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Port of San Diego Launches Largest Cruise Season in Over 15 Years with 183 Scheduled Voyages and 700,000 Passenger Movements in 2026

Raushan Kumar
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Sep 16, 2026
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A large passenger cruise ship docked at the B Street Pier Cruise Terminal along downtown San Diego bayfront

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The Port of San Diego has scheduled a record-breaking 183 cruise voyages for the 2026–27 season, marking the largest volume of port calls the city has seen in over 15 years.

Which cruise lines operate out of San Diego? Major operators include Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Silversea Cruises, and Viking.

Is San Diego a good port for Mexican Riviera cruises? Yes, San Diego serves as a primary US West Coast gateway to the Mexican Riviera, offering expanded homeporting options and a wide variety of itineraries to Mexico.

How does the 2026 cruise season compare to previous years? The 2026–27 season shows a dramatic 68% surge in port calls compared to the 109 calls in 2025–26 and 75 calls in 2024–25, projecting over 700,000 passenger movements.



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