Top California Boat Tours

Q: Which California Boat Tours have Instant Confirmation?

California Boat Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Yacht rental charter in Marina del Rey - 60' CARVER Half-Day Private 62ft Island Boat Tour of San Diego Bay 6 Hour Lake Tahoe Private Boat Charter With Captain 5 Hour Private Boat Charter With Captain 4 Hour Lake Tahoe Boat Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: Which California Boat Tours have Free Cancellation?

California Boat Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include: Yacht rental charter in Marina del Rey - 60' CARVER 6 Hour Lake Tahoe Private Boat Charter With Captain 5 Hour Private Boat Charter With Captain 4 Hour Lake Tahoe Boat Tour Big Boat Sailing Oceanside California View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

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Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in California?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in California are: California Luxury & Special Occasions California Luxury Tours California Tours & Sightseeing California Cultural & Theme Tours California Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours View all tour styles in California →

Witness the stunning Santa Barbara sunset aboard the Azure Seas yacht. Departing from Stearns Wharf, this 1.5-hour cruise offers breathtaking views of the coastline and …More

Santa Barbara, USA

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Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht

Witness the stunning Santa Barbara sunset aboard the Azure Seas yacht. Departing from Stearns Wharf, this 1.5-hour cruise offers breathtaking views of the coastline and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Catalina Island Ultimate Underwater and Coastal Adventure Cruise

Avalon’s ultimate all-in-one ocean adventure. This 55-minute experience combines underwater viewing and coastal cruising off Catalina Island—featuring immersive viewing undersea windows, live fish feeding from …More

Catalina Island, USA

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Catalina Island Ultimate Underwater and Coastal Adventure Cruise

55 minutes Free Cancellation

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Paddle Pub San Diego Party Cruise: Drinks & Dancing for up to 26

Experience the ultimate party on the water with Paddle Pub San Diego! Our 26-passenger, pedal-powered pontoon boat is designed for endless fun and excitement. With …More

San Diego, USA

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Paddle Pub San Diego Party Cruise: Drinks & Dancing for up to 26

Experience the ultimate party on the water with Paddle Pub San Diego! Our 26-passenger, pedal-powered pontoon boat is designed for endless fun and excitement. With...

1 hour 30 minutes

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Newport Beach Paddle Pub Shared Experience for up to 16

Experience Newport Beach in a whole new way on the Paddle Pub, a pedal and party boat charter. We offer cycle boat tours that offer …More

Newport Beach, USA

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Newport Beach Paddle Pub Shared Experience for up to 16

Experience Newport Beach in a whole new way on the Paddle Pub, a pedal and party boat charter. We offer cycle boat tours that offer...

1 hour 30 minutes

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Go under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge on this scenic cruise along picturesque San Francisco Bay. Pass Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco Bridge-to-Bridge Cruise

Go under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge on this scenic cruise along picturesque San Francisco Bay. Pass Alcatraz, Treasure Island, and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Los Angeles Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise from West Harbor

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the Pacific Ocean to spot migrating Whales. Along the way, we’ll also search for Dolphins, Sea Lions, and other …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Los Angeles Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise from West Harbor

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the Pacific Ocean to spot migrating Whales. Along the way, we’ll also search for Dolphins, Sea Lions, and other...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

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Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz

Embark on a 90-minute cruise along the San Francisco waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Angel Island State Park before circling Alcatraz Island for an …More

San Francisco, USA

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Escape from the Rock! Cruise around Alcatraz

Embark on a 90-minute cruise along the San Francisco waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge and past Angel Island State Park before circling Alcatraz Island for an...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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PCF 816 Swift Boat Naval History Bay Tour with General Admission

PCF 816 is a tangible reminder of the service and dedication of so many Swift Boat sailors and allows visitors the opportunity to better understand …More

San Diego, USA

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PCF 816 Swift Boat Naval History Bay Tour with General Admission

PCF 816 is a tangible reminder of the service and dedication of so many Swift Boat sailors and allows visitors the opportunity to better understand...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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San Diego Sunset Cruise from Mission Bay

Join us for our Sunset Cruise departing from the picturesque Mission Bay in San Diego, CA. Experience the unmatched beauty of a California sunset while …More

