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The Port of San Diego CA has begun its largest cruise season in more than 15 years, with 183 scheduled voyages during the 2026–2027 season. The programme includes new homeport operations by RCI-Royal Caribbean and expanded service from DCL-Disney Cruise Line with a second vessel, Disney Magic.
The season officially opened on September 14th, when Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess arrived at the B Street Pier Cruise Terminal for a 7-day Classic California Coast itinerary. The port expects 700,000+ cruise passengers during the season.
The 183 scheduled calls represent a significant increase from the 109 calls recorded in the 2025–2026 season and 75 during 2024–2025. Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners Vice Chair Michael Zucchet attributed the growth to the destination's waterfront location, its position on the U.S. West Coast and its proximity to Baja California.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said the increase in cruise calls would bring additional visitors to local hotels, restaurants and businesses, while also supporting tourism-related employment and generating hotel tax revenue for the city.
Princess Cruises has maintained a relationship with San Diego for 50+ years. The cruise line's Chief Marketing Officer Marie Lee said the company planned to continue developing its presence in the destination through its upcoming ship and itinerary programme.
The 2026–2027 schedule also includes HAL-Holland America Line, NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, MSC Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Silversea Cruises and Viking Cruises. Holland America and Norwegian are continuing homeport operations in San Diego, while RCI-Royal Caribbean is introducing new homeport service.
Disney Cruise Line is also expanding its presence under an agreement with the port extending through at least 2031. The arrangement is expected to approximately double the number of Disney cruises departing from San Diego, with 1+ million Disney passengers anticipated over the term of the agreement. It also represents the first time in more than two decades that a cruise line has committed to a minimum annual number of passengers at the port.
The cruise sector contributes hundreds of thousands of visitors to San Diego's waterfront each year and generates millions of dollars in regional economic activity, while supporting 2,000+ jobs in tourism and maritime-related businesses.
San Diego is California's third-busiest cruise port after Long Beach and Los Angeles. Its location makes it the closest major West Coast cruise port to Mexico and supports itineraries to the Mexican Riviera. The cruise terminals are located close to downtown San Diego, providing access to the city's waterfront and regional attractions.
