About Flagship Cruises & Events
Flagship Cruises & Events is San Diego's oldest and largest harbour cruise operator, locally owned and operated since 1915. From their ticket booth at the corner of Harbor Drive and Broadway on the downtown Embarcadero, they run a diverse fleet of vessels offering harbour tours, dining cruises, whale watching, and high-speed jet boat thrill rides.
Their core offerings include one- and two-hour narrated harbour tours past the USS Midway and Coronado Bridge, weekend brunch cruises, nightly dinner cruises with live entertainment, seasonal whale-watching excursions (December–April), and the Patriot Jet Boat — a turbine-powered speedboat that performs 360-degree spins on San Diego Bay. They also operate the Coronado Ferry shuttle between downtown and Coronado Island, and book private charters for corporate events and weddings.
With over a century of continuous operation, Flagship is deeply woven into San Diego's waterfront identity. Their modern fleet, professional crew, and prime downtown location make them one of the easiest ways for visitors to get out on the bay — no experience or equipment needed, just show up and board.
