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Kids 12 & Under Cruise FREE on Hornblower Cruises!

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By Courtney Daly-Pavone October 18, 2020

*Editors Pick!

We had a chance to experience San Diego from a new perspective on the water, and there's no better way to enjoy the day. Together with my son and his friends, we hopped aboard a Hornblower Cruise for some spectacular sightseeing, and a chance to learn about the history of San Diego.  


The 90-minute Best of the Bay harbor tour explores over 20 miles of the Big Bay passing by Seaport Village, Shelter Island, ship-building and dry-docking facilities, Coronado Island, Point Loma, and Cabrillo National Monument, and more!

Get Up Close With Marine Animals!

On the day of the cruise, sea lions, seals, and seabirds were all on display in the San Diego Harbor. Believe it or not, there are even sea turtles in our bay. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect kids to marine animals. My son and his friends were so excited to take it all in, and enjoy a special day on a cruise.

Safety Measures Are Implemented On Every Hornblower Cruise

Hornblower Cruises are a safe outdoor family activity. The open air cruise was spacious and allowed plenty of room for social distancing.  There were sanitizing stations throughout the ship, masks are required, crew members have daily temperature screenings, and Hornblower has reduced the number of guests on board. The overall experience is more intimate and of course fun.

Macaroni Kid Readers Get $5 Off Adult Tickets On Hornblower Cruises!


Promo code: SDMACKID

Discount details: $5 off the Adult ticket

Valid for: San Diego One-Hour Harbor Tour & San Diego Best of the Bay-90 Minute Cruise

Restrictions: Not valid for any other cruises or events. New orders only, cannot be combined with any other offer. Can only be used with the purchase of at least one Adult ticket. 

How many people is it good for? Up to 6 

Code can be used: 11/01/20 through 12/31/20

Prices start from $35.00 (Adult) $17.50 (Child ages 4-12). Kiddies 3 and under are free. Prices are per person, excl. fees and taxes and subject to availability. Sightseeing tours depart from Pier 2: 970 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 at Broadway. For more information on Hornblower cruise and sightseeing tour experiences, visit  https://www.hornblower.com/san-diego/ or call 855-253-7943.

Kids Cruise Free in October on Hornblower!

Children 12 & under cruise free with every Adult ticket purchased for One-Hour Harbor Cruise & Sea Lion Adventure or the 90-minute Best of the Bay Sightseeing tours. Use code SDTAKIDFREE when booking.


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