Classic California Coast from San Francisco

Cruise Itinerary

• Day 1: UK to San Francisco, USA

  Fly for your chosen regional UK airport to San Francisco. On arrival be transferred to your hotel for a 3-night stay.

• Day 2-3: San Francisco, USA

  This hilly city is located in northern California on the tip of a peninsula surrounded by San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Famous for its year-round fog, the main attraction to visit here is the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco is characterised by its culturally rich neighbourhoods and this 7x7 mile city is best explored on foot. Alcatraz, America’s most famous prison, can be seen on a rock in the middle of the bay; take a tour and see the inescapable cells. Haight-Ashbury, also known as ‘The Haight’, was home to the city’s hippie movement in the 1960’s and is now the place to go for high-end boutiques and uber-chic cafes. Sip coffee by the waterfront in North Beach, or join the keen joggers and cyclists who make the most of the massive green parks. Rest your legs and ride the cable cars up the city's sharp inclines.

• Day 4: San Francisco, USA (Embarkation port)

  After check out be transferred to the port for your 7-night cruise on board Ruby Princess

• Day 5: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 6: Santa Barbara, USA

  Santa Barbara combines Spanish-style architecture and a mountainous backdrop with a chic waterfront and abundant attractions. The palace-like Santa Barbara County Courthouse offers a fascinating insight into local architecture and affords fantastic city-wide views from the top of its El Mirador bell tower. Enjoy 5000 years of human history through the exhibits and a mural of the United States at Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Explore the area’s maritime heritage at Santa Barbara Maritime Museum or take a guided tour of Spanish-Mexican style El Paseo Complex. Get up close to marine life at the Sea Center and a variety of animals from near and far at Santa Barbara Zoo. Escape to the tranquil Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and admire indigenous flora and fauna.

• Day 7: Los Angeles, USA

  Los Angeles is most famous for its role in the film and entertainment industry and in particular, for Hollywood. Take a photo with the Hollywood sign in the background, stroll along Hollywood Boulevard, or spot famous names on the Walk of Fame. Enjoy thrilling rides, a guided tour of the studio, or explore behind the scenes on movie sets at Universal Studios Hollywood, or experience dozens of action and adventure rides at Disneyland Resort. Admire the 2000+ works of art at The Broad or visit the vast collections of Asian, Islamic, and Latin American art at Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Head to Griffith Park where you can see animals in Los Angeles Zoo or explore the moon and planets at Griffith Observatory. Escape the busy city and relax in Santa Monica; a chic and laid-back beachfront location.

• Day 8: San Diego, USA

  San Diego, otherwise known as 'America's Finest City', is a great place to relax year-round due to its laid-back vibe, great weather, miles of sandy beaches, and major tourist hotspots. San Diego bursts with world-famous attractions for the entire family: head to Balboa Park, where you'll find San Diego Zoo with over 3,000 animals, 15 museums, and picturesque gardens where you can enjoy the sunshine. Visit SeaWorld and be amazed by spectacular shows and rides, or head to LEGOLAND for hours of fun. Eclectic galleries, chic boutiques, trendy nightclubs, rooftop bars, gastropubs, craft beer haunts, and fine dining restaurants line the streets in the bubbling downtown district. Grab your sunglasses and head to the beach - the scenic views of the Californian coast are not to be missed!

• Day 9: Ensenada, Mexico

  Ensenada is a picturesque seaside town on the Baja California coast and is surrounded by small mountain ranges. The town is a shopper’s paradise, especially along Paseo Calle Primera and Avenida Lopez Mateos with its locally-made silver jewellery and pottery. The Malecon path down by the harbour is the perfect spot to sample fine seafood from the authentic restaurants. Explore the fascinating exhibits at Museo de Historia de Ensenada in Riviera del Pacifico and also at Museo del Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia. Visit La Bufadora marine geyser at Punta Banda that rises more than 30m above sea level.

• Day 10: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 11: San Francisco, USA to UK

  Today your cruise comes to an end. Disembark ship and be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.