Cruise itinerary
7-Night West Coast US Cruise from San Francisco
7 nights · West Coast US · 5 ports of call
7-night West Coast US cruise aboard Ruby Princess, departing San Francisco and calling at Santa Catalina Island CA, Los Angeles, San Diego and Ensenada.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Ruby Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 7 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
Santa Catalina Island CA
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day4
Los Angeles
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
The sprawling Pacific gateway of southern California, with most cruises sailing from the neighbouring Port of Los Angeles at San Pedro. The morning leaves time for Hollywood, the beaches at Santa Monica or the galleries downtown before departure.
- Hollywood
- Santa Monica Pier
- Getty Center
- Day5
San Diego
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day6
Ensenada
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8
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
- 10 Sep 2026
- 19 Mar 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night West Coast US Cruise from San Francisco FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night West Coast US cruise calls at San Francisco, Santa Catalina Island CA, Los Angeles, 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?
7 nights aboard Ruby Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 10 Sep 2026 and 19 Mar 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.