Cruise

The Port of San Francisco is the premier gateway to the world, hosting over 100 cruise ship calls and more than 400,000 passengers every year at Pier 27 James R. Herman Cruise Terminal and Pier 35 on The Embarcadero. Cruises from San Francisco travel throughout the California Coast, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico and beyond.

The James R. Herman Cruise Terminal opened in 2014. Passengers board ships via an automated mobile gangway able to meet the varied door heights of cruise ships. When in berth, ships can plug into the Port’s 12 megawatt shore power system to receive the cleanest source of power. The terminal can also be rented during non-cruise days through MetroEvents

Cruise providers interested in calling on the Port can email inquiries to cruise@sfport.com.


Cruise Lines

San Francisco is the homeport for Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruises. The Port does not manage cruise reservations. Cruises must be booked directly with individual lines.

Passenger Information

Pier 27 is located on the northern waterfront of The Embarcadero. The terminal is accessible by transit, on foot or vehicle. The terminal is approximately 20 minute walk from the Embarcadero BART/Muni station. The nearest public transit is the F Historic streetcar (The Embarcadero/Sansome stop). Passengers may be dropped off at the terminal.

Pier 35 is located on the northern waterfront of The Embarcadero, about a 6-8 minute walk north from Pier 27. The nearest public transit is the F Historic streetcar (The Embarcadero/Bay stop).

Piers 30/32 is less than one mile away from the Ferry Building on The Embarcadero, between Bryant and Brannan streets. It is accessible by vehicle, on foot, or Muni light rail (The Embarcadero/Brannan stop).

Temporary or overnight parking is not provided at the cruise terminals.

Conveniently located near the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal, ABM Parking Services offers Long-Term Cruise Parking at 80 Francisco Street. For questions about long-term parking, contact  abm@sfcruiseparking.com or call 415.398.4162.

Passengers are encouraged to confirm details with the individual lots prior to arrival. The Port provides this information as a courtesy for cruise passengers and does not manage these properties.

Luggage storage is not offered at the cruise terminals.