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Cruising From Los Angeles, California

Introducing Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the foremost city in the state of California, and  the second biggest city in the US. Situated on a wide basin in the South of California, the city is enclosed by the blue Pacific Ocean, huge mountain peaks, widespread forests and dry deserts.

Starting as a insignificant town in the eighteenth century, the city began to develop when the railroad arrived, and enlargened quickly throughout the following years.  Nowadays the urban region has as its center LA County, but extends into San Bernardino County, Orange County, Riverside County and Ventura County.

LA’s population of 18 million originate from all corners of the world. LA , incorporating a large Hispanic population, a major Asian community, and big populations from many further ethnic origins.

Los Angeles is an important hub for retail, culture, global trade and business, however it is most recognized as the focal point of the world's movie industry. The glitz of Bel Air, Hollywood, Sunset Strip and Beverly Hills has increased Los Angeles's allure as an obtainable dream contributing to the area's huge growth.

The popularity of Los Angeles as a cruise port has increased dramatically recently, and today about 300 cruises originate from the city every year. Itineraries on offer take in the Hawaiian islands and the Mexican Riviera. A cruise from Los Angeles makes an unforgettable vacation.

Touring San Pedro

Los Angeles Maritime Museum

Discover  the history of Los Angeles harbor at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum, sited at the Municipal Ferry Terminal. Check out numerous items such as old documents, models, photographs and machines of noted boats and ships. Sited by Harbor and 6th around 1/2 mile south of the cruise port.

Red Car Trolley Ride

The Waterfront Red Car Line is a 1.5 mile long trolley line interconnecting the World Cruise Center and the Marina. The car stops at the LA Maritime Museum and Ports O' Call. The Red Cars are entirely refurbished to their former glory, with authentic wooden seats, wood panelling and ornate brass fittings. 

Ports O' Call

Designed like a New England seaside town, Ports O' Call is an interesting stop. It has numerous shops, bars, galleries and restaurants, beside meandering cobbled walkways. There’s also a quay for boat sailings around the bay, day trips to Catalina and whale watching cruises. Ports O’Call is about a mile south of the cruise port.

Touring Long Beach

Queen Mary

In 1936 Queen Mary was launched for the famed Cunard Line and she operated for more than 30 years, including a time of military operations during World War II. RMS Queen Mary crossed the Atlantic Ocean more than a thousand times, posting speed records on several occasions. In the late 1960s RMS Queen Mary came to Long Beach to become a museum and art deco hotel.  The Queen Mary is positioned right next to the cruise terminal.

Shoreline Aquatic Park and Aquarium of The Pacific

Be introduced to the sunny waters of  California, the frigid seas of the Arctic and the colorful reefs of the Tropics at this amazing aquarium. Come face-to-face with the ocean’s ultimate predators in the large Shark exhibit. Following your trip to the aquarium stroll around adjacent Shoreline Aquatic Park, an attractive open space with an outlook over the sea.  Sited just across the bay from the cruise terminal, taking just 5 mins by cab.

Tour Naples by Gondola

Naples island possesses over a mile of canals, if one adds the straight Naples Canal and the long Rivo Alto Canal.  A singing gondolier dressed in stripes will be your guide. Gondolas for rent are offered next to the Bayshore Aquatic Playground Park. As an alternative you can hire a canoe at the park, for a much lower price. Positioned around 2 miles east of the Long Beach cruise terminal.

Available Cruises

The most popular voyage from LA cruise port is a trip following the west coastline of Mexico. Baja California cruises generally stop at Ensenada and Catalina island. Mexican Riviera cruises call in at  Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo. Longer  voyages available are journeys to the Hawaiian islands, and non-return trans Panama canal trips to Florida.  In late spring there's a variety of cruises to Vancouver, as cruise ships reposition for the Alaska cruising season.  See Cruises From Los Angeles for a full calendar of cruises.

Los Angeles Cruise Terminals

LA’s San Pedro bay contains two cruise ports, the World Cruise Center in the Port of Los Angeles (commonly named San Pedro), and 4 miles to the east Long Beach Cruise Terminal adjacent to the Port of Long Beach. Ships dock at the World Cruise Center, except most (but not all) Carnival cruise ships which leave from Long Beach.

World Cruise Center Cruise Terminals

The World Cruise Center contains 2 cruise ship terminals, Terminal 91-92 for boarding at berths 91-92 (total length of dock 1550') and Terminal 93 for berth 93 (length of pier 1200'). The terminals serve two to three big cruise ships.

Both cruise terminals have  the necessary services, including shops, cab ranks, bars, eateries, parking areas and check in desks. 

For the port website see Port of Los Angeles Website .

Long Beach Cruise Terminal

In 2003 Carnival deserted San Pedro cruise port and built the Long Beach Cruise Port across the bay.

The  terminal is located in the dome that once was home to the Spruce Goose airplane, now moved to Evergreen Aviation museum, in McMinnville.

Long Beach cruise center has a single 1110-foot sized berth  handle one  cruise ship.

The cruise terminal offers all of the regular amenities, like bars, shopping, eateries, check in desks, parking zones and cab ranks.

Getting to The Cruise Ports

San Pedro

By Car Head south on the Harbor freeway (Interstate 110). Exit at CA47 and proceed across the Harbor Boulevard crossing. Go right so to arrive at the World Cruise Center.

From the Airport Take the supershuttle service to San Pedro cruise terminal. About a forty minute journey.

Long Beach

By Car Go along the Long Beach freeway (I710)in a southerly direction. Follow the signage showing the way to the Queen Mary.  When you arrive, watch for directions to the cruise terminal passenger parking and drop-off.

From the Airport Take the supershuttle minibus to the cruise port. Allow for an hour’s journey.