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The Port of Los Angeles World Cruise Center began life as a freight and passenger terminal for the American President Lines. It was later converted into a cruise ship facility and became home to the “Love Boat” . As the size and number of cruises ships increased, the cruise ship center underwent a 21 million dollar major renovation and improvement project in 2003. Today the Port of Los Angeles World Cruise Center serves as the West Coast’s largest cruise port with hundreds of thousands of passengers using the facility. It can accommodate the biggest cruise ships. The Port of Los Angeles World Cruise Center is located at 100 Swinford St. near the corner of Swinford Street and Harbor Boulevard and is easily reached from the Harbor Boulevard off-ramp of the Harbor (110) and CA-47 freeways. The first hour of parking is free. After the first hour, parking is $2.00 per hour with a maximum of $20.00/per day.

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Begin your cruise journey from San Pedro, California, a coastal gem located in the heart of the Los Angeles area. Enjoy breathtaking ocean views, explore the nearby attractions like the iconic Queen Mary, and soak in the laid-back California vibes before setting sail to exciting destinations.

World Cruise Center - San Pedro, 600 N Harbor Blvd , Los Angeles , California, 90731 ,

The World Cruise Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles is only a 20 minute drive from downtown L.A. Within a 5 mile radius of the terminal are many different things for passengers to see and do – the Battleship IOWA, Ports O’Call Village, the Los ...

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“ From entrance to exit, you receive guidance to the cruise ship you're on. ” in 7 reviews

“ Well, that and it's an ugly port , one that's surrounded by shipping containers, smog, and lots of big rigs. ” in 15 reviews

“ We were in the terminal and onto the ship in less than an hour including metal detectors and embarkation photos. ” in 5 reviews

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Left my car in the parking lot for two weeks so I would have transportation when I returned from a Panama cruise. Having a car waiting after a cruise is a luxurious convenience despite the cost. The lots were easily accessible from the freeway and there is plenty of parking. I just parked near the Royal Caribbean berths. The car was fine when I returned. This review is just for the parking. I did not enter the terminals when I returned because I had COVID and was escorted from the ship to a separate area in the parking lot during disembarkation. Port personnel could have been nicer to us but I was glad to be able to leave quickly since my car was already there.

This is my 2nd time going on a cruise out of this port (1st time was in 2017). Was going to park on site; however, at 19.00/day and unsure if parking would be available we decided to take a LYFT to and fr instead. Was pretty straight forward upon entering (just follow the signs) for the drop off area but a tad confusing once dropped off on where to go (we just followed everyone else). Was very easy going through security and then onto the boarding area where there were plenty of employees and no lines to board.

After the hassle of moving luggage from berth 91 to 93 with no porters to be found. And a long wait in line. There was a required routine scheduled customs check of all staff and crew before guests were allowed to embark. This only happens every few months. Things then proceeded rather smoothly. It was a festive filled party as we sailed out of America's busiest cargo port; 20 straight years running now. And the world's 32nd busiest cruise terminal. Our first time leaving from our home port. Sapphire Princess; destination? 8 ports, 32 days, October 30 - December 1 in the South Pacific. Hilo, Honolulu, American Samoa, Western Samoa, Fiji, Dravuni, Tahiti, and Moorea. Then back to Los Angeles. Kind of a bucket list knockout in one blow! Disembarking went a lot smoother. The first hour for drop off and pickup is free. Check the Los Angeles World Cruise Center website for additional fees if you plan to park and cruise. A celebration cruise of our 42nd anniversary!!!

It was a bit confusing trying to get on the ship this afternoon to Go around the world, my AirTags still show our suitcases as sitting in the terminal and not on the ship so we sure hope that isn't not the case..

Another easy boarding on to the Majestic Princess at Berth 51. It is much better to be dropped off from the circular drive. We are on a one-way cruise, so parking isn't an option. There were two ships in Port, but the traffic wasn't bad, and we were dropped off right at the security entrance. Security was quick and low-key, and before we knew it, we were boarding our ship and ordering our first cocktail.

We have sailed from this location numerous times. The sail out is quite fun, as you sail by the lighthouse, with Catalina on the horizon. The parking lot costs over $15 per day, so if you are on a long cruise, it is better to get a shuttle or a ride. GPS maps has a hard time getting you to the loop that takes you to the ship drop off spots, so it is better to follow the signs that spell out World Cruise Center with arrows pointing to parking or to drop off. Last time we walked to the maritime museum before our sail, or you can tour the USS Iowa, which is also an easy walk.

We had a great time celebrating our 33rd anniversary on a cruise. Super fun, Delicious food every day or night

Our Mexican Riviera cruise was sailing from San Pedro. If you Google it, you'll find it's located in Los Angeles. Not Long Beach. We decided to drive to Los Angeles from San Francisco as it's a six hour drive not counting comfort stops. There's a big outdoor parking lot adjacent to the ship terminal. Lately we've been traveling with carry on luggage. This was no different. We were sailing on Celebrity out of berth B93. Celebrity has evening chic which replaced formal nights awhile back. So no need for evening gowns and tuxedos. Hence another reason for a carry on. We entered the parking lot pulling a parking ticket from the kiosk. Hold on to it as you'll need it to pay & exit. $20 a day so we paid $140 for seven days. Pulling our luggage we entered the ship terminal. Many ushers guiding you to where you need to go. Although our check in time was 11am we checked in earlier with no issue. We provided our passports which were scanned with a handheld device. Our photos taken. Then we found a seat in the enormous waiting area. Hurry up & wait. Boarding was by Celebrity loyalty tier program. It was somewhat noisy to hear as it was a verbal call out. With all the ambient noise it caused a stir among us. We were the third group to board. Upon disembarking the ship seven days later we did our own carry off. We disembarked around 6:50am. Rolled our luggage down the ramp into the ship terminal. Took the escalator down (folks with larger luggage had to wait for the elevator). We followed the signs to US Customs. It was easy peasy as US Customs did a facial recognition. Look into the camera. Bingo. Done. No passports required. We headed back to the parking lot. We were going to pay at the machine but there's a paper sign instructing us to pay at the exit. So we drove to the exit. Slipped the parking ticket from seven days prior into the machine. Followed the prompts. Slipped our credit card to pay. Waited for our receipt to be dispensed. The arm raised up. We exited. Left at 7:20am.

