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Cancellation Policy
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If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
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If you cancel between 6 and 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
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If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure or fail to show up on the confirmed day of travel, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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Starpoints:
- Convenient departure from centrally-located Seaport Village - just minutes from most San Diego hotels.
- This is the best way to see the sights of San Diego and check out the amazing ships in the Bay.
- Listen to a fully narrated tour with our knowledgeable and friendly tour guides.
- Safe and reliable - these amphibious vehicles give you the best views from land and sea, so you won't miss a thing!
- Wind through the streets of America's Finest City, and see it from a totally unique perspective.
- Cruise through the waters of San Diego Bay off Shelter Island.
- Keep an eye out for seals and sea lions - they love to bask on the rocks near the shore.
- Cruise past enormous Navy Ships as you learn about the military history of San Diego.
- Past the San Diego International Airport dedicated to aviator Charles Lindbergh.
- Don't forget your camera for this unique tour of San Diego by land and sea!
Description
Make a Splash on the SEAL! Our brand new "Hydra Terra's" provide you with the unique ability to see America's Finest City on San Diego's only amphibious sightseeing tour. This 90-minute fully-narrated duck tour departs from our easy-to-locate departure location at Seaport Village in downtown San Diego.
Listen to expert narration as you experience the history and ecological wonders of San Diego in the comfort and security of these virtually unsinkable Hydra-Terra’s. As you travel along beautiful Big Bay by land, hear the stories of early sailors as well as the history of this 14-mile long working bay.
Also, learn about the importance of the military here in San Diego. The land portion of this tour takes you past the San Diego International Airport dedicated to aviator Charles Lindbergh, just one of the many people you will hear about on your tour.
Then, splash down into the San Diego Bay off Shelter Island, where you begin your water-tour segment of the journey. As the SEAL travels through the north of end of the Big Bay, keep your eyes peeled for a chance encounter with a California Brown Pelican, the petite Least Tern, the majestic Blue Heron, or perhaps a sea lion or two.
Learn about the early fishing industry. View Point Loma, home to the Cabrillo National Monument, Naval Air Station North Island, the Point Loma Submarine Base, and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
The return trip takes you back up on land. Pass the Maritime Museum and the Cruise Ship Terminal before returning to Seaport Village.
Please note: Tour route is subject to change without notice due to weather or traffic conditions.
San Diego SEALS tour operates on a first come first serve basis. You are only purchasing the ticket, not the specific time or date of your tour. Reservation tour times can be made at the San Diego SEALS ticket booth.
Reviews & ratings from fellow travelers
Read what other travelers think about the San Diego Duck Tour (Amphibious Vehicle). We only accept reviews from actual, confirmed travelers who purchased the tour / activity from us, so you can be sure the reviews are unbiased and authentic.
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Really cool and one of the most unusual vehicles you will probably ever get to ride in. Fully narrated tour by a live tour guide so you get to ask questions too. Learned a lot about the history of San Diego--saw harbor seals, pelicans, dolphins at the Naval training facility, Naval subs, aircraft carriers in port--just all kinds of cools things. We would do this again!
Reviewed by: Susan P., USA, July 2010
very nice did 1st tour of the day. very good info recieved nice and comfortable for people who were cold they gave out blankets to use . the price is very resonable nice amount of time for the tour bring a camera or you,ll miss alot of stuff would do again
Reviewed by: ronald h., USA, July 2010
Tour guide was excellent--very well informed, friendly, helpful, top notch ! The tour was worth every penny and more. Highly recommeded.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA, June 2010
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our time on the duck tour. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The ride was smooth, and the kids got a big kick out of the transition from land to water. We were able to see a few dolphins and several sea lions while out on the water.
Reviewed by: Dawn A., USA, June 2010
It was a very wonderful and exciting time for me and my family.
Reviewed by: Brian H., USA, June 2010
Tour guide was very knowledgeable, comical and sincere. My first time doing this and Ill be back agian!
Reviewed by: Janell L., USA, June 2010
The Captain did a great job. The tour guide was really knowledgeable and had a great personality.
Reviewed by: Aida G., USA, January 2010
We loved the tour, our guide was really helpful and funny.
Reviewed by: Samrat M., USA, December 2009
We did this for Grandpa's birthday. Our children and grandchildren really enjoyed it. We had 10 people. Our first mate and Captain were both very knowledgeable and very funny. We learned a lot about San Diego and the harbor.
Reviewed by: Esther K., USA, July 2009
We had a wonderful time on the tour and it was a great way to see San Diego from the water. We even caught a glimpse of a Harbor Seal. The sea lions amazed our kids. Overall, I would highly recommend this activity.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA, July 2009
