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Check out a cruise on the Bahia Belle Sternwheller Paddleboat on Mission Bay at night! http://www.bahiahotel.com/dining-entertainment/bahia-belle-boat-cruise/ The Bahia Belle  is a beautiful old 3 story Mississippi style sternwheeler paddleboat that cruises on Mission Bay to and from the Bahia Hotel and The Catamaran Hoetl showcasing great views and live music. This is one of the most fun things to do in the beach areas because it is perfect for so many occasions. It can be fun for a romantic night out watching the sun set on the beautiful Pacific Ocean  and then going down for dancing on the second floor with the live entertainment and plenty of seating and a bar as well to get your favorite beverage. The Bahia Belle leaves fromThe Bahia Hotel at 6:30PM and arrives at TheCatamaran Hotel at 7PM. It goes back and forth all night long letting visitors on and off at both hotel locations. It runs until 12 midnight in the off season and until 1am during the summer time and weekends. The boat runs every day in the summer and Thursday thru Sunday during the off season. The cost is $6.00 per person and is free to hotel guests. Suprise your friends or special someone with this for fun and you won’t be disappointed!

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One of the best ways of experiencing a marine environment is by being out on the water. The purpose of this post is to concentrate on Mission Bay and list all of the available Mission Bay cruises that are offered.

To begin with, I want to take the time to mention that all cruises I will be listing do not include whale watching or fishing . I have written extensively on both previously, so please click on the above-underlined links if you want further information.

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Mission Bay, home to San Diego’s pride and joy, Seaworld, is located just 13 miles north of Downtown San Diego.

Originally a salt marsh, the city of San Diego put a concerted effort into transforming Mission Bay into an aquatic park known as Mission Bay Park. The park’s development started in the mid-1940s and continued throughout the 1950s and 1960s.

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Once finished, Mission Bay Park spanned over 4235 acres with a total of 27 miles of coastline, making it the largest man-made water park in the country! If you like the ratios- Mission Bay Park is 54%water and 46% land.

That is a lot of water! So let’s get on the water now!

Fun Fact- When Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo sailed by here for the first time in 1542, and he named this area ‘False-Bay’, due to the fact that it was a huge tidal marsh.

Mission Bay Cruises

Let us now look at the wide variety of Mission Bay cruises I have found for you! I want to start with the larger cruises and continue with smaller venues, followed by sailing charters.

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Cruise San Diego

Cruise San Diego Office Quivira Way Mission Bay Cruises

1617 Quivira Rd

(619) 288-8554

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Ohana – 65 feet double-decker, holds 128 people

Amenities –

  • unique design for bay cruises
  • indoor, outdoor sitting
  • private charters
  • roped off VIP areas, reserved Captains Bridge available
  • Sunset Cruise offered every Thursday and Saturday from 4:30 to 5:45
  • Mission Bay Cruise-3 pm, 6:45 pm, 8:30 pm
  • Sea Nature Cruise- call for information
  • Adults (18 and older)- $39
  • Children (2-17)- $35
  • Captain’s Bridge- $99
  • Under 2- Free

Special Notes –

Cruise San Diego has a few additional offerings, such as having a chilled bottle of wine waiting for you and chilled vodka. Please take a look at their website for more information.

The Ohana is docked at the Hyatt Mission Bay Regency Mission Bay Marina.

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Bahia Belle Cruises

Bahia Bell Cruise Mission Bay

998 W Mission Bay Dr

(858) 488-0551

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Bahia Belle – 74-foot, holds up to 160 people

William D Evans – 100-foot, holds up to 450 people

Two Mississippi-style sternwheeler triple-decker boats cruise Mission Bay between the Bahia Resort and Catamaran Hotel and Resort and Spa (see map above.)

Fun Fact- The Bahia Belle , built in 1942, used to ferry military personnel in San Diego Bay. The Bahia Belle and The William D. Evans docked at the Bahia Resort

I found another unique Mission Bay cruise out of Bahia Resort Hotel and its sister property, Catamaran Hotel Resort and Spa.

Every weekend (Friday to Sunday), a complimentary family sunset cruise is offered to guests of both resorts.