As many people know, the west coast doesn't offer a whole ton of options with cruise ship ports as they are scattered in major ocean cities such as San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Astoria OR, and this one in Los Angeles. This is more along the lines of the San Pedro/Long Beach area but nonetheless it is the main cruise terminal which is also known as the "Los Angeles World Cruise Center". The center itself is a hub for all the major cruise lines including Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Celebrity, Norwegian, Disney, and Princess. I've already been on several cruises in my time but this was my first time ever cruising out of California. Since I researched a ton of information (through Facebook groups and Yelp reviews), I already had a general idea of what to expect. My cruise which was Royal Caribbean's "Navigator of the Seas" was set to embark on Friday April 22, 2022 @ 4:00pm. Me being the early bird that I am, I ended up arriving here around 11:10am. The best way to get here (from LAX) is to take the 405 South (San Diego Freeway) to the 110 South, right on 47 East and exit on Harbor Blvd. The physical address is 100 Swinford Street Wilmington, CA so if you put that in your GPS, you should be good to go. If you plan on leaving your personal vehicle here, you are given a ticket. Make sure to HOLD ON to your ticket especially if you will be here for several days as this is a daily long-term lot. Parking rates (as of 2022) are free for the first hour and $2/hour thereafter with a maximum daily rate of $20/day). Since I would be leaving my vehicle here from 4/22/2022 to 4/27/2022, that would be a grand total of $100. Otherwise, there are shuttles that drop you off from nearby hotels. Or you could go the simple route and take an Uber or taxi here. After unloading all my luggage out of my car, an employee that works for cruise center approached me if I will be cruising. I specified to him my ship and he took my heavy carry-on bags, labeled them, and placed them on a cart. After tipping him, I proceeded to the inside of the terminal. During these times with all these safety protocols, everything here was absolutely painless. I provided the staff of Royal Caribbean my passport, proof of vaccination status, a negative COVID-19 test (48 hours or less is required by a proctored health professional), drivers license, and my SeaPass cards through my phone. If you bring all of these documents PRIOR to your arrival, this will expedite the entire process. When my cruise ship returned to the terminal during the morning of Wednesday April 27, 2022 @ 6:00am, the process was very simple as well. After enjoying a final breakfast buffet at 6:30am, checking out of the suite at 7:00am, I was off the ship by 7:15am. And finally I got back to my car at 7:30am! I must say this was a very painless process, at least from my experience as there were no hiccups. Best of all, you can assure that your vehicle will be safe as this is a private gated parking lot. All in all, I would have to give the "Los Angeles World Cruise Center" an above average four-star rating. I read many reviews of confusion of where to go, where to wait, what to provide to the staff, and so forth. That is why I highly recommend showing up as early as possible to avoid all the hassles involved; much like if you're flying out of the country. Now that I am familiar with this particular cruise terminal, I plan on making many future visits here.

Well this has to be the worst cruise port I've ever been to The main building was just a tent The rest was old and ugly TSA were rushing us and unclear as to instructions Upon our return trip we walked off the ship Navigator of the Seas so we had rolling suitcases but to get out of the port you have yo use an escalator which was difficult with luggage It looks like the port probably started as a freight port converted to passenger travel :-(

Very friendly staff. From entrance to exit, you receive guidance to the cruise ship you're on. Directions are easy to follow and the representatives are very attentive. They know how to keep traffic moving. Transition was smooth. Our luggage was taken and delivered on time. Check in was smooth, seeing that most of the process was computerized. In my opinion, I rather travel by sea than by plane. This process was much faster and smoother than the airport!!!

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Los Angeles Cruise Port Terminals

The Los Angeles cruise port terminals are in two locations. Carnival cruises depart from Long Beach. The other cruise lines depart from San Pedro. Your cruise line will tell you where you'll depart.

The LA airport is either 18 miles or 23 miles from the cruise port depending on which cruise terminal.

The Los Angeles World Cruise Center in San Pedro is capable of docking three cruise ships at the same time. It is 18 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport. Browse hotels near the cruise terminals .

Directions from LAX: Travel south on the San Diego Freeway (I-405), then south on the Harbor Freeway (I-110). Exit at Harbor Blvd. The entrance to the World Cruise Center is on the right. Reservations are not required for parking. Courtesy shuttle is provided.

The Long Beach cruise terminal is 23 miles from Los Angeles International Airport. Parking is in a 5-story garage. The address is 231 Windsor Way, Long Beach, California.

Directions from Los Angeles: 405 Freeway south; 710 Freeway south; follow signs for the Queen Mary; stay to the far right of the Queen Mary ticket taker, this is the entrance to the Long Beach Cruise Port.

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Where is the Port of Los Angeles?

San Pedro World Cruise Terminal 100 Swinford Street   San Pedro, CA 90731

Royal Caribbean Directions to the Los Angeles, California Cruise Terminal:

From Los Angeles International Airport

• Take the 110 Freeway South towards San Pedro.
• Exit at Harbor Boulevard (same exit as the Vincent Thomas Bridge).
• Stay to the right - Harbor Boulevard (Do not go over the bridge.)
• At the light, cross over the main road, turning right into the "World Cruise Terminal."
• Follow the directions to parking and passenger drop-off.

Parking is available for $18 a day. No reservations are required. A shuttle is offered to the cruise ship terminals.

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** Royal Caribbean is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles.

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Port Los Angeles cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Los Angeles, Long Beach-San Pedro, California. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Los Angeles cruise port serves in California's largest city (population around 4 million, density ~8100 per mi2 / ~3100 km2). LA is the USA's second-largest city - after NYC New York (population over 8,6 million, density ~27000 per mi2 / 10400 km2).

The City of Los Angeles is in the Southern Californian basin (Pacific Ocean) and is most famous for being the world's entertainment industry center. As cruise port, LA handles ~1000 ship calls annually. Popular itineraries visit the Hawaiian islands, the Mexican Riviera, some even Alaska. LA's cruise port schedule includes roundtrips to Mexico ( Cabo , Puerto Vallarta , Mazatlan , Ensenada ), Hawaiian and California Coastal ports, as well as one-ways to Vancouver Canada (on repositioning itineraries to Alaska) and ports in Florida (on Panama Canal transition itineraries).

Homeporting in LA was introduced by P&O Princess Cruises in 1965. Each visiting LA cruise liner generates USD 1+ million in economic activities. Due to the COVID crisis, LA's cruising operations were paused between March 15, 2020, and September 25, 2021.

Note: CruiseMapper's Los Angeles cruise ship schedule includes/combines also the schedules of Port Los Angeles (locode USLAX), Port Long Beach (USLGB) as well as San Pedro. The distance between LA and Long Beach is 24 mi/40 km (via highway I-710). The distance between LA and San Pedro is the same (via highway I-110-N). Travel/drive time is approx 30 min.

Port Los Angeles

Port Los Angeles is a large seaport complex covering a land area of 30,35 km2 (11,72 mi2) with around 69 km (43 mi) long waterfront. LA port adjoins the separate Port Long Beach. Port's main imports are furniture, auto parts, footwear-apparel, electronics. Main exports are wastepaper, scrap metal, cotton, animal feed. The largest cargo shipping volumes come from East Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam).

LA port district is an independent department of the city's government. It is controlled by Board of Harbor Commissioners consisting of 5 members and 1 executive director. They are all appointed by the city mayor and approved by the city council. All vessels are assisted by professional harbor pilots. Port's safety is guaranteed by dedicated Port Police, LA Fire Department (fire-EMS services), USCG (waterway security), Homeland Security (federal land) and LA County Lifeguards (open waters outside the harbor).

Port Los Angeles is located in San Pedro Bay, in LA's neighborhoods San Pedro and Wilmington. The seaport is approx 32 km (20 mi) south of downtown LA. It employs 896,000+ people (throughout LA) and 3,6+ million worldwide. The worth of seaport's annually shipped cargoes is ~USD 1,2 billion. Cargo volumes represent ~43% of the USA's total imported cargoes, ranking LA as USA's largest container port and the world's 16th largest (9th when combined with Long Beach).

Channel depth (53 ft / 16 m) allows access to the world's largest container ships , tankers and bulk cargo carriers. The port has a total of 23 cargo terminals (270 deepwater berths), 9 container terminals (with 77 gantry cranes) and on-site railway system (total length 182 km / 113 mi). In 2012 was completed a dredging project for deepening the main shipping channel to the current 16 m (53 ft). With its arrival in November 2013, the boxship CMA CGM Corte Real made a new North American record for call port cargo handling (10,000+ TEU moves).

In August 2017, the Port reported record-breaking container shipping volumes of 847,857 TEU-containers (6,1% increase over August 2016). August 2017 became the second-busiest month in the Port's history, following January 2017 when the container cargo volumes climbed by 9% over January 2016, with handled 8,8 million TEUs. The previous record (2013) was 7,9 million TEUs.

