One of the best ways to experience Oceanside Harbor up close and personal is to go on a Harbor cruise. Or even better, going out of the Harbor and exploring the coastline. Here, I would like to present to you a list of all possible Oceanside harbor cruises. As you are about to see, Oceanside Harbor cruises have a little bit of something for everyone. Just have a look!
I have previously written and listed all of the possible whale watching tours and all San Diego Sportfishing Party boats offered in San Diego County in two other posts. Please click on the links above for any additional information concerning whale watching or fishing tours in Oceanside.
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A Variety of Oceanside Harbor Cruises
There are many cruises to choose from so let’s see what Oceanside Harbor has to offer, shall we?
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First off, Oceanside Harbor is 38 miles north of Downtown San Diego and is the only harbor in North County San Diego. I could not find any dinner cruises available here, but there are several sailing charters and a variety of “special cruises” available.
As I mentioned before in the beginning, I have listed all of the whale watching and fishing tours from Oceanside Harbor in two previous posts, so click on the above links if you would like to fish or see whales.
Okay, let us now have a look at what Oceanside Harbor has to offer!
Pacific Coast Sail Charters
1900 N Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054
pacificcoastsail.com/index.html
Obsession-39 ft sailing yacht
Captain Les George -U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain with over 30 years of experience
Amenities-
- Â luxury cushioned interior
- XM radio stereo system
- complete galley with refrigeration
- restroom
- up to 6 people
Additional Offerings-
- Cruise out to sea or up and down the coast
- You may sit back and watch or help with the sails
- Sailing lessons
- Burials at sea
- Team building workshops
Rates-
- 2.5 hours with up to 6 people $375
- for each additional hour $75
- call for further information
Oceanside Adventures
256 Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054
(888) 507-1130
Private Charter Info-(760) 277-3073
One level design, high-speed 50-foot, 49 passenger catamaran
As you can guess by the name of the website-Oceanside Adventures, their main concentration of tours has to do with whale watching. Well, I found a couple of trips for you that are out of the ordinary. For example, how would you like to take a Wine Cruise or a Santa Cruise? Check it out!
Wine and Harbor Cruise
From 5 -6:30 pm, on the first Saturday of every month (except Dec & Jan), Oceanside Adventures offers a 90-minute tour of Oceanside Harbor along with an appetizer platter and three tastes of wines from Beach Colony Winery, all for only $39.
Private Charters
- Starting at $699
Burials at Sea
- Starting at $699/hour- price includes non-alcholic beverages and gratuity
South Coast Sailing Charters
(951) 972-0224
7 am- 9 pm
www.southcoastsail.com
Sea Star-Â 42-foot Catalina sailing yacht with a 14-foot width, holds up to 6 people
Captain John Mc Aninch
Amenities-
- full galley with refrigeration and freezer
- spacious rear padded seating
- 2 heads (restrooms) with electric toilets
- equipped with a dodger to protect from wind and sea-spray
- shade cover available upon request
Rates-
- 2 hours $300
- 3 hours $400
Sunset Sails
(760) 207-5572
The Bueno- just shy of 36 feet
Captain Steve Ford
Amenities-
- large comfortable cockpit
- galley, refrigerator, dining area, showers
- Two private staterooms for overnights plus additional bunks
- accommodate 1 to 6 people
Rates-
- Sunset Sail- 1.5 hour- $250
- Day Sail- 2 hours $250
- Day Sail- 3 hours- $350
- Learn to Sail- $620
- Catalina 3 to 4 day- Call for rates
Pacific Marine Charters
951) 522-6104
La Bella Vida- 36 foot Hunter Sloop Sailboat
Captain Bill Deluna and Captain Glenn Henderson
Amenities-
- luxury boat
- cabins
- restrooms
- galley and stove
- dodger to protect from wind and sea-spray
- inboard engine
Rates-
- Day Sail or Sunset Sail, up to 6 people with 2-hour min
- $125 per hour
Additional Offerings-
- Burial at Sea
- Wildlife Watching
- Wine Cruises
- Educational Programs
- Photography Sessions
Manfred Marine Unlimited
(760) 500-0849
www.manfredmarineunlimited.com
36 foot Islander Sloop
Captain Bob Olsen
Additional Offerings-
- Sunset Cruises
- Moonlight Cruises
- Memorials at Sea
- Romantic Day and Evening Cruises
- Adventure Sailing
Rates-
Call for prices and more information.
So what do you think? Did you see any Oceanside Harbor cruises that you might be interested in experiencing?
Please check back later as I will be continuing my search of all available harbor cruises in Mission Bay and San Diego Bay. Feel free to leave any comments or questions you may have.
Until next time!
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I have always had a deep-seated passion for the Ocean Environment which ultimately led me to receive a degree in Marine Biology. Living in the San Diego area for over 30 years, I have extensively explored the 70 miles of San Diego’s coastline, and I am here to share! Please use my website to your advantage and have a look around at all the wonders that the beaches of San Diego can offer you!
Hi Colleen,
Lovely post and great shots of the harbours and boats.
I’ve always been fascinated by boats and boating and I’d really like to take one of these trips but reading this kind of content just makes me want to get on board my own boat and take her out.
These oceanside cruises are wonderful though, especially as it’s all about being next to the ocean itself and all the wonderful and diverse wildlife out there.
Thanks for this illuminating post. Great info.
Robert.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment Robert! I found that I was feeling the same way while writing this post. It is so freeing being on the Ocean waters with no one else around. You are fortunate to have a boat! Enjoy the next time you take her out!!
Great information for sightseeing on any upcoming trips to San Diego.
Thank you for stopping by Denise! I hope you can make it down here sometime in the future!
How i wish i could visit San Diego.
I love the beach and i love whale watching too. I lived in an archipelagic country , surrounded by vast waters- the reason why i loved being on the beach.
I like the idea of taking my family to a boat ride with Santa C., and i’m sure they will love it.
Exploring the beaches and ocean of San Diego will be added to my bucket list.
Thank you for this article.
Thank you so much, Joyce, for taking the time to comment. Doesn’t that Santa Cruise sound like so much fun? I enjoy sharing all of this information, so please check back anytime. I sure hope you are able to visit San Diego someday!