Whale Watch on Hornblower 3-13

March 13, 2010 at 1:00 pm

If you are just dying to see a whale not in captivity, here is a chance to appreciate the magnificent creatures among friends.

After we will do Coffee and Conversation after and you can have some nice rice at Bamboo Lounge to settle your stomach.

Adults $37
Children (4-12) $19
Seniors/Military $32
Kids (3 and under) FREE

Incidentally, if we don’t get to see any whales on our adventure, Hornblower gives us free passes to come back and try again for free. smile

Boarding begins at 1:15, the cruise leaves at 1:30 and and lasts until 5:00. We will meet outside the ticket station at 1:00 so we can stay together. The cruise lasts for 3 1/2 hours, so even though there should be plenty to do, see, and discuss along the way, I plan on bringing my personal MP3 player and/or some light reading material just in case.

Note: I would recommend you purchase your tickets in advance. You can do so by calling Hornblower at: 619-686-8700 or going online here: Hornblower Whale Watching and clicking the “Book Whale Watching Now” link. Hornblower does have “walk up” tickets for purchase at the gate, but there is no guarantee there will be space available. If you choose to go this route, please call before you leave so you don’t waste a trip to the harbor.

Parking: (per the Hornblower website)
Due to the popularity of the San Diego Bay we recommend allowing a little extra time for parking. The closest parking lot available on a first come, first served basis is the Five Star Parking Lot located on the corner of Pacific Coast Highway & Broadway. Hornblower does not validate. DO NOT park at the meters!

For more information, visit their FAQ page.

I can’t wait and I hope to see you there!

Hornblower Whale Watching

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

See the majestic California Gray Whale while whale watching on the San Diego coast. 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.

During your whale watching excursion, besides whales, you’ll witness many varieties of marine life: four types of dolphin, sea lions, Mola Mola (sun fish) and marine birds such as Brown Pelicans, Sea Gulls and Blue Herons along the way. Beside gray whales we have seen, Orcas, Fin Whales, Finbacks, Blue Whales and Humpback Whales.