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Coronado Island: Historic Ferry, Beach & the del Coronado

Glide across San Diego Bay on the historic Flagship Ferry to Coronado Island, home to the legendary Hotel del Coronado and one of America's most beautiful beaches. An utterly iconic California experience.

What to expect

Board the historic Flagship Ferry at the Broadway Pier and watch the San Diego skyline recede as you glide toward Coronado's waterfront village. The ride takes just 15 minutes, arriving steps from the Hotel del Coronado, a National Historic Landmark that has welcomed royalty and presidents since 1888. Walk the famous beach where Some Like It Hot was filmed, then reserve a window table at Serẽa, the hotel's acclaimed coastal seafood restaurant, for a view that's as memorable as the food. The village's boutique-lined Orange Avenue is ideal for a leisurely afternoon stroll.

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Flagship Cruises & Events (official Coronado Ferry)
USD 7 per person each way (Coronado Ferry); Hotel del Coronado day-visit and dining reservations from USD 60 per person
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Good to know

The ferry departs from Broadway Pier, a short walk from the B Street Cruise Terminal. Ferries run frequently throughout the day — check current timetables at flagshipsd.com. Book lunch or dinner at Serẽa (serearestaurant.com) well in advance. Allow 3–4 hours for the full Coronado experience and factor the return ferry into your all-aboard timing.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at San Diego — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Azamara · Azamara Quest
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16 nights · calls at San Diego
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5 nights · calls at San Diego
from $526
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