For FY2017, the seaport reported a record year for cargo shipping - 9,343 million TEUs (5,5% increase over 2016). Among the implemented in 2017 technology upgrades was "Port Optimizer" (online portal developed by GE Transportation). It collects and stores key cargo data to facilitate better harbor tracking. Infrastructural upgrades were completed at the terminals TraPac and Yusen.

World Cruise Center (San Pedro) is located beneath Vincent Thomas Bridge (length 6060 ft / 1847 m). The suspension bridge crosses LA Harbor and links San Pedro with the man-made Terminal Island. San Pedro cruise port has 3 berths and serves 1+ million passengers annually, ranking it West Coast USA's largest cruise terminal. Popular waterfront attractions located nearby are USS Iowa Museum, Los Angeles Maritime Museum, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. They are all linked to the cruise port via pedestrian promenade. Shuttle bus service (provided by Waterfront Red Car Line) is a 2,5 km /(1,5 mi) long vintage trolley line along the waterfront connecting cruise terminals with downtown, Ports O'Call Village (shopping/dining complex) and San Pedro Marina.

LA Waterfront is a tourist-serving destination funded and maintained by LA port. In 2009 were approved development programs for San Pedro and Wilmington waterfronts (officially "LA Waterfront"). The area consists of 1,6 km2 (0,63 mi2) San Pedro and Wilmington properties, miles-long promenade and walking paths, large open space areas, LA Waterfront project's construction works started in 2017 and were completed in 2020. This port development project (budgeted USD 90 million) was fully paid by Port Los Angeles.

On March 9, 2023, started construction works on the Port's "Front Street Beautification Project" (budget US$10,3 million) scheduled for completion in 2024. This is among several port development projects aiming to enhance connectivity and public access between the waterfronts of LA and both San Pedro and Wilmington, by building a new pedestrian linkage (22-ft/7-m-wide multi-use pathway) used for walking, jogging, and cycling, as well as new lighting and landscaping. The new pathway starts at the northeast corner of Front Str and Pacific Ave (north of Vincent Thomas Bridge). The project also included a new 5-ft/1,5-m wide strip along Front Street.

The Cunard ship RMS Queen Mary 2 is currently port's largest cruise liner. The ever-largest liner homeported in LA is RCI-Royal Caribbean 's Mariner of the Seas . In 2009-2011, the 3835-passenger ship operated regularly scheduled 7-day roundtrips to Mexican Riviera ports. However, due to increased violence in Mexico, in 2011 the liner was relocated to the Caribbean (homeported in Galveston TX ). In 2021, RCI plans to homeport in LA Voyager of the Seas (June through December) for 3-4-night roundtrips to Mexico. Voyager OTS and Mariner OTS are sisterships.

In 2004, Port LA installed its first Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) berth, providing shore-to-ship power up to 40 MW. It allows city-grid power supply for 2 vessels simultaneously. The facility also supplies with power 3 container terminals. The technology (by Nidec Corporation, Japan) enables docked vessels to receive electricity from the city's power grid. From the berth, vessels can plug-in directly to the grid for full onboard operations without using diesel engines or gas turbines (being shut down right after docking). The Japanese company has installed such shorepower systems in the ports San Francisco CA , Juneau AK , Goteborg , Travemunde , Livorno , Genoa . In 2018 was completed the system's upgrade for providing more electricity for larger-sized cruise vessels. Shoreside power was installed at berths 91 and 93, where 2 docked liners can be connected simultaneously. Utility bills (to LA's Department of Water and Power) are paid by the seaport, which then invoices the shipowner/terminal operator for reimbursement. The estimated monthly electricity cost is minimum USD 11250 (annual US$125,000). The Port has 30+ electrified berths where boxships and refrigerated cargo carriers can use shoreside power.

In November 2017, Pier 400 (APM Terminals in Port Los Angeles) reported a single-vessel cargo record during the call of the containership Maersk Evora (a total of 24,846 TEUs loaded and offloaded over a period of 128 hours. The vessel docked at Pier 400 on October 19, calling LA as part of the Europe-Far East service AE6/TP6. On December 26, 2015, while the boxship CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin was berthed here, the terminal handled a total of 11,200 TEUs over a 56-hour period.

In 2018, in Los Angeles was homeported its ever-largest liner so far - NCL 's Alaskan ship Norwegian Bliss (2018-built, 326 m long, 168,000 tons, 4900 passengers + 1700 crew). The maiden port call was on May 25, ending here a 15-day Panama Canal repositioning from Miami Florida . Following the Alaskan season's end (October), NCL Bliss had scheduled all four 7-day roundtrips from Los Angeles to Mexican Riviera ports (Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo), with departures October 13, 20, 27.

For 2018 (3rd consecutive record year), Port Los Angeles reported a record-breaking container shipping volume - 9,458749 million TEUs, or 1,2% increase over 2017. The year's monthly record was for October (952,554 TEUs/27,2% increase over Oct 2017). This was the most cargo in a single month in the Port's 111-year history. TEU imports increased 26,7% (to 485,824 units). TEU exports increased 20,5% (to 173,824 units). Empty TEUs increased 25% (to 292,906 units). Port's previous record (924,225 TEUs) was in November 2017. December 2018 was port's busiest December ever - 903,258 TEUs (15,9% increase over Dec 2017), including imports (468,906 TEUs) and exports (147,965 TEUs).

• January 2019 became Port's busiest-ever (852,449 TEUs/5,4% increase over January 2018). Imports grew 1,7% (to 429,923 TEUs). Exports dropped 3,4% (to 144,993 TEUs). Empty TEUs increased 17,7% (to 277,534).
• In June 2021 were processed 876,430 TEUs (+27% over June 2020), including imports (467,763 TEUs/+27%), exports (96,067 TEUs/-12%/Port's lowest export volume since 2005), empty TEUs (312,600/+47%/due to Asia's demand).
• FY2020-21 ended with the record 10,879383 million TEUs (+12% compared to FY2018-19).

In October 2019, Port Los Angeles announced plans for an Outer Harbor Cruise Terminal project (berths 46 and 50). The development project includes the construction of a new passenger terminal on LA Waterfront's south end. The 13-acres/5,3-hectares site is currently used as a special event venue and a temporary dock for cruise liners. Optional for the developer would be to operate year-round the existing LA cruise terminal (berths 91-93) and seasonally the facilities at berths 54-55.

In 2019, the cruise port handled 111 ship calls and around 518,000 tourists, in 2019 - 124 calls (~650,000 tourists), and for 2020 were booked 126 berthings with estimated ~705,000 passengers. Port's record year for cruise shipping was 2008 when it handled 265 ship calls and 1,195897 million passengers.

In November 2021 CMA-CGM signed an agreement for the acquisition of 90% stake in FMS Terminal (Fenix Marine Services/operated under concession thru 2043) for USD 2,3 billion (EUR 2B). FMS is the Port's 3rd-largest terminal by annual TEU capacity (~2,5 million). The facility has land area 292 acres (118 hectares), 4 berths (50 ft / 15 m draft), 16 gantry cranes (8 for ULCVs/Ultra Large Container Ships), direct railway connection (8 tracks), 700+ reefer plugs (for refrigerated TEUs).

