GRANDCHILDREN ON THE SEAL ...L to R Megan (8) Jack (5) Dean (9) Zachary (7) Nathan (6)Photo by: JEAN W09 2010 -
Useful Information
San Diego Seal Tour
This 90-minute fully-narrated journey departs from Seaport Village located on Harbor Drive at the Embarcadero. As you travel along the beautiful Big Bay by land, you will hear stories of early sailors as well as the history of the 14-mile long working bay. You also will learn about the importance of the military in San Diego. Pass by San Diego International Airport, dedicated to aviator Charles Lindbergh, just one of the many people you will hear about on your San Diego Seal Tour.
Then, you will splash down into the San Diego Bay off Shelter Island, where you begin the water-tour segment of the journey. As the seal travels through the north end of the Big Bay, keep your eyes peeled for a chance encounter with a California brown pelican. The Big Bay provides views of Point Loma, home to the Cabrillo National Monument, Naval Air Station North Island, the Point Loma Submarine Base and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The area is a popular playground for seals and sea-lions so keep your eyes out during your San Diego duck tour - make that seal tour!
Return to land where you will return to your starting point via Harbor Drive, passing the Maritime Museum and Cruise Ship Terminal along the way.
*Please Note: Tour route is subject to change without notice due to weather or traffic conditions.
Reviewed by Rebecca L. T, March 2013
The tour was great. Very entertaining. This was my second time and ould do the tour over again, and would reccomend to friends and family.
Reviewed by Thaddeus J, January 2013
I took my family on the San Diego Seal Tour and all 5 of us really enjoyed the experience. The Tour Guide and Captain were fantastic. We learned a lot about San Diego and saw many wonderful things. We were able to see seals, sea lions, dolphins, F-18 fighter jets, yachts and Subs. Great!
