Dreaming of a Disney cruise from sunny California? Good news! The Disney Wonder and Disney Magic are charting courses from San Diego to the beautiful Mexican Riviera and Baja California, with some epic Panama Canal journeys too.
You’re probably eager to know about all the possibilities, so I’ve pulled together a comprehensive guide to Disney Cruise Line itineraries from California for fall 2026 through spring 2028. And yes, I included those special Very Merrytime and Halloween on the High Seas dates you’ve been asking about!
Where Can You Sail with Disney Cruise Line from California?
Picking your dream Disney Cruise from San Diego means imagining yourself in stunning places along the Mexican Riviera and Baja California Peninsula. Picture this: one day you’re exploring Catalina Island, California, and the next, you’re off to Mexico’s gems like Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlán.
For a quick getaway, 3 or 4-night cruises often visit Catalina Island and Ensenada. If you want a bit more time, 5 or 6-night cruises take you to Cabo San Lucas. And for a full week of adventure, 7-night cruises can add Mazatlán or Puerto Vallarta – some even visit both!
But wait, there’s more! Two incredible 14-night Panama Canal cruises also offer a chance to explore even more beautiful coastlines. These epic journeys visit places like Cartagena, Colombia, Fuerte Amador (Panama City), George Town, Grand Cayman, and finally, Galveston, Texas.
Disney Cruise Line San Diego Itineraries: The Full List
Ready to find your perfect cruise? Here’s a breakdown of all the California cruise dates and destinations, organized by sailing length. Pick your ideal number of nights and dive into the details:
3-Night Baja Cruises
- To Ensenada, Mexico
- To Ensenada and Catalina Island
4-Night Baja Cruises
- To Ensenada, Mexico
- To Ensenada and Catalina Island
5-Night Baja and Mexican Riviera Cruises
- Baja to Ensenada and Catalina Island
- Mexican Riviera to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada
6-Night Mexican Riviera Cruises
- Mexican Riviera to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada
7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruises
- Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas, and Puerto Vallarta
- Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas, and Mazatlán
- Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlán
- Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán
14-Night Eastbound Panama Canal Cruises
- To Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Panama Canal, Cartagena, Colombia; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Galveston, Texas
- To Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Fuerte Amador (Panama City), Panama; Panama Canal; Cartagena, Colombia; and Galveston, Texas
3-Night Baja Cruises: Quick Escapes
The Disney Wonder and Disney Magic offer fantastic 3-night Baja itineraries from San Diego. These are perfect for a long weekend or a few refreshing days away. You have two main options:
- 3-Night Baja Cruise to Ensenada, Mexico
- 3-Night Baja Cruise to Catalina Island and Ensenada
3-Night Baja Cruise to Ensenada, Mexico
Here are the available sail dates for this itinerary:
2026
- September 28 – October 1; Monday – Thursday on the Disney Magic
- October 9 – 12; Friday – Monday on the Disney Magic
- October 10 – 13; Saturday – Tuesday
- October 16 – 19; Friday – Monday on the Disney Magic
- November 2 – 5; Monday – Thursday on the Disney Magic
- November 13 – 16; Friday – Monday
- December 4 – 7; Friday – Monday
- December 15 – 18; Tuesday – Friday
2027
- January 7 – 10; Thursday – Sunday
- January 22 – 25; Friday – Monday
- February 12 – 15; Friday – Monday
- February 19 – 22; Friday – Monday
- February 26 – March 1; Friday – Monday
- March 5 – 8; Friday – Monday
- March 19 – 22; Friday – Monday
- September 30 – October 3; Thursday – Sunday on the Disney Magic
- October 1 – 4; Friday – Monday
- October 8 – 11; Friday – Monday
- October 15 – 18; Friday – Monday
- October 21 – 24; Thursday – Sunday on the Magic
- November 12 – 15; Friday – Monday
2028
- January 7 – 10; Friday – Monday
- January 14 – 17; Friday – Monday
- February 1 – 4; Tuesday – Friday
- February 4 – 7; Friday – Monday
- February 11 – 14; Friday – Monday
- February 25 – 28; Friday – Monday
- March 3 – 6; Friday – Monday
- March 13 – 16; Monday – Thursday
- March 24 – 27; Friday – Monday
- March 31 – April 3; Friday – Monday
- April 7 – 10; Friday – Monday
- April 10 – 13; Monday – Thursday
- April 21 – 24; Friday – Monday
3-Night Baja Cruise to Catalina Island and Ensenada
Here are the available sail dates for this itinerary:
2027
- January 15 – 18; Friday – Monday
- January 29 – February 1; Friday – Monday
- March 26 – 29; Friday – Monday
4-Night Baja Cruises: More Time to Explore
Aboard the Disney Wonder or Disney Magic, these itineraries bring you to beautiful Ensenada and Catalina Island, plus a relaxing day at sea. Ensenada, the largest city in Baja California, boasts the impressive La Bufadora marine geyser and the lively Plaza Cívica. On Catalina Island, you might visit the iconic Catalina Casino or spot the island’s resident bison, descendants from a 1920s movie production.
