Launched in 1914 to her removal from regular service in 1996, the Pilot enjoyed an active career as San Diego’s chief pilot craft – assisting almost every one of the thousands of major commercial ships to enter or leave the bay during that time. Visitors will share this narrated historic bay tour aboard one of the few vessels in the country honored with the distinction of being on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Public transportation options are available nearby. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Not recommended for public with limited mobility.
Check in at the Maritime Museum of San Diego Ticket Booth first. Then make your way inside the Museum to the outdoors waiting area at the aft-deck end of the 1898 Victorian-era steam ferryboat Berkeley.