San Diego Highlights & Harbor Cruise (EV)
Explore San Diego by land and sea on this excursion that features the city's landmark sights and points of interest.Board your coach at the pier and set-off on a narrated panoramic tour that takes you past the Embarcadero with its harbor views, the Gaslamp Quarter, La Jolla Cove and Village, La Jolla Shores, Seal Rock, Old Town State Park, Mission Bay Park, Heritage Park, Mormon Battalion Memorial and Balboa Park.
The 1,174 acre Balboa Park is San Diego's crown jewel and is the largest urban cultural park in the nation. The Park was established in 1868 in the heart of the city, bordered by downtown to the southwest and fringed by the early communities of Hillcrest and Golden Hill to the north and east. Originally called City Park, the name was eventually changed to commemorate the Spanish Explorer Balboa.
After your coach tour, you'll head to the harbor where you will board a sightseeing vessel that will have you viewing numerous city sights from the water. Your sightseeing cruise also includes the South bay where you will see the old sailing ship "Star of India", the US Navy Surface Fleet, Coronado Bat Bridge, beaches, and busy shipyards. Following your voyage, you'll meet your coach and make the short transfer back to the ship.
Please note: Weather appropriate clothing; sun cap; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable shoes are recommended.
San Diego By Trolley (KE)
Sit back, relax and take in the historic sites of San Diego during this narrated open-air trolley tour.
Depart the pier with your guide aboard an open-air trolley for a narrated journey through historic San Diego. Along they way, you will learn about the city's history while passing by the Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, Seaport Village, Convention Center and Horton Plaza.
Next, you will proceed through the historic Gaslamp Quarter en route to the Coronado Bay Bridge, which offers spectacular views and photo opportunities of the city. Upon arriving on Coronado Island, you will learn about the unique history of the Hotel Del Coronado. Your guide will inform you about the zoo and Balboa Park as you pass by the many museums in the area. Exiting Balboa Park you will travel through the neighborhood of Little Italy.
Your tour will conclude with a ride to the Old Town's State Historic Park, California's birthplace. En route, your guide will regale you with tales of San Diego's past, which dates back to 1542.
Following your visit to the Old Town, your trolley will return to the ship.
Please note: Wear comfortable clothing, and bring sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses from the ship.
Depart the pier with your guide aboard an open-air trolley for a narrated journey through historic San Diego. Along they way, you will learn about the city's history while passing by the Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, Seaport Village, Convention Center and Horton Plaza.
Next, you will proceed through the historic Gaslamp Quarter en route to the Coronado Bay Bridge, which offers spectacular views and photo opportunities of the city. Upon arriving on Coronado Island, you will learn about the unique history of the Hotel Del Coronado. Your guide will inform you about the zoo and Balboa Park as you pass by the many museums in the area. Exiting Balboa Park you will travel through the neighborhood of Little Italy.
Your tour will conclude with a ride to the Old Town's State Historic Park, California's birthplace. En route, your guide will regale you with tales of San Diego's past, which dates back to 1542.
Following your visit to the Old Town, your trolley will return to the ship.
Please note: Wear comfortable clothing, and bring sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses from the ship.
