Golden State Meridian – Astoria & Victoria

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Los Angeles on May 6, 2026, visiting San Diego, San Francisco, Astoria, Victoria and Vancouver. You get off in Vancouver, which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. The pace alternates neatly: port day, sea day, port day, sea day. 5 stops with a breather between each one. Rugged coastline, sea fog rolling in, and cities that feel relaxed even when they're busy. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Island Princess has 6 dining spots on board, most of them included. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. 7 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.