Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles Cruise Port Guide

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The creators provide a comprehensive guide for travelers sailing from the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles. They distinguish between the two locations, noting that the Long Beach terminal is owned by Carnival Cruise Lines while the Port of Los Angeles, also known as the World Cruise Center, serves all other cruise lines. The video details transportation logistics, including driving challenges due to local traffic and the three primary airport options: Long Beach Airport, LAX, and John Wayne Airport. The creators recommend using rideshare services like Uber or Lyft for convenience over public transit or rental cars. For accommodations, they suggest staying near the airports or in the Long Beach area, highlighting specific hotels like the Hotel Maya and the historic Queen Mary. Additionally, the guide covers pre-cruise activities such as visiting the Aquarium of the Pacific or the USS Iowa Museum. Finally, the video offers practical advice on port parking, including costs and height restrictions for oversized vehicles, and advises travelers to arrive a day early to avoid travel delays.
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if you have an upcoming Cruise sailing to Hawaii Catalina Ensenada or any of the ports in the Mexican Riviera chances are you'll be selling out of the Port of Long Beach or the Port of Los Angeles
the facilities are fairly average and the terminals are smack dab in the middle of a tremendously large and busy commercial Port
we recommend arriving into town a day before you're set to cruise
if you're traveling from east to west at least you have the time difference in your favor
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