Top California Day Cruises

Q: Which California Day Cruises have Instant Confirmation?

California Day Cruises with Instant Confirmation include: 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 Private 4 hour Cruise to Emerald Bay on 42ft Exotic Yacht for 12 Bay Fishing Charter View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which California Day Cruises have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These California Day Cruises include Hotel Pickup: Catalina Island Day Trip from LAX area hotels with Undersea Adventure Catalina Island Day Trip from Anaheim Hotels with Discover Avalon Tour Catalina Island Trip with Hotel transfers & Optional tours View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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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 Outdoor Activities View all tour styles in California →

Our Private Emerald Bay Cruises are 1.5-hours, departing either in the morning or afternoon. Explore Lake Tahoe’s picturesque west shoreline and experience the pristine waters …More

Lake Tahoe, USA

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Emerald Bay Private Boat Tours

Our Private Emerald Bay Cruises are 1.5-hours, departing either in the morning or afternoon. Explore Lake Tahoe’s picturesque west shoreline and experience the pristine waters...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (15)

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$565

Private Sailing Charter on San Diego Bay

San Diego Bay is one of the most beautiful bodies of water on the West Coast of the United States. Why not enjoy this natural …More

San Diego, USA

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Private Sailing Charter on San Diego Bay

San Diego Bay is one of the most beautiful bodies of water on the West Coast of the United States. Why not enjoy this natural...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (50)

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$499

Private 2 hour Newport Beach 42ft Exotic Yacht Cruise! (MON-THUR)

Enjoy a day boating in Newport Beach, California with your friends and family! Our classic 2 hour "Fun in the Sun" Harbor Cruise departs all …More

Newport Beach, USA

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Private 2 hour Newport Beach 42ft Exotic Yacht Cruise! (MON-THUR)

Enjoy a day boating in Newport Beach, California with your friends and family! Our classic 2 hour "Fun in the Sun" Harbor Cruise departs all...

1 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$400

Private Sailboat Charter from San Pedro: Port of Los Angeles

Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean with a private yacht charter in San Pedro, CA. Enjoy a sunset sailing adventure on a Beneteau Oceanis …More

Los Angeles, USA

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Private Sailboat Charter from San Pedro: Port of Los Angeles

Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean with a private yacht charter in San Pedro, CA. Enjoy a sunset sailing adventure on a Beneteau Oceanis...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$380

Catalina Island Day Trip from LAX area hotels with Undersea Adventure

Spend a day on Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. Get picked up from your hotel. Transfer to the Catalina Express terminal and …More

Long Beach, USA

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Catalina Island Day Trip from LAX area hotels with Undersea Adventure

Spend a day on Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. Get picked up from your hotel. Transfer to the Catalina Express terminal and...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$304

Catalina Island Day Trip from Anaheim Hotels with Discover Avalon Tour

Roundtrip shuttle transfers from your hotel or residence. Enjoy a day out on beautiful Catalina Island, just a smooth 1-hour ferry ride off the coast …More

Anaheim & Buena Park, USA

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Catalina Island Day Trip from Anaheim Hotels with Discover Avalon Tour

Roundtrip shuttle transfers from your hotel or residence. Enjoy a day out on beautiful Catalina Island, just a smooth 1-hour ferry ride off the coast...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.3 (4)

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$279

Catalina Island Trip with Hotel transfers & Optional tours

Spend a day in paradise on this day trip to Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. After a smooth 1-hour ferry ride to …More

Long Beach, USA

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Catalina Island Trip with Hotel transfers & Optional tours

Spend a day in paradise on this day trip to Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles. After a smooth 1-hour ferry ride to...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.4 (18)

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$242

Sunset Sailing Cruise on San Diego Bay | Champagne Included

What makes this experience truly special is the blend of refined European luxury and a relaxed, intimate atmosphere without the feel of a large group …More

San Diego, USA

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Sunset Sailing Cruise on San Diego Bay | Champagne Included

What makes this experience truly special is the blend of refined European luxury and a relaxed, intimate atmosphere without the feel of a large group...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$199

Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and a two hour round trip non Stop Express city tour …More

San Francisco, USA

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Alcatraz and City Tour Express

Enjoy two Classic Same Day San Francisco experiences — a visit inside Alcatraz Island and a two hour round trip non Stop Express city tour...

