The Port of San Diego is excited to announce that it will begin its busiest cruise season since 2010. With 140 cruises scheduled, bringing approximately 460,000 passengers, the port is experiencing a rebound in its cruise business. Last year, the port only had 96 cruises, and the growth this year is a significant 45% increase. All sailings this season will be at or near full capacity. It is expected that this season's business will be a great boost to the San Diego economy.
The new season of the cruise is set to begin on September 19, 2022, with the arrival of Silversea Cruises' Star Breeze. The Port's long-term partners, Holland America Line and Disney Cruise Line, will continue the partnership, alongside Princess Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line. The itineraries include voyages to the Mexican Riviera, Hawaii, the Panama Canal, and the California Coast. The port has received recognition for its cruise services, as it was named the Best Cruise Port in the World by the annual Global Traveler Leisure Lifestyle Awards.
The Port's two cruise ship terminals, located on the North Embarcadero in downtown, are conveniently located to provide easy access for passengers to visit several tourist attractions, museums, restaurants, and hotels. The areas around the terminals are also home to unique historic neighborhoods such as Little Italy and the Gaslamp Quarter.
The Port has been making improvements to the B Street Cruise Ship Terminal, located on Broadway piers. Major repairs, including the installation of a new curtain wall, are underway, and shore power capacity will be doubled. Additionally, the Port will start connecting two cruise ships simultaneously this fall. In 2024, the port will begin construction on a $5 million project to make interior improvements to the B Street Cruise Ship Terminal.
San Diego is California's third busiest cruise port after Long Beach and Los Angeles.
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