San Diego’s cruise industry is ready to make waves again, and the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 seasons are looking like a full-on comeback with at least seven

The latest cruise schedule, updated on Jan. 9, shows a packed schedule for the 2025-2026 season out of San Diego, with cruises to various locations ranging from along the West Coast to the Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Baja Peninsula and islands in the Pacific Ocean.

The number of passengers taking cruises out of San Diego is forecast to double within the next two years, thanks to a decision by Royal Caribbean to homeport here for the first time ever.

Local San Diego businesses reliant on tourism say they're excited about the potential new influx of customers thanks to Royal Caribbean's decision to use San Diego as a home port.