Vanguard Drift – San Francisco & Santa Barbara

About this cruise

You sail from Vancouver on September 19, 2026 and spend 6 nights visiting San Francisco, Santa Barbara CA and Los Angeles. It's a well-tested route and there's a reason people keep booking it. The trip wraps in Los Angeles, so you won't retrace your steps. The first couple of days are at sea, which gives you time to settle in and get to know the ship before the ports begin. Rugged coastline, sea fog rolling in, and cities that feel relaxed even when they're busy. Most ports give you about 12 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, There are 10 restaurants on Grand Princess, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 6 nights. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 6-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.