Summertime Whale Watching
We began our Summer Whale Watching and Dolphin Watching season with sunny skies, calm seas, and a sampling of baleen whales. Each cruise was filled with thousands of playful dolphins,
Alcatraz Alumni Gather for Last Reunion
Alcatraz Alumni made what is likely their “last call.” Gathered together for a final public appearance, six former residents of the Island addressed an audience of over 100 guests to
Still Doing Time
Guest Blogger – Drew Morita Visitors to Alcatraz Island listen to reformed ex-cons narrate part of the cellhouse audio tour. Their voices provide a genuine connection between past and
Blue Whale Watching in San Diego
Book Your Whale Watching Tour BLUE WHALE Balaenoptera musculus The blue whale a rorqual, a family that also includes the humpback whale, fin whale, Bryde’s whale, sei whale, Omura’s whale, and
Gray Whale
Description: The average size of a gray whale is approximately 11 to 15 meters (36–50 feet) long, and it may weigh up to 45,000 kg (49.6 tons). Like other baleen
Blue Whale Watching from Hornblower Gives Passengers The Thrill Of A Lifetime
Starting June 28th, Whale Watching Tours Depart Friday thru Monday at 9am From Downtown San Diego San Diego, California (June 13, 2019) – Starting June 28th, Hornblower Cruises
Insider Tip For Securing Alcatraz Tickets During Peak Season
The secret to securing tickets to Alcatraz during the peak season, which extends through October, is to book the Alcatraz Island/Angel Island Combo Tour, with tickets still available for select
Celebrating Alcatraz “Alumni”
A Short Story About the History of a Former Guard In partnership with Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Alcatraz Cruises will be hosting a free panel discussion on Saturday, June
Father and Daughter Celebrate Twenty Years of Visits to “the Rock”
Zabrina and her father Bill (now known as “Wolverine Willie”) share a special tradition. Every year, for the last twenty years, they pay a visit to Alcatraz in search
The Hornblower Difference
What a difference Hornblower makes! You have choices on your vacation in San Diego…here’s why we think you should pick Hornblower in San Diego! ALL CRUISES Never have to share