Cruises from San Diego
Cruises from San Diego leave the B Street Pier downtown, a ten minute walk from the Gaslamp Quarter. Holland America and Princess anchor the schedule with Mexico, Hawaii and Panama Canal routes, joined by seasonal Disney and Celebrity sailings. Fares run $399 to $2,000 per person, mostly October through May.
Holland America and Princess as anchors, Disney and Celebrity seasonally
$399 to $2,000 per person for 4 to 16 nights
About $22 per day at the Port Pavilion lot, downtown garages cheaper on weekly rates
The terminal is downtown on the Embarcadero, walkable from Gaslamp Quarter hotels and 4 miles from the airport
Sailing from B Street Pier Cruise Ship Terminal
San Diego is the boutique port of the West Coast, and its personality skews premium: Holland America and Princess base winter Mexico and Panama Canal programs here, and the Sea of Cortez itineraries that visit La Paz and Loreto sail almost exclusively from this pier. Disney's seasonal Mexico sailings from San Diego sell out fastest of any West Coast product.
The port experience itself is the draw: you board downtown beside the USS Midway with the airport four miles away. No industrial sprawl, no hour-long transfer, just the easiest embarkation day in California.
Season: October through May peak, quieter summers.
Popular San Diego sailings right now
| Itinerary | Length | Line | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baja and Cabo | 5 nights | Holland America Line | $399 pp |
| Mexican Riviera | 7 nights | Disney Cruise Line | $1,099 pp |
| Sea of Cortez | 10 nights | Holland America Line | $1,199 pp |
| Panama Canal to Fort Lauderdale | 14 nights | Princess Cruises | $1,499 pp |
Fares move daily and the lowest ones rarely stay published. Call (888) 624-7833 and we will pull live availability for your dates across every line sailing from San Diego.
Parking at the port
The pier-side lot charges about $22 per day. Downtown garages within walking distance offer weekly rates that work out cheaper for 7 nights and up. With the airport just 4 miles away, many cruisers skip the car entirely: a rideshare from SAN to the pier costs less than a single day of parking.
Where to stay the night before
This is the most walkable cruise port on the West Coast. Gaslamp Quarter and Embarcadero hotels put the gangway within a 15 minute stroll, so make a weekend of it: USS Midway, Little Italy dinner, then board after breakfast.
Cruise lines sailing from San Diego
- Holland America Line
- Princess Cruises
- Disney Cruise Line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Norwegian Cruise Line
Where you can sail
- Mexican Riviera
- Baja California
- Sea of Cortez
- Hawaii
- Panama Canal
Ready to sail from San Diego?
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Cruises from San Diego: your questions
How close is San Diego airport to the cruise terminal?
About 4 miles, a 10 minute ride. It is the shortest airport-to-pier transfer on the West Coast, which makes same-day morning flights lower risk here than at most ports.
Does Disney sail from San Diego?
Yes, Disney typically positions a ship in San Diego for fall and early spring Mexico sailings. Dates are limited and sell out well ahead, so book at schedule release.
Why is summer quiet in San Diego?
The ships that winter here reposition to Alaska and Seattle each summer. October through May is the full schedule. Prices checked: July 2026.
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