Port Long Beach CA

Port Long Beach is currently ranked USA's second-largest containership port - after the adjoining Port Los Angeles. Both ports are the country's main gateway for the shipping trade with Asia. As of 2020, Port Long Beach is connected to 217 seaports worldwide via 175 shipping lines. It handles ~USD 180 billion in shipping trade annually and supports hundreds of thousands of maritime jobs (316,000+ in California State). Port's combined annual shipping trade value (imports and exports) is nearly USD 100 billion, with ~USD 5,6 billion in California state and tax revenues. Annually, USD 800+ million is spent on Long Beach City-based distribution services. In LA, Long Beach port operations generate 230,000+ jobs, with USD 10+ billion going annually to Los Angeles City distribution services.

The port covers a total area of approx 5 mi2 / 13 km2 (land) and has approx 25 mi / 40 km long waterfront (in Long Beach City). The port is located approx 3 mi / 3 km southwest of the city's downtown and approx 25 mi / 40 km south of downtown LA.

• In 2012 was launched the "Green Ship Program" to attract the cleanest ships (Tier III classed). The program (initially planned through June 2022, later extended through June 30, 2024) offers rewards to shipowners/operators (based on engine and fuel types) ranging/per port call from US$600 to US$9000.
• In 2005 was launched the "Vessel Speed Reduction" (aka "Green Flag Program") that rewards vessels for slowing their speeds to 12 knots (14 mph/22 kph) within 20-40 NM/nautical miles of Point Fermin. By this program are offered dockage fee discounts (15%-25%, respectively, for 20-40 NM). In 2021, ~94% of all ships complied within 20 NM and ~88% within 40 NM.
• Both programs (Green Ship and Green Flag) are voluntary.

In 2017, Port Long Beach reported a record year for its cargo shipping volumes, handling 7,54+ million TEUs (11% increase over 2016's 6,775171M TEUs). In November alone, through the port were moved 612,659 TEUs (+14,7% over Nov 2016). Long Beach is among the world's largest cargo ports and USA's gateway for Transpacific (USA-Asia) shipping trade.

In May 2017, the port's containerized cargo traffic was 687,427 TEUs (+6% over May 2017). In 2018-Q1 (January-March), Port Long Beach reported its record Q1 results, with its terminals handling nearly 1,9 million TEUs (+19,4% over 2017-Q1).

In the period April 2017 - February 2018 was completely renovated, redesigned and expanded Carnival's Long Beach Cruise Terminal (read more in the Port's terminal section). On February 10, 2018, Carnival Cruise Line (tenant) reopened "Pier H" terminal after the berth was electrified.

In December 2018, APM Terminals ( The Hague -based international container terminal operator) set a new record for company's North American operations handling 27,846 TEUs on a single vessel. The operation (at Pier 400) included complete discharge of import cargo and complete load of export TEUs plus empty containers to balance the boxship Eleonora Maersk (capacity 15,500 TEUs). The previous record (24,846 TEUs) was on Evora Maersk in October 2017. Port Long Beach's Pier 400 APM terminal (sized 2 km2) is one of the few fitted with large gantry cranes that can serve such boxships with 10 high (TEUs) above deck stowage. These cranes can reach 22 container rows across the beam of these mega-ships.

On April 30, 2019, Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT LLC) was sold for USD 1,78 billion to a consortium led by Macquarie Infrastructure Management Inc (USA). Terminal's previous owner was OOIL (Orient Overseas International Ltd) - subsidiary of China's COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Ltd. As part of the deal, OOCL (Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd / subsidiary of OOIL) entered into a 20-year (until 2039) Container Stevedoring and Terminal Services Agreement with LBCT.

• LBCT (at Middle Harbor) was completed in August 2021 and fully equipped by January 2022.
• Construction works on the USD 1,493 billion terminal project started in May 2011.
• In 2016 was completed Phase 1, allowing cargo operations to start on an initial area of 151 acres/61,1 hectares.
• In October 2017 was competed Phase 2, expanding LBCT to 191 acres/77,3 hectares.
• The final part (Phase 3) was completed in July 2021, expanding LBCT to 300 acres/121,4 hectares.
• LBCT has a large container yard/storage, an administration building, an on-dock rail yard, a concrete wharf (length 4200 ft/1280 m, berthing capacity 3x ULCVs/largest boxships simultaneously), a line of 14x electric STS (ship-to-shore/rail-mounted gantry cranes).
• Now, Terminal's annual capacity is 3,3 million TEUs, ranking it the USA's 6th-largest seaport. LBCT generates 14000+ permanent Californian jobs.
• After docking at LBCT, all boxships are plugged into shorepower connections, using electricity from the city grid.

July 2020 was Port Long Beach's ever-busiest month (in its 109-year history) with moved total 753,081 TEUs and 21,1% increased trade (over July 2019). Imports increased 20,3% (376,807 TEUs), exports 24,1% (138,602 TEUs), empty containers 20,8% (237,672 TEUs). The cargo port's previous monthly record (752,188 TEUs) was set in June 2018.

Los Angeles cruise terminal

The ships dock at two Los Angeles cruise ports – Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro) and Port of Long Beach. More popular Los Angeles cruise port is the Word Cruise Center at San Pedro.

(NEW) Outer Harbor Cruise Terminal (Los Angeles)

In early-October 2019 were announced plans for the construction of a new cruise terminal in LA (adjacent to Cabrillo Way Marina and a boat repair yard). Currently, the building is used as an event space and only occasionally for cruise berthing.

The new cruise port bidder (developer) will upgrade and enlarge the terminal’s existing facilities and berths and will manage the dock/wharf and all day-to-day operations.

In January 2020 were officially announced the plans for two new terminals (in the Outer Harbor) - Berth 45 and Berth 50. They both will have capacity to handle ships with LOA length 335 m (1100 ft), and max capacity 5000 passengers/each. Both facilities are planned as multifunctional - to double as event spaces (during no-ship days and off-season) housing musical concerts, exhibitions, conferences, etc. By this project, both berths (concrete wharves) will be upgraded with shoreside power (cold ironing) capabilities and dedicated parking areas.

In February 2023, LA Port released a draft RFP/Request for Proposals for Outer Harbor Cruise Terminal's development and for the existing World Cruise Center's redevelopment (Inner Harbor Cruise Terminal).

World Cruise Center Terminals (San Pedro)

The two terminals of World Cruise Center are 18 mi (29 km) away from LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), direction South. The first Los Angeles cruise port terminal has two berths 91 and 92. the second one has only one - 93. Two or three larger cruise ships can dock here.

San Pedro Terminal's address is: "Port of Los Angeles, Berths 91-93, World Cruise Center, San Pedro, CA 90731".

Parking is USD 15 per day (Port Authority prices are subject to change). The facilities in the San Pedro terminal include check-in, cafes, bars, shops, parking area, taxi ranks.

Long Beach Cruise Terminal (Carnival)

The second Los Angeles cruise ship terminal is located approx 23 mi (37 km) away from LAX, and 5 mi (8 km) away from World Cruise Center Terminals. It was inaugurated in 2003 for Carnival Corporation ships exclusively. The white dome building (former Spruce Goose aeroplane dome) now houses the cruise terminal (Pier H).

Facilities here include bars, cafes, restaurants, shops, check-in, parking space, taxi ranks. Long Beach Terminal's address: is "Port of Long Beach, 231 Windsor Way, Long Beach, CA 90802". Parking is USD 17 per day (Port Authority prices are subject to change).

In October 2016, Carnival Cruise Line signed an agreement with Port Long Beach and with the landlord (Urban Commons) to expand the "Long Beach Cruise Terminal" facility in order to accommodate larger vessels and enhance terminal operations.

