About
Hornblower Group

The global leader in world-class experiences and transportation.

Our Global Presence
Executive Leadership
Our History
Company Awards

9.9M+

City Cruises Guests Annually

4.0M+

City Cruises UK Guests Annually

250+

Owned and Operated Vessels Under the Hornblower Group Portfolio

1.7M+

Alcatraz City Cruises Guests Annually

4.4M+

Statue City Cruises Guests Annually

2.4M+

Niagara City Cruises Guests Annually

Executive Leadership

Guided by experience and driven by vision, our leadership propels Hornblower forward, shaping innovative solutions and delivering exceptional experiences across every journey.

Stephen Edwards

Chief Executive Officer

Phil Anzai

Senior Vice President, Transformation

Shull Autin

Chief Maritime Officer

Ali Chaudhry

Chief Infrastructure Development Officer

Mory DiMaurizio

Chief Operating Officer, City Cruises Canada

Tara Johnson

Senior Vice President, HR

Timothy O’Brien

Senior Vice President, Ferries and Concession Operations

Nasi Peretz

President & Chief Technology Officer, Anchor Operating System

Kacy Roseberry

Senior Vice President, Marketing

Dan Russell

Senior Vice President, City Cruises U.S.

Lakshmi Williams

Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel

Our History

Our story officially begins in 1980, when Terry MacRae acquired Hornblower Tours in Berkeley, California. However, the legacy of our portfolio dates back nearly 100 years, beginning with the founding of Boston Harbor Cruises in 1926.

1926

Boston Harbor Cruises is founded in Boston, Massachusetts.

1980

Hornblower Tours purchased by Terry MacRae in Berkeley, California.

1993

Hornblower Marine Services (HMS) spins off to focus on casino boat and ferry operations. HMS Ferries, Inc. expands to government contracting work and the development of high-speed ferry systems.

1996

Hornblower purchases John Wayne's legendary yacht, Wild Goose, offering public and private cruises from its Newport Beach port.

1999

The Bateaux, Manhattan's only all-glass, European-inspired vessel, cruises for the first time with Hornblower.

2006

Alcatraz Cruises, a Hornblower subsidiary, begins cruises to Alcatraz Island in San Francisco after being awarded a National Park Commission contract.

2008

Statue Cruises, a Hornblower subsidiary, begins cruises to Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island Immigration Museum as part of its National Park Service contract.

2009

Seaward Services is founded in New Albany, Indiana.

2009

Alcatraz Cruises designed and built the first hybrid ferry in the United States, which reduces fuel consumption by 75%.

2014

Hornblower Niagara Cruises begins tours in Niagara Gorge with two state-of-the-art catamarans after securing a 30-year lease from the Niagara Parks Commission to operate boat tour services on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls.

2017

NYC Ferry by Hornblower begins operations on May 1, 2017.

2019

The Gee's Bend Ferry operates the first zero-emission, all-electric passenger/vehicle ferry in the U.S.

2020

HMS Ferries Inc. named operator of Puerto Rico Ferry Service.

2023

Anchor Operating System becomes an independent division within Hornblower, offering advanced digital ticketing solutions to support both Hornblower's businesses and its external partners.

2025

City Cruises launches City Cruises Live, a live entertainment series that brings notable musical artists, celebrity chefs, sports legends, and other celebrities and entertainers onboard.