But, I did find that the public is also welcome, but for a fee. It must be noted that this cruise is first-come, first-serve, and resort guests board first.

  • indoor and outdoor seating
  • observation deck
  • Family Sunset Cruise- 6:30 pm-9:30 pm, Friday-Sunday, (except December-February),
  • Bahia Afterdark- 9 pm- 12:30 am, live entertainment, DJ’s, $5 drink specials
  • New Year’s Eve – see website for information, reservations a must
  • Both boats are available for private events- Cruise Packages

Rates -Free to Resort guests, all others $10

Special Notes-

There are several boarding times available at both resorts, so please refer to the Bahia website above for more information.

Osprey Yacht Charters

Osprey Yacht Charters Mission Bay Cruises

1441 Quivira Rd

(619) 253-0420

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Osprey 62 – 62 -foot, holds up to 12 people

Captain Arturo

Hours- 8 am to 8 pm

  • the interior has room for 6 to sleep, with two cabins and one master suite
  • Three heads with showers
  • sumptuous and comfortable seating
  • 21-foot beam allows for better equalization of the water
  • 2-hour Daytime Day Charter
  • 3-hour Daytime Day Cruise
  • 3-hour Sunset Bay Cruise
  • 2 hours- up to 6 people-$600, up to  12 people- $800
  • 3 hours- up to 6 people-$800, up to 12 people- $1000

Also Available for:

  • Fishing Charters- 1/2 day for $1300; 3/4 day for $2600
  • Ash Scattering
  • Private Catalina Charter- 3 days and three nights for up to 8 people- $6500
  • Private Mexican Outerbanks Charter
  • Live Music Boat Concert- cruise Mission Bay, then anchor in the middle of the Bay and enjoy a private concert- $1200

Duffy of San Diego

Duffy of San Diego Mission Bay Cruises

1548 Quivira Way

(888) 582-6080

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Duffy Bay Island   Electric Boat- 21-foot, electric, silent and eco-friendly

Hours- 9 am to 4:30 pm

Opened every day except Monday, with the Captained Wine Cruise only available Wednesday-Sunday.

  • Carpeted interior, mahogany tables, cushioned with pillows, a Surry op with a crystal-clear enclosure which may be opened up if you wish
  • All passengers have their own space and table
  • surround sound stereo
  • A 90-minute Captained Wine Cruise- includes wine with a cheese and cracker platter. You may upgrade to a Charcuterie plate for an additional fee.
  • Six passenger maximum (due to COVID restrictions, all have to be from the same family)
  • Three-time slots are offered: 11:45 am, 1:45 pm, and 3:45 pm
  • Two people- $189
  • Four people- $396
  • Six people- $594
  • It should also be noted that infants and children count as a passenger.

Duffy of San Diego also offers boat rentals, with their vessels fitting up to 10 passengers. No boating license is required! Please refer to the website for more information. It sounds like a fabulous way of experiencing Mission Bay while on the water!

Here are the rates:

  • 1.5 hours- $198
  • 3 hours- $309
  • Brand New 2020-2021 Boats- $209

Malarky Charters

Malarky Charters Mission Bay Cruises

(844) 724-5787

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Malarky- 47-foot performance sailing catamaran

Available every day for private charters

  • four queen beds
  • outdoor lounge deck and dining table
  • full kitchen
  • indoor lounge and dining table
  • room for up to 12 people
  • Sunset Cruises
  • Wind and Wine Cruises
  • La Jolla Tours
  • Whale Watching
  • Corporate Events
  • Sailboat Racing
  • $550/hour plus add-ons
  • All day- $3500

At Malarky Charters, they have stated that their primary goal is for you to feel like this is your boat, your captain, and your crew. Experience the waters of Mission Bay like very few do.

Take one step further and customize your adventure with any of these additional add-ons , such as:

  • stand up paddleboards
  • ocean kayaks
  • Aqua Lilypad
  • snorkeling equipment
  • water slide
  • drinks and appetizers

Here is one more Mission Bay cruise that I found.    The Game Day package includes a cruise around Mission Bay, then the captain will anchor the boat, and you will be able to sit on the deck with seven different televisions broadcasting your game in the middle of Mission Bay. How many people can say that they have ever done that before?

