California Coastal Cruise Vacations
Experience a quick and easy warm-weather vacation getaway with Princess Cruises, offering an incredible value over beach hotel and resort vacations! Marvel at attractions in ports like San Diego and San Francisco, or unwind in quaint Astoria and Victoria, B.C. Plus, enjoy a never-ending array of dining options, enticing activities and entertainment on board.
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles is a convenient homeport for West Coast travelers and serves as a gateway to thrilling Hollywood attractions for those who want to extend their vacation on land before or after their cruise with a Cruise Plus Hotel package.
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San Francisco, California
Imagine sailing beneath the iconic Golden Gate Bridge or visiting such renowned attractions as Alcatraz, Muir Woods, Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39. It's all just a cable car away in San Francisco, the eclectic City by the Bay.
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Shore Excursions
Ride the Alcatraz Ferry to San Francisco's infamous Alcatraz Prison, stroll through the stunning botanical gardens in San Diego's Balboa Park, travel from Santa Barbara to taste the legendary grapes of Solvang and gaze at the amazing sea life from your glass-bottom boat tour around Catalina Island.
Nature & Wildlife
Nature lovers can indulge in the great outdoors and wildlife encounters galore with whale watching excursions in Santa Barbara, snorkeling tours around Catalina Island, and trips to San Diego's world-famous animal parks as well as San Francisco's incomparable Muir Woods.
History & Culture
Discover California's Mexican heritage on Olivera Street in Los Angeles or at the Santa Barbara Mission, compare Chinatowns from San Francisco to Vancouver, travel back to the Civil War era at Astoria's Fort Stevens State Park and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Seattle's Pike Place Market.
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