Port disruption Americas Port of San Diego · 30 March 2026
Bomb Threat Briefly Halts Cruise Operations at Port San Diego – 30 March 2026
What happened
On 30 March 2026, a bomb threat at the Port of San Diego temporarily disrupted cruise operations at the B Street Cruise Terminal, affecting the Disney Wonder during passenger turnaround operations. San Diego Harbor Police responded immediately and conducted a full security sweep; the threat was determined to be not credible within approximately two hours, and normal operations resumed by 9:00 a.m. local time. No injuries were reported.
The incident prompted a precautionary lockdown of the terminal and surrounding areas while explosive detection canine units assisted authorities in securing the facility.
Details of the rescue
The threat was reported shortly before 7:00 a.m. local time by a port employee. San Diego Harbor Police responded immediately, supported by explosive detection canine units. The terminal and surrounding areas were secured while a full inspection was conducted. Passenger disembarkation from Disney Wonder was temporarily halted as a precaution, and cruise terminal operations were suspended during the security sweep. By approximately 9:00 a.m., authorities determined the threat was not credible, the terminal was declared safe, and normal operations resumed.
Casualties
Fatalities
- None reported.
Injuries
- None reported.
Rescued
- No evacuation required; all passengers and crew remained safe throughout the incident.
Emergency response
San Diego Harbor Police responded immediately to the threat report, supported by explosive detection canine units. The terminal and surrounding areas were secured and a full inspection was conducted. The lockdown lasted approximately two hours before the threat was determined to be not credible and the terminal was declared safe.
Investigation
Authorities have not released further details regarding the origin or nature of the threat. Law enforcement continues to follow standard procedures for such incidents.
Current status
Normal cruise terminal operations resumed by 9:00 a.m. The delay was not expected to significantly affect Disney Wonder's schedule for its 4-night departure later that day.