# Princess Cruises from San Francisco

Princess Cruises from San Francisco: 10 night Alaska round trips, 15 night Hawaii loops, Mexico and coastal sailings from Pier 27, from $699.

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Princess is the anchor line at San Francisco's Pier 27, sailing 10 night Alaska round trips, 15 night Hawaii loops, Mexican Riviera runs and short coastal getaways. Fares run $699 to $2,400 per person. Every departure passes under the Golden Gate Bridge within the first hour, the signature sailaway in American cruising.

## Current sailings and pricing

| Itinerary | Length | Line | From (pp) | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alaska Inside Passage round trip | 10 nights | Princess Cruises | $999 |  |
| Hawaii islands round trip | 15 nights | Princess Cruises | $1,499 |  |
| California coast and wine country | 7 nights | Princess Cruises | $699 |  |
| Mexican Riviera | 10 nights | Princess Cruises | $899 |  |

## Why Princess owns this port

San Francisco is a Princess town by history and by fit. The line's mid-size ships suit Pier 27's single berth, its older and more scenery-focused passenger base matches the routes, and its Alaska operation, with more Glacier Bay permits than almost anyone, turns the 10 night round trip into the Bay Area's no-flight Alaska option. The Hawaii loops work the same trick: 15 nights, four islands, zero airports.

Princess also seasons the schedule with short coastal sailings, wine country themed runs to Santa Barbara and San Diego, and Mexican Riviera trips in winter. These sell largely to Northern California locals and are among the easiest cruises in the country to board: drive up the Embarcadero, drop your bags, sail under the bridge by dinner.

## Booking notes for Pier 27

- Alaska Glacier Bay departures sell out first every year, book at schedule release for peak summer.
- Hawaii round trips price lowest in the April to May and September to October crossings.
- There is no dedicated cruise parking at Pier 27: budget $30 per day for Embarcadero garages or arrive by rideshare.
- Princess past-guest (Captain's Circle) rates and California resident rates frequently undercut public fares. We check both on every quote.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which Princess ships sail from San Francisco?

Princess typically bases one Grand or Royal class ship at Pier 27 for the season, rotating the specific vessel year to year. Call for the current ship and its deck plans.

### Do Princess Alaska cruises from San Francisco see Glacier Bay?

Most 10 night round trips include a full day in Glacier Bay National Park, where Princess holds a large share of entry permits. Confirm the glacier on your specific date, a minority substitute Endicott Arm.

### When should I book to get the best Princess price from San Francisco?

Alaska at itinerary release 12 to 18 months out for summer dates, Hawaii 6 to 9 months out, coastal and Mexico inside 60 days if you are flexible. Prices checked: August 2026.

## Related pages

- [Cruises from San Francisco](https://www.bookcruises.us/cruises-from-san-francisco/)
- [Hawaii cruises from California](https://www.bookcruises.us/hawaii-cruises-from-california/)
- [Alaska cruise deals](https://www.bookcruises.us/alaska-cruise-deals/)

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