San Diego
California, US
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The Tea
San Diego might be the most pleasant cruise port in America, and it's not even close. The B Street Pier is literally downtown — as in, you walk off the ship and you're in the Gaslamp Quarter surrounded by restaurants, bars, and actual civilization. This is the port that other ports wish they were.
Parking at $20/day is mid-range, but the walkability means you might not even need a car. The airport is 10 minutes away ($12-18 Uber), and the weather is… well, it's San Diego. You already know. The only downside is that cruise options are limited — mainly seasonal repositioning cruises, Hawaii sailings, and the occasional Mexican Riviera run.
The tea: San Diego is proof that a cruise port can be in a great location without gouging passengers. If more cruise lines based ships here, it would give Miami and Fort Lauderdale a serious run for their money. The fact that they don't is one of cruising's great missed opportunities.
Weather by Month
| Month | Avg Temp | Rain Days | Good Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 5 | 84% |
| Feb | 55°F | 8 | 72% |
| Mar | 56°F | 8 | 74% |
| Apr | 59°F | 1 | 97% |
| May | 61°F | 0 | 100% |
| Jun | 66°F | 0 | 100% |
| Jul | 70°F | 0 | 100% |
| Aug | 71°F | 0 | 100% |
| Sep | 70°F | 0 | 100% |
| Oct | 65°F | 0 | 100% |
| Nov | 59°F | 0 | 100% |
| Dec | 56°F | 0 | 100% |
Day-in-Port Budget
| Item | Budget | Mid-Range | Splurge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch | $— | $— | $— |
| Drinks (2) | $— | $— | $— |
| Taxi to Gaslamp | $— | $— | $— |
| Excursion | $— | $— | $— |
| Souvenirs | $— | $— | $— |
San Diego on the Cruise Schedule
Ten of the ships we track are scheduled to sail from San Diego 131 times over the next 12 months, most often on 4-night voyages (trips run 3 to 35 nights). Disney Wonder has the most departures, with 44. Separately, 3 ships we track are scheduled to stop at San Diego on at least 43 sailings. Ports of call are only recorded for some itineraries, so the real number is likely higher. Those ships sail for Azamara, Crystal, Disney, Holland America, and Royal Caribbean. The busiest months on the schedule are December 2026 and January 2027.
Ships Sailing From San Diego
| Ship | Cruise Line | Departures (12 mo) | Next Departure | Latest CDC Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disney Wonder | Disney | 44 | Nov 2, 2026 | 98 |
| Serenade of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 40 | Nov 8, 2026 | 95 |
| Koningsdam | Holland America | 21 | Nov 7, 2026 | 100 |
| Zaandam | Holland America | 9 | Nov 19, 2026 | 96 |
| Crystal Serenity | Crystal | 7 | Dec 21, 2026 | 99 |
| Zuiderdam | Holland America | 4 | Jan 16, 2027 | 90 |
| Azamara Quest | Azamara | 2 | May 24, 2027 | 96 |
| Disney Magic | Disney | 2 | Nov 6, 2026 | 100 |
| Eurodam | Holland America | 1 | Apr 17, 2027 | 99 |
| Nieuw Amsterdam | Holland America | 1 | Apr 28, 2027 | 99 |
Ships Scheduled to Stop at San Diego
Dates are when the sailing departs its home port, not the day it reaches San Diego.
| Ship | Cruise Line | Sailings Stopping Here | Next Sailing | Latest CDC Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koningsdam | Holland America | 23 | Apr 24, 2027 | 100 |
| Eurodam | Holland America | 18 | Apr 24, 2027 | 99 |
| Zaandam | Holland America | 2 | Apr 24, 2027 | 96 |
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