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Cruise Operations

Your Premier Port of Call 

 

 

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Berthing Opportunities & Features 
with Port of San Diego

The Port of San Diego offers a variety of attractive features and opportunities for cruise lines such as proximity to world-class destinations and experiences, convenient terminal amenities, and innovative shore power capabilities.

Proximity

Whether you are looking for the ideal location for your cruise line to stop for a visitation, embark on adventure, or if you are simply looking to save energy and time between ports, the Port of San Diego is ready to support your needs. 

 

For Inquiries, click to Contact Adam Deaton, Maritime Operations Manager

Your Gateway to the World

The Port of San Diego is the southernmost port on the U.S. West Coast – a strategic location to begin a cruise to Mexico, Hawaii, or along the Pacific Coast. 

Adventure is just a few nautical miles away
  • Ensenada, 64 nm
  • Los Angeles, 95 nm
  • San Francisco, 453 nm
  • Cabo San Lucas, 750 nm
  • Mazatlán, 935 nm
  • Puerta Vallarta, 1048 nm
  • Seattle, 1209 nm
     

Next Stop, Go: Port of Land and See

Upon arrival, guests will find themselves immersed in the vibrant culture of San Diego. With pleasant weather year-round, so much to do, and easy access to transportation to do it all, it is no wonder why San Diego is called the Port of Land and See.  

The vibrant culture of Southern California is Just Minutes Away
  • 8 minutes from Seaport Village and major shopping destinations  
  • 10 minutes away from the San Diego International Airport 
  • Less than 15 minutes to major hotels and freeways  
  • Less than 20 minutes away from world-famous landmarks such as award-winning Petco Park and the San Diego Zoo 
  • Less than 1 hour away from Orange County

Learn more about the Port of Land and See  

2024-2025 Cruise Ship Schedule

Whether you are looking to offer a vibrant cultural experience, a relaxing trip to paradise, or an opportunity to discover ancient worlds - your adventure should begin or end with the Port of San Diego.

Download our 24-25 cruise ship schedule to discover your next adventure.

click for 24-25 cruise ship schedule

a view from the city of a beautiful cruise ship in San Diego Bay

 

Cruise Parking Options

Let's make sure your guest's vehicles are taken care of during your cruise. For long-term cruise parking options, we have put together a few options to consider:

  • Ace Parking
  • ABM Parking
  • San Diego's Park, Shuttle, Fly
  • Aladdin Airport & Cruise Ship Parking

Get long-term parking options

a couple with a suitcase walk in front a cruise ship along the Embarcadero
Convenient Terminal Amenities

At your convenience, the Port of San Diego offers the B Street Cruise Terminal Building and Broadway Pier, the main cruise ship terminal building is 30,000-square-foot with two supplemental structures for passenger reception and baggage handling (totaling 15,000 sq. ft.); and 2 warehouse areas.  

Full List of Terminal Amenities, Utilities, & Berthing Information 
 

At a Glance: B Street Cruise Ship Terminal

1140 North Harbor Drive

  • Terminal Area, 120,000 sq. ft.
  • Pier, 1000 ft. x 400 ft. (304 m. x 122 m.)
  • Berths, Two; Length (1000 ft. / 304 m), Depth (31.5 ft. / 9.6 m.)
  • Shore Power, Two connections, Starboard and Port vessels
  • Mobile Passenger Boarding Bridge, North berth
  • FIS/CBP, Yes
  • Distance to San Diego International Airport, 2.4 miles (3.9km) 
B Street Cruise Terminal San Diego

 

At a Glance: Broadway Pier 

1100 North Harbor Drive

  • Terminal Area, 52,000 sq. ft.
  • Pier, 1000 ft. x 135 ft. (304 m. x 41 m.)
  • Berths, One; Length (1000 ft. / 304 m), Depth (31.5 ft. / 9.6 m.)
  • Shore Power, One connection, Starboard vessels
  • Mobile Passenger Boarding Bridge, One
  • FIS/CBP, Yes
  • Distance to San Diego International Airport, 2.7 miles (4.3 km)

Learn more about Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier

Port Pavilion Broadway Pier Port of San Diego

Innovation: Shore Power

The availability of shore power not only helps improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but it allows cruise liners to conserve fuel and let your diesel auxiliary engines rest while in port. 

photo of a docked cruise ship hooked up to shore power at the Port of San Diego

With our first shore power installation in 2010, the Port of San Diego was among the first ports in California to have shore power available for cruise ships. In 2023, we expanded the shore power capability at our B Street and Broadway Pier cruise ship terminals to allow two cruise ships to plug in simultaneously.