Carnival operates Long Beach terminal since 2003, but using only part of the Geodesic Dome (former museum). The new agreement gave the company 100% use of the Dome (customs and passenger check-in) for its cruise operations.

Construction works started on April 12, 2017. Renovations increased the facility from approx 66,000 to 142,000 ft2 (6130 to 13190 m2). Following the improvements, Long Beach Cruise Terminal now allows docking of larger-sized vessels and also provides additional space for 2-way passenger shipping operations. This enables embarking passengers to access the facility prior to completion of the previous cruise disembarkation process.

Development plans also included expansion of portside cold-ironing capacity to accommodate larger vessels. Shore power allows berthed cruise ships to shut down their main diesel engines and plug into the city's electrical grid, using hydroelectricity for all the onboard services. The technology greatly reduces exhaust emissions in port.

Carnival also made enhancements to the area surrounding the Dome and the adjacent "RMS Queen Mary" (former Cunard liner) city attraction. Terminal's parking capacity was also expanded to accommodate future growth. The multi-million dollar renovated and expanded Carnival cruise terminal was reopened on February 10, 2018. with the arrival of Carnival Splendor . The berth was also electrified (equipped with shoreside electrical power).

In 2017, Carnival had 3 vessels homeported year-round in LA (Long Beach) - Inspiration and Imagination (both for short Baja Mexico cruises) and Miracle (for Mexican Riviera, Hawaii and Alaskan roundtrips).

Near San Pedro

• Los Angeles Maritime Museum: explore the history of the harbor in Los Angeles. It is located half mile away from the Los Angeles cruise port, direction South, in the Municipal Ferry Terminal at Harbor and 6th.
• Ports O’ Call: a mile away from the Los Angeles cruise port, direction South. Great place where you will find shops, restaurants, galleries and bars in New England seaside town atmosphere.
• Red Car Trolley Ride: a vintage line connecting the Marina and the World Cruise Center. It stops by the LA Maritime Museum and Ports O’ Call.
• Abalone Cove: amazing, lively beach located 4 miles away from Los Angeles cruise port, direction West. Enjoy stunning Catalina island views or rock pool at the Sacred Cove Bay.

Near Long Beach

• Queen Mary: the famous ocean liner just by the terminal. It was in service from 1936 to 1976 for Cunard Line. Currently she is part hotel part museum.
• Aquarium of The Pacific, Shoreline Aquatic Park: you will need just 5 minutes by car to get there. Enjoy the sea with its habitants in the Aquarium of The Pacific and walk through the Shoreline Aquatic Park to discover amazing green spaces.
• The Naples Canals: explore the Naples Canal and the Rivo Alto Canal.
• Rancho Los Cerritos Ranch: explore the tradition of Mexican, Spanish and American California origins in a combination.

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How to Take Public Transportation from LAX to the Los Angeles Cruise Terminal

by Prof. Cruise · Published February 26, 2022 · Updated February 26, 2022

I need to address one thing before you prematurely pat yourself on the back for successfully navigating big city public transit with a suitcase that only squeezed by under the 50lb weight limit because you decided at the last minute you could survive with 9 pairs of shoes instead of 10, only to discover that you showed up at the wrong cruise terminal in your coordinated track suit and sneakers: “What do you mean Carnival doesn’t sail from here?!?”

Cruising from Los Angeles can be confusing because there are multiple airports you can fly into and there are two separate cruise terminals, one in Long Beach owned by Carnival and one in San Pedro that’s used for most other cruise lines (double check your booking).  This post is only for those flying into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and cruising from the Los Angeles cruise terminal located in San Pedro (also known as the “World Cruise Center”) .

Why I Decided to take Public Transportation from the Los Angeles Airport to the Los Angeles Cruise Terminal

So now that we’ve cleared that up, you might be wondering why I decided to take public transportation from the Los Angeles airport (LAX) to my Princess cruise departing from the San Pedro cruise terminal.  Three reasons. 

1. I’m cheap.

In researching transportation options, I discovered that the shared shuttle service I used to rely on for an affordable ride from LAX to the World Cruise Center is no more – driven out by ride share companies and the increasing difficulty of navigating a giant airport like LAX.  So now my options were the following:

Princess transfers: $34 each way

Ride share (Uber or Lyft): $30ish each way

Taxi: $65ish each way

I started thinking of all the other ways I could spend $60-$130 on my cruise and now every time I see an Uber driver I picture them with devil horns, trying to steal cocktails right from my hands.

Not today, Satan, I mean Uber.  I’ll be taking public transportation at $2.50 each way and using the money I save on daily drink specials! 

2. I like to live dangerously. 

No, I don’t.  Like, not at all.  In fact, right after my birth my dad was like, “Doc, aren’t you going to cut the cord” and the Doc was like, “I did, she seems to have been born with a tiny, built-in seatbelt.”  But after 40+ years of wearing a seatbelt and two years of playing it safe re: Covid – barely leaving my apartment (except to cruise, obviously), social distancing, masking, testing, vaxxing, boosting, and nightly bleach baths with all my groceries (that one’s a joke – please don’t do that), I’ve decided to swing dramatically in the other direction (because moderation is so un-American) and fly out on the same morning as my cruise (something I’ve been advising against for years), not purchasing insurance (again, something I almost never do, but this cruise somehow fell through the cracks), and taking three different forms of public transportation from LAX to the cruise pier.  Speaking of which…

3. I wanted to see how many forms of transportation I could take in a single day.

Six: car, plane, shuttle, light rail, bus, boat. I was shooting for seven, but I’m kind of relieved that hurling myself down the atrium staircase on the Majestic Princess didn’t result in an ambulance or helicopter ride.  They just stitched me up in the medical center.  But it turns out I really should have purchased that travel insurance !

What does the shuttle look like?   Here’s what the shuttle looks like (there are several different types of shuttles that will drive by – only get on the one that says greenline):

The number of stops and the length of your ride will depend on which terminal you board, but it won’t be long (it was roughly 10 minutes from terminal 6) and will be obvious when you need to get off (it’s the last stop, you’ll see the Metro Rail above you, and everyone will be getting off). 

Board the Metro Rail C Line (Green Line) Eastbound toward Norwalk. 

Here’s what it looks like where you board:

You’ll be on the Metro Rail for approximately 10 minutes.  Exit the Metro Rail at the Harbor Fwy Station (the 4 th stop – there will be a clear announcement of the stop and signage).  Walk downstairs to board a southbound bus.

*Sometimes on Saturdays part of the Metro Rail will be shut down for track maintenance. There will be a free shuttle bus that will take you to another station to board.

At the Harbor Freeway Station/Harbor Transitway, board the southbound 950 J Line (Silver) express bus traveling toward San Pedro.  Make sure you only board the bus numbered 950.  Do NOT board the 910 bus.

Here’s a photo of the bus stop where you’ll board the 950 bus:

And here’s a photo of which bus you’re looking for:

Exit the bus at Beacon and 1 st Street (the 7 th stop).  You’ll be on the bus for approximately 26 minutes.

Here’s a photo of where you’ll be getting off:

Walk to the cruise terminal.  It’s a very short, obvious walk.  Just turn west on 1 st street and walk less than a block until you see the cruise terminal.

Hopefully you’ll see your ship and can sprint toward her like you’re about to embrace after returning from war.  If not, you either showed up on the wrong day or at the wrong terminal (I know I can get wordy and bury the lead, but you really shouldn’t have skipped my first two paragraphs).

How much does it Cost to take Public Transportation from the Los Angeles airport to the L.A. Cruise Terminal?

