Seasonal & Holidays
New St. Patrick's Day, Easter Cruises Coming To Orange County
City Cruises by Hornblower will host several fun events for St. Patrick's Day and Easter in Newport Beach.

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Get your sea legs ready. City Cruises by Hornblower will host a St. Patrick's Day “Sights & Sips” cocktail cruise, Easter brunch and dinner cruises across all Southern California ports including San Diego, Newport Beach, Long Beach and Marina Del Rey.
These festive cruise events feature cocktails, tasty bites and fun entertainment along the beautiful coast.
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- Sights & Sips Cocktail Cruise for St. Patrick's Day: Get lucky on City Cruises special festive cruises this St. Patrick's day with live deejay entertainment, light hors d’oeuvres and St. Patrick's Day Drink specials. This cruise will be offered at City Cruises’ Southern California ports including San Diego, Newport Beach and Marina Del Rey.
- Easter Premier Plus Brunch Cruise: The whole family can get into the holiday spirit with a 2.5-hour Brunch cruise on the water with specialty wines, signature cocktails, a three-course, plated meal, and live entertainment to kick off the special morning. The boat will also offer unlimited mimosas for 21+ guests to help bring the magic of the season to life. The brunch will be offered at all of City Cruises’ Southern California ports including, San Diego, Newport Beach, Long Beach and Marina Del Rey.
- Easter Premier Plus Dinner Cruise: Skip the holiday meal preparation and spend more quality time with loved ones. The Easter Dinner Cruise offers a 2.5-hour yacht cruise complete with a decadent Easter dinner and entertainment. Dinner will be offered at all of City Cruises’ Southern California ports including San Diego, Newport Beach, Long Beach and Marina Del Rey.
You can also plan another favorite adventure in Southern California - whale watching.
Whale Watching in San Diego
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Through mid-April, people can keep their eyes peeled for migrating gray whales, as well as other local marine life, including minke whales, fin whales, dolphins and sea lions at the “San Diego Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure.”
During the 3.5 hour tour, learn more about these creatures and the San Diego Bay from expert captains and volunteer naturalists from the San Diego Natural History Museum. City Cruises is also offering a “Winter Whale Watching Pass,” where guests pay once and cruise all year free. For $90, guests get free admission to “Harbor Cruise & Sea Lion Adventures” and seasonal “Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventures” for a full year.
Visit the website for more information about the upcoming events and experiences.
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