Pacific Redwood Run – San Francisco, Santa Barbara & Catalina

About this cruise

You board in Vancouver on September 11, 2026 for 8 nights visiting San Francisco, Santa Barbara CA, Santa Catalina Island, San Diego and Los Angeles, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. Disembarkation is in Los Angeles. You ease into this one, with a few sea days up front to find your rhythm before the 5 port calls start. Pacific coastline, tall trees, and laid-back cities. The West Coast route has range. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be San Diego, America's finest city, bathed in sunshine. Around 13 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. The ship is Virgin Voyages's Brilliant Lady. This length suits most people. Enough time to settle in and actually unwind, without the trip dragging on. If you can, add a night in Vancouver before boarding. It's a good city to wander. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.