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Port of San Diego, California is a very convenient port for many people
in the California and especially the Southern California cruise market.
The ships sailing out of San Diego can take you almost anywhere in the
world and quite a few go south to Mexico and others head north to Alaska
and Asia. If you would like to visit the cruise part of the Port
of San Diego website, please click on this link at
Port of San Diego.
The San Diego Cruise Ship Terminal is located at 1140 North Harbor Drive
on the B Street Pier. It is conveniently located in downtown San Diego a
short distance from countless attractions.
Amenities
The cruise ship terminal is a comfortable, colorful place for
passengers. There are wheelchair accessible elevators and a passenger
gangway. Customer service representatives are available to help if there
are any special needs.
Security
Security and Pier Access
The cruise ship terminal operates in compliance with current U.S. Coast
Guard Security Standards. Due to increased security, the following
measures have been enacted:
If driving, you may drive onto the pier by presenting your ID and a ship
ticket for sailing on that specific date.
If arriving by air or motorcoach, all luggage must have your name and
address attached.
You will be required to show a picture ID and ship ticket in order to
enter the cruise ship terminal.
Again, your picture ID and ship ticket must be shown along with your
passport, birth certificate, etc for check-in with the cruise line.
Picture ID and your security card must be shown at the gangway in order
to embark ship.
A picture ID and ship ticket are required upon accessing the pier until
boarding of the ship.
Checking In
Once you pass security, you will need to check in at your cruise ship
counter. Check your boarding document for your arrival time at the
cruise ship terminal. Come prepared for check-in. Have your ID and ship
ticket ready and allow about an hour for processing time.
Getting To and From the Airport
Traffic, Transit, and Travel Information
SANDAG and the San Diego Transportation Partners provide real-time
traffic information with driving times and incident reports, transit
route and fare information, carpool and vanpool information, and commute
options from its 511 Web site.
•511 Web site. "Click. Call. Connect"
Directions
The San Diego B Street Cruise Ship Terminal is approximately ten minutes
from San Diego International Airport and the Santa Fe Train Station. It
also is easy to access from San Diego’s major freeway systems.
By Car
Driving South on Interstate 5: Take I-5 into downtown San Diego. Exit on
Sassafras (airport exit). Proceed straight on the exit road which turns
into India Street, until you reach Laurel Street. Turn right on Laurel
and proceed west until Harbor Drive. Make a left on Harbor Drive. From
that point, the cruise ship terminal is approximately one-fourth of a
mile south on the right.
Driving North on Interstate 5: Take I-5 into downtown San Diego. Exit on
Hawthorn (airport exit). Hawthorn Street steers west toward the
San Diego Bay waterfront and Harbor Drive. At Harbor Drive, make a left.
From that point, the cruise ship terminal is approximately one-fourth of
a mile south on the right.
By Plane
For those arriving to San Diego by air, the terminal is a 10-minute ride
from San Diego International Airport. An area devoted for taxicab
pick-up is located just outside of the baggage claim areas of the
airport’s two main terminals and commuter terminal.
A new service for passengers of select cruise lines allows them to skip
baggage claim at the airport. Cruise line representatives will pick up
guests’ checked items and deliver them directly to the ship. Please
check with your cruise line or travel agent to arrange for this service.
By Train
Cruise passengers arriving in San Diego by way of Amtrak will be let off
at the Santa Fe Depot station. The station is a short distance from the
cruise terminal, so you may walk or take a taxi service to the terminal.
For those choosing to walk, travel west on Broadway Street toward the
terminal, which will be in sight.
Parking
Passengers arriving by personal vehicle may NOT park on the pier while
on your cruise. Short- and long-term parking is available at the
following locations:
Note: One of the services available for cruise customers are pedicab
ides to the ship. These are independent operators not associated with
the Port or the parking facilities operators. Please negotiate a price
with them before accepting a ride.
