City Cruises & Events

City Cruises transform the typical dining experience into an adventure. Diners are treated to an exclusive excursion aboard a spacious yacht, featuring champagne, multi-course meals and stunning views of America’s Finest City. 3 hour dinner cruises feature live music, DJs and dancing in addition to the three course extravagance. For a novel take on Sunday brunch, climb aboard the Hornblower for a sunny two hour cruise and treat yourself to a lavish brunch buffet complete with carving stations, salad and dessert bars, a variety of scrumptious breakfast and lunch entrees, and endless champagne. A variety of specialty cruises satisfies any enthusiasm, from whale watching to lobster feasting to romantic full moon escapades.

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Sunset Dinner Cruise on San Diego Bay

Cruise aboard Lord Hornblower on a 3 hour dinner cruise, with dinner, cocktails and dancing!

Scenic Brunch Cruise on Hornblower Cruises

Weekend Champagne Brunch Cruise on Hornblower on San Diego Bay

Spacious Dining of a Hornblower Yacht with a View

This is the dining deck on Lord Hornblower on San Diego Bay

Dining in style aboard Hornblower dinner cruise

the award winning Hornblower Cruises crew will make your evening shine

enjoy the fresh air on Hornblower dinner or brunch

Sun deck of Lord Hornblower

Lord Hornblower cruises San Diego Bay

Lord cruising by SD Yacht Club on Big Bay

Dinner Cruise Premium Menu on Hornblower

Premium Entre consists of steak and salmon on dinner cruise

Brunch Cruise on Hornblower includes narration

families love to celebrate on the weekend brunch cruise on Hornblower

View is magnificent on Hornblower Brunch Cruise

On Hornblower sun deck is the place to be after a delicious brunch cruise

Restaurant Info

Address: 1066 North Harbor Drive, San Diego CA 92101
Cross Street: West Broadway
Location: Downtown | Embarcadero
Cuisine: American |
Cost: $$$ | Moderate | $50 - $75
Category: Event Venue
Star Rating:
Reservations: Required
Dress Code: Casual Elegant
Meals Served: Brunch | Dinner |
Parking: Street |
Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard |
Corkage Fee: N/A
Website: http://www.hornblower.com/
Phone: (619) 686-8700

Business Hours

Monday: | Dinner 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tuesday: | Dinner 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Wednesday: | Dinner 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Thursday: | Dinner 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday: | Dinner 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: | Dinner 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday: | Brunch 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; | Dinner 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Features

Full Bar
Ocean View
Sunday Brunch
Live Entertainment
Private Room
Prix Fixe Menu
Happy Hours

Occasion

Romantic Dining
Business Dining
Special Occasion

F.A.Q. - Frequently Asked Questions

Menus

Select Menu

Champagne Brunch Cruise ($49.95)

Unlimited champagne, coffee, tea, soda and juice

The Bakery Station

Pastries 0.00: Freshly baked croissants, blueberry, cherry and cheese Danish, brown sugar coffee cake, cinnamon rolls, bear claws, miniature muffins
Silver Dollar Pancakes 0.00: Bite-size with maple syrup, candied walnuts and berry compote
Chocolate Bread Pudding with Creme Anglaise 0.00: Warm and chocolaty with a sweet vanilla-scented sauce

Seafood and Salads

Smoked Salmon Mousseline 0.00: Feather-light salmon spread on miniature bagels with marinated red onions
New England-Style Shrimp Boil 0.00: Tender, lightly seasoned shrimp with spicy cocktail sauce
Crunchy Asian-Style Slaw 0.00: With sweet Red Flame grapes and sesame dressing
Classic Caesar Salad 0.00: Tender hearts of Romaine with shaved Parmesan and herbed croutons
Mediterranean Marinated Mushrooms 0.00: With roasted red peppers, capers and fresh basil
Teardrop Tomato and Mozzarella Salad 0.00: Tiny tomatoes and bite-size bits of creamy mozzarella with fresh herb dressing
Rainbow of Fresh Fruit 0.00: Strawberries, cantaloupe, pineapple and honey dew

Eggs and Sides

San Diego Bay's Best Eggs Benedict 0.00: Freshly poached eggs, Canadian bacon and delicate hollandaise on a fluffy buttermilk biscuit
Italian Scramble 0.00: Eggs, Roma tomatoes, fresh spinach and basil
Hickory Smoked Bacon and Savory Sausage Links 0.00
Roasted Red Potato "Home Fries" 0.00: With savory glazed onions and sweet peppers

The Carving Board

Chile-Rubbed Breast of Turkey 0.00: Roasted until juicy and carved to order, with spicy jalapeno-cranberry chutney
Rosemary Scented New York Strip Steak 0.00: Roasted whole and carved to order, with piquant horseradish cream
Smoked Ham Macaroni and Cheese 0.00: Tender pasta and savory ham robed in rich cheese sauce-classic comfort food

Dessert Table

Premium Cakes and Tortes 0.00
New York Style Cheesecake 0.00
Cream Puffs, Petit Fours and Miniature Fruit Tartlets 0.00
Rich Almond and Pecan Bars 0.00

Dinner Cruise ($66.95)

First Course

Hornblower Salad 0.00: Tender baby greens and our signature vinaigrette with a freshly baked Parmesan-herb crouton

Second Course

The Captain's Duet 0.00: Prime Cut Flat Iron Steak with early crimini mushrooms, sweet glazed shallots and rich veal reduction, spiked with sherry and cream, and Citrus Roasted Chicken Breast with aromatic rosemary-pink peppercorn butter
Vegetarian Option: Grilled Portobello Mushroom Tower 0.00: Layers of rich Boursin cheese and grilled vegetables atop verdant pesto pasta
Accompanied by 0.00: Freshly baked rustic bread and sweet butter, Chef's potatoes and saute of tender-crisp seasonal vegetables

Third Course

Pastry Chef's Signature Cheesecake 0.00: Chambord berry coulis and vanilla-scented chantilly cream

Dinner Cruise Enhancements

Additional options to be added to or substituted for regular prix-fixe menu

Starters

Creole Shrimp Cocktail 10.00: Six ice-cold jumbo shrimp with spicy cocktail sauce and crackers
Warm Spinach and Artichoke Gratin 7.00: Flecked with sweet red peppers and topped with crunchy parmesan-herb breadcrumbs

Premium Entree

Center Cut Grilled Filet Mignon 12.00: Earthy crimini mushrooms, sweet glazed shallots and veal reduction, spiked with sherry and cream. Accompanied by Chef's potatoes and saute of tender-crisp seasonal vegetables
Citrus Glazed Salmon 12.00: Oven roasted and served with aromatic rosemary-pink peppercorn butter. Accompanied by Chef's potatoes and saute of tender-crisp seasonal vegetables

Premium Dessert Selections

Horatio's Creme Brulee 6.00: Creamy custard and crackly sugar crust, fresh berry componte and whipped cream
Chocolate Fanta-sea 6.00: The pastry chef's decadent chocolate creation of the day
Fresh Strawberry Parfait 5.00: Layers of sweet berries and Grand Marnier-scented whipped cream

Map

Restaurant Address: 1066 North Harbor Drive, San Diego CA 92101