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If you’ve ever dreamt of setting sail into the stunning vistas of the Mexican Riviera and Baja Mexico from the iconic shores of Long Beach, California , your dreams are about to come true. Carnival Cruise Line is offering travellers an enticing array of new deployment options from the picturesque shores of Long Beach, California. Future sailings are now officially open for sale, with exciting itineraries aboard Carnival Panorama , Carnival Radiance , and the soon-to-debut Carnival Firenze .

What you need to know :

Carnival Cruise Line unveils new cruise options from Long Beach, California . Sailings on Carnival Panorama , Carnival Radiance , and the upcoming Carnival Firenze are now open for sale. Destinations include Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, La Paz, and Ensenada . Carnival Firenze, named after Florence, Italy, introduces the “Carnival Fun Italian Style” experience. Carnival Panorama’s alternating itineraries offers six- and eight-day journeys to Mexican Riviera destinations from May 2025 to April 2026. Carnival Radiance offers nearly 50 getaways to Ensenada, Mexico, with three- and four-night options.

Cruising Diversity: Carnival Panorama’s Six- and Eighth-Day Itineraries

Carnival Panorama , renowned for its seven-day sailings, is ushering in a new era of cruising by introducing alternating six- and eight-day itineraries. Departing on both Saturdays and Sundays, these journeys will be available from spring 2025 through to spring 2026. The six-day itineraries will transport passengers to the enchanting locales of Ensenada and the mesmerizing Cabo San Lucas , offering two full days to explore this Mexican gem. Meanwhile, the eight-day cruises promise an immersive experience, with stops in Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Mazatlán, and Puerto Vallarta.

Carnival Firenze: An Italian Touch on the High Seas

For those seeking a taste of Italian charm on the ocean waves, Carnival Firenze is your answer. Named after the iconic city of Florence, Italy, this vessel is scheduled to dock in Long Beach in May 2024. It will be the second Carnival ship to bring the “Carnival Fun Italian Style” experience to life, following the successful launch of Carnival Venezia from New York earlier this year. Expect the same Carnival-friendly crew and beloved venues, alongside new, creative concepts, Italian-themed restaurants, bars, and entertainment options. The ship’s unique architectural design beautifully mirrors its namesake, offering travellers a slice of Italy in the heart of the Pacific.

Carnival Radiance: Ensenada Beckons

Carnival Radiance is set to provide nearly 50 new getaways to the coastal haven of Ensenada, Mexico, from spring to fall in 2025. This vessel offers alternating three- and four-night cruises, catering to travellers seeking flexibility. Three-day weekend cruises, departing on Fridays, offer a quick escape to Ensenada, while the four-day cruises add an additional stopover in the picturesque Catalina Island, adding a dash of variety to your voyage.

Exploring the Mexican Riviera and Baja Mexico

The new sailings from Carnival Cruise Line provide a plethora of possibilities for travellers. Whether you’re in search of thrilling adventures or serene moments, the Mexican Riviera and Baja Mexico offer something for everyone. Imagine soaring above the Sierra Madre foothills of a zipline adventure or embarking on an ATV ride through the breathtaking Guadalupe Valley, with its rolling countryside, vineyards, and olive trees.

Carnival Cruise Line’s expansion of offerings from Long Beach is set to offer travellers an incredible range of choices for experiencing the vibrant culture, natural beauty, and diverse attractions along the West Coast .

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One of the largest cities within Los Angeles, Long Beach is a dominant maritime center for the United States. A city within a city, Long Beach is located between downtown Los Angeles and Orange County. With its temperate year-round climate, the “Aquatic Capital of America” is perfect for cruise vacations. During the day, Long Beach is mostly sunny and the average temperature is in the mid 70s – which is great for exploring everything that Long Beach has to offer. Long Beach has been transformed into a trendy, upscale resort city with many attractions located directly on the waterfront. Contact our experts for help planning your cruise to or from Long Beach, California.

• Tour the world’s largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific located right on the bay and home to over 11,000 animals.  
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• Long Beach has over 4 miles of beautiful calm beaches protected by a breakwater, allowing there to be virtually no waves. These beaches are perfect swimming destinations for people of all ages.

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• Carnival Firenze 7-day Mexican Riviera Departing From Long Beach, California (Sep 2024 - Nov 2024)
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Port Los Angeles cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Los Angeles, Long Beach-San Pedro, California. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Los Angeles cruise port serves in California's largest city (population around 4 million, density ~8100 per mi2 / ~3100 km2). LA is the USA's second-largest city - after NYC New York (population over 8,6 million, density ~27000 per mi2 / 10400 km2).