- 4-Night Baja Cruise to Ensenada, Mexico
- 4-Night Baja Cruise to Catalina Island and Ensenada
4-Night Baja Cruise to Ensenada, Mexico
Here are the available sail dates for this itinerary:
2026
- September 21 – 25; Monday – Friday on the Disney Magic
- October 12 – 16; Monday – Friday on the Disney Magic
- October 18 – 22; Sunday – Thursday
- November 9 – 13; Monday – Friday
2027
- January 3 – 7; Sunday – Thursday
- January 25 – 29; Monday – Friday
- February 22 – 26; Monday – Friday
- March 8 – 12; Monday – Friday
- March 22 – 26; Monday – Friday
- March 29 – April 2; Monday – Friday
- April 19 – 23; Monday – Friday
- November 4 – 8; Thursday – Monday
2028
- February 7 – 11; Monday – Friday
4-Night Baja Cruise to Catalina Island and Ensenada
Here are the available sail dates for this itinerary:
2026
- October 1 – 5; Thursday – Monday on the Disney Magic
- October 5 – 9; Monday – Friday on the Disney Magic
- November 5 – 9; Thursday – Monday
2027
- January 18 – 22; Monday – Friday
- February 1 – 5; Monday – Friday
- February 15 – 19; Monday – Friday
- March 1 – 5; Monday – Friday
- November 8 – 12; Monday – Friday
- October 4 – 8; Monday – Friday
- October 11 – 15; Monday – Friday
- October 18 – 22; Monday – Friday
- October 22 – 26; Friday – Tuesday
- October 31 – November 4; Sunday – Thursday
- November 15 – 19; Monday – Friday
- November 19 – 23; Friday – Tuesday
- December 15 – 19; Wednesday – Sunday
2028
- January 10 – 14; Monday – Friday
- January 24 – 28; Monday – Friday
- January 28 – February 1; Monday – Friday
- February 21 – 25; Monday – Friday
- February 28 – March 3; Monday – Friday
- March 16 – 20; Thursday – Monday
- March 20 – 24; Monday – Friday
- March 27 – 31; Monday – Friday
- April 3 – 7; Monday – Friday
- April 13 – 17; Thursday – Monday
- April 17 – 21; Monday – Friday
- April 24 – 28; Monday – Friday
5-Night Baja and Mexican Riviera Cruises: A Mid-Week Escape
Board the Disney Wonder or Disney Magic for itineraries that include two relaxing days at sea and a stop at Ensenada to visit its historic missions. Some journeys head to Catalina Island (including a few Very Merrytime Cruise dates!), while others sail to Cabo San Lucas at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula (with a special Halloween on the High Seas date in 2027).
- 5-Night Baja Cruise to Catalina Island and Ensenada
- 5-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada
5-Night Baja Cruise to Catalina Island and Ensenada
Here are the available sail dates for this itinerary:
2026
- December 29, 2026 – January 3, 2027; Tuesday – Sunday
2027
- April 14 – 19; Wednesday – Monday
- September 20 – 25; Monday – Saturday on the Disney Magic
- September 25 – 30; Saturday – Thursday on the Disney Magic
- December 5 – 10; Sunday – Friday
- December 10 – 15; Friday – Wednesday
2028
- January 2 – 7; Sunday – Friday
5-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada
Here are the available sail dates for this itinerary:
2026
- October 19 – 24; Monday – Saturday on the Disney Magic
- October 22 – 27; Thursday – Tuesday
- November 29 – December 4; Sunday – Friday
2027
- January 10 – 15; Sunday – Friday
- April 2 – 7; Friday – Wednesday
- October 16 – 21; Saturday – Thursday on the Disney Magic
- October 26 – 31; Tuesday – Sunday
- November 23 – 28; Tuesday – Sunday
6-Night Mexican Riviera Cruises: Days at Sea & Stunning Shores
These rare itineraries offer three full days at sea, perfect for those who love sailing aboard the Disney Wonder or Disney Magic and soaking in all the dining, activities, and entertainment the ship has to offer. You’ll also stop at Cabo San Lucas, where you can swim at Lover’s Beach, and visit La Bufadora at Ensenada, the world’s second-largest natural marine geyser.
