The Maritime Museum of San Diego invites you to join us for Tall Ship adventure sailing! This 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.

Arrive early to take in your general admission visit to the entire fleet and exhibits, then set sail! 

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 ship’s gunnery, life at sea and more.

Come and enjoy New Years' Day with Five Star Tours as we take you to the Rose Parade 2025 with transportation, reserved seating, snacks and escort for only $ 179 per person. Enjoy the excitement of New Years' morning in the tradition and pageantry of magnificent floral floats, high-stepping equestrian units and spirited marching bands at the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.

The Maritime Museum of San Diego is the only attraction to offer this popular day sail adventure experience aboard San Salvador, a replica of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s ship that arrived at the port we now call San Diego on September 28, 1542. These 4-hour Sailing Adventures are for people who love history and sailing. Few 21st Century people have sailed aboard a 16th Century galleon. You can become one of them. No sailing experience is required. An invaluable addition to your experience is the onboard historian who will explain how the San Salvador was sailed, navigated and defended. 

In addition to learning about the exploration of the West Coast, guests can assist the sail crew, enhancing their back-in-time experience.

Your tickets include general admission to visit the Museum fleet of ships and exhibits before your sail!

Experience the magic of the Rose Parade floats before New Year's Day! To see some of these magnificent floral floats in their final stages of preparation for the Rose Parade, visit any of our three locations. You will see a variety of fruit, seeds, bark, grasses and of course, breathtaking flowers being applied to the floats by hard working volunteers as well as experienced professionals.

We will visit the construction barn were youll see thousand's of people's imagaination at work. You will visit both Rosemont and Brookside construction zones. Lunch will be at your own at this tour.  This is a once in a lifetime tour. 

Departure Points:8 AM - Palomar Trolley Station, Chula Vista, CA 

8:25 AM- Old Town Transit Center, 4005 Taylor Street San Diego, CA 92110 - next to Bus Stop 30

9: 15 AM- La