Company Attended Outside
$/day Inside
$/day Shuttle Weekly
Closest to the Pier
Lane Field
(619) 230-1435
900 W. Broadway 7/24 AUTO $15
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NO $105 - $120
Five Star
(619) 233-2000
800 W. Broadway 7/24 AUTO $20
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NO
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Park and Go
(619) 525-9885
2535 Pacific Highway 7/24 AUTO $10
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YES
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Parking Nearby
Aladdin/AMPCO
(619) 696-7434
2548 Kettner Blvd. 7/24 HRS $12 $14 YES
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Laurel Travel Center
(619) 233-0412
1025 W. Laurel 7/24 HRS $11 $13 YES
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Lindbergh Parking
(619) 291-2087
3705 N. Harbor Dr. (Airport) 7/24 HRS $24
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NO
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Park 'N Fly
(619) 295-2832
3298 Kettner Blvd. 7/24 HRS $11 $13 YES
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Park & Ride Lot 1
(619) 295-6659
3550 Kettner Blvd. 7/24 HRS $11
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YES
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Park & Ride Lot 5
(619) 295-4639
3275 Pacific Hwy. 7/24 HRS $11
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YES
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Park & Ride Lot 7
(619) 295-2807
3405 Pacific Hwy. 7/24 HRS $10
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YES
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Park & Ride Annex
(619) 295-0511
1650 Sassafras 7/24 HRS $11
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YES
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Park Shuttle and Fly
(619) 758-7600
2220 Lee Court 7/24 HRS $10
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NO
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Discover how wonderful it is to cruise from San Diego. Step right off
from downtown San Diego to a wide blue sea of vacation destinations. San
Diego is proud to have Carnival Cruise Line as a year round home port,
as well as other seasonal home port lines such as Holland America, Royal
Caribbean and Celebrity. There are more varied itineraries than ever
before and the San Diego B Street Cruise Ship Terminal on the Big Bay®
is an ideal place to begin and end your journey. Search for your next
cruise vacation right here.
San Diego is known for 70 miles of picturesque coastline, and of course
San Diego Bay — the Big Bay® — home to 16 bayside parks, landscaped
promenades and walkways adorned with eye-catching public art.
It is also home to world-class attractions. And with Summer Savings on
the Big Bay you and your family can enjoy them all at discounted rates.
Now through Labor Day 2009, kids are free with paid adult admissions.
With values on meals, hotels and attractions, you are sure to say “Today
is a Good Day” on the Big Bay.
Check out all you can do in a half day or full day on your port stay in
San Diego.
Additional Attractions
•TheBigBay.com
•San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau
Half Day Sightseeing
Select one or two of the following activities to create a special
itinerary to see the beauty of San Diego.
Walk south on North Harbor Drive from the cruise ship terminal toward
the big carrier ship, the USS Midway, docked at Navy pier. There at the
USS Midway Museum you can experience
San Diego unique military history.
2 hours
Take a self-guided tour at the Maritime Museum of San Diego — one of the
world’s finest collection of historic ships, including the Star of
India, Steamship Berkeley, Medea, Californian and Pilot.
3 hours
For something calming and colorful to do, stroll along the Embarcadero
on the Big Bay to see the Urban Trees exhibit, a collection of 30
whimsical sculpture trees.
1 hour
Walk or take a pedicab to Seaport Village. Seaport Village is about a
15-minute walk from the cruise ship terminal. This quaint selection of
more than 60 shops is the perfect spot to find the perfect souvenir to
remember your stop in San Diego.
2-3 hours
Catch a 30-minute ferry ride to Coronado and check out the unique
shopping in Coronado Ferry Landing. If you have extra time flag down a
pedicab driver and take a trip into downtown Coronado. When you’re
finished in Coronado, take the ferry or a water taxi back to the San
Diego side of the Bay and stroll back to your ship.
2-3 hours
There's no better way to see the Bay than on the water. Take a harbor
tour with San Diego Harbor Excursions or Hornblower Cruises for
information about the Bay, unique views on the Bay and San Diego’s
Working Waterfront. The dock for tours is located a walking distance
north of the cruise ship terminal on Harbor Drive.
2 hours
Full Day Sightseeing
If you have six hours during your port-of-call in San Diego, in addition
to the activities above pick from the fun ideas here and have a great
day ashore exploring San Diego.
Visit one or more of San Diego’s historic districts: The Gaslamp Quarter
—located downtown where you will find dining, shopping and
entertainment, a truly eclectic blend of food, fun and culture; Little
Italy — a San Diego residential community since the 1920's, Little Italy
today represents downtown San Diego’s oldest continuous neighborhood
business district; Old Town
San Diego — San Diego first settlement started in 1769 became the
birthplace of California; or Balboa Park — where you’ll find 15 museums,
performing arts and beautiful gardens.
Start with some sightseeing, then head to Horton Plaza for shopping and
end the day with dinner at one of the wonderful restaurants in downtown
or on the Bay.
Take a San Diego City Tour or Old Town Trolley Tour. If you never been
to San Diego before this is a great way to cover a lot of ground and
learn as much as you can about this great city.
Visit Shamu and his friends at SeaWorld or the lions and elephants at
the World Famous San Diego Zoo.
Gaslamp Quarter (six hours)
Little Italy (two hours)
Old Town San Diego (two – three hours)
Balboa Park (three – four hours)
Horton Plaza (two – three hours)
San Diego City Tours (four – five hours)
SeaWorld (six hours)
San Diego Zoo (six hours)
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