Please don't confuse out-of-towners. Princess is now on pier 27, don't remember how long ago they switched, probably several years.

See if you can find a place to stay close to pier 27, if not, it will be a taxi ride.

Sorry, missed your reply about Drake. Nice area, restaurants around, public transport. Take a taxi to the pier.

I'm not a cruise person & am unfamiliar with the various cruise lines. This articles seems to indicate that the Princess "something" is docked at pier 35.

http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/articl...ut-5765244.php

Pier 35 is a flat 10 block walk from the Ferry building. It seems that many airports have you walking (what seems like) 10 blocks within the airport complex with your bags - just to get to the car rental offices. Pier 27 is 4 blocks less.

Stu Dudley

Stu: Most people who cruise take more luggage than they could possibly walk even 2 or 3 (level) blocks w/.

They use trolleys in the airports and the cruise lines take care of it after that.

Stay at the Sir Francis Drake and take a cab or uber to the ship.

Thanks everyone. Joined Kimptons rewards and the room rate dropped to $129 per night. We also have a Über account. We will have a great time, thanks to your help. We are in very good health and love to work. Probably will see and enjoy more than some half our age. Thanks again.

That is love to "walk". Never Loved working. Gave it up long time ago.

That is love to "walk". Never Loved working. Gave it up long time ago.