Cheapest Cruises from San Francisco
San Francisco's cruise terminal at Pier 27 offers sailings to Hawaii, Mexico, the Pacific Coast, and Alaska. It's a scenic departure point with views of the Golden Gate Bridge as you sail out.
Tracking 76 upcoming sailings from San Francisco.
Average Price by Destination
| Rank | Destination | Avg $/Night | Cheapest | Sailings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaiian Islands | $199.25 | $156.13 | 18 |
| 2 | Hawaiian Islands Holiday | $210.29 | $162.38 | 3 |
| 3 | Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier | $222.71 | $192.20 | 14 |
| 4 | Inside Passage (with Glacier Bay National Park) | $264.30 | $242.30 | 3 |
| 5 | Baja Mexico | $271.05 | $246.50 | 16 |
| 6 | Inside Passage (Roundtrip San Francisco) | $272.48 | $222.30 | 17 |
| 7 | Pacific Northwest Coast | $304.00 | $264.00 | 5 |
Cheapest Sailings Available
| Cruise Line | Ship | Destination | Nights | Departs | $/Night | Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Feb 12, 2027 | $156.13 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Jan 27, 2027 | $156.13 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Feb 28, 2027 | $156.13 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Mar 16, 2027 | $162.38 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands Holiday | 16 | Dec 26, 2026 | $162.38 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Nov 29, 2026 | $162.38 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Jan 11, 2027 | $162.38 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Nov 8, 2026 | $168.63 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Mexican Riviera Holiday | 11 | Dec 15, 2026 | $174.82 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Feb 28, 2027 | $181.13 | Ocean View |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Feb 12, 2027 | $187.38 | Ocean View |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Jan 27, 2027 | $187.38 | Ocean View |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Nov 29, 2026 | $187.38 | Ocean View |
| Carnival | Carnival Luminosa | Alaska & Japan Transpacific | 18 | Sep 20, 2026 | $188.22 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Luminosa | Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier | 10 | Sep 10, 2026 | $192.20 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Mexican Riviera | 10 | Oct 3, 2026 | $192.30 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Nov 28, 2027 | $193.63 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Jan 11, 2027 | $193.63 | Ocean View |
| Carnival | Carnival Luminosa | Alaska & Japan Transpacific | 15 | Oct 2, 2027 | $195.20 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Nov 7, 2027 | $199.88 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Luminosa | Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier | 10 | May 3, 2027 | $204.40 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Mexican Riviera Holiday | 11 | Dec 15, 2026 | $205.73 | Ocean View |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Apr 1, 2027 | $206.13 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Nov 8, 2026 | $206.13 | Ocean View |
| Carnival | Carnival Luminosa | Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier | 10 | Aug 31, 2026 | $210.30 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Luminosa | Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier | 10 | May 17, 2027 | $210.30 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Luminosa | Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier | 10 | May 31, 2027 | $210.30 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Luminosa | Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier | 10 | Aug 23, 2027 | $212.30 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Luminosa | Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier | 10 | Aug 17, 2026 | $212.30 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Luminosa | Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier | 10 | Aug 3, 2026 | $217.50 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Luminosa | Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier | 10 | Aug 9, 2027 | $218.30 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Nov 7, 2027 | $218.63 | Ocean View |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Sep 25, 2027 | $218.63 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Mar 16, 2027 | $218.63 | Ocean View |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Oct 11, 2027 | $218.63 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Luminosa | Alaska & Japan Transpacific | 18 | Sep 20, 2026 | $221.44 | Ocean View |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Inside Passage (Roundtrip San Francisco) | 10 | May 1, 2027 | $222.30 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Luminosa | Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier | 11 | Sep 6, 2027 | $222.82 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Jan 15, 2028 | $224.88 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Nov 28, 2027 | $224.88 | Ocean View |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Mexican Riviera Holiday | 11 | Dec 15, 2026 | $226.18 | Balcony |
| Carnival | Carnival Luminosa | Alaska & Japan Transpacific | 15 | Oct 2, 2027 | $229.20 | Ocean View |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Mar 3, 2028 | $231.13 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Apr 9, 2028 | $231.13 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Jan 31, 2028 | $231.13 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands Holiday | 16 | Dec 26, 2026 | $231.13 | Ocean View |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands Holiday | 16 | Dec 14, 2027 | $231.13 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Inside Passage (Roundtrip San Francisco) | 10 | May 21, 2027 | $232.30 | Inside |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands | 16 | Nov 29, 2026 | $237.38 | Balcony |
| Princess | Ruby Princess | Hawaiian Islands Holiday | 16 | Dec 30, 2027 | $237.38 | Inside |
Tips for Cruising from San Francisco
- Hawaii without flying: Some of the most affordable Hawaii cruises depart from San Francisco. You'll have sea days, but you avoid the cost of flights to Honolulu.
- Pacific Coast itineraries: Coastal cruises down to LA, Ensenada, and Cabo let you see the California coast from the water. These shorter sailings are great value.
- Seasonal Alaska sailings: Some ships sail to Alaska from San Francisco in the summer, offering a different routing than Seattle/Vancouver departures.
- Sail under the Golden Gate: One of the most iconic departure experiences in cruising. Make sure you're on deck as the ship passes under the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Prices shown are per person, per night for inside cabins. All sailings depart from San Francisco. Last checked: June 13, 2026.