San Diego, USA

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San Diego Sunset Cruise from Mission Bay

Join us for our Sunset Cruise departing from the picturesque Mission Bay in San Diego, CA. Experience the unmatched beauty of a California sunset while...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

The Elkhorn Slough has the largest population of Sea Otters in California, and over 300 species of birds! We’ve been offering guided boat tours of …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

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Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

The Elkhorn Slough has the largest population of Sea Otters in California, and over 300 species of birds! We’ve been offering guided boat tours of...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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The El Cat, built right here in Moss Landing, is a fully electric, 32 passenger, Coast Guard-certified vessel. This is a custom 37’ catamaran built …More

Monterey & Carmel, USA

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Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

The El Cat, built right here in Moss Landing, is a fully electric, 32 passenger, Coast Guard-certified vessel. This is a custom 37’ catamaran built...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Fisherman's Wharf Hidden Gems Tour + Golden Gate Bay Cruise

This is not your typical Fisherman’s Wharf tour. Forget the souvenir shops and the barking sea lions of Pier 39, you can visit those on …More

San Francisco, USA

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Fisherman's Wharf Hidden Gems Tour + Golden Gate Bay Cruise

This is not your typical Fisherman’s Wharf tour. Forget the souvenir shops and the barking sea lions of Pier 39, you can visit those on...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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Gondola Cruise through the Coronado Cays

The Gondola Company is your Passport to Italy. Indulge in all the magic and tradition of Venice right here in San Diego as you gently …More

San Diego, USA

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Gondola Cruise through the Coronado Cays

The Gondola Company is your Passport to Italy. Indulge in all the magic and tradition of Venice right here in San Diego as you gently...

50 minutes Free Cancellation

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Experience San Francisco’s iconic waterfront with the original San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise company, family owned and operated since 1892. Departing from Pier 43½ at …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Experience San Francisco’s iconic waterfront with the original San Francisco Bay sightseeing cruise company, family owned and operated since 1892. Departing from Pier 43½ at...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island, …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco Bay Cruise

You haven’t fully experienced San Francisco until you’ve taken a Bay Cruise. This popular 1-hour excursion heads underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island,...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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This 90-minute cruise set to music will take you from PIER 39 and passes by San Francisco icons, such as the famous California Sea Lions …More

San Francisco, USA

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San Francisco Sunset Cruise

This 90-minute cruise set to music will take you from PIER 39 and passes by San Francisco icons, such as the famous California Sea Lions...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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City Cruises San Diego: Scenic 90-Minute Narrated Harbor Tour

Discover the best of San Diego Bay on our expertly narrated harbor tour. Spanning over 13 miles, this journey takes you past iconic landmarks such …More

San Diego, USA

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City Cruises San Diego: Scenic 90-Minute Narrated Harbor Tour

Discover the best of San Diego Bay on our expertly narrated harbor tour. Spanning over 13 miles, this journey takes you past iconic landmarks such...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

The price you see is the price you pay, no hidden fees or surcharges. We are the top destination for whale watching in Long Beach …More

Long Beach, USA

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Guided Whale Watching Tour from Long Beach

The price you see is the price you pay, no hidden fees or surcharges. We are the top destination for whale watching in Long Beach...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

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Historic Bay Cruise Aboard 1914 Pilot boat with General Admission

Launched in 1914 to her removal from regular service in 1996, the Pilot enjoyed an active career as San Diego’s chief pilot craft – assisting …More

San Diego, USA

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Historic Bay Cruise Aboard 1914 Pilot boat with General Admission

Launched in 1914 to her removal from regular service in 1996, the Pilot enjoyed an active career as San Diego’s chief pilot craft – assisting...

45 minutes Free Cancellation

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Take a 1- or 2-hour relaxing harbor cruise through the bay of San Diego, featuring unforgettable views of San Diego's skyline. This fully narrated tour …More

San Diego, USA

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San Diego Harbor Cruise

Take a 1- or 2-hour relaxing harbor cruise through the bay of San Diego, featuring unforgettable views of San Diego's skyline. This fully narrated tour...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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