Tours and Tickets to Experience Long Beach Cruise Terminal

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Long Beach Cruise Terminal in 2026?

It’s free to explore the Long Beach Cruise Terminal on your own; however, a variety of paid experiences depart from the harbor as well. For example, group boat tours and whale-watching excursions departing the Long Beach Cruise Terminal start at US$15 per person, while private yacht charters go for upwards of US$400 per group.

Q: Which cruise lines and routes depart from the Long Beach Cruise Terminal?

The Carnival Corporation owns and operates the Long Beach Cruise Terminal, so Carnival Cruise Liners are the principal ships departing from the port. Popular cruise routes from Long Beach include Maui and Oahu in Hawaii, Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta along the Mexican Riviera, and South American destinations such as Chile and Peru.

Q: Is parking available at the Long Beach Cruise Terminal?

Yes, paid parking is available at the Long Beach Cruise Terminal and is located next to the Carnival dock at the intersection of Queens Highway and Windsor Way. The main parking structure offers daily and hourly rates of about US$23 per day, or at around $4 per hour. However, the first 30 minutes are free. You’ll find additional parking lots nearby along the harbor and in downtown Long Beach.

Q: What are the transportation options from the Long Beach Cruise Terminal to the Los Angeles International Airport?

Most travelers drive or use a rideshare app to get from the Long Beach Cruise Terminal to LAX, which is about 30 minutes or 23 miles (37 kilometers) away. Depending on your debarkation and flight time, you may also be able to book an airport shuttle service through your cruise provider or a local transportation company.

Q: What are the best things to do and see around the Long Beach Cruise Terminal?

The main attractions within walking distance of the Long Beach Cruise Terminal are the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary, a hotel aboard a 1930s cruise ship that offers tours and dining experiences. You can also shop at the Pike Outlets or Shoreline Village, or look out for whales on a boat tour.

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Explore Long Beach Harbor on a boat tour focused on maritime activity, local wildlife, and coastal history. Cruise through an active port with views of the skyline, historic ships, and harbor infrastructure. Along the way, your guide provides context on notable shipping operations, naval history, and the role of the harbor in global trade, offering a practical look at one of the world’s busiest ports.

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Helicopter Transfer: Catalina Island to Long Beach

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Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry

John_H, Oct 2025

Cat man do

Check in to office before you attempt to board . Make sure the ticket on your phone is good to be scanned.

Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry

Mark_N, Dec 2023

Wonderful trip

This was my first time using their service. With that said, the boat was clean and the trip was on time and felt safe. The employees were very friendly and professional. I would not hesitate to book with them again.

Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry

Victor_P, Aug 2023

Making my birthday a wonderful experience

Best time of my life, light traffic, easy assess to parking, clean boat, nice staff beautiful day, wish had wifi to be offered when boarding and flexible schedules. Still we had a blast thank you all. Keep on smiling!!

Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry

Ricardo_C, Jul 2023

Awesome

Seamless and very professional , highly recommended and worth the price and experience . The boat was very clean and modern

Long Beach Cruise Terminal

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Know before you go

There are several cruise terminals in and around Los Angeles; be sure you know which terminal your ship arrives and departs from.
Passengers are not permitted inside the terminal until their designated check-in time.
Porters with red caps are available to assist with luggage and bags.
Passengers requiring wheelchair assistance will have to make arrangements with Carnival; the cruise terminal does not provide wheelchair assistance.
There are no restaurants inside the terminal, but there are plenty nearby, including on board the Queen Mary.

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