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Cruises from Los Angeles from $209

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Best Time to Sail from Los Angeles

Busiest months from Los Angeles: October, November, December. Quietest months with sailings, where fares tend to soften: June, July, August.

Jan78Good
Feb72Good
Mar73Good
Apr79Good
May37Good
Jun33Best value
Jul35Best value
Aug34Best value
Sep58Good
Oct93Peak season
Nov83Peak season
Dec91Peak season

Sailing counts per calendar month across our current inventory from the Port of Los Angeles. Peak months carry the most departures and the strongest demand; quieter months often bring the best value.

Ships Sailing from Los Angeles

The ships with the lowest fares from the Port of Los Angeles today, with each one's next departure. Every card links to real, bookable sailings.

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Today's Cheapest Cruises from Los Angeles

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Port guide

Getting to the Port of Los Angeles and What to Expect

Los Angeles is the West Coast's biggest cruise gateway. The Port of Los Angeles runs the World Cruise Center in San Pedro, two berths on 22 acres just off the Harbor Freeway, where Norwegian, Princess, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity sail to the Mexican Riviera, Hawaii, the California coast and the Panama Canal, with peak season running late September to mid May. Carnival's Southern California ships sail from its own Long Beach Cruise Terminal about ten miles east, so shoppers comparing the whole region see both here. LAX is 18 miles away, downtown 25.

Getting there

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)The port's directions: southbound on the San Diego Freeway (I-405), then southbound on the Harbor Freeway (I-110), exit at Harbor Boulevard, proceed straight through the Harbor Boulevard intersection and turn right into the World Cruise Center. The port lists the terminal as 18 miles from LAX and 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles.
  • Shuttles and transitSuperShuttle operates door-to-door service from LAX; Metro runs express buses between San Pedro, downtown LA and El Monte, and several San Pedro hotels offer their own terminal shuttles (listed on the port's page).
  • Long Beach Cruise TerminalCarnival's Southern California homeport is a separate facility in Long Beach, about 10 miles east of San Pedro, beside the Queen Mary. The port's advice: check the seaport code on your itinerary (LAX for Los Angeles, LGB for Long Beach) so you drive to the right terminal.
  • Drop first, then parkFree ADA-accessible shuttles run inside the World Cruise Center on ship days; the port recommends dropping luggage and passengers at the terminal before parking.
  • Getting aroundThe terminal sits on San Pedro's waterfront beside the Battleship Iowa and the downtown San Pedro restaurant district.

Terminals by cruise line

TerminalCruise lineNotes
World Cruise Center, Berths 91 to 93Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity (2025 season per the port)100 Swinford Street, San Pedro; two berths on 22 acres; operated by Ports America, (310) 519-2342
Long Beach Cruise Terminal (separate port)Carnival Cruise Line (Firenze, Legend, Panorama, Radiance per Carnival)About 10 miles east in Long Beach, beside the Queen Mary; see Carnival's own port page for parking and directions

Your line's documents confirm your exact terminal for sailing day.

🚗 Parking at the port

GarageCruise rateNotes
World Cruise Center lotsFree first hour, then $2 per hour, $22 maximum per dayNo reservations; lots open 24 hours, seven days a week; Parking Concepts, (949) 978-0665
  • Cash, traveler's cheques and debit or credit cards are accepted, per the port.
  • Free shuttles run within the cruise terminal on scheduled ship days and are ADA and wheelchair accessible.
  • These rates apply to the Port of Los Angeles terminal only; Carnival's Long Beach terminal sets its own parking.

Good to know

Check your seaport codeLAX means San Pedro's World Cruise Center; LGB means Carnival's Long Beach terminal. They are 10 miles apart.
Budget $22 a day for parkingThe port's lots max out at $22 per day with no reservation needed, one of the lowest big-city cruise parking rates in the country.
Passports for MexicoMexican Riviera sailings are the port's bread and butter; carry the documents your cruise line lists.
Fly in earlyLAX to San Pedro is 18 miles on two of the busiest freeways in America; the port publishes no arrival time, so follow your line's check-in window and leave traffic slack.

the Port of Los Angeles, 100 Swinford Street, San Pedro, CA 90731. Facts and rates per the port authority, verified September 6, 2026; rates and assignments can change. Sources: Port of Los Angeles cruise passenger FAQ · Carnival: cruises from Long Beach

Cruising from Los Angeles: Your Questions

Which cruise lines sail from Los Angeles?

10 cruise lines currently sail from the Port of Los Angeles in our inventory, led by Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Norwegian and Virgin Voyages. Each line has its own terminal or shares one; see the terminal table above.

Where do cruises from Los Angeles go?

Right now sailings from Los Angeles reach 7 destinations. Mexico and Hawaii carry the most departures, followed by Panama Canal, Alaska. Short 3 to 5 night getaways and 6 to 8 night weeks make up the bulk of the schedule.

What is the cheapest time to cruise from Los Angeles?

Fares track demand. The busiest months from Los Angeles are October, November, December; the quietest months with sailings, June, July, August, tend to offer the best value. Today's lowest fare from Los Angeles is $209 per person, and every price on this page refreshes daily.

How far is the Los Angeles cruise terminal from LAX?

The Port of Los Angeles lists the World Cruise Center as 18 miles from LAX and 25 miles from downtown. Its directions: I-405 south, I-110 south, exit Harbor Boulevard, straight through the intersection and right into the terminal.

How much is parking at the World Cruise Center?

Per the Port of Los Angeles, parking is free for the first hour, then $2 per hour with a $22 maximum per day. No reservations are needed, lots are open 24 hours, and cash, traveler's cheques and cards are accepted.

Do Carnival ships sail from Los Angeles?

Carnival sails from its own Long Beach Cruise Terminal, a separate port about 10 miles east of San Pedro. Our Los Angeles listings include those Long Beach departures so you can compare the whole region, but check your cruise documents for the terminal address.

How early should I arrive at the Los Angeles cruise terminal?

The port does not publish an arrival time; use the check-in window your cruise line assigns and drop your luggage at the terminal before parking.

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