Unforgettable San Diego Seal & Wildlife Eco-Cruise
Hop aboard San Diego’s only amphibious Sea and Land Adventure for an unforgettable 1 hour and 45 minute tour that combines city sights with aquatic enchantment. Begin your journey on the vibrant streets of downtown, taking in the urban atmosphere before making a spectacular splash into the waters of San Diego Bay. Aboard the unique Hydra Terra vehicle, you'll explore the bay’s dynamic ecosystem and rich military heritage, cruising past playful California sea lions and iconic naval landmarks. The narrated tour offers insights into the ecological and historical significance of the area, providing an educational and entertaining experience for all ages. This amphibious tour is the perfect way to see "America’s Finest City" from both land and sea, making it an essential experience for visitors and locals alike. Select one of these two departure points during purchase: Seaport Village 825 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 or Embarcadero 1004 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
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tinalK6233WB, 10/25/2025 5:17:19 AM
Captain/driver, Reef, was wonderful. Excellent driver and very kind. But the star of the show was his partner, Jewels! She was clever, funny and gave the most interesting facts. Absolutely loved this tour and will tell EVERYONE to try it.
448sandyk, 10/23/2025 12:28:33 PM
Tour was excellent and guides were great! Would recommend to anyone of any age. Lots of information. Just a note on parking if you park in the parking lot closer to the street, you can get your ticket validated. Also, your entire party needs to be present in order for you to check in.
kellydM1093ZI, 10/22/2025 4:02:36 PM
Guide was very knowledgeable, and the driver was very nice as well. Our guide give information on just about everything we passed on the tour.
Karen_J, 10/21/2025 10:33:33 PM
It was such fun! Beautiful weather and the time on the water was the best. The sea lions were very active and we loved it. Our guide, Jim, was wonderful-so knowledgeable and personable. The captain was also excellent. We would do this again for sure.
Carole_C, 10/17/2025 12:09:18 PM
This is mostly a tour in the boat mode of the vehicle. It was fun, informative and we really enjoyed it. The driver and tour guide were fabulous.
Andrea_D, 10/15/2025 10:54:59 PM
This was so interesting. It was fun and the guide First Mate Max was so knowledgeable. Captain Kirk was very skilled
Mao_A, 10/14/2025 3:14:39 PM
SO much fun, Bret our 1st mate was fantastic!!! You will love this activity especially when you get out into the water!!
Jill_N, 10/13/2025 10:01:29 PM
Fun for adults and kids. Jim was a great guide. The trip was 100 minutes, but felt like 10. We learned a lot about the area and what we have left to explore.
Michael_L, 10/13/2025 2:09:57 PM
Super fun tour! I was visiting San Diego with friends/coworkers and we wanted an inexpensive trip on the water. We booked this trip with very few expectations and were very pleased with the whole process from start to finish. Booking and check in communication was great. The amphibious boat was in great condition, very clean and all safety equipment looked serviceable. The captain and first mate were very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the area, both on land and at sea. The sea lion viewing was great as well as we spent a lot of time near a bait dock where dozens of them were sleeping or swimming. For the price I would highly recommend this tour!
Felix_P, 10/12/2025 3:23:28 PM
Very nice tour and sites..however, speaker on ride was hard to hear from the middle and rear. Make sure u read where to check in as I was sent to the wrong station..
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
- Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time for tour check-in. Guests are advised to arrive an hour early in high season if parking is required.
- Emotional support animals and Pets are not allowed on the tour
Departure point
PLEASE READ - VERY IMPORTANT!!!!! Tour departs from SEAPORT VILLAGE boarding location, 825 W. Harbor Drive next to the Bay Company store. If you chose the Embarcadero departure in your purchase, proceed to the Embarcadero at 1004 North Harbor Drive. Check in at least 30 minutes before tour.Return details
Hop aboard San Diego’s only amphibious Sea and Land Adventure for an unforgettable 1 hour and 45 minute tour that combines city sights with aquatic enchantment. Begin your journey on the vibrant streets of downtown, taking in the urban atmosphere before making a spectacular splash into the waters of San Diego Bay. Aboard the unique Hydra Terra vehicle, you'll explore the bay’s dynamic ecosystem and rich military heritage, cruising past playful California sea lions and iconic naval landmarks. The narrated tour offers insights into the ecological and historical significance of the area, providing an educational and entertaining experience for all ages. This amphibious tour is the perfect way to see "America’s Finest City" from both land and sea, making it an essential experience for visitors and locals alike. Select one of these two departure points during purchase: Seaport Village 825 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 or Embarcadero 1004 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101Redemption
VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ FOR THE DEPARTURE LOCATION YOU'VE CHOSEN **The departure location for the Seaport Village departure is 825 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 (next to the Bay Company store) and for the Embarcadero, the departure location is 1004 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. Please check in 30 minutes prior to tour time. Give yourself extra time if you need parking. Guests are advised to arrive 1 hour early before departure time during busy season. Late check-in may result in forfeited reserved seat.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund