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Departure
Friday, November 27, 2026
Arrival
Sunday, January 3, 2027
Duration
37 nights
Departing from
Barcelona, ESArriving at
San Francisco, USShip
Costa Deliziosa
Cruise Line
Costa Cruises
Friday, November 27, 2026
Barcelona is one of the Mediterranean's top cruise homeports, handling Western-Med turnarounds for most major lines. Ships dock at one of seven terminals at the Port of Barcelona; the Adossat Quay terminals require a shuttle, while the newer Pier B and C are closer to La Rambla. Gaudí's Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and Casa Batlló are the icon stops, with the Gothic Quarter and Picasso Museum rounding out walkable days.
Live webcamSaturday, November 28, 2026
Ports
Coral Princess Becomes First Cruise Ship of 2026 at Whittier
Coral Princess docked at Whittier on April 28, 2026 — the first cruise ship of the season — wrapping a 131-day world voyage from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles.
Ships
MS Volendam in Kodiak: The Off-Script Alaska Port
MS Volendam called at Kodiak Island on April 24, 2026 — a rare cruise stop on Alaska's Emerald Isle, on day 110 of a 133-day Holland America world voyage.
Explainers
Why Alaska Cruises Stop in Victoria: The PVSA Explained
Alaska cruises stop in Victoria, BC because of the Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886 — not the Jones Act. Here's the actual rule, the 2026 Iran-War carve-out that doesn't apply, and the only US-flagged exception.
Ports
Seattle's Two Cruise Piers: Pier 91 vs Pier 66
Seattle handles 330 cruise calls and 2.1 million passengers in 2026 across two terminals: Pier 91 (Smith Cove) and Pier 66 (Bell Street). They work very differently. Here's how to choose.
Lisbon is Portugal's capital and a major Atlantic homeport for transatlantic repositioning cruises and Mediterranean turnarounds. Ships dock at one of three terminals (Santa Apolónia, Jardim do Tabaco, or the newer Lisbon Cruise Terminal), all within a few kilometers of the Alfama district. The Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, and the Sintra palaces (40 minutes northwest) are the headline sites. Famous pastéis de nata and fado fill day-on-foot options.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
New York is a major transatlantic and Bermuda cruise homeport, with ships docking at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (Piers 88, 90, 92 on the West Side) or Cape Liberty in Bayonne, NJ. The Manhattan terminals are walking distance from Hell's Kitchen and a short subway ride from Times Square and Central Park. Cunard's Queen Mary 2 runs the signature transatlantic crossing to Southampton about 20 times a year.
Live webcamWednesday, December 2, 2026
Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades is one of the world's busiest cruise homeports, handling Caribbean and transatlantic turnarounds for nearly every major line. Twelve cruise terminals sit adjacent to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL) just 10 minutes away — a logistical advantage few cruise ports can match. The Las Olas Boulevard canals, water taxis, and beach are walkable pre- or post-cruise stays.
Live webcamFriday, December 4, 2026
Colón is Panama's Caribbean-side cruise port and the staging point for partial-transit Panama Canal excursions at Gatun Locks. The Colón 2000 terminal is a secure shopping complex; venturing beyond it on foot is not recommended. Popular excursions are the canal partial-transit, the Embera indigenous village, and the Gatun Lake rainforest. The Panamanian balboa is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, which circulates freely.
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Puntarenas sits on Costa Rica's Pacific coast and serves ships on Panama Canal and Pacific-coastal itineraries. The town is built on a narrow sand spit into the Gulf of Nicoya, with a pleasant beach promenade near the pier. Most passengers head inland — Manuel Antonio National Park for monkeys and beaches, the Tárcoles River for crocodile-spotting, or the Arenal volcano on longer tours. Expect humidity even at the coast.
Live webcamWednesday, December 9, 2026
San Diego is a minor Alaska-repositioning port, used by Princess, Holland America, and Norwegian when a ship is moving between a California or Mexican Riviera program and its Alaska season. The B Street Pier cruise terminal sits on San Diego Bay at the foot of downtown, walking distance from the Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village, and the USS Midway Museum. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are a short cab ride north of the terminal, and the San Diego airport (SAN) is unusually close — about five minutes by car — which simplifies pre- and post-cruise logistics. Alaska-related calls tend to happen in April (northbound) or October (southbound).
Live webcamThursday, December 10, 2026
Los Angeles is used for Alaska cruises primarily as a repositioning-season port, with ships calling at the World Cruise Center at Berths 91–93 in San Pedro as they move between Mexico, Hawaii, and Alaska programs each spring and fall. The terminal sits 25 miles south of downtown LA and about 20 miles from LAX; rideshare and shuttle are the standard transfers. Nearby attractions include the Battleship Iowa Museum moored a few berths away, the Ports O' Call area, and Point Fermin's coastline. Most Alaska-bound sailings that touch LA are 10+ nights and spend the bulk of the outbound leg at sea.
Live webcamFriday, December 11, 2026
Pier 27 cruise terminal. Departure port for longer Alaska cruises via the Pacific coast.
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