Port of San Diego | Pier Security

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San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 686-6346
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1140 N. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 683-8966
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National City 91950
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Pier Security

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Pier Security

Due to increased security, the following measures have been enacted:

If driving, you may drive onto the pier by presenting your ID and a ship ticket for sailing on that specific date
If arriving by air or motorcoach, all luggage must have your name and address attached
You will be required to show picture ID and ship ticket in order to enter the cruise ship terminal
Again, your picture ID and ship ticket must be shown for check-in along with your passport, birth certificate, etc.
Picture ID and security card must be shown at the gangway in order to embark ship.

A picture ID and ship ticket are required upon accessing the pier until boarding of the ship.