$2.50 ($5 round trip) fare

$2 to purchase a TAP card

How do I Pay to Take Public Transportation from LAX to the World Cruise Center?

You have three options (two require prior planning, but will save you time and the third you can do when you arrive in Los Angeles):

1. You can pre-order and load a TAP card and have it delivered to you in the mail.

I chose to go this route because my phone wasn’t compatible with the app and I wanted to avoid waiting in line to purchase a TAP card on the ground in L.A. Go HERE to create a TAP account and to order your card.  Note that the amount you load on your card won’t show up in your account until you tap your card for the first time.  Also note that you also must use your TAP card at least once within 25 days of purchase, so don’t order it too early.

2. You can download the TAP App to your smart phone.

Go HERE for information on the Tap App.

3. You can purchase and load a TAP card at a kiosk at the Metro Line station.

Can I pay with cash?

No, neither the Metro rail or the express bus will take cash – you must use a TAP card or the TAP App on your phone for this route.

Don’t forget to TAP!

Be sure to tap your card on the reader before you board the light rail train and as you’re entering the express bus. You haven’t actually paid until you do that! Don’t get arrested for theft of services and miss your cruise!

Would I take public transportation from LAX to the cruise terminal again?

Yes! Under the same circumstances, with a very early arrival into Los Angeles giving me lots of room to allow for delays (I wouldn’t do this with a flight scheduled to arrive into Los Angeles after 11am), no tight flight connections, and traveling light and solo (I might think twice about doing this with my young son and all his stuff), I’d do it again! It was far easier than expected and I arrived to the terminal in plenty of time to be one of the first passengers onboard!

How do I get from the Los Angeles Cruise Terminal back to LAX after my cruise?

First off, why would you want to? I recommend doing this instead:

But if that doesn’t work (it never has for me before, but I keep trying), here’s how you get back to LAX from the cruise terminal using public transportation:

Walk to the bus stop at 1st and Beacon. You’ll want to stand on the other side of the street this time. Here’s a photo of the stop:

Board the northbound 950 J Line (Silver) express bus traveling toward El Monte Station via Downtown.

Exit the bus at the Harbor Freeway Station/Harbor Transitway (the 7th stop – you’ll be on the bus for approximately 29 minutes).

Board the Metro Rail C Line (Green Line) West Bound toward Redondo Beach Station.

Exit the metro train at Aviation/LAX (the 4th stop – you’ll be on the train for approximately 10 minutes).

Board the Greenline Shuttle to LAX Terminals . Get off at the appropriate terminal (look up which terminal your airline departs from in advance).

Now you cry and pout and book yourself on another cruise! And with that…

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My wife and I just used your directions on 4/17/22 to travel from LAX to the San Pedro Crowne Plaza for an upcoming cruise. Directions were perfect and it was an easy, low stress ride. Would recommend to anyone needing to get to the cruise terminal area. I agree that if you have a lot of luggage or have a tight schedule it might not be the best way. If you have time, do it.

Thanks so much for reporting back that it worked well for you! Have an amazing cruise!!!

[…] waking at 3:30am in order to catch a 6am flight and then taking three forms of public transportation from LAX to the cruise terminal, all sans food (I always fast on cruise morning so I don’t waste any of my daily calories on […]

[…] The fact that I was waiting for the bus also played into why I packed so light. I’d decided to try taking public transportation from LAX to the cruise pier and back, so I didn’t want a bunch of bulky luggage to haul around (you can read about my experience doing that HERE). […]

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Setting Sail: The Ultimate Guide to Los Angeles Cruise Ports

Many cruise lines sail out of one of Los Angeles’ two cruise ports in San Pedro (World Cruise Center) or Long Beach. However, relative to the massive cruise volume in Florida, the Port of Los Angeles has smaller cruise ports with just 500,000 passengers annually.

If you have a booked a cruise out of L.A., in this guide, you’ll discover the options for getting to the different ports, cost of parking, and where to stay before embarkation day.

My wife Karen and I have sailed on both Carnival, Celebrity, and Princess out of Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera. It’s the perfect winter getaway and a short flight for anyone living near the West Coast.

Los Angeles & Long Beach Cruise Port Locations

Both ports are located just a few miles from each other, with one in San Pedro and the other in Long Beach. 

Long Beach Cruise Terminal is used exclusively by Carnival Cruise Line. We sailed on the Carnival Miracle to the  Mexican Riviera  out of Long Beach.

The Long Beach terminal has a lower passenger volume than San Pedro, but we had a great experience when we sailed. The staff were efficient, friendly, and got us boarded quickly.

San Pedro (World Cruise Terminal) handles other cruise lines and is just a short distance from Long Beach in case you happen to go take an Uber to the wrong cruise terminal!

Los Angeles is a popular cruise port for the millions of Americans living within a few hours’ drive or a short flight from L.A. It’s also favored by anyone living on the West Coast (including Canadians like us!). 

We have taken the short flight from Vancouver many times to Los Angeles to take a winter-break cruise. Our latest was a cruise on the Discovery Princess  in January with Karen’s 81-year-old mum.

Should I Arrive The Day Before My Cruise?

If you are arriving in Los Angeles by plane, a common question is, “Do I need to arrive the day before I cruise?” The short answer is “YES!”

Our flight to Los Angeles is 2 hrs. 30 mins. Before COVID, we would fly in the morning of our cruise. Post-COVID, there have been high incidents of delays and canceled flights.

While you’ll need a hotel stay flying a day earlier, you won’t be at risk of missing your cruise.

You are probably okay to fly same day if you are coming from Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Francisco, or Sacramento. However, from these cities, you could as easily make the drive and pay for parking at the cruise port.

For cities like Albuquerque, Salt Lake City, or anywhere in Texas, even catching an early flight can be a problem. Karen and I fly down from Vancouver, Canada, and choose to fly the day before.

However, even catching an early flight, we don’t want the risk of being delayed and missing embarkation. On our last cruise, it was comical to hear the announcements for passengers who were late boarding.

If you are late for your ship leaving, your only option is to attempt to catch a flight to the next port and board the ship there.

Should I Book My Flight Through The Cruise Line?

Another option is to book your flight to Los Angeles through your cruise line. If you are the type of traveler who already uses a travel agent, this may be your best choice.

The cruise line arranges the flights and will get you to the cruise terminal. The advantage is that if your flights are late, the cruise line will ensure you get transportation to the cruise ship. 

If you are sailing out of Los Angeles and your first port is Cabo San Lucas, the cruise line would arrange a last-minute flight to Cabo. This would enable you to join the ship at the first port.

However, you may pay a higher price than directly booking yourself or using your airline points. There are several pros and cons, and we have never booked our flights through the cruise line.

On the other hand, if your first stop was Santa Barbara in California, you wouldn’t have far to go.

I generally would not book flights through the cruise line because we like to book online ourselves. However, you decide whatever works best for you and gives you peace of mind.

Which Cruise Lines Sail Out Of Los Angeles

The  Long Beach Cruise Terminal  is used exclusively by Carnival Cruise Lines.

The  World Cruise Center  in San Pedro is home to many other cruise lines, such as:

• Celebrity Cruises
• Cunard Line
• Norwegian Cruise Line
• Oceania Cruise Line
• Princess Cruise Line
• Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
• Regent Cruise Line
• Seabourn Cruise Line
• Viking Cruise Line

Los Angeles Cruise Port (World Cruise Center)

The World Cruise Center is typically busy, with often multiple ships sailing each day.  Ports America  has a handy website if you want to see what cruise ships are in port on the day of your cruise.

