How much time will you have?
About 10h 30m is typical
Most cruises spend 10h 30m to 10h 30m in Avalon, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
United States
Avalon Cruise Port
Avalon is a long port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic mostly from January, April, September, November, and December.
Usually quiet
~11h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Avalon
How busy does Avalon get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 0% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~1,750 passengers
- Busy day: 2,400+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 0% of days
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October 2026
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Where Avalon fits into a cruise
Avalon is most commonly visited on West Coast itineraries, often alongside San Diego and San Francisco .
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When to cruise to Avalon
Cruise ships visit during 8 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from January, April, September, November, and December.
Most cruise traffic clusters from January, April, September, November, and December, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Avalon typically carry around 1,754 guests, with Disney Wonder, Crown Princess, and Brilliant Lady calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Disney Wonder 17 calls
- 2 Crown Princess 3 calls
- 3 Brilliant Lady 2 calls
- 4 Discovery Princess 2 calls
- 5 Disney Magic 2 calls
- 6 Koningsdam 1 call
Next port calls
Oct 25 Brilliant Lady
Nov 7 Disney Wonder
Nov 15 Koningsdam
Dec 9 Disney Wonder
Dec 13 Disney Wonder
Cruises that visit Avalon
Koningsdam
San Diego → Avalon → Ensenada → San Diego
Nov 14, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Avalon on day 2
$949 balcony · $136/night
24% below typical · Price trending up
Crown Princess
Vancouver → San Francisco → Avalon → Los Angeles
Sep 20, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Avalon on day 7
$629 inside · $90/night
6% below typical · 3-month low
Disney Wonder
San Diego → Avalon → Ensenada → San Diego
Dec 7, 2026 · 4 nights
Visits Avalon on day 3
$845 oceanview · $211/night
22% below typical · Price trending down
Crown Princess
Vancouver → Sitka → Avalon → Los Angeles
Sep 11, 2027 · 16 nights
Visits Avalon on day 16
$1,710 inside · $107/night
7% below typical · 3-month low
Crown Princess
Vancouver → San Francisco → Ensenada → Los Angeles
Sep 20, 2027 · 23 nights
Visits Avalon on day 7
$3,799 suite · $165/night
9% below typical
Disney Wonder
San Diego → Avalon → Ensenada → San Diego
Feb 1, 2027 · 4 nights
Visits Avalon on day 3
$867 oceanview · $217/night
18% below typicalCruise routes that include Avalon
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Avalon, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
West Coast Loop: Avalon & San Francisco
From $799
$799
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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West Coast Coastal via San Francisco & San Diego
From $629
$629
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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West Coast Loop: Avalon & Ensenada
From $682
$682
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19 upcoming sailings
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2 ships
19 upcoming sailings
2 ships
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Alaska Inside Passage Passage: Sitka, Endicott Arm & Victoria
From $1,710
$1,710
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Hawaii One-Way: San Francisco, San Diego & Ensenada
From $1,909
$1,909
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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West Coast Coastal via San Francisco & Catalina Island
From $659
$659
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Avalon
Which cruise itineraries usually include Avalon?
Common itineraries that include Avalon include West Coast Loop: Avalon & San Francisco, West Coast Coastal via San Francisco & San Diego, and West Coast Loop: Avalon & Ensenada.
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