San Diego Cruise Port Guide 2026 | Is B Street Terminal Really Easy? (Ruby Princess)
Docking in San Diego on the Ruby Princess? This complete San Diego cruise port guide covers everything you need to know about the B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. What you can walk to, how to use the Trolley, where the Coronado Ferry leaves, and the best DIY stops near the ship. San Diego is one of the most walkable cruise ports on the West Coast — but timing, traffic, and transportation choices matter. ⚓ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Ruby Princess San Diego Port Overview 01:23 Where Ruby Princess Docks 03:22 What You Can Walk To 06:00 Transportation Options 08:19 Easy Half-Day Ideas 12:05 Ship Excursions Vs DIY 13:45 Timing & Port Tips 15:28 Weather Considerations 16:53 Who This Port Is Perfect For 17:56 Our Personal Experience 18:40 Final Thoughts KEY TIPS FOR RUBY PRINCESS GUESTS: The Walk: The B Street terminal is steps from the USS Midway Museum and Maritime Museum. Transport: Don't Uber to Balboa Park if you're on a budget; the Trolley is faster during downtown traffic. Coronado: The ferry leaves from Broadway Pier (right next to your ship). RESOURCE: 🚢 Watch our full Ruby Princess Cruise Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzYEp6eOW5gW42hojKUxAtBEM1URk9Us3 🌊 SUBSCRIBE TO CALM SEA CRUISE Join Pat and Kathy for real cruise experiences to help you cruise smarter 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@CalmSeaCruise 🍪 LOVE CRUISE FOOD Watch Calm Sea Cooks 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@CalmSeaCooks 🧳 Cruise Essentials & Packing Lists Shop the gear we actually use for packing, filming, and living life at sea. 🛍️ Start here 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/calmseacruise 🎒 Packing & Travel Gear 👉 https://amzn.to/4p9JbCv 🪶 Cruise Essentials 👉 https://amzn.to/45QcTVA As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. 📄 FREE CRUISE PACKING CHECKLIST 👉 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_A7u6wHQMUnO_zLO2ZLSUKWxcoRD0ScZ/view 💬 STAY CONNECTED 📸Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/calmseacruise 📱TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@calmseacruise 🎓 CREATOR & RETIREMENT RESOURCES Thinking about sharing your own travel experiences or planning your next chapter? These are the resources we’ve personally used: ▶️ YouTube After 40 Build Your Channel 👉 https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/youtube-after-40?ref=8ea664 ▶️ Retirement Travel Jumpstart 👉 https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/retirement-travel-jumpstart?ref=8ea664 #RubyPrincess #SanDiegoCruisePort #PrincessCruises