Announcing! Dates are set for Pet Day on the Bay and Bow Wow Brunch for 2014!

Pet Day on the Bay- $23 and a Towel, Dogs cruise free!- Saturday, May 17, 2014

Orphaned dogs, cats, pups and kittens at the Helen Woodward Animal Center need you help! Bring a donation of gently used towels or blankets for these orphaned animals and purchase a dog day ticket for any one hour Harbor Cruise & Sea Lion Adventure ticket to be used with your dog that day or saved for another time.

Pet Day web site

BOW WOW Brunch Cruise- October 19th

Dogs are invited to the exclusive Bow Wow Buffet! The 5th Annual Bow Wow Brunch Cruise is offered to help raise money and awareness about orphaned pets at Helen Woodward Animal Center. Hornblower welcomes you, your family and your dog aboard our weekend Champagne Brunch Cruise. You will enjoy a delicious bountiful buffet, desserts and free-flowing champagne, plus a pet buffet and dog relief areas on the deck of the yacht! A portion of the proceeds for Bow Wow Brunch will go directly to the Helen Woodward Animal Center.

Bow Wow Brunch Page

Bow Wow Hornblower Cruise (+playlist)

5th Annual Bow Wow Brunch a Success

On Oct. 20th, Hornblower celebrated the 5th annual Bow Wow Brunch Cruise with 88 guests and over 50 dogs, many in costume to compete for the annual costume Contest on board.

Winners of the Costume Contest

THE 5TH ANNUAL BOW WOW BUFFET WILL SOON BE UNDERWAY!

Helen Woodward Animal Center Benefits from Hornblower’s Fido Friendly Event!  (Limited tables available!!!)

Hornblower’s 5^th Annual Bow Wow Brunch Cruise promises to live up to the “Wow” this coming Sunday, October 2Oth, 2013!   Each adult ticket ($70) includes an invitation to bring one furry canine family member to cruise (and brunch) for FREE!  Along with the amazing human brunch buffet, which includes unlimited champagne and desserts, fuzzy Fidos will be treated like the royalty every pet-lover knows they are with a delicious pet buffet, a timely Halloween-themed canine costume contest and a lawn-inspired dog relief area set up on the sun deck!  A portion of the proceeds from the wags-on-the-waves festivities will benefit the orphaned animals at Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe.  Grab a ghostly getup for your furry family member and a hearty appetite for a day on the bay that will be simply spook-tactular.

Well-behaved dogs of all sizes and breeds are welcome for Hornblower’s Bow Wow Brunch Cruise.  (Canines must be kept on a leash throughout the cruise.)  Each ticket includes a two-hour cruise on the San Diego Bay, an all-you-can-eat brunch with free flowing champagne, a dessert buffet, a doggie buffet “to go,” refreshing water bowls for pups and the entertaining doggie costume contest with great prizes!

“This is one of my favorite events of the year,” stated Helen Woodward Animal Center Development Director Renee Resko.  “Hornblower Cruises really embraces the concept of pets as family members.  It’s such a sweet way to see people and pets bonding and it is a truly extraordinary brunch experience.  We are honored to be a part with it!”

Guests can board without dogs, as well, or simply stop by the ticket booth to drop off donations for HWAC.

For information and reservations, Click or call (619) 686-8715.

WHERE:  Hornblower’s Bow Wow Brunch Cruise departs from the Grape Street Pier located at 1800 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101.

 

WHEN:  The cruise boards at 11:30 a.m. and sails from noon to 2:00 p.m. on October 20, 2013.

 

VISUALS:

·     Dock-side doggies, ready to cruise the boo-tiful San Diego Bay.

·     Halloween-themed costumed pups having a howling good time!

·     Animal-loving and brunch-loving cruisers out for a day on the bay.

·     Chopper the Biker Dog rolling in for photo opportunities!

 

 

 

Crew Pet of the Week- Oct 11th

As you know, the Bow Wow Brunch is quickly approaching! so welcome the newest member of our CREW PET OF THE WEEK!

Julie Muldoon, Public Cruise Manager, shared this story with us about her dog "Luna".　

I was approached by one of my good friends that had told me her neighbor was looking for someone to give her new black lab puppy to. The neighbor didn't think the dog would be a good fit for her family because the puppy wasn't getting along with the kids. My friend knew we were interested in owning a dog and so approached me about the situation. 　

That little black lab puppy that didn't get along with children, is now apart of our new family. This picture was taken one year later.

Obviously, this Hornblower Crew Pet of the Week earned her spot! Babies and Dogs are our favorite!

Crew Pet of the Week for Oct 4th

This Weeks Crew Pet of the Week goes to Hornblower Server and Bartender, Anna Lynn.  Anna says "Dottie is my little sunshine."  She is super playful and curious,  but has the best manners when we go out with other dogs or humans. She is so sweet. She always follows me around the house just to stay close to me. I rescued her as a puppy, and I knew she was mine as soon as I held her. Anna is happy to admit,  "Some things are just meant to be!"

