Cruise From San Diego - Special Offers for Cruises to Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal, Hawaiian Islands

Thursday, 11 February 2010
Contact: Rita Vandergaw (619) 686-6388

Four cruise lines that serve the Port of San Diego are inviting Southern Californians to experience beginning and ending a cruise from the Big Bay®. Carnival, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America and Royal Caribbean are offering deals on cruises with port calls to the Mexican Riviera, eastbound Panama Canal and the Hawaiian Islands. Fares are as low as $499, and many packages include incentives and complimentary vouchers for shopping and dining.

"The cruise lines are united under San Diego's Carefree Vacations, one of the West's Super Regional retail travel agency chains," said Rita Vandergaw, director of Marketing and Cruise for the Port of San Diego. "With reduced pricing and added perks, Southern Californians are invited to experience the ease and comfort of departing and returning on a cruise from San Diego."

For information on cruising from San Diego, go to sandiegocruiseport.com. Click on the Cruise Specials link to view the offers. Participating cruise lines and itineraries include:

- Carnival Spirit eight-day exotic Mexican Riviera cruises, October 27, 2010, to March 28, 2011, starting at $449 interior and $679 balcony. Ports include Acapulco, Zijuantenejo/Ixtapa and Manzanillo.

- Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas is offering five-, seven-, nine-, ten- and eleven-night cruises along the Mexican Riviera. Book before February 28, 2010, and receive a complimentary dinner for two at a specialty restaurant. Cruises are scheduled through May 3, 2010.

- Celebrity Cruises 14-night eastbound Panama Canal Cruise, September 27, 2010. Category 7 ocean view cabin: $1,739. Includes up to $150 shipboard credit per stateroom.

- Holland America 14- to 15-day Hawaii Cruises, starting at $1,499 — $400 off the regular price. Ports include Hilo, Lahaina, Honolulu, Nawiliwili and Kona. Cruises available October 24, November 7 and 21, and December 5 and 19, 2010.

The Big Bay — San Diego's biggest attraction — offers 34 miles of scenic waterfront dotted with restaurants, shops, attractions, parks and marinas. San Diego's Cruise Port is located just steps from downtown. With a wide range of itineraries, options for cruising from San Diego are better than ever before and the San Diego B Street Cruise Ship Terminal on the Big Bay is an ideal place to begin and end your journey.

More information on cruising from San Diego and other Big Bay attractions can be found at thebigbay.com.

The Port of San Diego was formed in 1962 by an act of the California State legislature to take a regional approach to managing San Diego Bay and its waterfront. The Port's member cities are Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City and San Diego. Today the Port carries out its mission by serving as an environmental steward for San Diego Bay, an economic engine for the region, a provider of community services and amenities such as public art, parks, and community events that open the waterfront to everyone; and a leader in public safety and homeland security.

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