Hornblower Cruises & Events - San Diego

All tours run daily unless otherwise noted

Valid until: Apr 4, 2010

Whale watchers are treated to the awe-inspiring sight of the approximately 28,000 gray whales passing by the San Diego coast while aboard a comfortable Hornblower whale watching yacht. We offer guaranteed sightings of these majestic giants. If we don’t see a whale we will offer you a “Whale Check” to come back for free. Besides whales, you’ll witness many varieties of marine life: four types of dolphin, sea lions and marine birds such as Brown Pelicans and Blue Herons along the way. See all the famous and historic sights of the San Diego bay: navy submarine base, NOSC and the Point Loma Light House and Cabrillo National Monument.

Tour Times: Daily at 9:30am and 1:30pm. Board 15 minutes prior to departure.
Duration: 3.5 hours

Whale & Dolphin Watching Season starts December 21, 2009 and lasts through April 4, 2010.

Valid until: Mar 31, 2010

Watch the sun go down, sip champagne and enjoy a three-course dinner prepared fresh on board by our chefs. Then dance the night away or watch the San Diego sights drift by from the outdoor decks.

You’ll be thrilled to know that Hornblower Cruises doesn’t participate in cruise style seating, you’ll have privacy at your table and not be seated with strangers!

Tour Times: Boarding at 6:30pm, Cruising from 7pm-10pm

Tickets are not valid on Holidays or Special Event cruises: Feb.14, May 10, July 4, December 24, 25, 31

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Valid until: Mar 31, 2010

Watch the sun go down, sip champagne and enjoy a three-course dinner prepared fresh on board by our chefs. Then dance the night away or watch the San Diego sights drift by from the outdoor decks.

You’ll be thrilled to know that Hornblower Cruises doesn’t participate in cruise style seating, you’ll have privacy at your table and not be seated with strangers!

Tour Times: Boarding at 6:30pm, Cruising from 7pm-10pm

Tickets are not valid on Holidays or Special Event cruises: Feb. 14, May 10, July 4, December 24, 25, 31

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Valid until: Mar 31, 2010

Enjoy fresh sea air and year-round sunshine aboard your two-hour cruise. Dive into a lavish brunch buffet with free-flowing champagne. Take a trip to the sundeck to soak in the sights. At Hornblower, it’s not just brunch, it’s an experience!

Sundays year-round and Saturdays and Sundays during the summer.

Tour Times: Boarding 10:30am, Cruising from 11:00am - 1:00pm

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Valid until: Mar 31, 2010

For 120 minutes and covering over 27 miles, the two-hour cruise is the COMPLETE Bay cruise. Highlights include the history and famous sights of San Diego including everything from sea lions to Navy SEALS. You’ll see the Navy Submarine base, the spectacular Coronado Bridge, the famous Star of India, dry-docking and ship building facilities and the famous Hotel Del Coronado. The two-hour tour is the best way to see the complete bay and learn all there is to know about the famous waterway.

What makes the Bay Cruise so popular and special? Professional Captains provide interesting narrative on the cruise aboard safe, comfortable yachts. Unlike many tours, you may visit the Captain in the wheelhouse. Hornblower offers child-friendly cruises with cute First Mate stickers and coloring maps. Enjoy a loaded snack bar on board, with adult beverages, souvenirs and photos.

Tour Times: 10am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm
Check into ticket booth 15 mins. prior to departure

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Valid until: Mar 31, 2010

Our one hour bay cruise is a 13-mile tour of the north or south bay. Relax in comfort on the observation deck while our professional crew narrates the rich history, local points of interest and facts about San Diego landmarks and military.

Hornblower Cruises has put a new twist on their traditional San Diego daytime harbor cruise by featuring one of the most animated highlights of the tour- California Sea Lions in the wild! Many people will be thrilled to know that hundreds of the fascinating pinnipeds can be observed lounging on the buoys in the middle of harbor and on the bait barge near Point Loma.

Tour Times: 10am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm, 4:15pm (Alternates North Bay, then South Bay)
Check into ticket booth 15 mins. prior to departure

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