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Enjoy a 3 1/2 Hour Whale Watching Cruise - Hornblower San Diego

Whale Watching Adventures from San Diego ©2005 Hornblower

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Duration: Approximately 3.5 Hours

Departs from: #1066 North Harbor Drive San Diego CA 92101

Price from:
$15.00 - $32.00 (USD)

Overview

Welcome aboard Hornblower's Whale Watching Cruise!

Whale Watching from San Diego is an educational adventure and visual experience for people who love sea birds, dolphins, sea lions, and whales. Whale migration season is December through March when Gray whales travel over 6000 miles from the Arctic down to Baja California's warm lagoons, where calves are born and can frequently be seen swimming at their mother's side.

Enjoy a memorable 3 1/2 hour Whale Watching cruise on Hornblower on the most comfortable boats in Southern California.

Highlights of the cruise features:

  • Guaranteed Whale Sighting of Gray whales and whale calves swimming with their mother
  • Pods of hundreds of dolphins
  • Views of harbor seals plus famous San Diego landmark.

  • Professional Live narration on marine life from our expert captains plus an informative harbor tour of the Big Bay.

  • Snack bars featuring hot food, full bar and souvenirs.

  • Climate controlled indoor seating.

  • Exciting wildlife such as Harbor Seals, Sea Lions, Pelicans and many more!�

  • If whales are not sighted, a pass good for another Whale Watching or Harbor Cruise will be issued.

Hornblower is educationally partnered with and endorsed by the San Diego Natural History Museum on our Whale Watching Adventure!

Hornblower Harbor Cruises and Dining Yachts San Diego CA©2005 Hornblower

Location: #1066 North Harbor Drive San Diego CA 92101
Schedule: December 20th - May 10th: Daily at 9:30am
            

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Whale Watching Adventures from San Diego ©2005 Hornblower

Choosing the Best Whale Watching Boat is Important:

Our boat was generated for ocean service and offers a stable and more comfortable trip in any seas. We get you to the viewing area faster so that you can enjoy the whales longer. Our boat is equipped with comfortable:

Indoor viewing areas with large windows

3000 square feet of outdoor viewing space

The boat is 3 decks high, 25 feet off the water, so whales can been seen as far as a mile away. Bring a friend or your family along, our vessel can accommodate up to 600 guests!

            

Prices

Whale Watching Cruise - Hornblower
December 20th - May 10th: Daily at 9:30am

Duration:
Approximately 3.5 Hours

Regular PriceDiscountInternet Price
Adult$30.00$30.00
Child 4-12$15.00$15.00
Adult$32.00$32.00
Child 4-12 $19.20$19.20

Children under 4 years participate free of cost. All children must be accompanied by and adult.

            

Other Info

Departure Location:

Parking:

  • 5 Star Public Parking - Corner of Pacific Highway and Broadway: 0 to 1 hour: $5.00, 1 to 10 hours: $10.00, 10 to 24 hours: $15.00. 5 Star Public Parking - Across from the Santa Fe Depot on Pacific Highway: 0 to 1 hour: $8.00, 1 to 10 hours: $12.00. Hornblower Cruises & Events is not responsible for these parking lots. They are owned by The Port and operated by contractors.

  • Limited Metered Parking - $1.25/hour, meters are free after 6:00pm, Sundays and on Holidays

Whale Watching Adventures from San Diego ©2005 Hornblower

Handicapped Accessibly:

  • The Whale Wathcing Yacht is handicapped accessible and is equipped with handicapped bathrooms. Guest that require handicapped access must call to make reservations.

            

Booking Information

©2009 Hornblower Cruises

Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at the time of booking. We accpet Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and Discover Card.

Confirmation & Travel Vouche:

This tour must be booked 24 hours in advance. For every confirmed booking you will receive an e-mail with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher subject to availability. Print vouchers on your home/ office printer. Please present these E-Ticket vouchers at the Box Office as proof of payment.

Cancellation Policy:

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. In the event the tour is cancelled by the tour operator, the ticket price will be refunded.

Recommended: Comfortable shoes and a extra layer of warm clothing are recommended. Weather permitting, cruise route may be altered. Meals, Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

Hornblower and Tourcorp assumes no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of the river or bay and other conditions beyond control. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

All company policies can be found at www.tourcorp.com, and are part of this tour purchase.

            

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