The City of Los Angeles is in the Southern Californian basin (Pacific Ocean) and is most famous for being the world's entertainment industry center. As cruise port, LA handles ~1000 ship calls annually. Popular itineraries visit the Hawaiian islands, the Mexican Riviera, some even Alaska. LA's cruise port schedule includes roundtrips to Mexico ( Cabo , Puerto Vallarta , Mazatlan , Ensenada ), Hawaiian and California Coastal ports, as well as one-ways to Vancouver Canada (on repositioning itineraries to Alaska) and ports in Florida (on Panama Canal transition itineraries).

Homeporting in LA was introduced by P&O Princess Cruises in 1965. Each visiting LA cruise liner generates USD 1+ million in economic activities. Due to the COVID crisis, LA's cruising operations were paused between March 15, 2020, and September 25, 2021.

Note: CruiseMapper's Los Angeles cruise ship schedule includes/combines also the schedules of Port Los Angeles (locode USLAX), Port Long Beach (USLGB) as well as San Pedro. The distance between LA and Long Beach is 24 mi/40 km (via highway I-710). The distance between LA and San Pedro is the same (via highway I-110-N). Travel/drive time is approx 30 min.

Port Los Angeles

Port Los Angeles is a large seaport complex covering a land area of 30,35 km2 (11,72 mi2) with around 69 km (43 mi) long waterfront. LA port adjoins the separate Port Long Beach. Port's main imports are furniture, auto parts, footwear-apparel, electronics. Main exports are wastepaper, scrap metal, cotton, animal feed. The largest cargo shipping volumes come from East Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam).

LA port district is an independent department of the city's government. It is controlled by Board of Harbor Commissioners consisting of 5 members and 1 executive director. They are all appointed by the city mayor and approved by the city council. All vessels are assisted by professional harbor pilots. Port's safety is guaranteed by dedicated Port Police, LA Fire Department (fire-EMS services), USCG (waterway security), Homeland Security (federal land) and LA County Lifeguards (open waters outside the harbor).

Port Los Angeles is located in San Pedro Bay, in LA's neighborhoods San Pedro and Wilmington. The seaport is approx 32 km (20 mi) south of downtown LA. It employs 896,000+ people (throughout LA) and 3,6+ million worldwide. The worth of seaport's annually shipped cargoes is ~USD 1,2 billion. Cargo volumes represent ~43% of the USA's total imported cargoes, ranking LA as USA's largest container port and the world's 16th largest (9th when combined with Long Beach).

Channel depth (53 ft / 16 m) allows access to the world's largest container ships , tankers and bulk cargo carriers. The port has a total of 23 cargo terminals (270 deepwater berths), 9 container terminals (with 77 gantry cranes) and on-site railway system (total length 182 km / 113 mi). In 2012 was completed a dredging project for deepening the main shipping channel to the current 16 m (53 ft). With its arrival in November 2013, the boxship CMA CGM Corte Real made a new North American record for call port cargo handling (10,000+ TEU moves).

In August 2017, the Port reported record-breaking container shipping volumes of 847,857 TEU-containers (6,1% increase over August 2016). August 2017 became the second-busiest month in the Port's history, following January 2017 when the container cargo volumes climbed by 9% over January 2016, with handled 8,8 million TEUs. The previous record (2013) was 7,9 million TEUs.

For FY2017, the seaport reported a record year for cargo shipping - 9,343 million TEUs (5,5% increase over 2016). Among the implemented in 2017 technology upgrades was "Port Optimizer" (online portal developed by GE Transportation). It collects and stores key cargo data to facilitate better harbor tracking. Infrastructural upgrades were completed at the terminals TraPac and Yusen.

World Cruise Center (San Pedro) is located beneath Vincent Thomas Bridge (length 6060 ft / 1847 m). The suspension bridge crosses LA Harbor and links San Pedro with the man-made Terminal Island. San Pedro cruise port has 3 berths and serves 1+ million passengers annually, ranking it West Coast USA's largest cruise terminal. Popular waterfront attractions located nearby are USS Iowa Museum, Los Angeles Maritime Museum, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. They are all linked to the cruise port via pedestrian promenade. Shuttle bus service (provided by Waterfront Red Car Line) is a 2,5 km /(1,5 mi) long vintage trolley line along the waterfront connecting cruise terminals with downtown, Ports O'Call Village (shopping/dining complex) and San Pedro Marina.

