Cruise itinerary
5-Night West Coast US Cruise from San Francisco
5 nights · West Coast US · 3 ports of call
5-night West Coast US cruise aboard Ruby Princess, departing San Francisco and calling at San Diego and Ensenada.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Ruby Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Region
- West Coast US
- Departs
- San Francisco
- Returns
- San Francisco
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
San Francisco
Depart 15:00
A hill-built city on a peninsula between the Pacific and San Francisco Bay, known for the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and Victorian rowhouses. Ships dock near the Embarcadero, within reach of Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, and ferries to Alcatraz.
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Cable cars
- Alcatraz Island
- Day2At sea
- Day3
San Diego
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A relaxed harbour city in southern California, known for its mild climate and broad natural bay. The waterfront holds the historic Gaslamp Quarter and maritime museums, with the green expanse of Balboa Park and its zoo just inland.
- Balboa Park
- Gaslamp Quarter
- San Diego Zoo
- Day4
Ensenada
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
A port city on the Pacific coast of Mexico's Baja California, the peninsula's first stop south of the US border. Its waterfront leads to a famed cantina and a market street, with the La Bufadora marine blowhole on the headland nearby.
- La Bufadora
- Hussong's Cantina
- Coastal wineries
- Day5At sea
- Day6
San Francisco
Arrive 07:00
A hill-built city on a peninsula between the Pacific and San Francisco Bay, known for the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and Victorian rowhouses. Ships dock near the Embarcadero, within reach of Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, and ferries to Alcatraz.
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Cable cars
- Alcatraz Island
Upcoming departures
- 23 Nov 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
5-Night West Coast US Cruise from San Francisco FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 5-night West Coast US cruise calls at San Francisco, San Diego and Ensenada.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from San Francisco.
How long is this cruise?
5 nights aboard Ruby Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 23 Nov 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.