The Port of San Diego is a self-supporting public benefit corporation established in 1963 by an act of the California State Legislature.
The Port Act says that the policy of the State of California is to develop the harbors and ports of the State for multiple uses that benefit all the people of the State.
The Act goes on to say that only a specially created district can effectively develop the harbors and port facilities by balancing all the competing interests for these valuable tidelands.
The Port was created to protect that balance as illustrated in the agency's mission statement.
Mission Statement
While protecting the Tidelands Trust resources, the Port will balance economic benefits, community services, environmental stewardship, and public safety on behalf of the citizens of California.
The Port is governed by a seven member Board of Port Commissioners; one commissioner each is appointed by the city councils of Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach and National City, and three commissioners are appointed by the San Diego City Council.
The Board establishes policies under which the Port's staff – supervised by the Executive Director – conducts its daily operation
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CRUISE SHIPS
The San Diego Cruise Ship Terminal is located at 1140 North Harbor Drive on the B Street Pier. It is conveniently located in downtown
San Diego a short distance from countless attractions.
The cruise ship terminal is a comfortable, colorful place for passengers.
There are wheelchair accessible elevators and a passenger gangway.
Customer service representatives are available to help if there are any special needs.
Security and Pier Access
The cruise ship terminal operates in compliance with current U.S. Coast Guard Security Standards. Due to increased security, the following measures have been enacted:
- If driving, you may drive onto the pier by presenting your ID and a ship ticket for sailing on that specific date.
- If arriving by air or motorcoach, all luggage must have your name and address attached.
- You will be required to show a picture ID and ship ticket in order to enter the cruise ship terminal.
- Again, your picture ID and ship ticket must be shown along with your passport, birth certificate, etc for check-in with the cruise line.
- Picture ID and your security card must be shown at the gangway in order to embark ship.
- A picture ID and ship ticket are required upon accessing the pier until boarding of the ship.
Once you pass security, you will need to check in at your cruise ship counter. Check your boarding document for your arrival time at the cruise ship terminal.
Come prepared for check-in.
Have your ID and ship ticket ready and allow about an hour for processing time.
