Skip to main content
Tracking 380+ ships170+ ports
Port of San Francisco cruise port

Port of San Francisco Port Timeline

Ship visit history and traffic patterns

31 visits, last 90 days

Last 90 Days

Ship visits by day

Times are San Francisco local time (Pacific Time).

Fri, Oct 23 · 1 call

Mon, Oct 19 · 1 call

Thu, Oct 15 · 1 call

Tue, Oct 13 · 1 call

Mon, Oct 5 · 1 call

Sat, Oct 3 · 1 call

Thu, Oct 1 · 1 call

Wed, Sep 30 · 2 calls

Tue, Sep 29 · 1 call

Mon, Sep 28 · 2 calls

Sat, Sep 26 · 1 call

Tue, Sep 22 · 1 call

Sun, Sep 20 · 2 calls

Thu, Sep 17 · 1 call

Tue, Sep 15 · 1 call

Mon, Sep 14 · 1 call

Sat, Sep 12 · 1 call

Show 11 more visits

Thu, Sep 10 · 2 calls

Mon, Aug 31 · 1 call

Thu, Aug 27 · 1 call

Fri, Aug 21 · 1 call

Mon, Aug 17 · 1 call

Thu, Aug 13 · 1 call

Tue, Aug 11 · 1 call

Mon, Aug 3 · 1 call

Sat, Aug 1 · 1 call

Thu, Jul 30 · 1 call

Upcoming Sailings from Port of San Francisco

Ruby Princess sailing from San Francisco, California

5 Night U. S. Pacific Coast Cruise

Princess • Ruby Princess

Nov 24, 2026 · 5 nights

Mexico

$2,291/person$458/night
View Deal
Ruby Princess sailing from San Francisco, California

16 Night Hawaii Cruise

Princess • Ruby Princess

Nov 29, 2026 · 16 nights

Mexico

$1,319/person$82/night
View Deal
Ruby Princess sailing from San Francisco, California

16 Night Hawaii Cruise

Princess • Ruby Princess

Dec 26, 2026 · 16 nights

Hawaii

$3,092/person$193/night
View Deal
Azamara Quest sailing from San Francisco, California

87 Night Grand Voyage Cruise

Azamara • Azamara Quest

Jan 5, 2027 · 87 nights

Hawaii

$30,519/person$351/night
View Deal
Azamara Quest sailing from San Francisco, California

48 Night Grand Voyage Cruise

Azamara • Azamara Quest

Jan 5, 2027 · 48 nights

Fiji

$17,149/person$357/night
View Deal
Azamara Quest sailing from San Francisco, California

18 Night Hawaii Cruise

Azamara • Azamara Quest

Jan 5, 2027 · 18 nights

Pacific

$2,779/person$154/night
View Deal
Powered by Cruisebound

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.

Where to stay

Hotels near Port of San Francisco

The hotel map is loading. If it does not appear, use See Accommodations above.

Hotels & Accommodations Near Port of San Francisco

Compare prices from 100+ booking sites

See Accommodations

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.