The trip lasts for 4 hours and costs $1600.

Gone Sailing Charters

Shock Wave Mission Bay Cruising Mission Bay

A” Dock, 1441 Quivira Rd

(619) 855-5936

(844) 735-7245

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Shock Wave-  29-foot Chapparel, a high-quality speedboat that has room enough for 1 to 6 people

Available everyday

  • cushioned interior
  • wine and beer available
  • Mission Bay Cruise
  • 2-hours for 1-3 people is $300, 4-6 people is $450
  • 3-hours for 1-3 people is $450, 4-6 people is $675
  • 4-hours for 1-3 people is $600, 4-6 people is $900
  • see the website for additional fees for Mission Bay cruises for up to 8 hours

All charters are under the command of a licensed Coast Guard captain. Gone Sailing is happy to charter your ideal Mission Bay cruise, so feel free to tell them your intentions of what you would like to see and experience.

(Update-2021)- Gone Sailing now has additional private yachts and sailing charters available. Please see the above website for more information.

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Hot Tub Cruisin

Hot Tub Cruisin Boat Mission Bay Cruises

1010 Santa Clara Pl

(619) 905-5100

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A one-of-a-kind hot tub boat rental!

8 am to 11 pm every day

  • the hot tub water can be adjusted for personal preference
  • a stereo system that connects to any music-playing device
  • an optional propane grill is available
  • an optional 50-quart under-seat cooler and a 6-quart ‘in the hot tub cooler.’
  • Captained Mission Bay Cruise, which holds up to 6 people
  • 1 hour $180
  • Two hour-$360
  • Three hour-$540
  • Four hour-$625

Hot Tub Cruisin offers Self-Captained Cruises and Anchored Cruises for up to 10 people. Please refer to their website for additional information.

Seaforth Boat Rentals

Seaforth Boat Rentals Mission Bay Cruises

1641 Quivira Rd

(888) 834-2628

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If you want to go on a private sailing Mission Bay cruise, I found a little something.

First, I would like to mention that Seaforth Boat Rental is family-owned and is the most extended established boat rental, tour, and charter company in San Diego. They have four locations throughout San Diego- Downtown San Diego, Harbor Island, Coronado, and Mission Bay.

Every day at 3:30 pm, a 2-hour private sailing tour is offered. There are several vessels to choose from-

  • Standard (up to 5-7 passengers)   $275
  • Midsize (up to 10 passengers)   $375
  • Luxury (up to 10 passengers)   $475
  • Yacht (up to 12 passengers)   $575
  • Elite (up to 12 passengers)   $700
  • Superior (up to 12 passengers)   $900

The Sunset Cruise departs one hour before sunset, so that time will vary. Please refer to the website for more information.

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So which Mission Bay cruise would you be most interested in experiencing? I love the idea of sitting in the middle of the Bay in a hot tub! I had a wonderful time researching the Mission Bay cruises, each with something special.

Please feel free to leave any comments or questions you may have! Make sure to check back soon, as I will list all of the San Diego Bay cruises offered out of Downtown San Diego, Harbor Island, and Coronado.

Until next time!

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From the Archives: The sinking of the Bahia Belle

Jan. 31, 1981 Union front page

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Forty years ago a pleasure cruise around San Diego Bay ended with the rescue of 11 people from the swamped Bahia Belle in rough seas off Point Loma.

After the wreck, the only the original wooden hull was saved. The Bahia Belle was rebuilt as a turn-of-the-century, Mississippi-style sternwheeler and put back into service cruising Mission Bay within the year.

From The San Diego Union, Saturday, January 31, 1981:

Sightseeing Boat Sinks Off Point Loma

By Henry Fuentes, Staff Writer

A pleasure cruise around San Diego Bay ended yesterday with the rescue by air of 11 persons from the sinking Bahia Belle in rough seas off Point Loma.

There were no injuries reported among the four crew members and seven passengers airlifted to safety by a Coast Guard helicopter.

