Whale Watching & Dolphin Adventures (Two Cruises Daily at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm)

Convenient location downtown San Diego, next door to USS Midway! Hornblower offers a comfortable 3.5-hour tour on one of the largest ocean-going ships in San Diego. Adventure Hornblower is fast, stable and offers inside and outside viewing with climate control and snack bar with adult beverages. You'll be treated to a live educational narration by our experienced captain and our expert, onboard naturalists from the San Diego Natural History Museum (The NAT).  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 Gray Whales, gigantic Blue Whales and Fin Whales the largest animals on Earth. You may see up to 5 kinds of dolphins and bird watchers will love all the sea birds. (No need to travel outside of San Diego to go whale watching!)

Winter Whale watching is from December to April.

Summer Whale watching is from July to September.

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? Seasoned, 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 & Saturday 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.