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Ships sail from the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27, close to Fisherman’s Wharf and Telegraph Hill. Sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge is a memorable start, and itineraries include Alaska, the Mexican Riviera, Hawaii and Pacific coastal routes.
These lines currently have sailings from San Francisco in our booking engine. Schedules change, so the list updates automatically.
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Princess currently sails from San Francisco on Ruby Princess. Every route below begins and ends at Pier 27, so Bay Area travelers can cruise without a flight.
10-day round trips through the Inside Passage, calling at ports such as Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Prince Rupert, plus scenic cruising in Endicott Arm.
See Princess Alaska sailings →16-day round trips to the Hawaiian Islands, with ports such as Hilo, Maui (Kahului), Honolulu and Ensenada, Mexico, and relaxing sea days each way.
See Princess Hawaii sailings →5-day getaways down the coast to Mexico, a quick way to try cruising without a long trip.
See Princess Baja Mexico sailings →7-day coastal sailings that begin and end at Pier 27.
See Princess Pacific Coast sailings →Sailing dates and lengths come from our booking engine and change as Princess updates its schedule. More about Princess Cruises or ask an advisor to compare cabins and current offers.
The James R. Herman Cruise Terminal is on The Embarcadero, on San Francisco’s northern waterfront.
Live in the Bay Area? Our guide to no-fly cruises from San Francisco compares sailing from home with flying to Seattle, Vancouver or Los Angeles.
A few things worth knowing before embarkation day.
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Sailing counts and cruise lines come from our booking engine and refresh several times a day (last updated Nov 6, 1:00 am PST). Fares, cabins and availability change often and are confirmed at the time of booking.
Ships sail from the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27 on The Embarcadero, close to Fisherman’s Wharf and Telegraph Hill. Some ships use Pier 35, a short walk north along the waterfront. Your cruise documents name the terminal.
San Francisco International (SFO) and Oakland (OAK) airports are both about 30 minutes or more away, depending on traffic.
Right now, Azamara, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, P & O Cruises and Princess Cruises have sailings from San Francisco in our booking engine. Schedules change, and this list updates automatically.
Sailings from San Francisco in our booking engine right now go to Baja Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, South Pacific and Pacific Coast. Pick a destination on this page to see matching sailings, or ask an advisor to compare them.
Princess Alaska sailings from San Francisco on Ruby Princess are currently listed as 10-day round trips through the Inside Passage, with calls such as Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Endicott Arm. They are longer than most Alaska cruises from Seattle or Vancouver because of the extra sea days down the coast.
Yes. Princess currently lists 16-day Hawaii round trips from San Francisco on Ruby Princess, with ports such as Hilo, Maui (Kahului), Honolulu and Ensenada, Mexico. Expect several sea days each way across the Pacific.
No. The Port of San Francisco does not provide parking at its cruise terminals. Off-site cruise parking is available nearby at 55 and 80 Francisco Street, booked directly with the operator. Taxis and cars can drop you off at the terminal entrance.
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