Homeport guide
Homeport: where cruises start and end. Plan parking, arrival and a pre-cruise hotel night.
Parking: San Pedro: first hour free, then $2/hour up to $24/day (Port of LA tariff). Long Beach garage: about $23/day with a 7-foot height limit (reported).
Getting there: LAX is about 30–45 minutes from San Pedro and Long Beach; Long Beach airport (LGB) is closer to Long Beach.
Hotels nearby: San Pedro and Long Beach downtown hotels; many near LAX offer shuttles.
Rates are as published by the sources below and change often.
Where ships dock
- World Cruise Center, San Pedro (Port of Los Angeles)
- Long Beach Cruise Terminal (next to the Queen Mary)
Getting to town
LAX is about 30–45 minutes from San Pedro and Long Beach; Long Beach airport (LGB) is closer to Long Beach.
San Pedro: first hour free, then $2/hour up to $24/day (Port of LA tariff). Long Beach garage: about $23/day with a 7-foot height limit (reported).
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: U.S. dollar.
Top sights nearby
- Queen Mary (Long Beach)
- Battleship USS Iowa (San Pedro)
- Aquarium of the Pacific
Safety & tips
- Check which port your ship uses.
- LA traffic is unpredictable; leave early.
- Some Carnival sailings use off-site parking.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Arrive in your assigned check-in window; boarding usually closes 60–90 minutes before departure (check your line).
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.