LA Waterfront is a tourist-serving destination funded and maintained by LA port. In 2009 were approved development programs for San Pedro and Wilmington waterfronts (officially "LA Waterfront"). The area consists of 1,6 km2 (0,63 mi2) San Pedro and Wilmington properties, miles-long promenade and walking paths, large open space areas, LA Waterfront project's construction works started in 2017 and were completed in 2020. This port development project (budgeted USD 90 million) was fully paid by Port Los Angeles.

On March 9, 2023, started construction works on the Port's "Front Street Beautification Project" (budget US$10,3 million) scheduled for completion in 2024. This is among several port development projects aiming to enhance connectivity and public access between the waterfronts of LA and both San Pedro and Wilmington, by building a new pedestrian linkage (22-ft/7-m-wide multi-use pathway) used for walking, jogging, and cycling, as well as new lighting and landscaping. The new pathway starts at the northeast corner of Front Str and Pacific Ave (north of Vincent Thomas Bridge). The project also included a new 5-ft/1,5-m wide strip along Front Street.

The Cunard ship RMS Queen Mary 2 is currently port's largest cruise liner. The ever-largest liner homeported in LA is RCI-Royal Caribbean 's Mariner of the Seas . In 2009-2011, the 3835-passenger ship operated regularly scheduled 7-day roundtrips to Mexican Riviera ports. However, due to increased violence in Mexico, in 2011 the liner was relocated to the Caribbean (homeported in Galveston TX ). In 2021, RCI plans to homeport in LA Voyager of the Seas (June through December) for 3-4-night roundtrips to Mexico. Voyager OTS and Mariner OTS are sisterships.

In 2004, Port LA installed its first Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) berth, providing shore-to-ship power up to 40 MW. It allows city-grid power supply for 2 vessels simultaneously. The facility also supplies with power 3 container terminals. The technology (by Nidec Corporation, Japan) enables docked vessels to receive electricity from the city's power grid. From the berth, vessels can plug-in directly to the grid for full onboard operations without using diesel engines or gas turbines (being shut down right after docking). The Japanese company has installed such shorepower systems in the ports San Francisco CA , Juneau AK , Goteborg , Travemunde , Livorno , Genoa . In 2018 was completed the system's upgrade for providing more electricity for larger-sized cruise vessels. Shoreside power was installed at berths 91 and 93, where 2 docked liners can be connected simultaneously. Utility bills (to LA's Department of Water and Power) are paid by the seaport, which then invoices the shipowner/terminal operator for reimbursement. The estimated monthly electricity cost is minimum USD 11250 (annual US$125,000). The Port has 30+ electrified berths where boxships and refrigerated cargo carriers can use shoreside power.

In November 2017, Pier 400 (APM Terminals in Port Los Angeles) reported a single-vessel cargo record during the call of the containership Maersk Evora (a total of 24,846 TEUs loaded and offloaded over a period of 128 hours. The vessel docked at Pier 400 on October 19, calling LA as part of the Europe-Far East service AE6/TP6. On December 26, 2015, while the boxship CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin was berthed here, the terminal handled a total of 11,200 TEUs over a 56-hour period.

In 2018, in Los Angeles was homeported its ever-largest liner so far - NCL 's Alaskan ship Norwegian Bliss (2018-built, 326 m long, 168,000 tons, 4900 passengers + 1700 crew). The maiden port call was on May 25, ending here a 15-day Panama Canal repositioning from Miami Florida . Following the Alaskan season's end (October), NCL Bliss had scheduled all four 7-day roundtrips from Los Angeles to Mexican Riviera ports (Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo), with departures October 13, 20, 27.

For 2018 (3rd consecutive record year), Port Los Angeles reported a record-breaking container shipping volume - 9,458749 million TEUs, or 1,2% increase over 2017. The year's monthly record was for October (952,554 TEUs/27,2% increase over Oct 2017). This was the most cargo in a single month in the Port's 111-year history. TEU imports increased 26,7% (to 485,824 units). TEU exports increased 20,5% (to 173,824 units). Empty TEUs increased 25% (to 292,906 units). Port's previous record (924,225 TEUs) was in November 2017. December 2018 was port's busiest December ever - 903,258 TEUs (15,9% increase over Dec 2017), including imports (468,906 TEUs) and exports (147,965 TEUs).

