HORNBLOWER ANNOUNCES 13TH ANNUAL PET DAY ON THE BAY BENEFIT

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

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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