San Diego Harbor Tours, Whale Watching and Cocktail Cruises: Hornblower offers sightseeing Harbor Tour Cruises, premium Summer and Winter Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruises, Sights & Sips Sunset Cocktail Cruises and pre-party Rock the Yacht! Cocktail Cruises. Hornblower combines the best of San Diego Bay for one-of-a-kind sightseeing, whale watching or cocktail cruise experiences. San Diego Bay provides some of the best views in Southern California, mixed with cool bay breezes and endless sunshine. The deck of a yacht is one of the best places to enjoy these views. Discounts are available for AAA members, groups, seniors, children or military.
Whale Watching & Dolphin Adventures (Friday-Monday in Summer; Daily December-April)
Imagine seeing whales and dolphins in the wild on a breathtaking experience on the open ocean. We'll speed out to sea on one of our large, comfortable yachts and past barking sea lions and pods of leaping dolphins as we search for the many types of whales-including gigantic Blue Whales, the largest animals on Earth, in summer, or Gray Whales famous for their long migration along the Pacific Coast throughout the winter and spring. As we make our way on the 3.5-hour tour, you'll be treated to a live narration by our experienced captain and our expert, onboard naturalists from the San Diego Natural History Museum (The NAT).
Daily 1 & 2 Hour Harbor Tours of San Diego Bay (Daily, year-round)
Highlights include 50+ points of interest, the history of San Diego & famous sights: Navy ships, aircraft carriers, spectacular Coronado Bridge, the famous Star of India and historic ships of the Maritime Museum, the Cruise Ship terminal, Seaport Village, and downtown skyline. What makes the Bay Cruise so popular and special? Professional captains provide an interesting narrative along the entire route aboard safe, comfortable yachts. Hornblower offers kid-friendly cruises with First Mate stickers and coloring maps. Enjoy a snack bar on board, with adult beverages, souvenirs, and photos. ADA accessible, call for dates/times.
Cocktail Cruises
Sights & Sips Sunset Cruises (April-Oct, Friday & Satuurday Evenings)
Relax on a sunset Sights & Sips happy hour cruise on Fri/Sat/Sun evenings. This summer favorite is the perfect attitude adjustment with a welcome chilled glass of champagne, spectacular bay views, a menu of light bites, specials on cocktails and fun tunes and a perfect Southern California sunset.
Rock the Yacht Party Cruises (May-Oct, Friday & Saturday Nights)
Like a booze cruise, but better! Turn your party up on the Rock the Yacht! Party Cruise on Friday and Saturday nights on San Diego Bay. Let the DJ hype up your pre/after-party, birthday or bachelor/ette celebration! Drink specials and DJ's playing "house" and club style dance music while you cruise around San Diego Bay. This cruise is perfect to start a night of club hopping in the Gaslamp.
970 N Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 686-8715
Toll-Free: (800) ONTHEBAY
kwells@hornblower.com
Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM Weekends By Appointment. Reservations by phone are open 24 hours.
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A harbor cruise on San Diego bay is one of the top attractions in San Diego because of this beautiful city's enormous harbor with landmarks, city architecture, navy ships and wild wonders.
Get the night started right with San Diego's newest party. Step on board, grab a drink, snap some selfies, hit the dance floor, then head out to the Gaslamp and keep the party going all night long.
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