• January 2019 became Port's busiest-ever (852,449 TEUs/5,4% increase over January 2018). Imports grew 1,7% (to 429,923 TEUs). Exports dropped 3,4% (to 144,993 TEUs). Empty TEUs increased 17,7% (to 277,534).
• In June 2021 were processed 876,430 TEUs (+27% over June 2020), including imports (467,763 TEUs/+27%), exports (96,067 TEUs/-12%/Port's lowest export volume since 2005), empty TEUs (312,600/+47%/due to Asia's demand).
• FY2020-21 ended with the record 10,879383 million TEUs (+12% compared to FY2018-19).

In October 2019, Port Los Angeles announced plans for an Outer Harbor Cruise Terminal project (berths 46 and 50). The development project includes the construction of a new passenger terminal on LA Waterfront's south end. The 13-acres/5,3-hectares site is currently used as a special event venue and a temporary dock for cruise liners. Optional for the developer would be to operate year-round the existing LA cruise terminal (berths 91-93) and seasonally the facilities at berths 54-55.

In 2019, the cruise port handled 111 ship calls and around 518,000 tourists, in 2019 - 124 calls (~650,000 tourists), and for 2020 were booked 126 berthings with estimated ~705,000 passengers. Port's record year for cruise shipping was 2008 when it handled 265 ship calls and 1,195897 million passengers.

In November 2021 CMA-CGM signed an agreement for the acquisition of 90% stake in FMS Terminal (Fenix Marine Services/operated under concession thru 2043) for USD 2,3 billion (EUR 2B). FMS is the Port's 3rd-largest terminal by annual TEU capacity (~2,5 million). The facility has land area 292 acres (118 hectares), 4 berths (50 ft / 15 m draft), 16 gantry cranes (8 for ULCVs/Ultra Large Container Ships), direct railway connection (8 tracks), 700+ reefer plugs (for refrigerated TEUs).

Port Long Beach CA

Port Long Beach is currently ranked USA's second-largest containership port - after the adjoining Port Los Angeles. Both ports are the country's main gateway for the shipping trade with Asia. As of 2020, Port Long Beach is connected to 217 seaports worldwide via 175 shipping lines. It handles ~USD 180 billion in shipping trade annually and supports hundreds of thousands of maritime jobs (316,000+ in California State). Port's combined annual shipping trade value (imports and exports) is nearly USD 100 billion, with ~USD 5,6 billion in California state and tax revenues. Annually, USD 800+ million is spent on Long Beach City-based distribution services. In LA, Long Beach port operations generate 230,000+ jobs, with USD 10+ billion going annually to Los Angeles City distribution services.

The port covers a total area of approx 5 mi2 / 13 km2 (land) and has approx 25 mi / 40 km long waterfront (in Long Beach City). The port is located approx 3 mi / 3 km southwest of the city's downtown and approx 25 mi / 40 km south of downtown LA.

• In 2012 was launched the "Green Ship Program" to attract the cleanest ships (Tier III classed). The program (initially planned through June 2022, later extended through June 30, 2024) offers rewards to shipowners/operators (based on engine and fuel types) ranging/per port call from US$600 to US$9000.
• In 2005 was launched the "Vessel Speed Reduction" (aka "Green Flag Program") that rewards vessels for slowing their speeds to 12 knots (14 mph/22 kph) within 20-40 NM/nautical miles of Point Fermin. By this program are offered dockage fee discounts (15%-25%, respectively, for 20-40 NM). In 2021, ~94% of all ships complied within 20 NM and ~88% within 40 NM.
• Both programs (Green Ship and Green Flag) are voluntary.

In 2017, Port Long Beach reported a record year for its cargo shipping volumes, handling 7,54+ million TEUs (11% increase over 2016's 6,775171M TEUs). In November alone, through the port were moved 612,659 TEUs (+14,7% over Nov 2016). Long Beach is among the world's largest cargo ports and USA's gateway for Transpacific (USA-Asia) shipping trade.

In May 2017, the port's containerized cargo traffic was 687,427 TEUs (+6% over May 2017). In 2018-Q1 (January-March), Port Long Beach reported its record Q1 results, with its terminals handling nearly 1,9 million TEUs (+19,4% over 2017-Q1).

In the period April 2017 - February 2018 was completely renovated, redesigned and expanded Carnival's Long Beach Cruise Terminal (read more in the Port's terminal section). On February 10, 2018, Carnival Cruise Line (tenant) reopened "Pier H" terminal after the berth was electrified.

