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DON'T Sail from Los Angeles Without Watching This! Essential Tips 2026

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Other · Spring · 5 nightsFrom Los AngelesVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Virgin is going to start sailing out of LA in April.

I am a travel agent and I am here to help you set sail on Virgin Voyages and many of the other cruise lines.

Fly into Long Beach because the Long Beach airport is literally a 15 minute drive in an Uber to the San Pedro terminal.

There is nothing to do in San Pedro. I'm just going to tell you that right now.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Fly into Long Beach airport for a shorter, cheaper transfer to the port.
Stay in downtown Long Beach before embarkation for things to do.
Bring a light jacket for windy sea days and cool evenings.
Do not arrive at the terminal more than 15-20 minutes before your arrival time.
Consider carrying your luggage on board for a five-night sailing.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Complicated airport and transfer optionsFly into Long Beach for a 15-minute Uber ride; avoid LAX if possible due to cost and complexity.
Unclear where to go at the portTell your driver to drop you off at birth 93 for Virgin Voyages at the San Pedro terminal.
Weather uncertaintyBring a light jacket for windy sea days and cool evenings, even if daytime is mild.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy you should fly into Long Beach vs. LAX for a Los Angeles cruise.
QWhere to stay before embarkation in the Los Angeles area.
QWhat to pack for West Coast weather on a cruise.
QHow to handle luggage for a Virgin Voyages sailing from LA.

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YouTube Video Description

Don't make these common mistakes when cruising from Los Angeles! The Port of Los Angeles can be chaotic if you aren't prepared. In this video, I’m sharing my top Port of LA cruise tips so you can skip the long lines and avoid the traffic nightmares. Inside this video: Why you should (or shouldn’t) fly into LAX vs. Long Beach (LGB). Where to stay before embarkation What to pack for the west coast weather ---------------------------------------- S H O P L I N K S: Ultimate Cruise Essentials List: https://shopmy.us/collections/613823 Royal Caribbean/Celebrity/Virgin Voyages Luggage Holders: https://go.shopmy.us/p-5829440 Carnival/Princess/NCL Luggage Holders: https://go.shopmy.us/p-5829356 Stateroom Statements (Door Magnets): https://stateroomstatements.com?ref=35 ---------------------------------------- S T A Y I N T O U C H: Media/Collab Inquiries ▷ hello@cruisingwithjen.com Travel Instagram ▷ @cruisingwithjen Tiktok▷ @cruisinwithjen ---------------------------------------- B O O K W I T H M E Book your Virgin Voyages Cruise: https://tinyurl.com/virginvoyagesyt Check out my Website: https://www.cruisingwithjen.com Want to chat about an upcoming trip? Send a message through my site! ---------------------------------------- A B O U T M E Hi! I'm Jennifer. I'm 33 years old, and I am sharing the life of a married, child-free millennial navigating life in Las Vegas. I work full-time from home in marketing, so most of my content revolves around exploring where we live, traveling, and figuring out how to adult a little bit at a time. ---------------------------------------- M U S I C Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Jennifer Chung - Better Today Than Yesterday - https://thmatc.co/?l=EF8D173B FTC Disclaimer: Some links listed may be commissionable which allow me to make a small profit. There is no extra charge or difference for you. Thank you for your support! Cruise Travel, Cruise Tips, Cruise Planning, Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro Cruise Terminal, Cruising from LA, World Cruise Center, Cruise Tips 2026, Los Angeles Travel Guide #cruise #cruising #cruisetips