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United States · Ships call at San Diego, California
Ships leave from the B Street Pier on the Embarcadero, and a third ship uses the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier next door. San Diego International Airport is about 2.5 miles away, around 20 minutes by car, and the USS Midway Museum is a short walk along the waterfront.
Ships leave from B Street Pier Cruise Terminal, 1140 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. When a third ship is in, it uses the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier at 1000 N. Harbor Drive. (Sources: Holland America, Cruise Deals Tips and Tricks)
Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.
What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.
The Navy’s longest-serving aircraft carrier, now a museum with real aircraft, on the waterfront near the terminal.
Source: Carnival
More than 17 museums, gardens and Spanish colonial buildings.
Source: Carnival
Over 3,700 animals of more than 650 species, inside Balboa Park.
Source: Carnival
Coronado Beach and the 1888 Hotel del Coronado, across the bay from downtown.
Source: Carnival
Sea lions on the rocks, with snorkeling and kayaking in the ecological reserve next to it.
Source: Carnival
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The best months to visit San Diego by cruise ship are September, October, November. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.
Cruisers most often mention: USS Midway Museum; Balboa Park; San Diego Zoo; Coronado Island; La Jolla Cove.
San Diego is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include San Diego.