The World Cruise Center offers a jumping point to itineraries of the Panama Canal, Hawaii, Mexico, and Pacific Ocean crossings to Asia and Australia.

If you’re arriving a day early, consider touring the USS Iowa , visiting the Los Angeles Maritime Museum, or strolling the LA waterfront.

How To Get To Los Angeles Cruise Port (World Cruise Center)

The World Cruise Center is located at  100 Swinford Street, San Pedro, CA. The terminal is 20-23 miles (32-37 km) from the Los Angeles International Airport. 

Taxi prices can vary but expect to pay at least USD 65 or more if traveling from LAX International Airport to the Long Beach Cruise terminal. From Long Beach Airport, you’ll pay USD 35.

If driving  from the North , take 405 South to 110 South. Then you will follow the signs to the World Cruise Center.

Parking At The World Cruise Center

The parking area is next to the terminal and costs USD 20 per day. For a 7-day cruise, you can expect to pay USD 140. There are no discounts for weekly parking.

If you are close enough to drive to the cruise terminal, bringing your own car will save you the cost of airfare! If you have stayed overnight at a hotel, some offer discounted parking rates for cruise guests.

How Many Ships Can Dock At San Pedro?

This LA cruise port has two terminals, berths 91 to 93. Berth 93 can accommodate one vessel. The other terminal can dock two smaller ships at berths 91 and 92. Larger vessels dock here and take the space of two ships. Both terminals are covered, should it rain.

On the rare occasion, San Pedro sees three ships which can’t dock at these two terminals. So, they utilize berth 46, much further away. Since berth 46 only sees a ship once every seven months, the port creates a makeshift passenger terminal from large tents.

So, if you’re embarking at berth 46, make sure your shuttle, taxi or rideshare takes you to the correct place. If you’re left at berth 91-93, complimentary shuttles will transport you to the right area.

If rain is forecasted for embarkation day and you’re boarding at berth 46, cruise passengers line up outside the tents. So, wear a raincoat and bring an umbrella.

Our embarkation at berth 46 was chaotic with long lines waiting to drop off luggage. Then another line to check in. After check in, we were told to get back on a bus to drive the few hundred feet to board the ship. We chose to walk.

World Cruise Center Accommodation

There are several options very close to the World Cruise Center. Here are some we recommend.

Crowne Plaza Hotel Los Angeles Harbor – It’s under a mile from the cruise port and a favorite among cruisers. The Crowne Plaza provides a port shuttle if needed and has an inhouse restaurant.

It offers stay and park packages for cruise guests. Parking costs USD 15 per night, a nice savings over cruise port parking.

Vagabond Inn San Pedro – Complimentary continental breakfast included, and just a 3-minute drive to the World Cruise Center.

The West Harbor Inn  – Port of Los Angeles San Pedro. it’s just 1.2 miles (2 km) to the cruise terminal. Good value in a modest hotel.

If you’re flying in on a late flight, staying at a hotel near LAX makes more sense. 

Long Beach Cruise Terminal

The Port of Long Beach is used solely by Carnival Cruise Line, offering Mexican Riviera Cruises or short getaways to Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico.

The dome-shaped structure provides embarkation, debarkation, and security services. You’ll find it next to the RMS Queen Mary. 

The Queen Mary is an original ocean liner that sailed across the Atlantic Ocean from 1936 to 1967. It was owned by Cunard-White Star until 1967 when it was purchased by the City of Long Beach. 

Converted to a hotel, accommodation, and tours were available until the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020. The cost of maintenance and required repairs may ultimately lead to its permanent retirement.

How To Get To Long Beach Cruise Port

The Long Beach Cruise Terminal is located at 231 Windsor Way, Long Beach, CA. You can contact them by phone at (305) 599-2600 ext. 35015.

The terminal is 23 miles (37 km) from the Los Angeles International Airport. Expect to pay USD 65+ for a taxi from LAX and USD 35 from Long Beach Airport.

Uber prices can vary but expect to pay about USD 35+ if traveling from LAX to the Long Beach Cruise terminal.

If driving  from the North,  take 405 South to 710 South. Note that the 710 Freeway ends at the Long Beach port, so then you will follow the signs to the cruise terminal.

If driving  from the South , take I-5 North to 405 North. Next, take the 710 Freeway to the end at the Long Beach Cruise Port. Follow the signs to the cruise terminal.

Parking At The Long Beach Cruise Port

If driving your own car, you can pay to park during your cruise for approx. USD 23 per day. As a result, for a 7-day cruise, expect to pay USD 161 or more.

Accommodation Near the Long Beach Cruise Port

There are several hotels or accommodations near the Long Beach Cruise Port. As mentioned earlier, I would recommend flying in the day before your cruise just to be safe.

For the cost of a 1-night stay at a local hotel, you will have peace of mind and be guaranteed you won’t miss your cruise. 

Here are some hotels that you can stay at near the Long Beach Cruise Terminal:

Hotel Maya Long Beach  – Very close to the Long Beach port. Hotel Maya also has a cruise terminal shuttle with continental and American breakfast options.

Residence Inn Long Beach  in downtown. This hotel is less than a mile from the cruise terminal. They offer a complimentary hot breakfast.

Best Western Plus Hotel at the Convention Center. When staying here, you will get a hot buffet breakfast. A complimentary shuttle to the Long Beach Cruise Terminal is included.

Hilton Hotel Long Beach  – This Hilton Hotel offers a complimentary cruise shuttle.

Final Thoughts

Los Angeles is an incredible city to visit and one of our favorite ports to cruise out of. Due to its convenient location on the West Coast, it’s a short flight for anyone on the West Coast of the United States. 

On our first cruise, we extended our stay a few days so we could take in Universal Studios and Disneyland before flying back to Vancouver. It was great fun with memories to last a lifetime!

Unless you are sailing on Carnival, you will always cruise out of the World Cruise Center in San Pedro. Located in Southern California, the Lost Angeles Cruise Terminal is the perfect embarkation for winter cruises.

I hope this guide helped to answer some of your questions so you can have a hassle-free cruise. 

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Los Angeles is in Southern California and is located at the western end of Interstate 10 (I-10) and the ports are south of Interstate 5 (I-5) and the famous Pacific Coast Highway. If you have time and are coming from the north, then the PCH is a very scenic way to get to Los Angeles.

Driving times from nearby major cities are:

• Las Vegas, NV: 4.75 hours (290 miles)
• San Diego, CA: 2 hours (120 miles)
• Phoenix, AZ: 5.75 hours (390 miles)
• San Francisco, CA: 6.5 hours (415 miles)

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There are several airports serving Los Angeles, but only two that are relatively close to the ports for cruise passengers.

Los Angeles International Airport (Code: LAX)

Long beach airport (code: lgb), public transport.

It is possible to get from LAX to both cruise ports using public transport, but expect it to take at least 75-90 minutes.

For World Cruise Center there are many routes all requiring changes, the simplest, but not the quickest is to take the 232 bus to Pacific Coast   HIghway /Western and then the 205 to Harbor / 1st, the terminal is then less than ten minutes walk.

If speed is more important, then the quickest option is to take the Greenline Shuttle from Terminal 5 to Aviation/LAX Station, then take the Metro Green Line to Harbor Freeway Station and finally the Metro Silver Line to Harbor Beacon Park Ride which is less than ten-minutes walk to the cruise terminal.

