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Los Angeles

United States California · Port

Photo: Butch Cordero

Ships calling
24ships
Upcoming sailings
505sailings
Average stay
11hours

Home of the famous Hollywood sign and Walk of Fame, Los Angeles is the place to visit for anyone interested in film and television and hoping to get a glimpse at some famous actors and artists. Stroll down the Walk and enjoy the glamorous atmosphere and famous surroundings, or take a break on the Santa Monica pier and watch the sun set on the sea.

Cruise lines calling here

  • Celebrity Cruises
  • MSC Cruises
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Princess Cruises
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean International
  • Virgin Voyages

Cruise port in United States

Los Angeles, California

Long Beach is about 25 min each way from the terminal; Los Angeles is about 45 min each way. Average time in port: 11 hours. 45 places to explore.

Ships calling here
24 ships
Upcoming sailings
505 sailings
Average time in port
About 11 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 213

Photo: Butch Cordero

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Los Angeles cruise terminals. Long Beach is about 25 min each way from the terminal; Los Angeles is about 45 min each way. Plan around the ship’s time in port.

  • 2 cruise terminals

    The assigned dock is one of Cruise Terminal Long Beach, San Pedro World Cruise Terminal and varies by sailing.

About 11 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Return travel Time at destination

Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.

Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

BusUSD 2.50

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → San Pedro World Cruise Terminal

At the arrivals level of each airport terminal, beneath the pink ‘LAX Shuttles’ sign, take the free Green Line Shuttle to Aviation/LAX station. Take Metro Rail C Line eastbound toward Norwalk and get off at Harbor Fwy station. From the lower-level Harbor Transitway, take J Line bus 950 toward San Pedro (not route 910) and get off at Beacon and 1st Street. Walk west less than one block along 1st Street to the terminal. Public transit costs $2.50 one way; buying a new TAP card adds a $2 card fee.

TaxiUSD 65

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → San Pedro World Cruise Terminal

Take a taxi from LAX to World Cruise Center in San Pedro. The page lists a one-way fare of about $65.

WalkAbout 10 min

Cruise Terminal Long Beach → The Queen Mary

It is about a 10-minute walk from Long Beach Cruise Terminal to The Queen Mary. The page does not give a specific walking route.

WalkAbout 15 min

San Pedro World Cruise Terminal → Battleship USS Iowa Museum

It is about a 15-minute walk from San Pedro Cruise Terminal to Battleship USS Iowa Museum. The page does not give a specific walking route.

Long Beach places to explore

About 25 min each way from the terminal. Explore 9 checked places with the map.

Sights 2Food and cafés 3Neighborhoods 2Shopping 2
Aquarium of the Pacific
Sights

Aquarium of the Pacific

See sea otters, penguins, and sea lions, and touch sharks in a designated area.

Admission
USD 49.95
Hours
Daily 09:00–18:00
Belmont Shore
Neighborhoods

Belmont Shore

An area with a beach and shops on 2nd Street.

The Queen Mary
Sights

The Queen Mary

A ship docked in Long Beach, operating as a hotel and restaurant and offering history and paranormal tours.

Admission
USD 45
Hours
Daily 24 hours
Shoreline Village
Shopping

Shoreline Village

A waterfront district with restaurants and dessert shops, offering views of the Queen Mary.

Hours
Daily 10:00–21:00

Street parking is limited at Shoreline Village, so consider visiting on a weekday or early if driving.

The Pike Outlets
Shopping

The Pike Outlets

A shopping district across from the downtown aquarium, with shops, restaurants, and a Ferris wheel.

Hours
Mon–Fri 11:00–21:00
Sat 10:00–21:00

Sun 10:00–19:00
Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles
Food and cafés

Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles

A California original for chicken and waffles with maple syrup; the signature combination is savory chicken and sweet syrup.

Hours
Mon–Thu 08:00–22:00
Fri·Sat 08:00–24:00

Sun 08:00–22:00

Cruises calling at Los Angeles, California

505 sailings are grouped into 186 cruises by ship and route.

186 cruises call at this port.

About Los Angeles, California

Home of the famous Hollywood sign and Walk of Fame, Los Angeles is the place to visit for anyone interested in film and television and hoping to get a glimpse at some famous actors and artists. Stroll down the Walk and enjoy the glamorous atmosphere and famous surroundings, or take a break on the Santa Monica pier and watch the sun set on the sea.

Cruise lines calling here: 7 places

Celebrity CruisesMSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess CruisesRegent Seven Seas CruisesRoyal Caribbean InternationalVirgin Voyages

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