One of the most sought after destinations possesses a unique charm and a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
No wonder so many people leave their hearts here.
You’ll sail under the vast Golden Gate Bridge and past the forbidding island of Alcatraz to dock a short ride from the seafood restaurants of Fisherman’s Wharf.
From there, take a cable car past Lombard Street – the crookedest street in the world – to the mysterious stores and fantastic restaurants of the city’s extensive Chinatown?
For a day out of town, Sausalito is an arty and bohemian town across the bay, while at Muir Wood you’ll crick your neck as you gaze up at the immense redwoods.
California Dreamin’ as American Cruise Lines launches river cruises from San Francisco
American Cruise Lines, the largest small ship cruise line in the US, will be venturing into California for the very first time in 2023. A brand new 8-day San Francisco Bay cruise will explore the City on the Bay, Napa Valley and the San Joaquin Valley. Operating round trip from San Francisco, American Jazz will
- Published in 2023, Ocean Cruises, San Francisco, United States
Princess Cruises to visit 25 destinations in six countries in its 2022-2023 North America West Coast season
Princess Cruises’ newest addition, Discovery Princess, will again be heading a flotilla of six ships offering 78 departures on 19 itineraries in its 2022-23 West Coast (US) season to Mexico, the California Coast, Hawaii and Tahiti. Discovery, along with Crown Princess, Grand Princess, Majestic Princess, Ruby Princess and Sapphire Princess, will visit 25 destinations in
- Published in 2022, 2023, Hawaii, Mexico, Ocean Cruises, San Francisco, United States, Vancouver
Cunard offers ‘experiences to last a lifetime’ in its Alaska 2021 and winter 2022 cruise collections
Cunard’s Winter 2022 and Alaska 2021 collection of voyages will allow guests to explore even more inspirational destinations with its three Queens each sailing to world renowned locations, calling at 93 ports in 42 countries with 14 overnight stays. And Cunard’s president, Simon Palethorpe, confidently boasts that the cruises will give guests something they will
- Published in 2021, 2022, Alaska, australia, Caribbean, Destinations, News, Ocean Cruises, Panama Canal, San Francisco, South America, South Pacific, Transatlantic, United States, World Cruise
Regent Seven Seas unveils Asia-Pacific Circumnavigation for 2022, visiting 59 ports in 17 countries
Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ 2022 world voyage Elements of the Pacific will see Seven Seas Mariner sail round-trip from San Francisco on a 120-night odyssey to 17 countries, visiting 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites along the way. It will be Regent’s first world cruise to Asia-Pacific in 13 years, reflecting an increasing interest in experiencing Asian-Pacific destinations.
- Published in 2022, Asia, French Polynesia, Ocean Cruises, San Francisco, South Pacific, World Cruise
Two new ships lead the way in Princess Cruises’ 2020-21 Caribbean and Panama Canal programme
Princess Cruises has announced a series of Caribbean and Panama Canal voyages from autumn 2020 to spring 2021 featuring two brand new sister ships, Enchanted Princess and Sky Princess. Five ships will be offering guests a choice of 127 departures to 24 destinations in 20 countries in the Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean. The cruises range in length
- Published in 2020, 2021, Caribbean, News, Ocean Cruises, Panama Canal, San Francisco
Cunard Queens to sail 160,000 miles to 94 destinations in winter 2020 – 21
Cunard’s winter 2020 – 2021 programme features exciting new destinations and more variety than ever before as its three Queens travel 160,000 miles to 94 destinations in 38 different countries. Blending world-class cities such as San Francisco and Auckland with smaller, less well-known, destinations, itineraries range from short two-night breaks to a 108-night world voyage
- Published in 2020, 2021, Asia, australia, Australia & New Zealand, Hawaii, New Zealand, News, Ocean Cruises, Panama Canal, San Francisco, World Cruise
New West Coast foothold for Carnival as it cruises from San Francisco for the first time in 2020 with Carnival Miracle
Carnival is to set sail from San Francisco for the first time in 2020, reinforcing its position as the leading US West Coast cruise line. Carnival Miracle’s schedule will include four- to 15-day voyages to Alaska, Hawaii and Mexico. The ship will also be returning to San Diego for a winter 2020-21 schedule of three-
- Published in 2020, Alaska, Hawaii, News, San Francisco
Royal debut as Princess offers 60 US west coast and Mexico cruises in 2019-20
Princess Cruises 2019-20 California coastal and Mexico programme features more than 60 cruises, with ports of call including San Francisco, San Diego, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. Guests will also get the chance to experience the 3,560-guest Royal Princess as she sails her maiden season out of Los Angeles. Highlights include: 27 departures
- Published in 2020, News, Ocean Cruises, San Francisco
















