Cruises from Los Angeles: port guide and hotels before you sail
Where ships sail from Los Angeles, how to reach the port, and a hotel for the night before.
Find a hotel before you sail- Where ships goThe Mexican Riviera (Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan), Ensenada, and Hawaii round trips.
- SeasonAll year, with Hawaii sailings mostly in spring and fall.
- Cruise linesPrincess, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Carnival
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Getting to the port
The Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro is about 20 miles from LAX, and the Long Beach terminal about the same. Traffic can double the drive time, so leave early.
Hotels for the night before your cruise
Each site opens with Los Angeles and a sample night filled in. Change the date there to the night before you sail.
- Booking.comBiggest choice, many rooms with free cancellationSee prices on Booking.com
- ExpediaMember prices and hotel + flight dealsSee prices on Expedia
- Hotels.comCollect nights and get rewardsSee prices on Hotels.com
- AgodaOften cheapest in Asia and for city hotelsSee prices on Agoda
Airport to port transfers
- Welcome PickupsAirport pickup with a driver waiting at arrivalsBook on Welcome Pickups
- GetTransferCompare transfer offers from local driversBook on GetTransfer
- intui.travelPrivate airport transfers booked aheadBook on intui.travel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where do cruises from Los Angeles go?
- The Mexican Riviera (Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan), Ensenada, and Hawaii round trips.
- When is cruise season in Los Angeles?
- All year, with Hawaii sailings mostly in spring and fall.
- Which cruise lines sail from Los Angeles?
- Princess, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Carnival usually have ships here. Schedules change every season, so check the sailing dates on the cruise site.
- How do I get from the airport to the Los Angeles cruise port?
- The Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro is about 20 miles from LAX, and the Long Beach terminal about the same. Traffic can double the drive time, so leave early.
- Should I arrive the day before my cruise?
- Yes, if you are flying in. A delayed or cancelled flight can mean missing the ship, and it will not wait. Flying in the day before and staying one night near the port is the safest plan.