The passengers aboard the 65-foot wooden-hull vessel were employees or relatives of employees of the Bahia Hotel, one of several hotels along the bay that regularly use the boat as a sightseeing pleasure craft. The Bahia Belle, which recently completed a week in drydock for repairs, is a mock sternwheeler.

Although the hull of the vessel was being towed to shore last night, the superstructure, including the top three decks, was drifting, Coast Guard officials said.

It was not immediately known what led to the sinking of the flat-bottomed vessel, but Coast Guard officials said a wooden plank under the water line may nave opened up and given way. The boat began taking on water about three-quarters of a mile south of Point Loma in open seas, an area that had 5-to 7-foot swells at the time.

The rescue was made an hour and a half after the Bahia Belle’s 3 p.m. departure from the Bahia Hotel.

Despite the rough weather, Bob Parsons, the 47-year-old captain of the Bahia Belle said he had made the same cruise before under similar weather conditions. “I started to lean and the boat felt sluggish — that’s how I knew we were sinking,” Parsons said after giving his report to Coast Guard officials.

The trip to Point Loma and back to Mission Bay, Parsons said, normally takes about two hours.

The Coast Guard operations center received the first report that the Bahia Belle was in trouble at 4:20 p.m. from a pleasure craft that had pulled alongside the stricken vessel, Coast Guard operations reported.

That pleasure craft was greeted With cries for help from the passengers and crew, most of whom were huddled together on the top deck of the Bahia Belle. All were outfitted with lifejackets.

A Coast Guard helicopter returning to the air station from a routine search and rescue mission was diverted to the Bahia Belle, and at 4:30 p.m., 10 minutes after receiving the initial distress call, the rescue began.

When the aircraft arrived at the scene, a red distress flag already had been raised and a smoke signal had been launched. The Bahia Belle did not carry a radio and was not equipped to sail in open seas, Coast Guard officials said.

From the moment the helicopter arrived at the scene, it took only 17 minutes to hoist the passengers and crew aboard the helicopter. A basket was used to lift each of the 11 from the vessel, and at 5 p.m. all stepped safely on land outside the Coast Guard air station hanger.

Mark Rose, 23, a crew member, said he took the wheel of the Bahia Belle while Parsons, the captain, went below to check the engine.

“We started to turn (off Point Loma, back toward the bay) around when the water level began rising fast.’’ Rose said. “And once we turned around it seemed to take a drastic nosedive.”

Rose, who said there was no panic among the crew or passengers, said the bow began sinking first. He said that after both engines failed, the generator broke down. “And once the generator went out, the pumps didn’t work any more.

“By the time they (Coast Guard rescuers) got there, we were already up on top with everybody wearing their lifejackets,” be said. “I couldn’t believe it was happening to us. I’ve heard of it happening to other people, but not us.”

For several hours after the rescue, the Bahia Belle remained afloat, apparently kept from sinking by an air bubble. Coast Guard officials said that 80 percent of the boat was under water, with only a few inches above the surface.

The owner of the vessel, William D. Evans, was said to have hired a tow boat last night in the hope of moving the hull to either Shelter Island or the tow craft’s yard.

Evans, also the owner of the Bahia Hotel, could not be reached for comment last night.

The City Council in October of 1976 granted the boat operator a five-year permit to operate the pleasure craft on Mission Bay. The permit covers excursion and sightseeing as well as the sale of food and beverages to passengers. The city received the greater of a minimum rent of $2,900 a year, or 7 percent of the gross income, for the permit. William D. Bell is listed as the operator of the Bahia Belle.

Allen Sutherland, former president of the old Security Trust and Savings Bank, and his wife, Estelle, are two of the many passengers that have in the past enjoyed moonlight cruises above the Bahia Belle. the couple, who gave a party 15 years ago for their daughter and son-in-law were saddened by the news yesterday.

“I think it will be a loss for San Diego,” Estelle Southerland said. “I am really sorry about it. There were so many good times aboard that boat.”

Although Coast Guard personnel were careful not to criticize the decision to sail the Bahia Belle, at least one Coast Guardsman said that he personally would not have taken the craft out in open seas with the reported 5- to 7-foot waves.

