Help to steer and sail one of San Diego’s iconic tall ships, the Schooner Califonian, on this group tour. Not many people can say they’ve sailed a tall ship, but you will be able to make that claim. Besides the chance to help sail this ship, this tour also includes a self-guided tour of the Maritime Museum of San Diego to enrich your seafaring knowledge.

• Make some new friends on this group tour (max 40)
• Bring the entire family; all can help and take part
• You’ll also get a ticket to the Maritime Museum
• Spend about a half day on this tour and the rest of the day is yours

What To Expect

This Tall Ship Adventure is a four-hour adventure history sail aboard the schooner Californian.
The Californian is a replica of a gold rush era revenue cutter and the Official Tall Ship of the State of California.

Join the crew in sailing a traditionally rigged tall ship. Passengers will be invited to haul a line, man the helm and watch the crew as they scamper up and down the rigging to set and furl the sails. Listen as the Californian’s crew relates the history of sailing and exploration in San Diego, tales of whaling and sea otter trade, local sea battles, the art of firing a ship's cannon, life at sea and more.

Tickets include general admission to enjoy a self-guided tour the Maritime Museum of San Diego historic fleet from sail to steam to submarine AND all exhibits below deck. Plan ahead to visit the Museum before or after your Tall Ship Adventure sail.