In December 2018, APM Terminals ( The Hague -based international container terminal operator) set a new record for company's North American operations handling 27,846 TEUs on a single vessel. The operation (at Pier 400) included complete discharge of import cargo and complete load of export TEUs plus empty containers to balance the boxship Eleonora Maersk (capacity 15,500 TEUs). The previous record (24,846 TEUs) was on Evora Maersk in October 2017. Port Long Beach's Pier 400 APM terminal (sized 2 km2) is one of the few fitted with large gantry cranes that can serve such boxships with 10 high (TEUs) above deck stowage. These cranes can reach 22 container rows across the beam of these mega-ships.

On April 30, 2019, Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT LLC) was sold for USD 1,78 billion to a consortium led by Macquarie Infrastructure Management Inc (USA). Terminal's previous owner was OOIL (Orient Overseas International Ltd) - subsidiary of China's COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Ltd. As part of the deal, OOCL (Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd / subsidiary of OOIL) entered into a 20-year (until 2039) Container Stevedoring and Terminal Services Agreement with LBCT.

• LBCT (at Middle Harbor) was completed in August 2021 and fully equipped by January 2022.
• Construction works on the USD 1,493 billion terminal project started in May 2011.
• In 2016 was completed Phase 1, allowing cargo operations to start on an initial area of 151 acres/61,1 hectares.
• In October 2017 was competed Phase 2, expanding LBCT to 191 acres/77,3 hectares.
• The final part (Phase 3) was completed in July 2021, expanding LBCT to 300 acres/121,4 hectares.
• LBCT has a large container yard/storage, an administration building, an on-dock rail yard, a concrete wharf (length 4200 ft/1280 m, berthing capacity 3x ULCVs/largest boxships simultaneously), a line of 14x electric STS (ship-to-shore/rail-mounted gantry cranes).
• Now, Terminal's annual capacity is 3,3 million TEUs, ranking it the USA's 6th-largest seaport. LBCT generates 14000+ permanent Californian jobs.
• After docking at LBCT, all boxships are plugged into shorepower connections, using electricity from the city grid.

July 2020 was Port Long Beach's ever-busiest month (in its 109-year history) with moved total 753,081 TEUs and 21,1% increased trade (over July 2019). Imports increased 20,3% (376,807 TEUs), exports 24,1% (138,602 TEUs), empty containers 20,8% (237,672 TEUs). The cargo port's previous monthly record (752,188 TEUs) was set in June 2018.

Los Angeles cruise terminal

The ships dock at two Los Angeles cruise ports – Port of Los Angeles (San Pedro) and Port of Long Beach. More popular Los Angeles cruise port is the Word Cruise Center at San Pedro.

(NEW) Outer Harbor Cruise Terminal (Los Angeles)

In early-October 2019 were announced plans for the construction of a new cruise terminal in LA (adjacent to Cabrillo Way Marina and a boat repair yard). Currently, the building is used as an event space and only occasionally for cruise berthing.

The new cruise port bidder (developer) will upgrade and enlarge the terminal’s existing facilities and berths and will manage the dock/wharf and all day-to-day operations.

In January 2020 were officially announced the plans for two new terminals (in the Outer Harbor) - Berth 45 and Berth 50. They both will have capacity to handle ships with LOA length 335 m (1100 ft), and max capacity 5000 passengers/each. Both facilities are planned as multifunctional - to double as event spaces (during no-ship days and off-season) housing musical concerts, exhibitions, conferences, etc. By this project, both berths (concrete wharves) will be upgraded with shoreside power (cold ironing) capabilities and dedicated parking areas.

In February 2023, LA Port released a draft RFP/Request for Proposals for Outer Harbor Cruise Terminal's development and for the existing World Cruise Center's redevelopment (Inner Harbor Cruise Terminal).

World Cruise Center Terminals (San Pedro)

The two terminals of World Cruise Center are 18 mi (29 km) away from LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), direction South. The first Los Angeles cruise port terminal has two berths 91 and 92. the second one has only one - 93. Two or three larger cruise ships can dock here.

San Pedro Terminal's address is: "Port of Los Angeles, Berths 91-93, World Cruise Center, San Pedro, CA 90731".

Parking is USD 15 per day (Port Authority prices are subject to change). The facilities in the San Pedro terminal include check-in, cafes, bars, shops, parking area, taxi ranks.

