About Hornblower Cruises & Events

Hornblower is a 25 year old company that has grown from a two ship operation into a $30 million business featuring 25 yachts located in six ports throughout California. Hornblower is the market leader in each of its six ports. Hornblower operates in an industry sensitive to economic cycles and has continuously diversified the business to protect it, offering both public/individual dining cruises and dining yacht charters.

1985: Expanded to individual cruises in addition to its charter offerings

1989: Introduced dockside banquets

1992: Converted the Monte Carlo into a Vegas-style casino to offer a
value-priced fun and entertainment experience in contrast to its traditional fine dining offering

1996: Created Hornblower Marine Services as a separate entity to provide consulting services to marine businesses and ferry services

1997: Expanded catering services to on-land sites throughout San Francisco

2001: Introduced the San Francisco Belle