“That’s rough, and it’s even rougher if you’re in a flatboater (like the Bahia Belle),” said Coast Guard Chief Dennis Shirrel. “It would be like going out there in a canoe.”

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Operating seasonally, the Bahia Belle is a turn-of-the-century, Mississippi-style boat that provides a 45-minute sightseeing cruise of Mission Bay . The 74-foot, 3-story sternwheeler boat offers an observation deck to view the beautiful sites of the 4,200-acre aquatic park.

With departures from either the Bahia Resort Hotel or its sister property the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa , this relaxing boat cruise is a scenic way to spend an evening with friends or family.

The Bahia Belle Sightseeing Cruise season runs through Oct. 31, 2021.

Departing from Bahia Resort Hotel Fridays | Sundays 6 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 8 p.m.| 9 p.m.

Departing from Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa Thursdays | Saturdays 6 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 8 p.m.| 9 p.m.

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Reservations required. Boarding times may vary; check with front desk for details. Guests boarding must disembark after approx. 1-hour cruise. Outside food or beverage not permitted. CA law recommends face coverings when indoors in a public setting regardless of vaccination status. Cruise subject to availability, capacity limitations, and weather conditions. Must be 21+ with valid photo ID to consume alcohol. Hotel reserves the right to refuse service in accordance with applicable laws. Other restrictions may apply.

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Operating seasonally, the Bahia Belle is a turn-of-the-century, Mississippi-style boat that provides a 45-minute sightseeing cruise of Mission Bay. The 74-foot, 3-story sternwheeler boat offers an observation deck to view the beautiful sites of the 4,200-acre aquatic park, cash bar and light snacks. Departing from the Bahia Resort Hotel, this relaxing boat cruise is a scenic way to spend an evening with friends or family. Sightseeing Cruise Boarding Schedule:

To learn more about this event visit:  Bahia Belle Sightseeing Cruise

Guests boarding must disembark after approx. 1-hour cruise. Reservations required and all guests must have ticket, regardless of age. Hotel guests must present room key or wristband. Boarding times may vary; check with front desk for details. Outside food or beverage not permitted. CA law recommends face coverings when indoors in a public setting regardless of vaccination status. Cruise subject to inclement weather and if cancelled, you may reschedule. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Must be 21+ with valid photo ID to consume alcohol. Hotel reserves the right to refuse service based on applicable laws. Other restrictions may apply.

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Guests boarding must disembark after cruise. Reservations required and all guests must have ticket, regardless of age. Hotel guests must present room key or wristband. Boarding times may vary; check with front desk for details. Outside food or beverage not permitted. Cruise subject to inclement weather and if cancelled, you may reschedule. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Must be 21+ with valid photo ID to consume alcohol. Hotel reserves the right to refuse service based on applicable laws. Other restrictions may apply.

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Thanksgiving Day Family Cruise  Thursday, November 23 | $45 General Admission

Join us for the Thanksgiving Family Cruise aboard the William D. Evans sternwheeler boat on Mission Bay.  Cozy up aboard a vintage sternwheeler boat and enjoy treats from the hot cocoa station, dessert bar, and cash bar with drink specials. This family-friendly experience is the perfect way to spend quality time with loved ones this holiday season.

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Cruising from Bahia:

  • 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cruising from Catamaran:

  • 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
  • 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Entertainment:

  • Holiday Drink Specials with Cash Bar
  • Hot Chocolate Station and Dessert Bar
  • Live Music   

*Reservations required and all guests must have ticket, regardless of age. Outside food or beverage not permitted. No refunds, cancellations, rebooking or retroactive discounts. Cruise subject to inclement weather. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Must be 21+ with valid photo ID to consume alcohol. Hotel reserves the right to refuse service based on applicable laws. Other restrictions may apply.

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  1. BAHIA BELLE CRUISES

    Specialties: Discover the beauty of Mission Bay while cruising on our authentic 19th-century sternwheelers. The Bahia Belle and William D. Evans have continued to be the ultimate nautical experience in San Diego made available for family cruises, cocktail cruises, corporate or special events, weddings, and San Diego Yacht Charters. Operating seasonally, the Bahia Belle is a turn-of-the-century ...