Long Beach Cruise Terminal (Carnival)

The second Los Angeles cruise ship terminal is located approx 23 mi (37 km) away from LAX, and 5 mi (8 km) away from World Cruise Center Terminals. It was inaugurated in 2003 for Carnival Corporation ships exclusively. The white dome building (former Spruce Goose aeroplane dome) now houses the cruise terminal (Pier H).

Facilities here include bars, cafes, restaurants, shops, check-in, parking space, taxi ranks. Long Beach Terminal's address: is "Port of Long Beach, 231 Windsor Way, Long Beach, CA 90802". Parking is USD 17 per day (Port Authority prices are subject to change).

In October 2016, Carnival Cruise Line signed an agreement with Port Long Beach and with the landlord (Urban Commons) to expand the "Long Beach Cruise Terminal" facility in order to accommodate larger vessels and enhance terminal operations.

Carnival operates Long Beach terminal since 2003, but using only part of the Geodesic Dome (former museum). The new agreement gave the company 100% use of the Dome (customs and passenger check-in) for its cruise operations.

Construction works started on April 12, 2017. Renovations increased the facility from approx 66,000 to 142,000 ft2 (6130 to 13190 m2). Following the improvements, Long Beach Cruise Terminal now allows docking of larger-sized vessels and also provides additional space for 2-way passenger shipping operations. This enables embarking passengers to access the facility prior to completion of the previous cruise disembarkation process.

Development plans also included expansion of portside cold-ironing capacity to accommodate larger vessels. Shore power allows berthed cruise ships to shut down their main diesel engines and plug into the city's electrical grid, using hydroelectricity for all the onboard services. The technology greatly reduces exhaust emissions in port.

Carnival also made enhancements to the area surrounding the Dome and the adjacent "RMS Queen Mary" (former Cunard liner) city attraction. Terminal's parking capacity was also expanded to accommodate future growth. The multi-million dollar renovated and expanded Carnival cruise terminal was reopened on February 10, 2018. with the arrival of Carnival Splendor . The berth was also electrified (equipped with shoreside electrical power).

In 2017, Carnival had 3 vessels homeported year-round in LA (Long Beach) - Inspiration and Imagination (both for short Baja Mexico cruises) and Miracle (for Mexican Riviera, Hawaii and Alaskan roundtrips).

Los Angeles tours, shore excursions, hotels

City tours and shore excursions.

Near San Pedro

• Los Angeles Maritime Museum: explore the history of the harbor in Los Angeles. It is located half mile away from the Los Angeles cruise port, direction South, in the Municipal Ferry Terminal at Harbor and 6th.
• Ports O’ Call: a mile away from the Los Angeles cruise port, direction South. Great place where you will find shops, restaurants, galleries and bars in New England seaside town atmosphere.
• Red Car Trolley Ride: a vintage line connecting the Marina and the World Cruise Center. It stops by the LA Maritime Museum and Ports O’ Call.
• Abalone Cove: amazing, lively beach located 4 miles away from Los Angeles cruise port, direction West. Enjoy stunning Catalina island views or rock pool at the Sacred Cove Bay.

Near Long Beach

• Queen Mary: the famous ocean liner just by the terminal. It was in service from 1936 to 1976 for Cunard Line. Currently she is part hotel part museum.
• Aquarium of The Pacific, Shoreline Aquatic Park: you will need just 5 minutes by car to get there. Enjoy the sea with its habitants in the Aquarium of The Pacific and walk through the Shoreline Aquatic Park to discover amazing green spaces.
• The Naples Canals: explore the Naples Canal and the Rivo Alto Canal.
• Rancho Los Cerritos Ranch: explore the tradition of Mexican, Spanish and American California origins in a combination.

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Cruise from Long Beach, California

The Long Beach cruise port is home for Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival Cruises offers a variety of Baja Mexico and Hawaiian cruises year-round from Long Beach.

Located next door to the (permanently docked) Queen Mary, the Long Beach Cruise Terminal is a Los Angeles area departure point for Carnival Cruise Lines.  The two closest airports to the pier are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Long Beach Airport (LGB).

The Long Beach Cruise Terminal is 12 miles from the Long Beach Airport. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi and costs approximately $30 or a shared shuttle service is available for about $18.

If you are flying in from Los Angeles International Airport the Long Beach Cruise Terminal is 23 miles away but the ride is about 50 minutes.  A taxi can cost approx. $85 but a shared shuttle can be reserved for approx. $18.

