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Departure port guide
Cruises from San Francisco, CA
Alaska, Hawaii & Pacific · Pier 27/35
From $661 per person · 79 itineraries available · (105 sailings)
Cruise from San Francisco's Embarcadero — sail under the Golden Gate Bridge on your way to Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, or the Pacific Coast. A scenic homeport with strong seasonal repositioning sailings.
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Lowest fares on 79 itineraries — updated from our daily price crawl.
Why cruise from San Francisco?
A few reasons cruisers keep sailing from here.
- Iconic sail-away — pass under the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz on departure
- Alaska summer season — Inside Passage loops without flying to Seattle
- Hawaii and Pacific repositioning — longer sailings on premium lines
- SFO airport connections — Bay Area guests plus global fly-in traffic
- Embarcadero pre-cruise — Fisherman's Wharf, ferries, and downtown hotels
Getting there
Airports, drives, and transfer tips for embarkation day.
- San Francisco International (SFO) and Oakland (OAK) serve the Bay Area
- BART does not reach the piers directly — rideshare and taxi are common
- Allow extra time for Bay Bridge and Embarcadero traffic on turnaround days
- Many Northern California guests drive — compare garage rates near the Embarcadero
Terminals & parking
Cruise ships use Pier 27 and Pier 35 on the Embarcadero. Terminal assignment varies by ship — check documents carefully. Parking garages nearby fill on peak Alaska Saturdays; arrive within your check-in window.
Best time to cruise from San Francisco
Alaska sailings run May through September — peak summer weeks sell early. Hawaii and Mexico routes appear spring and fall on repositioning schedules.
San Francisco port weather is cool and foggy year-round — pack layers for embarkation day regardless of season.