  2. Mission Bay Sightseeing Cruise on the Bahia Belle

    Operating seasonally, the Bahia Belle is a turn-of-the-century, Mississippi-style boat that provides a 45-minute sightseeing cruise of Mission Bay. The 74-foot, 3-story sternwheeler boat offers an observation deck to view the beautiful sights of the 4,200-acre aquatic park. With departures from either the Bahia Resort Hotel or its sister ...

  3. Bahia Belle

    Designed to mimic the appearance of an 1860s-era sternwheeler, the Bahia Belle is a nostalgic opportunity to experience 19th century luxury. The 74-foot Belle is lavishly adorned with oak and brass railings, etched glass and curving, cast iron staircases reminiscent of the Deep South. The first two floors of the three-story vessel feature ...

  4. Private Boat Events

    Both feature an open-air third-level deck ideal for enjoying extraordinary views of Mission Bay. Make memories aboard one of our two unique sternwheeler boats, the Bahia Belle and the William D. Evans. To learn more about private boat events, call (858) 539-7722.

  5. BAHIA BELLE

    Designed to mimic the appearance of an 1860s-era sternwheeler, the Bahia Belle is a nostalgic opportunity to experience 19th century luxury. The 74-foot Belle is lavishly adorned with oak and brass railings, etched glass and curving, cast iron staircases reminiscent of the Deep South. The first two floors of the three-story vessel feature ...

  6. Bahia Belle Cruise

    Bahia Belle Cruise, San Diego, California. 4,302 likes · 23 talking about this · 17,045 were here. Operating seasonally, the Bahia Belle is a turn-of-the-century, Mississippi-style sternwheeler boat

  7. Mission Bay Sightseeing Cruise

    Operating seasonally, the Bahia Belle is a turn-of-the-century, Mississippi-style boat that provides a 45-minute sightseeing cruise of Mission Bay. The 74-foot, 3-story sternwheeler boat offers an observation deck to view the beautiful sites of the 4,200-acre aquatic park, cash bar and light snacks. Departing from the Bahia Resort Hotel, this ...

  8. Bahia Belle Paddleboat on Mission Bay

    The Bahia Belle leaves fromThe Bahia Hotel at 6:30PM and arrives at TheCatamaran Hotel at 7PM. It goes back and forth all night long letting visitors on and off at both hotel locations. It runs until 12 midnight in the off season and until 1am during the summer time and weekends. The boat runs every day in the summer and Thursday thru Sunday ...

  9. Bahia Belle Boarding Times

    Sightseeing Cruise Boarding Times. 6:00 p.m. Departs from Bahia Resort*. 6:30 p.m. Departs from Catamaran Resort*. 7:15 p.m. Arrives at Bahia Resort (concludes for Bahia guests) 7:45 p.m. Arrives at Catamaran Resort (concludes for Catamaran guests) *Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes before departing times to ensure an on-time departure.

  10. Bahia Belle Mission Bay Sightseeing Cruises

    $10.00 to $20.00 —Everyone must have a ticket. Operating seasonally, the Bahia Belle is a turn-of-the-century, Mississippi-style boat that provides a 45-minute sightseeing cruise of Mission Bay. The 74-foot, 3-story sternwheeler boat offers an observation deck to view the beautiful sites of the 4,200-acre aquatic park. With departures from either the Bahia Resort Hotel or its […]

  11. Bahia Belle Cruises Review

    Board this restored historic stern-wheeler for a scenic cruise of Mission Bay, with alternating departure days from the Bahia or the Catamaran Resort Hotels. There are two sailings per evening ...

  12. BAHIA BELLE CRUISES

    Specialties: Discover the beauty of Mission Bay while cruising on our authentic 19th-century sternwheelers. The Bahia Belle and William D. Evans have continued to be the ultimate nautical experience in San Diego made available for family cruises, cocktail cruises, corporate or special events, weddings, and San Diego Yacht Charters. Operating seasonally, the Bahia Belle is a turn-of-the-century ...

