How to Get to the Los Angeles Cruise Port | LAX, Transfers & What to Know
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After more than 20 years of cruising, we've learned the best port days are usually the ones we planned ourselves.
It was almost 25 miles away. You can see where you I've got my arrows uh starting us out at LAX and then actually where the ship is.
We played it safe and went the night before, you know, you might want to do that, too, if you're flying because I've been to LA before and something that should have took 30 minutes took up two hours.
The terminal is actually in San Pedro, California. So, you will be uh if you decide to stay in one of the hotels, we stayed in one of the hotels and believe it or not, you're so close to the cruise ship at that point, you can just walk there from uh the hotels.
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⚓ Cruising from Los Angeles? Your ship may NOT be where you think it is. Many cruisers assume they’re sailing directly from Los Angeles, but the Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro) and nearby ports can add unexpected time, cost, and confusion if you don’t plan ahead. In this video, we show you exactly how to get to the Los Angeles cruise port, based on our recent sailing on the Royal Princess. 🚢 What we cover: ✈️ The most common airports (and which one makes the most sense) 🚐 Transfer options from LAX to the cruise port 🚗 Parking and driving tips at the Port of Los Angeles 🧭 What to expect when arriving in San Pedro 🧳 What we did flying in from the East Coast Los Angeles can be an easy embarkation port — if you understand the layout ahead of time. This guide helps you avoid common mistakes and start your cruise smoothly. *** 🧳 Cruise Port Captain Travel Essentials These are the exact tools we use to Make Every Port Day Count — simple, practical, and tested: 📥 Port Day Planner (Download) Organize your timing, tickets, and backup plans so nothing gets missed. 👉 https://payhip.com/b/snLqC 🔌 Universal Travel Adapter (A must-have) Works worldwide — no guessing, no dead devices. 👉 https://amzn.to/4qlc8L2 🧺 Travel Laundry Bag (Cruise lifesaver) Keep clean and dirty clothes separate (especially on longer sailings). 👉 https://amzn.to/4qq7R9t 💳 Our Go-To Travel Credit Card (IHG Rewards) Great for travel perks and hotel stays before or after your cruise. 👉 https://www.referyourchasecard.com/210y/FINYEGWWH9 🎥 YouTube After 40 Bundle - Online Course If you’ve ever thought about starting a channel… this is where to begin. 👉 https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/bundles/retirement-travel-jumpstart-youtube-after-40?ref=101e3b 📱 eSIM for International Travel (Game changer) Stay connected instantly — no roaming surprises. 👉 https://airalo.pxf.io/c/6740925/2071037/15608 💙 Some of these are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). It helps support the channel — and we truly appreciate it! *** ⚓ At Cruise Port Captain, we focus on the details that matter so you can Make Every Port Day Count — including embarkation day.