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The Best River Cruises Near San Diego
Browse, book, and get out onto the water with local captains and boat owners.
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Types of Boats Popular in San Diego
Yachts
From mid-size to mega yachts, these luxury boats are great for groups and celebrations
$175-$1,815
Pontoons
Perfect for casual cruising, sandbar stops, swimming, and parties
$110-$600
Tours
Explore local waters with a boat rental dedicated to sightseeing and exploration
$105-$1,230
Sailboats
Set sail with these traditional wind-powered boats
$80-$1,405
Fishing Charters
Let a captain do the driving while you do the fishing
$70-$525
Fishing Boats
Boats outfitted for fishing, from small inshore angling boats to deep-sea yachts
$60-$560
Jet Skis
Fast, fun, and easy to operate, these are a guaranteed good time on the water
$90-$750
Kayaks
Who says you need a motor to have fun on the water?
$15-$420
Houseboats
All the comforts of home out on the water, for multi-day boat trips
$150-$650
Wakeboarding Boats
A high-octane powerboat designed and outfitted for wakeboard towing
$50-$275
Diving
Explore the ocean depths with trained boat operators
$150
Top River Cruise Locations Near San Diego
Recent Reviews in San Diego
Adam
Diversey Harbor Gorgeous 46' Sea Ray Luxury Yacht
Had an incredible time out on Kevin’s boat. We had Captain Justin and I couldn’t recommend him enough. We were celebrating a bachelor party and this was the highlight of the weekend!
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Sai
27' Chris Craft with Water Toys plus Jet Ski Available
Our experience with Captain Tim Jr was incredible! He is a fantastic captain, the boat was awesome, and he battled a storm to get us to the fountain, I proposed to my girlfriend, and he battled the storm right back to the dock. An experience we will never forget, best captain you could ask for!
VM
Virginia
22' Viaggio Tritoon in Havasu with Licensed Captain
Captain Tommy provided our family a truly magical day on the water. Service was top notch as we were picked up early on a pristine boat, with all the amenities including ice chest w/ice for our drinks and Bluetooth speaker for our tunes. Then we cruised through inlets and coves, went for a swim and finished the day going under the bridge and through the channel. We didn't have a worry in the world as the captain took care of our every need. It was so fun and relaxing as we didn't have to worry about docking, anchoring, or driving as Captain Tommy did it all. He was able to maneuver in and out of coves and around other boats with ease. We will definitely be booking him again. Can't wait for our next trip!
AC
Alison
22' Viaggio Tritoon in Havasu with Licensed Captain
This is our 4th trip with Tommy! We love that he always knows the best spots. He’s kind and considerate to people young and old (dogs too)! He’s very aware of his surroundings when driving the boat. We look forward to seeing him again on our next visit!
SS
Shauna
22' Viaggio Tritoon in Havasu with Licensed Captain
Tommy was AWESOME! He took us around to explore different parts of the lake and anchored in for us to enjoy being in the water! He provided a large cooler, the ice, Lilly pad, and a speaker and we all had such a blast! We had some great conversations and he was very informative of the area. Thank you for the great time and we will definitely be returning customers! 🎉
Cynthia
22' Viaggio Tritoon in Havasu with Licensed Captain
Highly recommended and will for sure book with Tommy again. The whole experience was worth every penny from start to finish. Tommy knows his stuff which made our experience that much more pleasant because we learned something new. We are forever grateful for everything 🙏🏼 ❤️
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