From the first Spanish Mission founded by the “Sacred Expedition” in 1776, to the rip-roaring days of the Barbary Coast and California Gold Rush to rising phoenix-like after the great earthquake of 1906, San Francisco never ceases to please the eye, the heart and the palate. With such iconic sites as Chinatown, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Victorian architecture of Pacific Heights, Union Square, colorful trolley cars, Muir Woods and the surrounding vineyards of Napa and Sonoma Valley, the “City by the Bay” is always a must-see on any visitor’s list to the West Coast.
Explore the icons in and around spectacular San Francisco and discover the charm of Sausalito’s quaint town.
DAY 1
Upon arriving at the San Francisco International Airport, you will be met outside the Customs and Immigration area and transferred to your hotel in downtown San Francisco for check-in. The remainder of the day is yours to spend at leisure, allowing you time to settle in and explore the city on your own.
DAY 2
Following breakfast at your hotel, depart on a sightseeing tour of San Francisco. You will see most of the major landmarks such as Chinatown – which is the largest outside of Asia – Lombard street, claimed as the most crooked street in the world, the Coit Tower, the Civic Center with the beautiful city hall and other Art Deco Style buildings, the Golden Gate Park, Presidio of San Francisco, the Palace of Fine Arts, the Marina District, Fisherman’s Wharf and much more! This tour include lunch at a local restaurant as well as several stops along the way for photo opportunities.
The remainder of the day is at leisure with dinner on your own.
DAY 3
After breakfast at your hotel and check-out, you will begin your journey with a visit of the Cable Car Museum. Learn about the inventor and technologies as you walk by a collection of historic cable cars, photographs and mechanical displays. Next, you will travel by motor coach to the lovely scenic town of Sausalito.
Enjoy its colorful houseboats and stroll along Sausalito’s streets to browse among the many specialty shops and galleries. Have lunch on your own in one of the many restaurants before returning to your hotel in San Francisco. En route, you will stop for pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge from a nice point of view.
After this visit, transfer to the Port of San Francisco for embarkation.
Land Program Details Step by Step
•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program times are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.
•Itineraries with the up-to-date details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive a final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review the letter and your final itinerary carefully for further amendments.
•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.
Extra Nights
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.
•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.
•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.
Land Program Details Step by Step:
•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.
•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.
Extra Nights
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.
•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.
•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.
DAY 1
Arrive at the San Francisco International Airport.
You are met outside the Customs and Immigration area and transferred to your hotel to spend the afternoon and the evening at your leisure.
Check in time at your hotel is 3:00 PM Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed.
Overnight at Le Meridien San Francisco or similar hotel
Meet and Greet and transfers
•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.
•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.
•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.
DAY 2
7:00am American breakfast buffet at the hotel
9:15am Meet your guide in the hotel lobby
9:30am Begin your sightseeing tour of San Francisco Highlights
12:00pm Lunch at a local restaurant
3:30pm Arrival back at your hotel
Dinner and evening on your own
Overnight at the Le Méridien Hotel San Francisco or similar hotel
DAY 3
7:00am American breakfast buffet at the hotel
9:45am Meet your guide in the hotel lobby
10:00am Departure and transfer to the Cable Car Museum
11:00am Transfer to Sausalito
Photo stop across Golden Gate Bridge
12:00pm Free time to explore Sausalito on your own
2:15pm Departure and transfer to the ship
3:00pm Approximate arrival at the ship for embarkation.
Expected Weather:
55° (13°C)
What to Bring:
Weather-appropriate clothing, comfortable walking shoes, hats, camera, photo identification and passport. Guests should dress in layers. The weather is usually very sunny and nice, but it can get windy or chilly, especially after sunset.
Local Currency:
U.S. dollars and credit cards are accepted everywhere.
Electricity
American-style outlets in all rooms (110 Volts)
Documents and Visa Requirements:
U.S. entry requirements apply
Hotel addresses:
Le Méridien San Francisco
333 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
1 415-296-2900
*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
Program Includes for guests:
•2 nights’ accommodation at Le Méridien San Francisco Hotel or similar hotel (Standard double room)
•American Breakfast buffet daily
•Porterage round-trip
•English-speaking guide
•Deluxe transportation
•Gratuities to guides and drivers
•Group lunch on Day 2 (3-course meal including coffee or tea, with 1 glass of wine or beer per person beverage)
•Visit of Cable Car Museum
•Applicable taxes, tolls and parking fees
Please Note:
Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.
