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9 Cruises Out of San Diego 2023

San Diego is home port to major cruise lines: Holland America, Disney Cruise Lines and more
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Cruises Out of San Diego 2023 are scheduled by five cruise lines including Holland America Line. Silver Sea has an 8-Day Expedition Cruise on Silver Wind.

The Californian city has most sailings from September to December. The vessels have itineraries to Panama, Mexico, Hawaii and the Bahamas.

The Port of San Diego welcomed approximately 450,000 cruise passengers over 140 sailings in the 2022-2023 season. It has two terminals, namely Port Pavilion and B Street Pier and Cruise Ship Terminal.

Don't miss to watch the sunset on San Diego Bay before embarking. The land offers a bunch of famous beaches and thrilling adventures like roller coaster ride at SeaWorld.

Here is the list of cruises that embarks from San Diego to some of the most fascinating places.

1. 14-Night Very Merrytime Eastbound Panama Canal Cruise - Disney Magic

Disney Magic was built by the legendary Fincantieri shipyards in Italy
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The 14-Night Very Merrytime Eastbound Panama Canal Cruise is a one-way trip from San Diego port to Galveston. Disney Magic is onboard.

Celebrate your Christmas holiday with Disney Characters and join Santa. Taking a selfie with the 24-foot Christmas tree is mandatory for your Instagram feed.

Dramatic landscapes and mesmerizing rock formations add a backdrop to the intricate beauty of Cabo San Lucas. Guests can bask in the sun or go snorkeling or even watch the underwater world with scuba there.

Passengers get to stop by eight destinations, including Puerto Vallarta and Cartagena. Crossing Panama Canal is a lifetime experience you will get.

Duration: December 3, 2023 - December 17, 2023

Itinerary Details:

  • Day 1: San Diego
  • Day 2: Day at Sea
  • Day 3: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
  • Day 4: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
  • Day 5: Day at Sea
  • Day 6: Day at Sea
  • Day 7: Day at Sea
  • Day 8: Day at Sea
  • Day 9: Panama Canal
  • Day 10: Cartagena, Colombia
  • Day 11: Day at Sea
  • Day 12: George Town, Grand Cayman
  • Day 13: Cozumel, Mexico
  • Day 14: Day at Sea
  • Day 15: Galveston, Texas

2. 5-Day Mexico - Koningsdam

Koningsdam is served by 1025 crew members
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The 5-Day Mexico is among the most loved cruises that leave from San Diego. The itinerary is set on Koningsdam of Holland America Line.

Embark on your short vacation through the gorgeous beaches of Cabo San Lucas to the 300-foot flagpole in Ensenada. Spotting wildlife like whale sharks and dolphins is the main highlight of the trip.

Sate your hunger with local cuisines like Tamales and Comida de Pobres to tempt your taste buds. Onboard you can eat Bouillabaisse Marseillaise for $19.

Duration: December 16, 2023 - December 21, 2023

Itinerary Details

  • Day 1: San Diego, California
  • Day 2: Day at Sea
  • Day 3: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
  • Day 4: Day at Sea
  • Day 5: Ensenada, Mexico
  • Day 6: San Diego, California

3. 7-Day Classic California Coast - Koningsdam

Koningsdam is a new Pinnacle-class fleet with capacity to accommodate 2650 passengers
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The 7-Day Classic California Coast is one of the cruises from San Diego November 2023. It costs $599 for an Inside Cabin.

Explore tide pools and beaches in Santa Barbara. Indulge yourself in watersports like paddleboarding and beach volleyball.

The roundtrip has one stop at Monterey, where you can see cypress forests and the jagged coastline of the Monterey Peninsula. Aquarium Monterey Bay is the quintessential experience of the place.

Seize the delicacy of the famed Golden Gate Bridge when you pass by. While in San Francisco, you can Italian white and red wines at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards.

Duration: November 18, 2023 - November 25, 2023

Itinerary Details

  • Day 1: San Diego, California
  • Day 2: Santa Barbara, California
  • Day 3: Monterey, California
  • Day 4: San Francisco, California
  • Day 5: Day At Sea
  • Day 6: Ensenada, Mexico
  • Day 7: San Diego, California

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4. 16 Night Panama Canal Eastbound Cruise - Radiance of the Seas

Radiance of the Seas has pool tables that are controlled by a Gyroscope
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Cruises from San Diego summer 2023 include 16 Night Panama Canal Eastbound Cruise. The itinerary is scheduled on Radiance of the Seas.

Passengers can go zip-lining through the canopy and take a bird-eye view of the lush rainforests of Puntarenas. Visit the Puntarenas Cathedral and take a bus tour to landlocked cities in Costa Rica.

Another destination the vessel stops by is Cartagena. Shop colorful clothing from the historic town and dazzle along the streets.

Duration: October 7, 2023 - October 23, 2023

Itinerary Details

  • Day 1: San Diego, California
  • Day 2: Day at Sea
  • Day 3-4: Cabo San Lucas
  • Day 5-7: Days at Sea
  • Day 8: Puntarenas, Costa Rica
  • Day 9: Day at Sea
  • Day 10: Panama City
  • Day 11: Panama Canal, Panama
  • Day 12: Cartagena, Colombia
  • Day 13-14: Days at Sea
  • Day 15: Cozumel, Mexico
  • Day 16: Day at Sea
  • Day 17: Tampa, Florida

5. 4-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego - Disney Magic

Disney Magic sails at the speed of 21.5 knots
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4-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego is a famed Disney cruise from San Diego 2023. It is set to be sailed on Disney Magic.

