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Go on a Sightseeing Cruise in San Diego

If you’re someone who enjoys traveling (business trips not included), what are the activities you would be doing almost every day of your trip? As a tourist, you want to get to know the place you visit, explore, learn about sights and cultural monuments, and usually snap a lot of pictures while sightseeing. That is exactly what all of us should be doing in our own city, but we so rarely do, even though it is available, it’s fun, and it’s actually quite enlightening.

One such exciting experience that local residents and tourists should consider is offered by the Hornblower with their numerous daily cruises, events, and tours that will take you around San Diego throughout the year. Depending on how much you want to explore, there is a combo option where you can combine your cruise or Whale Watching excursion with the ticket packages for some of the San Diego museums like USS Midway Museum or Natural History Museum.

Buoyant sightseeing tour with Hornblower starts at the San Diego Harbor and it covers over 13 miles on the Big Bay. You’ll be able to see more than 50 landmarks passing by Seaport Village, Shelter Island, Coronado Island, Point Loma, Cabrillo National Monument, among many others. Coronado Bridge is connecting San Diego and Coronado since 1969 and the Port of San Diego is currently working on a lighting project for the bridge’s 50th anniversary in 2019. Close to Coronado Island which actually isn’t an island, but a peninsula, you might see Navy Seals training, and some other military vehicles, helicopters, and equipment since the Naval Base takes up a big part of the peninsula. On your stop to Point Loma get your camera ready for the open space provides one of the best views of San Diego with yachts and sailboats in the distance.

Another cool and informative thing that comes with the cruise is that while you’re sailing, the professional tour guide is narrating and introducing you to fun facts and some history of the sights you’re passing. Bonus delight for the kids and all the adult animal lovers will be the chance to spot the marine life and seabirds. Starting December, Hornblower is organizing the Winter Whale and Dolphin Watching Tours where you can see different species of whales, sea lions, and dolphins. In case the whales are not sighted on your cruise, you’ll get a chance to come back with the return pass and enjoy the experience again.

If you’re ready for some romance, plan a night dinner cruise which is available year round. Your prime location for the best view can be upgraded, in case you really want to impress your sweetheart. With this romantic cruise, you can bet on the most incredible city lights in the background, nice dinner, and a really unforgettable date experience. Who wouldn’t just want to gaze at the San Diego night view for hours?

Since the weekends are always very popular for families and tourists, try to choose your 1 or 2- hour cruise on a weekday and skip the lines, or reserve your tickets for the weekend ahead.

You shouldn’t be waiting for your friends and family to come to visit to take them (and yourself) on this awesome San Diego sightseeing cruise. Hop on board for the truly unique and fun experience of exploring San Diego.