Adventure Rib Rides

Naval Heritage & Maritime History Tour of San Diego Bay: Private Charter by appt; Public Excursion - Wednesdays, 9:30am-11”30am
Wildlife/Dolphin Tour: Private Charter by Appt.; Public Excursion - Fridays, 9:00am-noon
Eco-Tour to the Coronado Islands (Mexico): Private Charters by appt.; Public Excursion - Sundays, 9am-noon
Ocean Excursion to Mission Bay: Private Charters by appt.
Whale Watching Excursion: Private Charters by appt. Dec-Apr
Scenic Coastal Excursion to La Jolla w/stop for lunch at Mission Bay: Private Charter by appt.

Valid until: Jan 31, 2009

Enjoy a thrilling tour of San Diego Bay and learn about the area’s rich naval and maritime heritage from our knowledgeable U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain. You will see all the great naval and historical sights that San Diego has to offer from the Navy SEAL Amphibious Base on Coronado Island to the Pacific Ocean.

• See the Submarine Base & Navy Ships
• See the Old & New Point Loma Lighthouses
• Ride the waves past Pt. Loma into the Pacific Ocean
• Watch the Navy's trained dolphins at work
• Venture under the magnificent Coronado Bridge to the Naval Amphibious Base, where the Navy SEALS train
• Experience the Midway from the water as you cruise underneath the Flight Deck
• Get up close to Sea Lions
• Cruise along the Embarcadero and view the incredible collection of historic Ships at the San Diego Maritime Museum

Valid until: Jan 31, 2009

All year long we see very friendly Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus), the extremely gregarious and inquisitive Long-beaked Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis) that often surround the boat in play, their close relatives the Short-beaked Common Dolphins (Delphinus delphis),and the always frolicking Pacific White-sided Dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens). This year, there has also been a herd of Risso's Dolphins (Grampus griesus) that have taken up residence just offshore. These dolphins are typically a tropical, pelagic species and so it is unusual to find them at this latitude.

We often encounter herds of common dolphin numbering in the hundreds just offshore. The dolphins seem to enjoy playing the bow and stern wake of the Adventure R.I.B. and often seem to get so close that you could almost reach out and touch them..

Duration: 3 Hours
Private Charters Up to 6 Passengers
Public Excursions Fridays from 9:00am-12:00pm

Valid until: Jan 31, 2009

Explore the natural beauty and incredibly diverse marine ecosystem of the Coronado Islands (Mexico) on this unforgettable Eco-Tour. A nature preserve just 15 miles from the entrance to San Diego Bay, the Coronado Islands are a mecca for marine life due to the upwelling of warm ocean currents that occur there. After an exhilarating ride, you will enjoy an intimate on-the-water experience, for the R.I.B.’s low profile allows you to get up close and personal to the rich marine life. Year round we see Sea Lions, Seals, Dolphins, Elephant Seals, Sailfish (Mola mola), Pelicans, Storm Petrels, Oyster Catchers, and even several different species of whales including Grey Whales, Blue Whales, Sei and Humpback Whales.

Duration: 3-3.5 Hours
Private Charters: Up to 6 Passengers
Public Excursions: Sundays from 9:00am-12:00pm

Valid until: Jan 31, 2009

Explore a beautiful and dramatic stretch of California Coastline from Pt. Loma to Mission Bay and/or La Jolla, while enjoying an exhilarating and fast paced ride in the Pacific Ocean, that will give you a thrill of a lifetime, as you leave civilization behind for a short while. Enjoy an intimate on-the-water experience as you get up close and personal to the abundant marine life and natural beauty of this strip of California shoreline.

Duration: 2.5-4 Hours
Private Charters Up to 6 Passengers

Valid until: Jan 31, 2009

Explore a beautiful and dramatic stretch of California Coastline from Pt. Loma to Mission Bay and/or La Jolla, while enjoying an exhilarating and fast paced ride in the Pacific Ocean, that will give you a thrill of a lifetime, as you leave civilization behind for a short while. Enjoy an intimate on-the-water experience as you get up close and personal to the abundant marine life and natural beauty of this strip of California shoreline.

Dock for lunch at one of the many excellent restaurants in Mission Bay or drop anchor near the beach and have a relaxing picnic lunch on board the R.I.B. as you soak in the sun’s rays. Enjoy the rugged and dramatic backdrop of La Jolla Cove or La Jolla Shores for lunch.

Duration: 4 Hours
Private Charters Up to 6 Passengers