Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventures December 12, 2009

Hornblower Launches into Whale Watching Season on December 12, 2009. San Diego’s ultimate eco-adventure showcases wild gray whales, Hornblower Cruises & Events offers guaranteed sightings and a greener-than-ever experience

Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventures depart daily at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., primarily on Adventure Hornblower, a vessel that features on-board displays and video clips highlighting Hornblower’s eco-outreach. And with a new green emphasis, Hornblower will update its famous cruise to feature local environmental efforts as part of the company’s Respect Our Planet program, a series of initiatives designed to reduce the company’s environmental impact and educate the public. In addition to the new displays and video clips, the updates include an updated narration spotlighting new environmentally-friendly sights on the way in and out of the bay and more sustainable products. Hornblower also is participating in an EPA-funded study of copper-free paints that aims to minimize boating impact in San Diego Bay.

Ticket and reservation details
Whale watching tickets are $16 (weekday) or $19 (Saturday-Sunday) for children ages 4-12; $32 (weekday) or $37 (Saturday-Sunday) for adults. Children ages 3 and under are free, and groups of 20 or more can arrange outings at a discount. Tickets and gift certificates are available by calling 619-686-8715, going online to www.hornblower.com or visiting the Hornblower ticket booth at 1066 North Harbor Drive, San Diego. Advanced purchase is recommended to secure specific dates and times. Snacks are available for purchase and all whale watching yachts offers comfortable indoor and outdoor seating for guests.