Crew "Pet of the Week for 9/27"

Crew "Pet of the Week" goes to Jillian Vandagriff, Group Sales Manager:  Eric and I decided that we wanted a dog and we both felt strongly that we would find one to adopt from a rescue. We went to a few rescue events and didn't really find anyone that we connected too or felt that they were "our dog". That all changed after I convinced him to go up to Helen Woodward early one day. We got there shortly after they opened and took a walk around. All of a sudden as we walked by a kennel that held 4 month old “Aleena”, Eric felt these little paws around his calf. Aleena had reached out and given his leg a hug. The volunteer asked us if we wanted to go in a take a look, we walked into the kennel and she jumped into his arms. I asked him if we needed to look anymore and he said "no, she found us!" An hour later we were taking her home and we named her Maggie. She has been such a joy to us and we can’t imagine our life or family without her in it. (Submitted by Jillian Vandagriff with huge thanks for her support of Pet Day on the Bay and the PR efforts!

Crew "Pet of the Month"

Hornblower San Diego, Senior Sales Manager, Jackie Campbell always jokes that her dog Peanut is the “Best $25 I have ever spent”.  One Saturday morning, she quietly made her way to the County Animal Shelter in hopes of saving a dog and adding enjoyment to her life.  As she waked the halls of the shelter, she wished she could take all the dogs home. Jackie came across a few dogs that fit her needs and spent some time with each of them to see if they connected. "Jasmine" was an 11-pound Dachshund mix that that wanted to explore rather than connect with Jackie. After a few minutes, she said to the shelter volunteer, “maybe she is not the dog for me”… Jackie took a seat on the bench feeling conflicted when out of nowhere “Jasmine” jumped on the bench and into Jackie’s arms. It sealed the deal and Jackie took her home an hour later. Jackie renames her new dog, Peanut. Jackie says, “She has made my life joyful with her silly noise, adorable faces and complete dedication. I am her human mother and she is my fur-child!  I couldn’t be happier and I'm pretty sure she couldn’t be either!”

Join Peanut and the Hornblower Crew at Bow Wow Brunch Cruise on Oct. 20th from 11:30am -2pm. Click for more info and reservations.

Bow Wow Brunch Cruise is October 20th, 2013

Bow Wow Brunch Cruise on the Bay takes place Oct. 20

Hornblower invites dogs aboard for HWAC benefit cruise

Hornblower Cruises & Events will again host a dog-gone fun adventure on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013: The Fifth annual Bow Wow Brunch Cruise on the Bay is the year’s only dog-friendly dining cruise on San Diego Bay, and it raises funds for the orphaned pets at Helen Woodward Animal Center. 

The popular Bow Wow Brunch Cruise follows Hornblower’s traditional Sunday Champagne Brunch Cruise format, except that pet owners are invited to board with dogs for a one-of-a-kind journey. Owners enjoy a generous brunch buffet plus free-flowing champagne, mimosas and desserts – meanwhile, participating pups are treated to snacks at a special canine buffet, along with take-away doggie bags filled with products from Petco. Meet “Chopper the Biker Dog” and get your picture taken alongside him and his famous dog-cycle.  An open-air “dog relief walk” is available on the yacht’s sun deck, and Hornblower staff members set up the boat to ensure the safety of furry first mates.  

A portion of event proceeds will benefit Helen Woodward Animal Center, a private, non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of animals and enriching the lives of people. For more than 30 years, the center has provided humane care and adoption for orphaned animals, along with animal-related educational programs.

One dog per adult is invited on the Bow Wow Brunch Cruise. Dogs must be manageable and on a leash at all times. Boarding begins at 11:30 a.m. at Hornblower’s Grape Street Pier, 1800 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101. Cruising follows from 12 noon-2:00 p.m. Canines enjoy complimentary entrance, while tickets for people are $70.00 per adult, $44 for children ages 4-12 and free for ages and under (tax and gratuity not included).

For Bow Wow Brunch Cruise information and reservations, or to learn more about Hornblower’s daily, charter and special event cruises, visit Bow Wow Page  or call 619-686-8715.

A few simple rules make Bow Wow Brunch Cruise on the Bay fun for everyone:

1) One dog per adult is welcome. The event is not open to dogs under six months of age.

2) Waiver forms (provided upon ticket purchase) must be completed prior to boarding.

3) Dogs must wear current rabies vaccination and identification tags to board.

4) All dogs MUST be on a leash at all times.

5) Owners must clean up after their dogs.

6) No dogs in heat are allowed.

