Golden State Salt – Santa Barbara & Ensenada

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 7-night sailing from San Francisco on April 19, 2026 visits Santa Barbara CA, Ensenada, San Diego and Los Angeles. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 4 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Craft coffee in one port, old-growth forest in the next. The West Coast has its own rhythm. People come back from this cruise talking about Ensenada: Baja wine country with a surf town soul. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Ruby Princess keeps you well fed. 11 places to eat, with 6 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in San Francisco before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And April is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. 4 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.