Hornblower Cruises and Events, which launched in 1980 with two ships in the San Francisco Bay, now offers daily and nightly cruises from seven U.S. ports, including two of the more popular Christmas and Christmas Eve dinner cruises in San Diego.
You can book reservations beginning July 1 for a Christmas dinner cruise. The festively-decorated ship boards at 6:30 p.m., once the sun has set, allowing you see the entire San Diego skyline which is lit up with neon Christmas lights during the holiday season. The Christmas dinner cruise also offers live music, and a glass of champagne or wine upon boarding.
Hornblower Cruises and Events
1066 N. Harbor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-686-8700
hornblower.com
San Diego Harbor Excursion (SDHE) has been operating on the San Diego Bay since 1915, providing everything from water taxis and harbor tours to dinner cruises and private charters.
Holiday excursions and other special events, such as whale watching and brunch cruises, are offered, however, the Christmas dinner cruises are a specialty. Last year's menu included lobster bisque, filet mignon and swordfish with capers, to name a few choices.
SDHE recommends you bring an extra layer of warm clothing for the Christmas dinner cruise because it can be cold on the San Diego Bay in December.
San Diego Harbor Excursion
1050 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
619-234-4111
sdhe.com
Viator--Latin for "traveller"--is a company based in San Francisco that promises to book you the most "popular tours and travel experiences, at the best value" in many international cities, including San Diego, according to its website.
Viator partners with local yacht owners in San Diego, who work with Viator to book one-of-a-kind dinner cruises, romantic cruises, or any type of private cruise, for that matter, around the San Diego Bay.
Christmas Dinner cruises can be arranged with the individual boat owners, but this type of evening requires a lot of advanced planning. Viator company officials recommend calling as soon as possible to book yourself a Christmas dinner cruise in San Diego, and to ensure your romantic evening unfolds just the way you want.
Viator
600 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
866-648-5873
viator.com