1 to 2 hours

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$190

Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara

The only all-electric Duffy charter boat in Santa Barbara. Price includes captain. Whisper is USCG certified to carry up to 6 passengers (max). Trip is …More

Santa Barbara, USA

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Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara

The only all-electric Duffy charter boat in Santa Barbara. Price includes captain. Whisper is USCG certified to carry up to 6 passengers (max). Trip is...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.9 (67)

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$155

Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express

Guests will be assigned a departure time to Alcatraz Island and a same day visit to Muir Woods, Golden Gate, and Sausalito. This one day …More

San Francisco, USA

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Alcatraz Muir Woods with Sausalito Express

Guests will be assigned a departure time to Alcatraz Island and a same day visit to Muir Woods, Golden Gate, and Sausalito. This one day...

4 to 7 hours

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$153

City Cruises San Diego: Gourmet Dinner Cruise & Skyline Views

Experience a spectacular San Diego evening from the comfort of a comfortable and spacious yacht. Sit down to a delicious plated dinner at your private …More

San Diego, USA

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City Cruises San Diego: Gourmet Dinner Cruise & Skyline Views

Experience a spectacular San Diego evening from the comfort of a comfortable and spacious yacht. Sit down to a delicious plated dinner at your private...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.2 (298)

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$151

Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

Combine a San Francisco City Tour and guided visit to Alcatraz for the ultimate introduction to San Francisco! You'll enjoy the beauty and attractions of …More

San Francisco, USA

4.3 (2,021)

Combo Tour: Alcatraz Island and San Francisco Grand City Tour

Combine a San Francisco City Tour and guided visit to Alcatraz for the ultimate introduction to San Francisco! You'll enjoy the beauty and attractions of...

6 hours 30 minutes

4.3 (2,021)

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$150

Spectacular Afternoon Sail on San Diego Bay

A unique two-hour sailing Experience aboard our 35-foot sailboat, Luna. Limited to six people. Watch for playful dolphins, sea lions, and pelicans. Get hands-on or …More

La Jolla, USA

5.0 (24)

Spectacular Afternoon Sail on San Diego Bay

A unique two-hour sailing Experience aboard our 35-foot sailboat, Luna. Limited to six people. Watch for playful dolphins, sea lions, and pelicans. Get hands-on or...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (24)

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$150

2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

This is an Interactive Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay with a maximum 6 passengers on a private yacht with a USCG licensed captain and …More

Sausalito, USA

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2hr. INTERACTIVE Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

This is an Interactive Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay with a maximum 6 passengers on a private yacht with a USCG licensed captain and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (107)

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$149

Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take …More

San Francisco, USA

4.5 (300)

Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

This is a unique tour package to visit both the Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge! For the Alcatraz tour, you will first take...

2 to 5 hours

4.5 (300)

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$148

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Choose between a day tour or a special night tour of Alcatraz. The night tour includes a narrated cruise at sunset, cell door demonstrations, and …More

San Francisco, USA

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Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Choose between a day tour or a special night tour of Alcatraz. The night tour includes a narrated cruise at sunset, cell door demonstrations, and...

2 to 4 hours

4.4 (847)

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$139

Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental

This Alcatraz cruise ticket includes the ferry to the Alcatraz Island, the 45-minutes audio tour, and the entrance to the Alcatraz Island cell blocks. It …More

San Francisco, USA

4.6 (7)

Alcatraz Prison Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental

This Alcatraz cruise ticket includes the ferry to the Alcatraz Island, the 45-minutes audio tour, and the entrance to the Alcatraz Island cell blocks. It...

5 hours

4.6 (7)

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$138

Alcatraz Prison Tour + San Francisco Bike Rental

Two popular San Francisco activities in one! The first tour includes the world famous Alcatraz Island Prison Tour. The tour also includes a 45-minutes audio …More

San Francisco, USA

4.0 (1)

Alcatraz Prison Tour + San Francisco Bike Rental

Two popular San Francisco activities in one! The first tour includes the world famous Alcatraz Island Prison Tour. The tour also includes a 45-minutes audio...

5 to 9 hours

4.0 (1)

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$138