

Port of San Francisco Port Timeline
Ship visit history and traffic patterns
Last 90 Days
Ship visits by day
Fri, Oct 23 · 1 call
- Ruby PrincessPrincess CruisesArrived 5:44 AM · 12h in port

Mon, Oct 19 · 1 call
- Brilliant LadyVirgin VoyagesArrived 7:43 AM · 14h in port

Thu, Oct 15 · 1 call
- Norwegian EncoreNorwegian Cruise LineArrived 10:33 AM · 33h in port

Tue, Oct 13 · 1 call
- Ruby PrincessPrincess CruisesArrived 7:13 AM · 9h in port

Mon, Oct 5 · 1 call
- Norwegian JoyNorwegian Cruise LineArrived 12:43 PM · 9h in port

Sat, Oct 3 · 1 call
- Ruby PrincessPrincess CruisesArrived 6:14 AM · 10h in port

Thu, Oct 1 · 1 call
- Star PrincessPrincess CruisesArrived 9:03 AM · 34h in port

Wed, Sep 30 · 2 calls
- Nieuw AmsterdamHolland America LineArrived 11:23 AM · 12h in port

- Serenade of the SeasRoyal Caribbean InternationalArrived 7:33 AM · 14h in port

Tue, Sep 29 · 1 call
- Discovery PrincessPrincess CruisesArrived 7:34 AM · 12h in port

Mon, Sep 28 · 2 calls
- Celebrity SummitCelebrity CruisesArrived 12:32 PM · 32h in port

- Brilliant LadyVirgin VoyagesArrived 8:13 AM · 13h in port

Sat, Sep 26 · 1 call
- Coral PrincessPrincess CruisesArrived 5:53 AM · 13h in port

Tue, Sep 22 · 1 call
- Grand PrincessPrincess CruisesArrived 6:53 AM · 15h in port

Sun, Sep 20 · 2 calls
- Celebrity SummitCelebrity CruisesArrived 7:33 AM · 41h in port

- Carnival LuminosaCarnival Cruise LineArrived 6:34 AM · 13h in port

Thu, Sep 17 · 1 call
- Ruby PrincessPrincess CruisesArrived 6:14 AM · 11h in port

Tue, Sep 15 · 1 call
- Celebrity SummitCelebrity CruisesArrived 5:53 AM · 37h in port

Mon, Sep 14 · 1 call
- Brilliant LadyVirgin VoyagesArrived 6:32 AM · 19h in port

Sat, Sep 12 · 1 call
- Emerald PrincessPrincess CruisesArrived 4:53 AM · 14h in port

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Thu, Sep 10 · 2 calls
- Ruby PrincessPrincess CruisesArrived 5:52 AM · 13h in port

- Carnival LuminosaCarnival Cruise LineArrived 5:34 AM · 14h in port

Mon, Aug 31 · 1 call
- Carnival LuminosaCarnival Cruise LineArrived 9:23 AM · 25h in port

Thu, Aug 27 · 1 call
- Carnival LuminosaCarnival Cruise LineArrived 12:23 PM · 23h in port

Fri, Aug 21 · 1 call
- Ruby PrincessPrincess CruisesArrived 6:58 AM · 24h in port

Mon, Aug 17 · 1 call
- Carnival LuminosaCarnival Cruise LineArrived 10:24 AM · 24h in port

Thu, Aug 13 · 1 call
- Carnival LuminosaCarnival Cruise LineArrived 7:05 AM · 28h in port

Tue, Aug 11 · 1 call
- Ruby PrincessPrincess CruisesArrived 11:07 AM · 22h in port

Mon, Aug 3 · 1 call
- Carnival LuminosaCarnival Cruise LineArrived 6:55 AM · 17h in port

Sat, Aug 1 · 1 call
- Ruby PrincessPrincess CruisesArrived 6:31 AM · 22h in port

Thu, Jul 30 · 1 call
- Carnival LuminosaCarnival Cruise LineArrived 7:44 AM · 12h in port

About the data
Ship Traffic at Port of San Francisco
Port of San Francisco is a port of call cruise port in San Francisco, United States. This timeline lists cruise ship arrivals recorded from AIS position data.
Understanding port visits
A visit is recorded when a cruise ship comes within 30 kilometers of Port of San Francisco and stays in the area. Its length runs from the first position in range until the ship leaves.
Planning your visit
Busier days bring more activity in town and longer lines at popular sights. Use the timeline to find quieter days, or the ships that call here regularly.
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FAQ
Questions about Port of San Francisco traffic
How many cruise ships visit Port of San Francisco?
Our tracking recorded 31 ship calls at Port of San Francisco in the last 90 days, from 13 ships. The number varies by season and cruise line schedules.
Which cruise ships visit Port of San Francisco most often?
In the last 90 days, the most frequent callers were Ruby Princess, Carnival Luminosa, Brilliant Lady.
How is port visit data collected?
Visits come from AIS (Automatic Identification System) ship tracking. When a cruise ship is detected within 30 km of a port, we record the visit automatically.
When is the busiest time for cruise ships at Port of San Francisco?
In the last 90 days, Monday saw the most cruise ship calls at Port of San Francisco.
What time do cruise ships typically arrive at Port of San Francisco?
Arrival times vary by ship and itinerary. Most cruise ships arrive in the morning, between 6 and 9 AM, and leave in the evening.
Can I track ships arriving at Port of San Francisco in real time?
Yes. The live ship map shows cruise ships near Port of San Francisco as their positions update through the day.
