Disney Cruise Line Extends San Diego Sailings Through 2031
Disney's longer commitment signals renewed momentum for West Coast cruising, helping San Diego compete as a homeport and stabilize waterfront tourism jobs.
Updated May 23, 2026
Disney Cruise Line and the Port of San Diego have reached a new agreement that will keep Disney cruises sailing from San Diego through at least 2031, a deal expected to roughly double the number of the line's annual departures from the city.
The arrangement expands a West Coast operation that has run seasonally since 2012 and sets up a two-ship presence in the 2026-2027 season. Disney Magic and Disney Wonder are scheduled to sail from San Diego at different points in the season, covering short Baja California trips, longer Mexican Riviera itineraries, and a 14-night Panama Canal repositioning voyage.
San Diego agreement extends Disney's West Coast operating window
Disney Cruise Line said the renewed partnership gives it greater ability to plan seasonal operations from San Diego for the remainder of the decade, while the port pointed to the anticipated increase in cruise calls and passenger volumes. Schedules will be adjusted seasonally to meet demand.
Jose Fernandez, vice president of port strategy, development and operations at Disney Cruise Line, said, "San Diego has been an important part of our West Coast operations for more than a decade, and a place our guests love sailing from." Fernandez added that the agreement supports Disney's longer-term growth and contributes to the region's economy.
From San Diego, typical West Coast itineraries have ranged from three to seven nights, with calls that can include Catalina Island as well as ports in Baja California and along Mexico's Pacific coast.
Since beginning operations in San Diego in 2012, Disney Cruise Line has also worked with community partners on youth development and environmental conservation. Recent local efforts have included educational programs on financial literacy and career readiness, along with coastal preservation projects with local organizations.
Terminal access and cruise-day logistics at the B Street Cruise Terminal
A central operational element of the deal is berth access at the B Street Cruise Terminal, San Diego's primary cruise facility along the downtown waterfront. Under the agreement, Disney receives non-exclusive priority access to both the North and South berths. The Port of San Diego said the berth access is intended to support smoother scheduling and more efficient embarkation-day operations as waterfront cruise activity continues to expand.
The B Street Cruise Terminal sits downtown near the Embarcadero and also hosts seasonal deployments from major cruise lines including Holland America Line and Royal Caribbean.
What Disney is scheduling from San Diego in 2026-2027
In the 2026-2027 season, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder are slated to rotate through San Diego across fall sailings, a winter homeport season, and a cross-country repositioning cruise.
Disney Magic is scheduled to arrive in October 2026 and operate a series of sailings through November. Those cruises include shorter itineraries to Baja California and the Mexican Riviera, with ports including Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas, as well as Catalina Island.
In late November 2026, Disney Magic is set to depart San Diego on a 14-night Panama Canal repositioning cruise. The voyage crosses through Central America and is slated to end in Galveston, Texas.
Disney Wonder is scheduled for a longer San Diego homeport deployment from October 2026 through April 2027. Its season includes a mix of four- and five-night Baja itineraries and longer seven-night Mexican Riviera sailings.
The shorter Baja cruises are expected to include stops such as Ensenada and Catalina Island, keeping port calls close to Southern California. The seven-night Mexican Riviera sailings are scheduled to reach farther south, with calls such as Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas.
Passenger volumes and economic expectations tied to the deal
Over the length of the agreement, more than 1 million Disney passengers are expected to embark and disembark through the Port of San Diego. The port also described the deal as the first time in more than 20 years that a cruise line has provided a minimum annual passenger guarantee tied to the port.
Ann Moore, chair of the Port of San Diego board of port commissioners, said, "We are grateful to continue our long-standing relationship with Disney Cruise." Moore added that the agreement supports a cruise sector that brings millions of dollars into the regional economy and draws thousands of visitors to the waterfront each year.
The port said Disney's seasonal deployments also support local businesses and jobs connected to port services, tourism, and maritime industries.
How the San Diego expansion fits into Disney Cruise Line's wider growth
The West Coast agreement comes as Disney continues expanding capacity across multiple regions, including deployments for winter 2026-2027 in the Bahamas and Caribbean from ports including Port Canaveral, Port Everglades, and Galveston. Alongside those sailings, Disney Wonder is slated to operate from San Diego and Disney Adventure is set to operate from Singapore.
Disney Adventure began its maiden voyages out of Singapore on March 10, 2026, a major expansion in the Asia-Pacific market with year-round service. The ship includes Disney Cruise Line's first roller coaster at sea, Ironcycle Test Run, themed around Big Hero 6's San Fransokyo Street district.
Disney has also announced that its next Wish-class ship will be named Disney Believe and is expected to enter service in late 2027. The fourth ship in the Wish-class is positioned around themes of promise and possibilities, with onboard experiences tied to stories including Encanto, Frozen, Moana, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and The Little Mermaid.
Disney Believe will join sister ships Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and Disney Destiny. Disney Cruise Line has said it plans to grow its fleet to 13 ships by 2031. Additional vessels are planned later in the decade, including a new mid-size class launching in 2029 and a Japan deployment planned for 2029 in cooperation with Oriental Land Company, alongside newbuild deliveries scheduled for 2029, 2030, and 2031.