Pre and Post Cruise Options from Los Angeles

Long Beach is located in Southern California on the Pacific coast.  It is situated about 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. Due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, temperatures in Long Beach are moderate throughout the year. A few days spent in the area before or after a cruise that departs from Long Beach is a perfect way to extend a vacation. Relax on one of the beautiful beaches or visit its many fascinating sights.

Aquarium of the Pacific:  Three areas of the Pacific are recreated; the Baja and Southern California region, the Bering Sea and the northern Pacific.  There are more than 12,500 sea creatures, and many educational exhibits.  Definitely one of the top aquariums in the country.

Long Beach Zeppelin Flights:  The next best thing to being in the Goodyear blimp!  Float at an altitude of 1,200 feet at 25 mph. The expansive widow panels surround the cabin to allow 360 degree views of the city below.

Knotts Berry Farm:  This is America’s first theme park!  Great family fun with 165 rides, shows, restaurants and attractions. Five themed areas including Camp Snoopy, home to the PEANUTS gang.  You can also purchase fresh and delicious jams and jellies.

Disneyland:  Home of the original Disney theme park and expanded to include Disney’s California Adventure, and Downtown Disney. Small enough to cover in a day.  The park is about 30 miles from Long Beach Airport.

For more information on cruises from Long Beach, call Direct Line Cruises at 1-800-352-8088.

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Carnival Cruises from Los Angeles

Carnival Cruise Line offers frequent cruises from Long Beach. Many of the voyages are short 3-day cruises. These trips are great for families and partiers. Carnival's ships sailing from this port are the Radiance and the Panorama.

Amenities on the Carnival Radiance include Waterworks water park, SportSquare, SkyCourse ropes course, Serenity adults-only retreat, Playlist Productions shows, Dive-In Movies, Mega Deck Party, Alchemy Bar, Cloud 9 Spa, Shaq's Big Chicken, Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que, and Guy's Burger Joint. Your kids will enjoy Camp Ocean, Circle C, Club O2, Zumbini, and Seuss at Sea. Read a Carnival Radiance cruise review .

The Carnival Panorama is a new ship featuring Sky Zone trampoline park, SportSquare with SkyRide, WaterWorks water park with 2 huge slides, Heroes Tribute Bar, Havana Bar & Pool, Playlist Productions shows, Serenity adults-only retreat, Cloud 9 Spa, and Lip Sync Battle. Read a Carnival Panorama cruise review .

3-day cruises on Carnival Miracle. Round-trip from Long Beach to Ensenada (Mexico). • 2024 departures: May 2, 7, 16, 21, 30; June 4, 13, 18. • 2025 departures: January 13.

3-day cruises on Carnival Radiance. Round-trip from Long Beach to Ensenada (Mexico). • 2024 departures: January 2, 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; September 24, 27; October 4; November 8, 15, 22; December 27. • 2025 departures: January 3; May 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 4, 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; September 5, 19, 26; October 3, 10; November 14, 21; December 26.

4-day cruises on Carnival Radiance. Round-trip cruise from Long Beach to Catalina Island (California) and Ensenada (Mexico). • 2024 departures: January 8, 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19, 26; September 2, 30; October 27, 31; November 4, 11, 18; December 15, 19, 23, 30. • 2025 departures: January 26, 30; February 23, 27; March 23, 27; April 20, 24, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26; June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11, 18, 25; September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; October 6; November 6, 10, 17; December 18, 22, 29.

4-day cruises on Carnival Firenze. Round-trip cruise from Long Beach to Catalina Island (California) and Ensenada (Mexico). • 2025 departures: January 5, 9; February 2, 6; March 2, 6, 30; April 3, 27; May 11, 25; June 8, 22; July 6, 20; August 3, 17, 31; September 14, 28; October 12, 16, 26, 30; November 9, 23, 27; December 7, 11.

14-day cruises to Alaska on Carnival Miracle. Round-trip from Long Beach to Ketchikan (Alaska), Tracy Arm Fjord, Skagway (Alaska), Juneau (Alaska), Icy Strait Point (Alaska), Sitka (Alaska) and Victoria (Canada). • 2024 departures: April 21.

14-day cruises to Hawaii on Carnival Radiance. Round-trip from Long Beach to Hilo (Hawaii), Maui (Hawaii) Honolulu (Hawaii), Kauai (Hawaii) and Ensenada (Mexico). • 2024 departures: October 14; December 1. • 2025 departures: January 12; February 9; March 9; April 6; October 18; November 29.

