Cruise regions

Departure port

San Francisco

This is where the ship leaves from. It is not the holiday itself.

Getting there

Non-stop flights run from London Heathrow.

Airports

  • San Francisco International (SFO). about 11 hours from London, and about 30 minutes by road to the cruise terminal

Before you sail

  • Walk or cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge
  • Book ahead for Alcatraz
  • Ride a cable car
  • Explore Fisherman's Wharf

Typical daytime highs

  • Spring (March to May). Typical daytime highs around 17 to 20°C in spring (March to May).
  • Summer (June to August). Typical daytime highs around 20 to 22°C in summer (June to August). Often foggy in the mornings.
  • Autumn (September to November). Typical daytime highs around 21 to 23°C in autumn (September to November). Often the sunniest season.
  • Winter (December to February). Typical daytime highs around 14 to 16°C in winter (December to February).

These are typical ranges, not a forecast.