The short cruise vacation to Cabo San Lucas is a round trip. Before embarkation or after disembarking the ship, you can visit Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park.

During the trip, the vessel has two days at sea. Passengers can find themselves various entertainment onboard, including Broadway-quality shows and movie screenings.

Duration: November 2, 2023 - November 6, 2023

Itinerary Details

  • Day 1: San Diego, California
  • Day 2: Day at Sea
  • Day 3: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
  • Day 4: Day at Sea
  • Day 5: San Diego, California

6. 8-Day Expedition Cruise - Silver Wind

Silver Wind sailing beneath the London's Tower Bridge during wave season
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The one-way trip from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta is scheduled on Silver Wind. The 8-Day Expedition Cruise has 7 ports of call.

It is an all-inclusive package with shore excursions to all sorts of beverages at the price of $4200. You can get a 75-minute stone massage at $210.

Explore La Paz barefoot on your own. The Mexican town welcomes guests with artisanal crafts and vibrant markets.

Isla Espiritu Santo and Isla San Jose are the main major allurements of the journey. The historic famous buildings are near the coast of La Paz in the Gulf of California.

Duration: October 10, 2023 - October 18, 2023

Itinerary Details

  • Day 1: San Diego, California
  • Day 2: Day at Sea
  • Day 3: Day at Sea
  • Day 4: Cabo San Lucas (Baja California)
  • Day 5: La Paz
  • Day 6: Isla Espiritu Santo
  • Day 7: Isla San Jose and Isla San Francisco
  • Day 8: Day at Sea
  • Day 9: Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

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7. 14-Day The Caribbean and Central America - MS Fridtjof Nansen

MS Fridtjof Nansen can accommodate up to 530 passengers in her 265 staterooms
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There are no cruises from San Diego August 2023. But, MS Fridtjof Nansen is onboard for The Caribbean and Central America on September 29, 2023.

The expedition cruise starts in San Diego, where you will get a hotel stay and get to visit Victorian-era buildings. After one day of sailing, the vessel reaches the southern tip of Baja California.

Stunning landscapes of Puerto Vallarta treasures and adventures like ziplining await you. Also, try reef snorkeling in the Violin Bay of Huatulco.

Duration: September 29, 2023 - October 12, 2023

Itinerary Details

  • Day 1-2: San Diego
  • Day 3: Day at Sea
  • Day 4-5: Cabo San Lucas
  • Day 6: Puerto Vallarta
  • Day 7-8: Day at Sea
  • Day 9: Huatulco
  • Day 10: Puerto Chiapas
  • Day 11: Acajutla
  • Day 12: Puerto Corinto
  • Day 13: San Juan del Sur
  • Day 14: Puntarenas

8. 22-Day Panama Canal & Eastern Caribbean - Nieuw Amsterdam

Nieuw Amsterdam sailing to Port of Seattle in July 15, 2021
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The 22-Day Panama Canal & Eastern Caribbean costs $3419 per person for an Ocean View room. It is scheduled on Nieuw Amsterdam.

Travelers can go on the best dinner cruises in San Diego with sunset views. You can stroll around the Cabrillo National Monument for spectacular views of the city.

The tour highlights the pyramids and mountains of Puerto Chiapas. Tuxtla Chico is the mandatory stop for cacao excursion to chocoholics.

Passengers can seek out ruins of Spanish Baroque architecture of historical churches in Puerto Quetzal. The itinerary perfectly blends the Panama Canal's stop-by places.

Duration: October 6, 2023 - October 28, 2023

Itinerary Details

  • Day 1: San Diego
  • Day 2-3: Day at Sea
  • Day 4: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
  • Day 5: Day at Sea
  • Day 6: Huatulco, Mexico
  • Day 7: Puerto Chiapas, Mexico
  • Day 8: Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
  • Day 9: Day at Sea
  • Day 10: Puerto Caldera (Puntarenas), Costa Rica
  • Day 11: Day at Sea
  • Day 12-13: Panama Canal
  • Day 14: Cartagena, Colombia
  • Day 15 - 16: Day at Sea
  • Day 17: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
  • Day 18: Day at Sea
  • Day 19: Grand Turk, Turks And Caicos
  • Day 20: San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Day 21: St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
  • Day 22: Day At Sea
  • Day 23: Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
  • Day 22: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US

9. 18-Day Circle Hawaii - Volendam

Volendam is a Rotterdam-class vessel launched in September 18, 1988
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The 18-Day Circle Hawaii is among the top cruises from San Diego to Hawaii 2023. Volendam is onboard for the itinerary.

Before embarking, you can explore San Diego. You can book your accommodation in one of the hotels near Port of San Diego Cruise Ship Terminal.

After cruising for five days, passengers can set foot on the land of film-worthy waterfalls and beaches. Some of the regions of the Big Island, including Kona and Hilo, are on your way.

Duration: November 22, 2023 - December 10, 2023

Itinerary Details

  • Day 1: San Diego, California
  • Day 2 - 6: Days at Sea
  • Day 7: Nawiliwili, Kauai, Hawaii
  • Day 8 - 9: Honolulu, Hawaii, US
  • Day 10: Lahaina, Hawaii
  • Day 11: Kona, Hawaii
  • Day 12: Hilo, Hawaii
  • Day 13-17: Days at Sea
  • Day 18: Ensenada, Mexico
  • Day 19: San Diego, California