A Christmas cruise from San Francisco is available every year. Celebrate the holiday in the warmth of Hawaii. See the details below.
Christmas cruises are a very convenient and easy way to gather your extended family. The cruise ship has all the staterooms you need, lots of choices for food to keep everyone happy, and plenty of activities.
The 2025 Christmas Holidays cruise out of San Francisco is round-trip to Hawaii. It is on Princess and leaves December 17th.
The ship is scheduled to be at Hilo (Hawaii) on Christmas Day.
On December 22nd the ship makes the first stop at Honolulu (Oahu) from 7AM to 11PM. Excursions include Pearl Harbor, city tours, the North Shore, Diamond Head adventure hike, Polynesian Cultural Center and Waikiki beach.
On December 23rd you will be at Nawiliwili (Kauai) from 8AM to 5PM. Sights to see include Waimea Canyon, Fern Grotto, Napali Coast, Grove Farm Homestead and Kilauea Lighthouse.
On December 24th the ship visits Kahului (Maui) from 7AM to 6PM. Excursions include Haleakala Crater, Iao Valley, the Hana Coast, Maui Ocean Center and a pineapple plantation tour.
December 25th will be at Hilo (Hawaii) from 8AM to 5PM. The attractions include Volcanoes National Park, rainforest walks, macadamia nut factory tour, Rainbow Falls and Maunakea summit.
On December 31st you will be at Ensenada (Mexico) from 9AM to 5PM. Things to do include Riviera del Pacifico, Bodegas de Santo Tomas, Avenida Lopez Mateos and Guadalupe Valley Winery.
The cruise returns to San Francisco on January 2, 2026.