7) The cruise is not recommended for dogs that are sensitive to movement or prone to motion sickness.

8) This event is not appropriate for dogs that are unpredictable in crowds or dislike strangers or other dogs.

9) This event is for dogs and people only. Please do not bring other pets.

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Hornblower Cruises & Events has been the leading charter yacht and public dining cruise company in California for 33 years. The company operates 32 vessels in San Francisco, Berkeley, Sacramento, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Marina del Rey and San Diego. The 1000 passenger Inspiration Hornblower is one of San Diego’s premier venues. In addition, Hornblower San Diego offers seasonal Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures and year round Harbor Cruises. For more information visit: www.hornblower.com/pressroom.

HORNBLOWER ANNOUNCES 13TH ANNUAL PET DAY ON THE BAY BENEFIT

3 Festive, dog-friendly cruises on May 18 supports the Helen Woodward Animal Center

Purchase Human Tickets

San Diego -  Saturday, May 18, Hornblower Cruises and Events’ popular Harbor Cruises will go to the dogs,(in a great way) benefiting orphaned, abused and needy animals in the process. Hornblower’s 13th annual “Pet Day on the Bay” is the one time each year that dogs cruise for free with their owners. A portion of event proceeds will support the Helen Woodward Animal Center (HWAC) in Rancho Santa Fe, and guests are also encouraged to contribute a gently used blanket or towel for animals at the center.
Three one-hour cruises are scheduled on May 18, setting off at

• 9:30 a.m. (North Bay), 
• 11:15 a.m. (South Bay) and 
• 1:00 p.m. (North Bay). 

Each departs from the Hornblower ticket booth at 1066 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, Calif., 92101, and boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure.Headlining this year’s event will be experts from Petco’s dog training department, and they’ll share helpful tips and suggestions for dog owners. Petco is also sponsoring a special doggie treat bar that pampers pups throughout the cruise. Hornblower thanks Petco and the Port of San Diego for sponsoring the 2013 Pet Day on the Bay.

People pay just $24 per ticket ($22 for seniors and $12 for children ages 4-12) for the cruise, which this year features earlier departure times to better accommodate the schedules of owners and their furry first mates. All Coupons are accepted. All ages welcome. 

Guests are also invited to board without dogs, or to stop by the ticket booth between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to drop off blankets, towels or financial donations for HWAC.

Pet Day on San Diego Bay promises a tail-wagging good time for participants and pups.

“Since the Helen Woodward Animal Center was founded 40 years ago, we have served more than 40,000 deserving animals,” says Jessica Gercke, HWAC PR manager and spokesperson. “We couldn’t make the same impact without support of Hornblower Cruises & Events and the guests who attend Pet Day on the Bay. Thanks to the financial support and donated goods that come from this event, we continue to comfort orphaned and injured animals on a daily basis.”

“Hornblower is proud to partner with Helen Woodward Animal Center and our Pet Day on the Bay sponsors,” adds Rebecca Milkey, Hornblower director of marketing. “This event is just one way we can support those doing important work in our community, providing not only resources for animals in need but also entertainment for our guests.”

Well-behaved dogs of all sizes and breeds are welcome for Hornblower’s Pet Day cruises. Each adult is invited to board with one dog, and canines must be kept on a leash throughout the cruise. The event is not appropriate for unsocial dogs, dogs that are unpredictable in crowds, or dogs that dislike strangers or other dogs. Pups behaving badly will be asked to leave and their owners will receive a coupon to return for a non-dog cruise.

For more Pet Day on the Bay information, or to learn more about daily tours, private charters and special events with Hornblower Cruises & Events, call 619-686-8700 or visit www.hornblower.com. Upcoming San Diego Bay outings include Mother’s Day Brunches, Sunset Dinner Cruises and Sunday Champagne Brunch Cruises.

The Helen Woodward Animal Center believes that animals help people and people help animals through trust, unconditional love, and respect. Sharing this philosophy with others, the Center inspires and teaches, locally and globally, the importance of the animal-human bond. To learn about the Helen Woodward Animal Center and its animal adoptions, boarding services and programs, visit www.animalcenter.org.

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Hornblower Cruises & Events has been the leading charter yacht and public dining cruise company in California for over 30 years. The company operates 32 vessels in San Francisco, Berkeley, Sacramento, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Marina del Rey and San Diego. The 1000-passenger Inspiration Hornblower is one of San Diego’s premier venues. In addition, Hornblower San Diego offers seasonal Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures and year round Harbor Cruises. Two Hornblower subsidiary businesses, Alcatraz Cruises and Statue Cruises, are National Park Service ferry concessioners to Alcatraz Island and the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, respectively. In 2014, Hornblower will begin operating a third subsidiary, Hornblower Niagara Cruises, out of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. For more information visit: www.hornblower.com/pressroom