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Cruises from San Diego
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Cruises from San Diego

Nicknamed "America's Finest City," and located in Southern California along the Pacific Coast, the metropolitan city of San Diego is well known for its beautiful beaches, resorts, museums, wildlife parks and zoos. Because of its mass appeal, cruises from San Diego are a great option, especially for those that live within driving distance of the city's cruise port.

The cruising season in San Diego is typically from September through May. The cruise lines currently offering cruises from San Diego include Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.

Holland America Line, offers the largest selection of cruises from San Diego. Their premium cruise options include 7-night Mexican Riviera cruises aboard ms Statendam and ms Veendam, as well as 14-night Hawaii cruises. 14-night and longer Panama Canal cruises are available aboard ms Amsterdam, ms Statendam, and a couple other Holland America ships.

Another premium cruise line, Celebrity Cruises offers a nice variety of cruises from San Diego. A couple of Panama Canal cruises are available as are a good number of 15-night Hawaii cruises aboard Celebrity Century.
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Cruise Lines with Cruises from San Diego

The following cruise lines feature cruises leaving from San Diego. Click the name of the cruise line to view upcoming cruises that they're featuring from San Diego:
Azamara Club Cruises from San Diego
Azamara Cruises from San Diego
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Celebrity Cruises from San Diego
Celebrity Cruises from San Diego
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Disney Cruises from San Diego
Disney Cruises from San Diego
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Holland America Cruises from San Diego
Holland America Cruises from San Diego
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NCL Cruises from San Diego
NCL Cruises from San Diego
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Carnival Cruises from San Diego
Royal Caribbean Cruises from San Diego
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Prices listed above were accurate when posted online, are based on double occupancy, include port charges and are subject to change based on the live availability of the ship. Please click the link provided in the sale box to find out the current pricing and availability. The offer details for any bonuses are listed during the online booking process. Certain restrictions apply.

Destinations for Cruises from San Diego

The following cruise destinations can be visited on a cruise from San Diego. Click any destination to view some of the upcoming cruises from San Diego that are available:
Cruises to Nowhere from San Diego
Cruises to Nowhere from San Diego
Hawaii Cruises from San Diego
Hawaii Cruises from San Diego
Mexico Cruises from San Diego
Mexico Cruises from San Diego
Pacific Coast Cruises from San Diego
Pacific Coast Cruises from San Diego
Panama Canal Cruises from San Diego
Panama Canal Cruises from San Diego
South America Cruises from San Diego
South America Cruises from San Diego

Things to do in San Diego

These are just a few of the more popular tourist attractions in San Diego, along with a brief description:

♦ Seaport Village
A car-free shopping and dining district in San Diego, Seaport Village is a great place to consider visiting before or after a cruise leaving from San Diego, California. There are over 70 shops, galleries and eateries in this waterfront-located area. Grab a bite to eat at one of the many bay-view restaurants and then go shopping - you're sure to have a great time! Located nearby this area is the USS Midway, a maritime museum that used to be a naval battleship (from the 1940s to 1990s).

Gaslamp Quarter♦ Gaslamp Quarter
This historic neighborhood is one of the most popular places to visit before or after a cruise from San Diego. This area is home to many festivities throughout the year, including a Mardi Gras celebration and St. Patrick's Day event. There is a nice variety of great restaurants and bars in the Gaslamp Quarter, and PETCO Park (where the San Diego Padres play professional baseball) is only a short walk away. Many people enjoy taking a relaxing walk through this area, checking out the historic buildings (many of which were constructed during the 19th century).

♦ San Diego Zoo
One of the most famous zoos in the world, the San Diego Zoo (located in Balboa Park), is home to over 4,000 animals of more than 800 species. Among the endangered species and rare animals at this zoo are pandas (as this this is one of the few with a giant panda), koalas, polar bears and African black rhinos. This unique zoo is a great place to visit before or after a cruise from San Diego.