NASCAR is officially taking over Coronado Island, and the energy around San Diego Bay is going to be unlike anything you've seen before. The roar of engines, the crowds, the spectacle — it's all happening right outside our dock.
From chef-driven brunch and dinner cruises to high-speed thrills and laid-back rides across the bay, there’s more than one way to celebrate Dad on the water. Race tickets may be pushing $250 a head—but Flagship experinces deliver all the excitement at a fraction of the price
Whether he's a speed junkie, a scenery lover, or just someone who wants to feel the buzz of the biggest event to hit San Diego this year, we've got a ride for him..
Trade the crowds for a table on the water.
Our Father’s Day brunch and dinner cruises offer a relaxed way to be part of NASCAR weekend—where race-day energy meets chef-crafted cuisine and skyline views.
Join us for brunch (11:00am – 1:00pm) with a tri-tip tasting and deck games, or wind down with a Sunday dinner cruise featuring a three-course meal and sunset views.
It’s everything Dad wants: great food, great views, and just enough race-day buzz.
FEEL THE SPEED: PATRIOT JET BOAT
Dad doesn't need a pit pass when he's got 700 horsepower under his feet.
The Patriot Jet Boat is a full-throttle, high-speed thrill ride across San Diego Bay — and on Father's Day weekend, with NASCAR energy in the air, it hits different. Expect tight spins, heart-pumping acceleration, and a boatload of laughs (seriously, bring a change of shirt). With race-day energy in the air, this high-speed ride feels like part of the action.
Book Dad’s High-Speed Adventure
TAKE IT IN: SAN DIEGO HARBOR TOUR
A front-row view of the bay—and NASCAR action on Coronado—without leaving your seat.
Our North Bay route cruises past Turns 7 and 8 near the Helicopter Maintenance Hangars (see map), where you might catch a glimpse—and you’ll definitely hear the engines roar across the water.
Kick back with a narrated cruise, skyline views, and a cold beer from the onboard snack bar in hand.
Catch the Roar—Reserve Your Spot
GET CLOSE TO THE ACTION: FERRY TO CORONADO
NASCAR tickets start at $125. Or hop on a $9 ferry ride that puts you right in the middle of the buzz.
Ride the Flagship Ferry to Coronado, where race-day energy fills the island. Explore, take it all in, and cruise back across the bay with a story to tell.
At just $9 each way, it’s spontaneous, affordable, and the kind of Father’s Day adventure Dad didn’t see coming—right in the thick of it. Runs throughout the day, making it easy to time your trip around race activity.
WHEN TO CATCH THE NASCAR ENERGY
Throughout Father’s Day weekend, the excitement from Coronado will carry across the bay—building from late morning into the afternoon.
From the water, you may catch the distant sound of engines and feel the buzz of race day as it unfolds nearby.
For those looking to experience more of the atmosphere, midday and early afternoon cruises tend to offer the most noticeable energy.
👉 Want the full race schedule? Check out our NASCAR weekend guide.