6th Annual Bow Wow Brunch Cruise

HORNBLOWER’S 6TH ANNUAL BOW WOW BRUNCH CRUISE PROMISES A “DOGGONE” SPOOKY TIME FOR ALL Annual Dog-Friendly Brunch Cruise to Benefit the Helen Woodward Animal Center San Diego, California (September 16, 2014) -- On Sunday, October 19th, Hornblower Cruises & Events will host its sixth annual Bow Wow Brunch Cruise to benefit the Helen Woodward Animal Center (HWAC), a local nonprofit that provides care and comfort to orphaned and injured animals. On this special day each year, dogs are welcomed aboard to enjoy a fun-filled Halloween-themed brunch cruise with their owners. Highlights Include: Bountiful Brunch Buffet: This two-hour cruise features a beautiful buffet featuring freshly prepared and seasonal brunch favorites, as well as free-flowing sparkling wine, mimosas and desserts. Delectable Doggie Treat Bar: A special smorgasbord, sponsored by Petco, will pamper pups throughout the cruise with a variety of mouthwatering treats, as well as a take-home treat bag. Canine Costume Contest and “Dog Trick Competition”: Dog owners are encouraged to dress up their pooch in Halloween costumes to participate in an on board Doggie Costume Contest and post photos on Hornblower’s Facebook page for a chance to win great prizes. Prizes will also be awarded for the top dog tricks. Expert Dog Training Tips: Darris Cooper, Petco’s head dog trainer, will share helpful advice and suggestions for dog owners wanting to brush up on their pet handling skills. Special Guests: Magic 92.5's Jagger & Kristi (with Bodie) and Chopper the Biker Dog, the Boston terrier and registered therapy dog that regularly entertains groups at hospitals, hospices and nursing homes throughout Southern California, will be onboard for entertainment and photo opportunities. Reservations are now being accepted: Times: Boarding begins at 11:30 a.m. at Hornblower’s Grape Street Pier (1800 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101). Cruising from noon to 2 p.m. Tickets: Costs are $80 for adults, $50 for children ages 4-12 and $78 for seniors and the military. Taxes and service fees are additional. Children three and under are free. Each adult passenger is invited to board with one dog. Canines must be kept on a leash throughout the cruise. To make reservations, visit www.hornblower.com/bowwow # # # Hornblower Cruises & Events has been the leading charter yacht and public dining cruise company in California for over 32 years. The company operates 49 vessels, including the 3 largest dining yachts on the West Coast, in San Francisco, Berkeley, Sacramento, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Marina del Rey, San Diego, and New York City. 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. This year, Hornblower began operating the third subsidiary, Hornblower Niagara Cruises, out of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. For more information visit: www.hornblower.com/pressroom The Helen Woodward Animal Center: For more than 30 years, the private, non-profit HWAC has been saving the lives of animals and enriching the lives of people by providing humane care, adoption for orphaned animals, and animal-related educational programs. To learn about the Helen Woodward Animal Center and its animal adoptions, boarding services and programs, visit www.animalcenter.org.