California Cruise from San Francisco — 14 Days

13 nights · California · Departs San Francisco (USA) · Visiting Astoria OR, Victoria BC, Nanaimo BC, Vancouver, Seattle, Eureka CA · Aboard Hapag-Lloyd Cruises on the ms Europa

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Cruise lineHapag-Lloyd Cruises
Shipms Europa
Duration13 nights
Port calls7
Departures1 sailings
Year built1999
Guests408
Cabins204
Crew285
Length198 m
Beam24 m
Cruising speed21.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    San Francisco, USA

    San Francisco rewards visitors who look beyond the postcard. Ride a cable car over steep streets, then explore Chinatown, North Beach, or the Ferry Building’s stalls. The Golden Gate Bridge frames the bay, while Alcatraz offers a stark look at the city’s past. For a quieter hour, walk the waterfront or cross to Sausalito by ferry. Few ports make a day ashore feel so varied—and so distinctly Californian.

  2. Day 3

    Astoria OR, USA

    Astoria stands where the Columbia River meets the Pacific, at the edge of Oregon’s rugged north coast. Its steep streets climb past Victorian houses and traces of a working port shaped by fishing and shipping. At the Columbia River Maritime Museum, exhibits bring the river bar’s dangerous reputation into focus. For broad river and coast views, drive or walk to the Astoria Column. Nearby Fort Clatsop recalls the Lewis and Clark expedition’s winter on the coast.

  3. Day 4

    Victoria BC, Canada

    Victoria, British Columbia, sits at the southern end of Vancouver Island, with a harbour at its heart. From the cruise terminal, reach the Inner Harbour by shuttle, taxi, or a pleasant waterfront walk. Here, the Parliament Buildings and Fairmont Empress frame the water. The compact centre is easy to explore on foot. Browse Government Street, visit the Royal BC Museum, or head north to Butchart Gardens, about 23 kilometres away.

  4. Day 6

    Nanaimo BC, Canada

    Nanaimo gives you a practical gateway to Vancouver Island, with a handsome harbour and compact downtown close to the water. Follow the Harbourfront Walkway past marinas and cafés, then explore the Old City Quarter for heritage buildings and independent shops. Nanaimo is closely associated with its namesake bar, layered with chocolate, custard and coconut. A short passenger-ferry ride reaches Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) Marine Provincial Park, with forest trails and shoreline paths.

  5. Day 6

    Vancouver, Canada

    Vancouver puts mountains, ocean and a working harbour within easy reach of the city centre. From the cruise terminal at Canada Place, walk to Gastown’s brick lanes, the waterfront and the shops of Robson Street. Stanley Park offers seawall views and towering cedars, while Granville Island brings a lively public market and artisan studios. Beyond downtown, ferries cross to North Vancouver, where the Capilano Suspension Bridge and mountain trails reveal the region’s wilder side.

  6. Day 9

    Seattle, USA

    Seattle welcomes you with salt air, a working waterfront and mountain views. Downtown sights include Pike Place Market, the Seattle Art Museum and historic Pioneer Square. On clear days, the Space Needle offers views of Elliott Bay, Mount Rainier and the Cascades. Make time for fresh seafood and independent shops; Seattle’s neighborhoods reveal a city shaped by water, trade and innovation.

  7. Day 13

    Eureka CA, USA

    Eureka sits on Humboldt Bay, where a working waterfront meets one of California’s best-preserved Victorian districts. In Old Town, ornate facades and the Carson Mansion recall the region’s nineteenth-century lumber wealth. Sequoia Park offers a quieter walk beneath towering redwoods, while nearby groves lead toward the great forests of Humboldt County. This is a port for unhurried discovery, with history and wild nature close at hand.

  8. Day 14

    San Francisco, USA

    San Francisco rewards visitors who look beyond the postcard. Ride a cable car over steep streets, then explore Chinatown, North Beach, or the Ferry Building’s stalls. The Golden Gate Bridge frames the bay, while Alcatraz offers a stark look at the city’s past. For a quieter hour, walk the waterfront or cross to Sausalito by ferry. Few ports make a day ashore feel so varied—and so distinctly Californian.

ms Europa Cruises

Published September 19, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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