Port overview
Port of San Francisco at a glance
Port of San Francisco is a major cruise departure port in San Francisco, United States, part of California. Cruises embark and disembark here. Cruise lines that regularly call here include Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, and Celebrity Cruises.
Our AIS tracking recorded 32 cruise ship calls at Port of San Francisco since Jul 2026, about 2.3 a week, from 7 cruise lines. The busiest lines are Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises.
- In port now
- 0
- Ship calls, since Jul 2026
- 32
- Ships seen
- 12
- Cruise lines seen
- 7
- Port type
- Turnaround Port
- Time zone
- Pacific Time
- Terminals
- 1
- UN/LOCODE
- USSFO
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Live data
Ships at Port of San Francisco now
No recent ship observations are available near Port of San Francisco. This does not confirm the port is empty.
Ship calls, since Jul 2026
Who calls here most
Ships
- Carnival LuminosaCarnival Cruise Line11 calls in the since Jul 2026
- Ruby PrincessPrincess Cruises8 calls in the since Jul 2026
- Celebrity SummitCelebrity Cruises3 calls in the since Jul 2026
- Brilliant LadyVirgin Voyages2 calls in the since Jul 2026
- Norwegian JoyNorwegian Cruise Line1 call in the since Jul 2026
- Star PrincessPrincess Cruises1 call in the since Jul 2026
- Nieuw AmsterdamHolland America Line1 call in the since Jul 2026
- Serenade of the SeasRoyal Caribbean International1 call in the since Jul 2026
Shore excursions
Things to do in San Francisco
Tours and activities near Port of San Francisco, bookable ahead of your port day.
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Where to stay
Hotels near Port of San Francisco
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FAQ
Questions about Port of San Francisco
What cruise ships visit Port of San Francisco?
Port of San Francisco is visited by cruise ships from major cruise lines throughout the year. You can see which ships are currently near Port of San Francisco and recent arrivals on the port's live tracking page at /ports/san-francisco.
Where is Port of San Francisco located?
Port of San Francisco is located in San Francisco, California, United States.
What is the best time to visit Port of San Francisco?
The best time to visit Port of San Francisco depends on the cruise season for California. Check the seasonality page at /ports/san-francisco/seasonality for month-by-month ship visit data and peak travel periods.
What shore excursions are available at Port of San Francisco?
Port of San Francisco offers a variety of shore excursions including guided tours, cultural experiences, and outdoor adventures. Popular activities in San Francisco include sightseeing, local cuisine tours, and historical site visits. You can also book excursions independently through platforms like Klook and Viator.
How do I get from Port of San Francisco to San Francisco?
From Port of San Francisco, you can reach San Francisco by taxi, public transport, or shuttle services. Many cruise lines also offer shuttle services into town.
