Fourth of July Fun on San Diego Bay

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When: 07/04/2011

Description

The best place to celebrate the Fourth of July will be at the Maritime Museum again this year. The observation deck of the museum’s historic 1898 steam ferry Berkeley provides a spectacular view of the fireworks show over San Diego Bay. Fireworks viewing are included with museum admission and guests are welcome to watch fireworks from several ships as well as the new mooring platform located directly behind the Berkeley. Fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m.
For those looking for a more exhilarating experience, the museum is offering a fireworks cruise on board the schooner Californian. The cruise will leave the museum at 6:30 p.m. and return after the fireworks show is over. Passengers on board will experience the awesome power of Californian’s six-pound deck guns as she joins the fireworks presentation with a rousing broadside. A full bar will be on board for those 21 and over wishing to purchase alcoholic beverages. Tickets for the fireworks cruise are $65 each. Guests can also ride on the 1914 Pilot boat from 7:30-9:30pm for just $25 and enjoy the fireworks from the water. For just $10 extra guests can tour the new art exhibit Cook, Melville and Gauguin; Three Voyages to Paradise with original works by Paul Gauguin. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at our coffee cart.