Luggage in San Francisco

How early can you drop off your luggage at the port. We get in really early and want to look around before boarding the ship.

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We only had a pick up in SF one time. We usually go there once a year on California Coastal cruise.

It would probably be best to call the cruise line to find out how early as I don't know if there check in is open that early.

Norine

To clarify the above advice. Yes. Absolutely best always to get official information. However, you probably want to be clear in your request. As you stated, you want to drop off your luggage, not check-in. Typically, at most cruise ports, if there are luggage porters working (as there will be for disembarking passengers) - you can usually drop off bags (with a tip) independently before going through check-in.

Curious how early is "really early" - realize that many stores and attractions along the Embarcadero won't be open before 10-11:00 or so - but the Ferry Building'shops and food hall may be a good stop for you in the morning. (It's about a quarter-mile walk along the Embarcadero, at the foot of Market St, across from Embarcadero Center)

To clarify the above advice. Yes. Absolutely best always to get official information. However, you probably want to be clear in your request. As you stated, you want to drop off your luggage, not check-in. Typically, at most cruise ports, if there are luggage porters working (as there will be for disembarking passengers) - you can usually drop off bags (with a tip) independently before going through check-in.

 

Curious how early is "really early" - realize that many stores and attractions along the Embarcadero won't be open before 10-11:00 or so - but the Ferry Building'shops and food hall may be a good stop for you in the morning. (It's about a quarter-mile walk along the Embarcadero, at the foot of Market St, across from Embarcadero Center)

Typical CC reply. I just wanted a time . I have cruised many time but not out of SF. I’m not worried about stores being open I just don’t want to sit around for four hours.

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Why can’t CC people just answer questions?

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I'm sorry that most of the posters here try to be helpful and polite. It appears that you wanted something else.

- Mark

It seemed like last time it was around 10 or so. But if you are going to Pier 39 earlier than that the welcome center opens at 9. They store luggage for a fee. I think we paid $10 for one suitcase.

As soon as you drive onto the pier porters will be standing there to take your luggage. I have been there as early as 10 am and there were stacks of luggage already waiting to be put on the ship. Be sure your room # tags are on the luggage and tip the porters.