Overview Long Beach is a city located in Los Angeles county, about 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. The Port of Long Beach is one of the world's major shipping ports.
The only cruise line that offers cruises departing from Long Beach is Carnival Cruise Lines, only doing Mexican Riviera cruises (typically ranging in length from 3 to 7 days, depending on the departure date).
Destinations The following destinations can be visited on a cruise leaving from Long Beach, CA:
Mexican Riviera
Currency The official currency of the United States is the dollar.
Language The official language is English.
Tourist Attractions Long Beach is quite close to Los Angeles (about 20 miles away). Because of this, many cruisers that want to do a pre- or post-cruise hotel stay opt to stay in Los Angeles rather than Long Beach, since L.A. has a lot more to offer tourists.
The RMS Queen Mary, formerly a member of the Cunard Line cruise fleet, is permanently docked in the Port of Long Beach, functioning as a stationary hotel.
El Dorado Regional Park, opened since 1955, is a popular hangout for nature lovers. There are fishing lakes, a golf course, basketball courts and even a children's train ride in this park.
Port Location & Parking Fees The Port of Long Beach is about 23 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), with a driving time of about 50 minutes (depending on traffic). This port is about 20 minutes (12 miles) from the Long Beach Airport (LGB)..
Taxis are available to the cruise terminal from the airport (and vice versa). Another option is to purchase ground transfers through the cruise line.
Address:
Port of Long Beach
231 Windsor Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
Parking Fees (subject to change):
$10 per day. Full payment is due upon exiting the parking garage. No advance reservations are required.
Carnival Pride
RMS Queen Mary
El Dorado Regional Park
Los Angeles Skyline (Only 20 Miles from Long Beach)
