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San Diego Amphibious Tour 1 hr 45 min

TourTruth score 6.4 out of 10

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1,395 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • San Diego
  • 1 hr 45 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Ride from downtown streets into San Diego Bay, spotting sea lions and naval landmarks on a narrated 105-minute amphibious tour.

About this tour

See San Diego from two perspectives on a 105-minute ride that rolls through downtown before splashing into the bay. This narrated amphibious adventure pairs city sights with open-water views, offering a lively way to explore the waterfront.

Aboard the Hydra Terra, travel from land into San Diego Bay and look for California sea lions along the way. Pass notable naval landmarks as your guide shares stories about the area’s military heritage and the bay’s ecosystem. The route brings together urban scenery, wildlife, and local history in one outing, with narration to add context as the views change.

San Diego Amphibious Tour departs from either Seaport Village or the Embarcadero, so select your preferred location when booking and arrive in time to check in. With both land and water scenery in a single ride, San Diego Amphibious Tour offers a memorable way to take in the waterfront. Choose your departure point and come aboard.

Highlights

  • Ride an amphibious vehicle from downtown streets into San Diego Bay
  • Spot California sea lions and pass iconic naval landmarks
  • Hear stories about the bay’s ecology and military heritage

What's included

Included

  • 1 hr and 45 minute narrated amphibious tour
  • All taxes

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Choose your departure location when booking: Seaport Village at 825 W. Harbor Drive or Embarcadero at 1004 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Check in 30 minutes before departure; allow extra time for parking
  • During busy season, guests are advised to arrive 1 hour before departure
  • Late check-in may result in forfeiting your reserved seat
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  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation and all areas and surfaces
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed; emotional support animals and pets are not allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The narrated amphibious tour lasts 105 minutes.

Where does the tour depart?

Choose either Seaport Village at 825 W. Harbor Drive or Embarcadero at 1004 North Harbor Drive in San Diego.

When should I arrive?

Check in 30 minutes before departure. During busy season, allow extra time and arrive 1 hour early.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The transportation, areas, and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Are pets allowed?

Service animals are allowed, but pets and emotional support animals are not.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.73 from 1,395 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in San Diego
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.4.

Provider rating distribution in San Diego

How many tours in San Diego have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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