San Diego Port Lockdown Briefly Disrupts Cruise Ops

A bomb threat led to a temporary lockdown at the Port of San Diego on the morning of March 30, 2026, briefly interrupting cruise operations while authorities conducted a thorough security check.

The situation began around 7 a.m. at the B Street Cruise Terminal, just as Disney Wonder was preparing for its scheduled turnaround. Reports indicate that a port employee received the threat, prompting an immediate response from Harbor Police.

Law enforcement officers, supported by explosive detection K9 units, secured the area and carried out a full inspection of the terminal. As a safety measure, passengers onboard were not permitted to disembark during the lockdown.

After roughly two hours of checks, officials confirmed that the terminal was safe. The lockdown was lifted at around 9 a.m., allowing normal operations to resume.

Limited Impact on Operations

The disruption caused only minor delays. Disembarkation began shortly after clearance was given, and the ship’s schedule remained largely unaffected.

Disney Wonder had just completed a three-night cruise to Ensenada and was due to depart later that day on a four-night itinerary to Catalina Island and Ensenada. Given Catalina’s proximity to San Diego, the delay was not expected to impact the voyage.

Investigation Ongoing

Authorities have not shared further information about the source or specifics of the threat. No suspicious items were discovered, and no injuries were reported.