For Long Beach, the most direct route is to take the LAX FlyAway to Downtown Long Beach and then walk a few minutes to Long Beach Blvd and 4th SE for the Passport North to Downtown Blue Line Bus which will drop you off right by the Queen Mary which is next to the cruise terminal.

With both airports located a distance from the port, a taxi will be an expensive option and we advise smaller groups of cruise passengers to use one of the cheaper options available.  But if you are a larger group, prices can be competitive with other options. If you want the luxury of a private transfer, the companies below can all accommodate you.

Whatever the size of your group  Holiday Taxis  can offer private transfers at a competitive rate.

Offering everything from town cars for 3 people to coaches for 56,   Road Runner Shuttle  should be able to meet your transport needs.

Xpress Shuttles  can provide private transfers for between 1 and 5 cruise passengers.

Uber  and  Lyft  will cost between $30 and $45 for a transfer from LAX to either port. Between $15 and $25 for a transfer from Long Beach Airport to Long Beach Cruise Terminal and between $25 and $35 for World Cruise Center. All prices are  for the standard Uber X or standard Lyft.

For a discount on your first ride click for UBER or LYFT

There are several companies offering proper shuttle services from LA airports to the cruise terminals. The table below shows prices for each airport, per person, return.

As these prices are per person return, whereas private car prices are per car, a couple can save money this way;  however,  a family would be better off with an Uber or Lyft, which also means you aren’t sharing the vehicle with other cruisers.

Renting a car for just a few hours is our favourite way to get to the cruise terminal from the airport. Once we discovered the option and tried it, we found it to be the perfect solution. As long as you don’t mind driving, possibly on the “wrong” side of the road for you, it gives you a private transfer that leaves on your schedule and can be surprisingly competitive with other transportation options.

For World Cruise Center, only two companies have offices nearby,   Hertz   and   Enterprise . They don’t have shuttles to the port, so you’ll need a taxi or Uber, but that should cost less than $10 each way.

For Long Beach Cruise terminal, three companies have offices nearby,   Hertz ,   Avis   and   Enterprise . They don’t have shuttles to the port, so you’ll need a taxi or Uber, but that should only cost around $10 each way and Hertz will refund your taxi up to $10 on presentation of a receipt.

CRUISE COMPANY TRANSFER

Paying the cruise company to get from the airport to the ship is rarely good value, especially if more than 1 or 2 people need a transfer. You will invariably be better off using one of the alternatives above. For example Carnival prices as of Sep 2018 – LAX $29.99 – LGB $23.99 – One way to Long Beach Cruise Terminal.

HOTEL TRANSFER

With the cruise ports not too distant from the airports above, it’s worth looking at a hotel which is close to one and provides a shuttle service to the other. Check out our Los Angeles hotels section for more info.

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Los Angeles & Long Beach Cruise Parking (Where to Park)

With roughly 20 million residents in the Los Angeles area, it’s no surprise that many people end up driving to the cruise port and parking.

The good news is that in a city famous for its automobile lifestyle (and the traffic and congestion that comes with that) the cruise ports have made it easy and relatively inexpensive to park. 

Below, we’ve outlined your options for both LA area ports, including where to park for the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach cruise terminal.

Cruise Parking at the World Cruise Center (Port of Los Angeles)

When sailing for the Port of Los Angeles, your options are somewhat limited for parking. With a major working port on one side and residential neighborhoods on the other, there isn’t a lot of space for independent parking lots like at other ports around the country.

That said, the port offers parking right on site that’s extremely convenient. From here you can simply walk to the ship when departing and be back to your car within minutes when your cruise returns.

Official Port of Los Angeles Parking The official parking for the Port of Los Angeles is operating by Parking Concepts, Inc. They offer parking with more than 2,500 spots right near the cruise berths.

There are plenty of spots and reservations are not required.  Rates are $20 per day for regular vehicles , $40 for oversized vehicles. So for a week-long cruise, expect to pay about $140 for parking.

That may seem expensive, but it’s relatively affordable for parking compared to other major cruise ports around the country. Cash, credit, and debit cards are accepted, and you pay after your trip.

• Cost: $20 per day
• Payment: Cash, credit, and debit accepted
• Phone: 310-547-4357
• Website: https://www.portoflosangeles.org

Los Angeles Hotels with Cruise Parking While there aren’t abundant options for independent parking lots, there is one place that will offer cheap parking for cruisers — hotels. Many hotels in the area cater to cruise passengers. They will offer discounted parking if you stay with them for at least one night.  We have a list of LA hotels with cruise parking here .

In general, if you plan to stay in the LA area for an extra night or two anyway, we highly recommend using this tip to save some cash on your parking.

A number of hotels in the area such as the ones below have parking packages. See the link above for a full list:

• DoubleTree by Hilton San Pedro — Port of LA
• Crowne Plaza LA Harbor Hotel
• Vagabond Inn San Pedro

Cruise Parking at the Long Beach Cruise Terminal

Like the Port of Los Angeles, you won’t have many options for parking other than the official port parking at the terminal. Still, it’s hard to complain when parking is a mere steps away from the terminal, meaning you don’t have to deal with long walks or wait on shuttles to take you back and forth from your ship.

Official Port of Long Beach Parking A parking garage is offer right at the ship for you to park while you cruise. As you can see in the map, the parking garage is extremely close to the terminal.

Parking rates are $23 per day . So if you have a week-long cruise, expect to pay about $160.

Cash and credit cards are accepted. The lot doesn’t require reservations — there should be plenty of parking come cruise day as it is a multi-story garage. If you have an oversized vehicle, then know that the port says “oversized vehicles (those utilizing more than one parking space) cannot park in the cruise terminal garage and guests must make alternate/offsite parking arrangements.”

• Cost: $23 per day
• Payment: Cash, credit, and debit cards
• Phone: 305-599-2600
• Website: https://www.visitlongbeach.com/

Long Beach Hotels with Cruise Parking Again, if you plan to stay in the area and want to save on parking, be sure to check out  our list of hotels offering cruise parking packages .

We’ve found many offering that are within a short ride to the terminal that will also let you park your car at a rate much cheaper than parking at the cruise port. In Long Beach, the following hotels (and many more) offer parking deals for their guests:

• Courtyard Long Beach Downtown
• Hilton Long Beach
• Residence Inn Long Beach Downtown

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to park at Los Angeles and Long Beach? The two ports that are about 10 minutes from each other charge different rates. If you are sailing from the World Cruise Center (Port of Los Angeles), then the price is $20 per day. If you are sailing from the Port of Long Beach, then you’ll pay $23 per day. 

Both ports will accept cash or credit card.

Do I need a reservation to park? No. Each port has ample space for parking. For example, the Port of Los Angeles has more than 2,500 individual parking spaces. Instead of making a reservation, you simply show up on cruise day and you’ll be directed to a spot.

Are there cheaper places to park than at the port? Due to the location of the ports, there aren’t many independent lots nearby. Your best bet is to simply park at the cruise port using their official port parking.

That said, if you are planning to stay the night in the area, there are a number of hotels that offer park and cruise packages. With a night’s stay you can get discounted parking while you cruise. See our list of  Los Angeles and Long Beach “park and cruise” hotels .

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I have called half a dozen phone numbers and no one knows how to pay for the parking once you leave the garage. Please answer Your app gives me the phone # of the Convention Center. And they know nothing about your parking garage.

The parking ticket at 231 Windsor Way says” no cars will be released without this claim check.” We drove out of the parking garage and there was no place to pay for our parking on the morning of May 5th. Is it free?

Did you ever get an answer? I am planning to use there parking as well. Thank you, Willie

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