  13. Mission Bay Cruises-Get On The Water!

    Bahia Belle Cruises Bahia Bell Mission Bay Cruise- do you see the two resorts? 998 W Mission Bay Dr (858) 488-0551. ... Photo credit- Hot Tub Cruisin Website. 1010 Santa Clara Pl (619) 905-5100. hottubcruisin.com. A one-of-a-kind hot tub boat rental! 8 am to 11 pm every day. Amenities-

  14. Bahia Belle Mission Bay Sightseeing Cruise

    $10.00 to $20.00 —Everyone must have a ticket. Operating seasonally, the Bahia Belle is a turn-of-the-century, Mississippi-style boat that provides a 45-minute sightseeing cruise of Mission Bay. The 74-foot, 3-story sternwheeler boat offers an observation deck to view the beautiful sites of the 4,200-acre aquatic park. With departures from either the Bahia Resort Hotel or its […]

  15. Jingle Belle Cruise

    Ho Ho Ahoy! Celebrate the holiday season with a memorable one-hour sightseeing cruise on Mission Bay! Sing along with carolers, snap photos with Santa and elves, and decorate holiday cookies during the voyage. Kids can get their faces painted, make requests for creations from the balloon artist, and participate in a festive craft. Featuring treats like hot cocoa, espresso drinks, and a cash ...

  16. From the Archives: The sinking of the Bahia Belle

    Jan. 31, 2021 8 AM PT. Forty years ago a pleasure cruise around San Diego Bay ended with the rescue of 11 people from the swamped Bahia Belle in rough seas off Point Loma. After the wreck, the ...

  17. Jingle Belle Family Cruise December 21

    All aboard for the Jingle Belle Family Cruise - a San Diego holiday tradition on Mission Bay! This family-friendly one-hour sightseeing cruise celebrates the merriest time of year with songs from spirited carolers, photos with Santa Claus, and exciting activities for the whole family. Kids of all ages can look forward to visiting the cookie ...

  18. Bahia Belle Cruises

    Saturday: 6 PM. Bahia Resort Hotel. $10.00 to $20.00. Operating seasonally, the Bahia Belle is a turn-of-the-century, Mississippi-style boat that provides a 45-minute sightseeing cruise of Mission ...

  19. Bahia Belle After Dark Cruise

    The Bahia Belle is a turn-of-the-century, 3-story sternwheeler boat that offers an observation deck to view the beautiful sites of the 4,200-acre aquatic park. Boarding from the Bahia Hotel at 8:00 p.m. or 11:00 p.m., Bahia Belle After Dark showcases DJs and live entertainment along with a full bar and snacks. Guests attending Bahia Belle After ...

  20. Mission Bay Sightseeing Cruise

    Operating seasonally, the Bahia Belle is a turn-of-the-century, Mississippi-style boat that provides a 45-minute sightseeing cruise of Mission Bay. The 74-foot, 3-story sternwheeler boat offers an observation deck to view the beautiful sites of the 4,200-acre aquatic park, cash bar and light snacks. Departing from the Bahia Resort Hotel, this ...

  21. San Diego's Ultimate Party Boat

    Take part in a unique nightlife experience on the Bahia Belle After Dark ultimate party boat while cruising on the sparkling waters of Mission Bay. Look forward to live DJ entertainment beginning at 8:00 p.m. as well as drink specials and featured breweries every weekend. Guests attending Bahia Belle After Dark must be over the age of 21.

  22. 2023 Season

    Dec 25, 2023 at 12:00 AM to Feb 4, 2024 at 9:00 AM. Bahia Resort Hotel. 998 West Mission Bay Drive. San Diego, CA 92109.

  23. Thanksgiving Family Cruise

    Thanksgiving Day Family Cruise Thursday, November 23 | $45 General Admission. Thanksgiving Day Family Cruise. Join us for the Thanksgiving Family Cruise aboard the William D. Evans sternwheeler boat on Mission Bay. Cozy up aboard a vintage sternwheeler boat and enjoy treats from the hot cocoa station, dessert bar, and cash bar with drink specials.