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Witness ships of the Pacific Fleet on July 4th

What could be more patriotic on July 4th, then taking a one or two hour cruise around San Diego bay where you will see ships, subs and aircraft carriers close up!

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WHAT YOU GET:

  • 1 and 2-hour narrated cruises
  • Information about over 50 San Diego landmarks
  • Photo and video opportunities like no other!
  • Comfortable indoor or outdoor areas
  • A look at marine animals and seabirds
  • An introduction to local environmental efforts
  • Snackbar with adult beverages, soft drinks, hot and cold snacks, plus souvenirs available for purchase

Daily Cruise Schedule

One-Hour Tours: 10:00 am, 11:15 am, 12:30 pm, 1:45 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:15 pm, *5:30 pm (summer only)

Two-Hour Tours: 10:00 am, 11:15 am, 12:30 pm, 1:45 pm, 3:00 pm, *4:15 pm (summer only)

Note: NORTH BAY routes are in bold.

Location: 1066 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
between Broadway Street  and Ash Street

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Ticket Prices:

One-Hour Tours:

  • Adult: $22
  • Senior/Military: $20
  • Children (4-12): $11
  • Kids (under 4): FREE

Two-Hour Tours:

  • Adult: $27
  • Senior/Military: $25
  • Children (4-12): $13.50
  • Kids (under 4): FREE

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Reservations not required. While you can save time by purchasing your tickets on this web site, tickets can be purchased at the Hornblower Cruises ticket booth located at 1066 North Harbor Drive, downtown San Diego, CA 92101 (corner of Broadway Street and North Harbor Drive). Cash, debit and credit cards are accepted. Groups of 20+ please call 619-686-8700 or special pricing and booking.

Learn More: Visit Hornblower.com/Sealion!

60 minutes, approx. 13 miles on the Big Bay in San Diego. Narrated Highlights include over 50 points of interest, the history of San Diego & iconic sights: Navy ships, aircraft carriers, the spectacular Coronado Bridge, the famous Star of India and historic ships of the Maritime Museum, the Cruise Ship terminal, Seaport Village, and the downtown skyline.

What makes the Bay Cruise so popular and special Professional Captains provide interesting and informative narrative along the entire cruise route 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.

ADA accessible, call for dates and times. Photos are taken at the beginning of the cruise that can be purchased at the end!

A United States flag on a Hornblower Yacht.

We will be in touch again as everyone said on a scale of 1-10 this was an 11 cruise and a must repeat. The Lord Hornblower will be a must for our family.

– Robert K