Maritime Museum of San Diego Presents

Spanish-Themed Cinco de Mayo Sunset Sail Aboard San Salvador

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a golden-hour sail aboard the historic San Salvador, featuring live Spanish guitar, handcrafted cocktails, and breathtaking views of San Diego Bay.

Set sail this Cinco de Mayo weekend—Saturday or Sunday, May 3rd & 4th—for a one-of-a-kind sunset cruise on San Salvador, a stunning replica of explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s 16th-century Spanish galleon—the first European ship to reach America’s West Coast in 1542.

Enjoy the romantic sounds of live Spanish guitar, sip custom cocktails, and savor light Mexican-inspired appetizers as you cruise the bay on this majestic vessel, a symbol of Spanish Pacific heritage. It’s a Cinco de Mayo celebration like no other!

As the flagship of Cabrillo’s expedition, San Salvador made history when she reached what is now San Diego on September 28, 1542. She then continued north, charting the California coast in pursuit of new trade routes linking Mexico, Asia, and Europe. Now, you can step aboard and be part of her living legacy.