This year the Pet Day on the Bay’s costume theme was mermaids and pirates. In addition to lots of cool sights, I photographed four-legged passengers dressed for the occasion!
Any dog owner who would like to have a memorable experience with their pet should go on one of these unique cruises. The Hornblower ship is equipped with everything a canine or human could desire, including drinks and snacks and a live narration describing all that you see during the one hour harbor tour. A couple of pet experts were also aboard offering lots of helpful advise.
I could tell the dogs were enjoying themselves. A bunch of their human companions were smiling, too!
People wait in line for the first of four special harbor tours. It’s the annual Pet Day on the Bay!Furry passengers meet each other before enjoying a cruise on San Diego Bay.The theme this year for Pet Day on the Bay was mermaids and pirates. Looks like a mermaid to me!All sorts of local celebrities joined us on the fun cruise. That’s Dave Scott of KUSI News!We’re at the foot of Hornblower’s pier, almost time to board the ship.Here come some colorful pirates!I’m greeted with a big smile. I see another celebrity! It’s world-famous Chopper, San Diego’s motorcycle riding therapy dog!Helen Woodward Animal Center was there, too, with licks of love and some puppies to adopt.Mary Read hangs out with a tail-wagging friend, waiting for a forever home.Open up your home–save a life. Foster homes are urgently needed for canines and felines. With your help, the Helen Woodward Animal Center saves thousands of precious lives. Please visit AnimalCenter.orgHeading along the Grape Street Pier, about to board the Adventure Hornblower for a one hour harbor tour!Some of the passengers have a pre-boarding meet and greet.Photos are taken for Hornblower Cruises’ Pet Day on the Bay.A friendly greeting by the ship’s captain!Doggie bags with lots of cool stuff from Petco were handed out to those participating in Pet Day on the Bay.Up some steps onto the upper deck…Some dog-friendly turf and great views await the pooch passengers.New friends are made on deck, as we await our departure.Is this sailor one of the crew?As we waited to begin our cruise, the nearby Admiral Hornblower headed out onto the bay.Sunshine breaking through the morning clouds turns the Admiral Hornblower bright white.Here we go! We leave downtown San Diego behind.We head out toward the entrance of San Diego Bay, with views of Point Loma, North Island and the distant Coronado Islands.Some people rowing outrigger canoes flew past us on the calm water of San Diego Bay.Approaching the live bait dock, where sportfishing boats stop before heading out into the Pacific Ocean.Sea lions lounge on the floating dock along with a motley group of sea birds.A group of kayakers was passing Naval Base Point Loma, not far from four nuclear submarines.The dogs enjoy the amazing views just as much as the humans.All sorts of characters are hanging out on the ship’s deck.There seem to be happy dogs everywhere!As we headed back toward the Embarcadero, I poked my head inside the ship to check out some displays, including this one presented by Petco, who also provided doggie treats.The Petco Foundation is helping to save the lives of animals. Learn how you can put your love for animals into action at PetcoFoundation.orgThe billowing Hornblower flag and the approaching San Diego skyline.As we come beside the dock, a dog carefully supervises the maneuvering of the ship.Passengers disem-bark after a wonderful one hour cruise!Pet Day on the Bay is a great annual event for those with two or four legs!
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