Cruise Description

8 Night Cruise sailing from San Diego to Vancouver aboard Crystal Serenity.

A journey of contrasts that begins in California and sails north to Canada. Starting in San Diego, our first port is cultural San Francisco before heading away from the metropolis to Astoria, Oregon, and its beautiful beaches. Next is Seattle, known as the 'Emerald City,' before reaching Canada for the colorful gardens in Victoria and the vibrant city of Vancouver.

Highlights of this cruise:

San Francisco
Indulge in the San Francisco lifestyle by grabbing a bite of clam chowder as you walk through Fisherman’s Wharf, catching some sun with a breathtaking view of the Golden Gate Bridge on Baker Beach, or hop on a trolley to ride around the renowned hilly streets.

Astoria
Founded as Fort Astoria in 1810 as the trading post for John Jacob Astor’s American Fur Company, this is near the wilderness explored by Lewis & Clark, too. A look into the past is enjoyed on strolls past restored Victorian homes and explorations of the revitalized 1920’s-era downtown. Astoria`s natural beauty is as renowned as its history, with its "Little San Francisco” character set against the steep, wooded hillsides of a temperate rain forest.

Victoria
Discovered by Captain Cook over two centuries ago, the lovely city of Victoria has successfully nurtured its English ambiance and heritage. Wonderful legacies are preserved with bright red double-decker buses and the delicious tradition of high tea. Shops brim with tartans, china, silver and antiques. From the landmark Empress Hotel to the impressive Parliament Buildings, city streets are filled with gracious architecture. A glorious profusion of colorful flowers abounds within the hanging baskets on every lamppost and at the world-famous Butchart Gardens. Victoria is an atmospheric city which brims with old-world charm.

Vancouver
Discover the vibrancy of this British Columbia cosmopolitan. Vancouver has eclectic neighbors to explore, exquisite seafood, and the largest natural park in North America.