Vancouver is the prettiest embarkation in this catalog and the most convenient: Canada Place is downtown, under the white sails on the waterfront, with the city on three sides of it. It is the southern end of the Inside Passage, so the scenery starts the moment you leave. The season runs May to September.
Ways to spend your day
Stanley Park
Choose suitable public paths and views, with the return connection arranged in advance.
Granville Island Public Market
Browse available market vendors and choose an optional break.
Vancouver Art Gallery
Explore selected open galleries at the current Hornby Street location.
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Day 2At sea.A full day at sea aboard Island Princess. Sailing from Vancouver toward Astoria.
Maritime galleries, a lightship, or Coxcomb Hill’s column grounds.
Astoria is a historic town at the mouth of the Columbia River in Oregon. The Columbia River Maritime Museum, the Astoria Column and Victorian houses are local draws.
Ways to spend your day
Columbia River Maritime Museum galleries
Selected open galleries in the main maritime-museum building.
Lightship Columbia
Currently authorised public visitor areas aboard Lightship Columbia.
Waterfront views, market browsing, and hands-on science.
San Francisco is a hilly California city on the Golden Gate. The Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, cable cars and Fisherman's Wharf are the classics, and the cruise terminal is on the Embarcadero waterfront.
Ways to spend your day
Cruise Terminal Plaza
Selected public plaza areas at Pier 27.
Ferry Building Marketplace
A browse of selected Ferry Building shops and bayside areas.
San Diego docks downtown at the Embarcadero, so the USS Midway, the Gaslamp Quarter and the waterfront are all on foot. Balboa Park and the zoo are a short ride and need most of a day between them.
Ways to spend your day
Embarcadero Marina Park North
Enjoy a selected park section and the waterfront setting.
USS Midway Museum
Choose available hangar, flight-deck or other exhibits suited to your visit.
Maritime Museum of San Diego
Choose open ships and exhibits suitable for your access needs.
San Pedro harbor paths, maritime history, a battleship.
Los Angeles sails from the World Cruise Center at San Pedro, in the harbour south of the city, not from anywhere near the parts of Los Angeles people picture. It is about forty minutes from the airport with no traffic and considerably more with it. Mexican Riviera itineraries and repositioning sailings leave from here.
Ways to spend your day
San Pedro Downtown Harbor
Enjoy the public harbor setting and paths available on your visit date.
Los Angeles Maritime Museum
Explore available indoor exhibits in San Pedro.
Battleship IOWA
Choose the general-admission experience and spaces suited to your access needs.
Sabatini's: Our Italian speciality restaurant has been voted one of the “Best Cruise Ship Speciality Restaurants” at sea by USA TODAY. · Extra charge · Deck 7
Bayou Café & Steakhouse: A mixture of French, Spanish and African influences, New Orleans cuisine is one of the oldest culture-driven cooking styles in the U.S. · Extra charge · Deck 7
Horizon Court: Our World Fresh Marketplace menu is offered in Horizon Court. Enjoy an endless selection that changes throughout the day to satisfy the most discriminating palate. · Deck 14
La Patisserie: For cappuccino, espresso and other coffee specialities, as well as fresh pastries throughout the day, head to La Patisserie for quick treats in a comfortable, casual sidewalk café-style setting. · Deck 5
Princess Theatre: With dazzling stage sets, artists from around the globe, modern hits and timeless classics, the Princess Theatre, our largest theatre yet, showcases lavish, original productions with dynamic cast members in sumptuous surroundings. · Deck 6, 7
Movies Under The Stars: Throughout the day and night, our exclusive open-air poolside amphitheatre is the go-to destination for feature films, thrilling concerts and exciting sporting events such as live football games. · Deck 15
Vegas Style Casino: From gaming lessons to the latest slot machines to prize tournaments, our Casinos offer fun and excitement. · Deck 6
The Atrium: The inviting piazza-style grand Atrium shines as the stunning centrepiece of each ship, the epicentre of luxury, excitement and fun. Stop by anytime, day or night, to find musicians, jugglers, acrobats, food carvers and a variety of other performers.