Los Angeles Long Beach-San Pedro, California

928 Cruises availables At departure or passage at this port

Carnival Cruise Line (243 Cruises)

Carnival Panorama

Carnival Panorama

4008 Passengers
133500 tons
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Carnival Radiance

2984 Passengers
101509 tons
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Costa Cruises (20 Cruises)

Costa Deliziosa.

Costa Deliziosa

2826 Passengers
92 tons
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Cunard (42 Cruises)

MSC Cruises (19 Cruises)

Norwegian Cruise Line (68 Cruises)

NCL Norwegian Encore ship

Norwegian Encore

3998 Passengers
169000 tons
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Oceania Cruises (22 Cruises)

Princess Cruises (212 Cruises)

Cruise PCL Princess Coral ship

Coral Princess

2000 Passengers
91627 tons
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Cruise PCL Princess Crown Ship

Crown Princess

3080 Passengers
113561 tons
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Discovery Princess.

Discovery Princess

3660 Passengers
145 tons
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Cruise PCL Princess Emerald ship

Emerald Princess

3080 Passengers
113561 tons
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Cruise PCL Princess Island Ship

Island Princess

2200 Passengers
92822 tons
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Royal Caribbean Cruises (226 Cruises)

royal caribbean navigator of the seas cruise ship

Navigator of the Seas

3114 Passengers
138279 tons
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Cruise RCI Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas Ship

Ovation of the Seas

4905 Passengers
168666 tons
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royal caribbean voyager of the seas cruise ship

Voyager of the Seas

3286 Passengers
137276 tons
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Virgin Voyages (25 Cruises)

Brilliant Lady

2770 Passengers
110000 tons
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Port of Los Angeles, USA | Cruise Port Guide

A port call in Los Angeles begins with a decision. The California metropolis is so vast — more than 80 kilometres from one end to the other — that no single day can contain it. The World Cruise Center, the main cruise terminal, is in San Pedro, at Berth 93 of the Port of Los Angeles, about 40 kilometres south of downtown. Long Beach, the other terminal, mainly welcomes Carnival ships. Before even going ashore, you therefore have to choose which face of California you want: the waterfront, the big city or the coast.

San Pedro, the Unfairly Overlooked District

Many passengers rush off to the famous hills without a glance at their arrival district. A pity: a pedestrian promenade links the landing to three solid attractions. The battleship USS Iowa, a Second World War veteran, can be explored from bridge to turrets. The neighbouring maritime museum tells the story of the fishers and dockworkers who built the largest port complex in the United States. The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, more modest, appeals to families. Fishing boats and tugboats passing through the channel add a maritime note to the walk. Downtown San Pedro, just over a kilometre away, lines up art galleries, cafés and shops within very walkable distances.

Long Beach and the Queen Mary

About fifteen kilometres to the east, the neighbouring city is worth a detour for two reasons, also accessible on organized excursions. First, the Queen Mary: the 1936 transatlantic liner, permanently moored, can be explored like a floating museum of the golden age of ocean crossings — wood-panelled lounges, period cabins, engine room. Then the Aquarium of the Pacific, one of the most comprehensive on the West Coast, with its tanks devoted to Californian and tropical waters.

The Big City, If Time Allows

With eight hours or more in port, the classics become accessible, on an organized excursion or by car with a driver. Allow about 45 minutes by road, more at rush hour, to reach downtown and its institutions such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall, or to get to Hollywood and its Walk of Fame. Santa Monica and its pier, and Venice with its skateboarders, offer a more relaxed beach option. The golden rule: aim for a single area and beware of traffic, which quickly turns distances into hours.

DestinationDistance from the quay
Port district centre1 to 2 km
Queen Mary and aquarium15 km
Downtown40 km
Studios and Walk of Fame50 km

A few logistical pointers make the day smoother. LAX international airport is about thirty kilometres from the terminal, a trip to plan with plenty of time on embarkation days. On site, taxis and app-based cars can easily be ordered from the World Cruise Center; several of the ship's excursions also cover Hollywood, Beverly Hills or Santa Monica, with the advantage of a guaranteed return on board. Finally, the Southern California climate almost always works in passengers' favour: reliable sunshine, dry air and that clear light that flatters photos from morning to night.

Heading Back to Sea

Los Angeles can't be summed up in a single port call, and it would be pointless to try. Those who chose the waterfront will leave with the smell of sea spray and the steel grey of the Iowa; those who tried the movie capital, with the dizziness of an endless urban sprawl. Either way, the ship pulling away from the channel offers the most fitting conclusion: the golden evening light on the hills, the very light that drew the film industry here, and then the whole world.

Frequently Asked Questions

At the World Cruise Center, Berth 93 in the Port of Los Angeles at San Pedro, about 40 kilometres south of downtown. Long Beach, the other terminal, mainly hosts Carnival ships. This is not a call where you step off beside the famous sights.
The arrival neighbourhood, yes. A pedestrian promenade links the berth to the battleship USS Iowa, the maritime museum and the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, and downtown San Pedro is a little over a kilometre away. The wider city requires a vehicle.
Stay on the waterfront. The battleship USS Iowa can be explored from bridge to gun turrets, the maritime museum tells the story of the fishermen and dockers who built America's largest port complex, and downtown San Pedro offers galleries and cafes. Aiming for Hollywood on that little time means spending the day in traffic.
About 45 minutes for the 40 kilometres, and longer at rush hour. Hollywood and the Walk of Fame are roughly 50 kilometres away. The golden rule: pick one area and respect the traffic, which turns distances into hours.
Yes, about fifteen kilometres east at Long Beach. The 1936 transatlantic liner, permanently moored, works as a floating museum of the golden age of crossings: panelled lounges, period cabins, engine room. The Aquarium of the Pacific is next door.
Yes, and the waterfront often suffices. The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium suits younger children, the battleship USS Iowa impresses, and the fishing boats and tugs moving through the channel hold attention. The Aquarium of the Pacific at Long Beach is worth the trip on a long call.
Taxis and app-based cars are easy to summon from the terminal. Several ship excursions cover Hollywood, Beverly Hills or Santa Monica, with the advantage of a guaranteed return aboard — a serious argument in a metropolis where traffic is unpredictable.
About thirty kilometres from the World Cruise Center. Allow generous time on embarkation or disembarkation day: Southern California traffic can double the trip without warning.
Santa Monica and its pier, or Venice and its skaters, make for a more relaxed day than downtown or Hollywood. Still factor the drive and the traffic into your plan.
Southern California's climate almost always favours the passenger: reliable sun, dry air and clear light from morning to evening. The US dollar is the currency and cards are accepted everywhere.