10 San Diego Dinner Cruises Worth Booking

1.San Diego Harbor Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,234 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125Our pick

Board the Spirit of San Diego near the USS Midway for a 2.5-hour dinner cruise with a welcome glass of sparkling wine, indoor dining, live entertainment, and broad views of downtown, Coronado, the Midway, and Navy ships. Dinner options include steak, salmon, chicken piccata, manicotti, and Sunday prime rib. An unlimited bar package costs $40 extra.

“Great experience food was excellent service on point loved the view drinks delicious our waitress was perfect”

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2.City Cruises San Diego: Gourmet Dinner Cruise & Skyline Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 299 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $121

Spend about two and a half hours aboard a City Cruises yacht on San Diego Bay, with a plated three-course dinner, private table, DJ, and skyline views. You may see the USS Midway, Coronado Bay Bridge, North Island Naval Station, and Star of India. The cruise leaves at 7 p.m. from Grape Street Pier.

“You will not regret it. You meet awesome people, see fantastic views, great food, wonderful customer service. Unforgettable experience.”

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3.City Cruises Gourmet Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 187 reviews · from $133

Spend 2.5 hours aboard a comfortable yacht on San Diego Bay with a plated seasonal dinner, full bar, DJ music, and dancing. You will pass the USS Midway, Coronado Bridge, Hotel del Coronado, and more than 50 landmarks. Choose one reservation for your whole party so you can sit together.

“We took the cruise on5/25/17 in San Diego. It was awesome. The food was extremely good in fact it was better than expected. The music was from a diverse genre of music. Good dance music!!”

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4.City Cruises San Diego: Buffet Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $107

Board City Cruises San Diego at 7:00 pm for a buffet dinner cruise around San Diego Bay. You’ll see the downtown skyline, Coronado Bridge, and Rady Shell at Jacobs Park while a DJ provides music. The 200-person boat has friendly service, special-occasion celebrations, and comfortable indoor and outdoor viewing areas.

“It was very good and just what we expected. Food was great. Service was great. Boat was great and comfortable.”

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5.Buffet Dinner Cruise with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $133

Spend an evening on San Diego Bay with City Cruises California. You get a seasonal buffet, skyline and landmark views, DJ entertainment, and unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea, and water. Extra drinks cost more. The boat is wheelchair accessible, though stairs lead to the outer decks.

“The cruise was very wonderful. My family and I enjoyed the whole experience and there were only positive things to say. We really enjoyed the food, the atmosphere and the personnel were fabulous.”

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6.Christmas Day Buffet Brunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $95Best value

Spend two to three hours aboard a San Diego Christmas Day cruise with a chef-prepared brunch or dinner buffet, bay views, music, and holiday décor. Brunch includes unlimited mimosas, while both options include coffee, tea, iced tea, water, a guaranteed table, and boarding photos with Santa. Meet at Pier 1.

“Loved: We had a great server. Disappoments: I was disappointed with the lack of music. It would had been nice to have holiday music playing I. The background. I was not pleased with the food selection. The menu shared on the website did not reflect what was served. LASTLY, we bought the cruise tickets based on the cruise ship pictured on the website, when I asked one of the workers about why we were not boarding the newer ship, she quickly responded by saying, “not today” 😳”

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7.Thanksgiving Day Buffet Brunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $135Top rated

Spend 2.5 to 3 hours aboard a climate-controlled San Diego Thanksgiving cruise with a chef-prepared buffet, music, and open-air deck views. Choose brunch with unlimited mimosas or dinner with turkey, tri-tip, salmon, classic sides, and dessert. Server Salem received special praise for warm, thoughtful service.

“It was a wonderful new experience - one we had never experienced as a family together before. Not sure if this will make it to our server but Salem was a lovely, incredible, kind human being that took great care of us! Watching the sunset on the top level pre- and mid-dinner was beautiful and the after dinner and sunset dancing was such a fun and freeing experience. :)”

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8.New Year’s Eve Early Buffet Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $155

You’ll board at Pier 1 Hornblower Landing for a 2.5-hour San Diego Bay cruise with a holiday buffet, DJ music, and scenic views. Captain Roy may greet you as you board, while attentive staff help with photos and table service. Soda, coffee, tea, and water are included; beer, wine, and cocktails cost extra.

“Very nice. The food was good. Staff attentive. The boat needs some touching up.”

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9.New Year’s Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $141

Spend two hours cruising San Diego Bay with a festive meal, live music, and views of the waterfront. Choose a four-course holiday dinner or Premier buffet brunch, depending on the booking option. Dinner includes a top-shelf open bar and Champagne, while brunch includes a sparkling wine toast for adults with valid ID.

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10.San Diego Christmas Day Dinner Buffet Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $166

Spend about 2.5 hours aboard a Christmas Day dinner cruise from San Diego, with a holiday buffet, Santa boarding photos, seasonal decor, live DJ entertainment, and views of the Coronado Bridge, USS Midway, Star of India, and San Diego Bay Walk.

“Very nice and flexible. Foods were good. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Ride was smooth. Everyone seemed to be happy. Will go back another time.”

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