6-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada
Here are the available sail dates for this itinerary:
2026
- October 24 – 30; Saturday – Friday on the Disney Magic
- October 27 – November 2; Tuesday – Monday
- November 16 – 22; Monday – Sunday
2027
- April 30 – May 6; Friday – Thursday
- October 10 – 16; Sunday – Saturday on the Disney Magic
- October 29 – November 4; Friday – Thursday on the Disney Magic
2028
- April 28 – May 4; Friday – Thursday
7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruises: A Week of Disney Magic
With seven nights aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship, you have so much time to enjoy activities both onboard and ashore! These longer itineraries add Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán to select sailings. Imagine swimming at Playa de los Muertos in Puerto Vallarta or exploring the vibrant La Zona Dorada in Mazatlán! Plus, there are some Very Merrytime Cruise dates and Halloween on the High Seas voyages to choose from.
- 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise to Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas, and Puerto Vallarta
- 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise to Mazatlán Ensenada, and Cabo San Lucas
- 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlán
- 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise from San Diego to Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta
7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise to Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas, and Puerto Vallarta
Note: The direction the ship travels along this route varies per itinerary, so always double-check your specific route.
Here are the available sail dates for this itinerary:
2026
- October 3 – 10; Saturday – Saturday
- October 30 – November 6; Friday – Friday on the Disney Magic
- December 22 – 29; Tuesday – Tuesday
2027
- February 5 – 12; Friday – Friday
- March 12 – 19; Friday – Friday
- April 23 – 30; Friday – Friday
- October 3 – 10; Sunday – Sunday on the Disney Magic
- November 28 – December 5; Sunday – Sunday
2028
- January 17 – 24; Monday – Monday
- February 14 – 21; Monday – Monday
- March 6 – 13; Monday – Monday
7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise to Ensenada, Cabo San Lucas, and Mazatlán
Note: The direction the ship travels along this route varies per itinerary, so always double-check your specific route.
Here are the available sail dates for this itinerary:
2026
- November 22 – 29; Sunday – Sunday
2027
- September 24 – October 1; Friday – Friday
7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise to Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlán
Here are the available sail dates for this itinerary:
2027
- December 19 – 26; Sunday – Sunday
7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise to Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta
Here are the available sail dates for this itinerary:
2027
- December 26, 2027 – January 2, 2028 Sunday – Sunday
14-Night Panama Canal Cruises: An Epic Journey
The Disney Magic sets sail for these incredible 14-night repositioning cruises in early November of 2026 and 2027. With so many stops along the way, let me break down the differences in these dream itineraries.
Both journeys include Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, the Panama Canal, and Cartagena, Colombia. On the 2026 sailing, you’ll also visit George Town, while in 2027, Disney Cruise Line makes its first call at Fuerte Amador (Panama City). Both sailings conclude in Galveston, Texas.
- 2026 14-Night Panama Canal Cruise ending in Galveston
- To Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Panama Canal, Cartagena, Colombia; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Galveston, Texas
- 2027 14-Night Panama Canal Cruise ending in Galveston
- To Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Fuerte Amador (Panama City), Panama; Panama Canal; Cartagena, Colombia; and Galveston, Texas
2026 14-Night Eastbound Panama Canal Cruise ending in Galveston
This journey takes you to:
- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- Panama Canal, Panama
- Cartagena, Colombia
- George Town, Grand Cayman
- Galveston, Texas
2026
- November 6 – 20; Friday – Friday
2027 14-Night Eastbound Panama Canal Cruise ending in Galveston
This journey takes you to:
- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- Fuerte Amador (Panama City), Panama
- Panama Canal
- Cartagena, Colombia
- Galveston, Texas
2027
- November 4 – 18; Thursday – Thursday
Stay tuned as we keep you updated on the latest Disney Cruise Line itineraries sailing out of San Diego, California!
