Launched in 1914 to her removal from regular service in 1996, the Pilot enjoyed an active career as San Diego’s chief pilot craft – assisting almost every one of the thousands of major commercial ships to enter or leave the bay during that time. Visitors will share this narrated historic bay tour aboard one of the few vessels in the country honored with the distinction of being on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Save time and fly over Miami and Fort Lauderdale on the same trip
Fly in an air-conditioned helicopter with headsets to hear the pilot
Chance to see aerial views of celebrity homes on Miami’s Star Island
Tick off top sights such as Fort Lauderdale Beach and South Beach
What To Expect
San Diego Bay
The 45-minute Bay tour takes guests out on the water in a large loop first heading toward North Island and the Aircraft Carriers, then stopping at buoy 22. Tour continues down along Coronado. Guests head just under Coronado Bridge and make a port (left) turn around one of the bridge pillars. The vessel heads back towards the Maritime Museum along the downtown side of the waterfront. Guests will see a mixed history of the area and certain attractions within sight. Also, combining lessons in our local ecology and economy.
Attractions generally talked about include: Lindbergh field, the Coast Guard station, North Island, Carrier(s), City of Coronado, Coronado Bridge, Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Tijuana/border, 24th Street Marine Terminal, Naval Station San Diego, the three big shipyards, 10th Ave. Marine Terminal, Convention Center, library, Petco Park, various buildings of interest in downtown, Seaport Village, Tuna Harbor, USO Park, the Midway, cruise ship terminals,
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Not recommended for public with limited mobility.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Include
45-minute pilot cruise
General Admission Ticket for Self-guided tour of Museum