Program Excludes for guests:
•Meals other than breakfast and lunch on Day 2
•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Gratuities to hotel staff
•Personal expenses
Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.
Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released. Arrangements for accommodation and transfers will be at the expense of guests.
Explore the icons in and around spectacular San Francisco and discover the charm of Sausalito quaint town.
DAY 1 – May 5, 2022
After disembarkation, you will depart on a sightseeing tour of San Francisco. You will see most of the major landmarks such as Chinatown – which is the largest outside of Asia – Lombard street, claimed as the most crooked street in the world, the Coit Tower, the Civic Center with the beautiful city hall and other Art Deco Style buildings, the Golden Gate Park, Presidio of San Francisco, the Palace of Fine Arts, the Marina District, Fisherman’s Wharf and much more!
This tour includes lunch at a local restaurant as well as several stops along the way for photo opportunities.
After the tour, you will transfer to your hotel in downtown San Francisco. The remainder of the day is at leisure with dinner on your own.
DAY 2 - May 6, 2022
Following breakfast at your hotel, begin your journey with a visit of the Cable Car Museum. Learn about the inventor and technologies as you walk by a collection of historic cable cars, photographs and mechanical displays. Next, you will travel by motor coach to the lovely scenic town, Sausalito.
Enjoy its colorful houseboats and stroll along Sausalito’s streets to browse among the many specialty shops and galleries. Have lunch on your own in one of the many restaurants before returning to your hotel in San Francisco. En-route, you will stop for pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge from a nice point of view.
The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.
DAY 3 - May 7, 2022
Following breakfast at the hotel and check out, join a shared transfer to the San Francisco International Airport based on your flight details. For guests with late flights, luggage storage will be available at the hotel after check- out and until your transfer time.
Land Program Details Step by Step:
•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.
•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.
•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DAY 1
9:15am Disembarkation in San Francisco - meet your guide
9:30am Departure for San Francisco Highlights tour
Lunch at local restaurant
3:30pm Arrival at your hotel in downtown San Francisco for check-in
Dinner and evening on your own
Overnight at Le Meridien or similar hotel
DAY 2
AM Breakfast at your hotel
9:45am Meet your guide in the hotel lobby
10:00am Departure and transfer to the Cable Car Museum
11:00am Transfer to Sausalito
Photo stop across Golden Gate Bridge
12:00pm Free time to explore Sausalito on your own
2:15pm Departure
3:00pm Arrival back at your hotel in San Francisco
Remainder of the day at leisure with dinner on your own
Overnight at Le Meridien or similar hotel
DAY 3
AM Breakfast at your hotel
12:00pm Check out time at the hotel – settle any incidentals before departing
Shared transfer to the San Francisco International Airport
Extra Nights: If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 3 of your program.
Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.
Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.
Expected Weather:
San Francisco - 55° (13°C)
What to Bring:
Weather-appropriate clothing, comfortable walking shoes, hats, camera, photo identification and passport. Guests should dress in layers. The weather is usually very sunny and nice, but it can get windy or chilly, especially after sunset.
Local Currency:
U.S. dollars and credit cards are accepted everywhere.
Electricity:
American-style outlets in all rooms (110 Volts)
We recommend bringing your own international travel adaptor if you have electronic devices
Documents and Visa Requirements:
U.S. entry requirements apply
Hotel Address:
Le Méridien San Francisco
333 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Phone – 1-415-296-2900
*We will only substitute the hotel in unforeseen situations. If the hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance.
Program Includes:
•2 nights’ accommodation at Le Méridien San Francisco Hotel (standard double room)
•American Breakfast buffet on Day 2 and 3
•Group lunch on Day 1 (3-course meal including coffee or tea, with 1 glass of wine or beer per person beverage)
•Porterage
•English-speaking guides
•Deluxe transportation
•Gratuities to guides and drivers
•Visit of Cable Car Museum
•San Francisco Highlights tour
Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.
Program Excludes:
•Meals other than breakfast and lunch on Day 1
•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Gratuities to hotel staff
•Personal expenses
Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include: inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.
Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