18-day cruise to Japan on Carnival Panorama. One-way cruise from Long Beach to Tokyo (Japan). Visit Ketchikan (Alaska), Sitka (Alaska), Icy Strait Point (Alaska), Kushiro (Japan) and Aomori (Japan). • 2024 departure: August 22.

5-day cruises to Mexico on Carnival Firenze. Round-trip from Long Beach to Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) and Ensenada (Mexico). • 2025 departures: January 13, 18, 23, 28; February 10, 15, 20, 25; March 10, 15, 20, 25; April 7, 12, 17, 22; May 1, 6, 15, 20, 29; June 3, 12, 17, 26; July 1, 10, 15, 24, 29; August 7, 12, 21, 26; September 4, 9, 18, 23; October 2, 7; November 13, 18; December 30.

5-day cruises to Mexico on Carnival Radiance. Round-trip from Long Beach to Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) and Ensenada (Mexico). • 2025 departures: October 13; November 1, 24; December 13.

6-day cruises to Mexico on Carnival Panorama. Round-trip from Long Beach to Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)(overnight stay) and Ensenada (Mexico). • 2024 departures: January 7; April 7; June 2; July 7; November 10, 30. • 2025 departures: January 19; February 16; March 16; April 13; May 18; June 1, 15, 29; July 13, 27; August 10, 24; September 7, 21; October 5, 19; November 2, 16, 30; December 14, 28.

6-day cruises to Mexico on Carnival Radiance. Round-trip from Long Beach to Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)(overnight stay) and Ensenada (Mexico). • 2024 departures: October 7; November 25. • 2025 departures: January 6; February 3; March 3, 31.

6-day cruises to Mexico on Carnival Firenze. Round-trip from Long Beach to Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)(overnight stay) and Ensenada (Mexico). • 2025 departures: October 20; November 3; December 1, 15, 21.

7-day cruises to Mexico on Carnival Panorama. Round-trip cruise from Long Beach to Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Mazatlan (Mexico) and Puerto Vallarta (Mexico). • 2024 departures: January 13, 20, 27; February 3, 24; March 2, 9, 16, 23; April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18; June 8, 15, 22; July 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10; November 16, 23; December 14, 21, 28. • 2025 departures: January 4, 25; February 1, 22; March 1, 22, 29; April 19, 26; May 3.

8-day cruises to Mexico on Carnival Panorama. Round-trip cruise from Long Beach to Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), La Paz (Mexico), Mazatlan (Mexico) and Puerto Vallarta (Mexico). • 2024 departures: February 10; March 30; May 25; June 29; December 6. • 2025 departures: January 11; February 8; March 8; April 5; May 10, 24; June 7, 21; July 5, 19; August 2, 16, 30; September 13, 27; October 11, 25; November 8, 22; December 6, 20.

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Awaken your sense of adventure as you cruise the mexican riviera.

Beachside cities and historical towns await you on our top-rated Mexican Riviera cruises. Depart from Los Angeles or San Francisco, where you can sail under the Golden Gate Bridge. Then explore the natural playgrounds of Cabo, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. With both seven-day Mexico cruises and 10-day itineraries, there’s an itinerary to fit any schedule. Experience Mexico as it was meant to be, only with Princess®.

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Located at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, Cabo is surrounded by clear waters and sun-kissed beaches. As one of the world’s premier resort destinations, it’s the perfect place to relax, recharge and reawaken your passion for adventure. On a Mexico cruise, tour Todos Santos and enjoy lunch at the Hotel California. Or sail on a catamaran to Lover’s Beach, and snap a photo in front of El Arco on your way.

With a culture as timeless as the scenery, Mazatlan is a jewel in Mexico’s crown. Stroll past the colorful homes and artisan stalls that line the streets. Celebrate the city’s cultural and historical highlights during a folkloric show. Or shop for hand-crafted goods in one of Mexico’s major port cities, and find a special gift to take home as a token of your Mexico cruise.

Between its beaches, aquatic parks and vibrant art scene, Puerto Vallarta’s varied landscapes offer adventures for all. On a Mexico cruise, wander through the city’s galleries, and sample tequila alongside handmade tortillas and salsa. Or stroll along the seafront Malecon boardwalk – the city’s premier shopping destination — where mementos, margaritas and Mexican buffets await.

What to Do on a Cruise to the Mexican Riviera

Learn more about Mexico while touring historical landmarks, sharing a traditional meal with locals or relaxing on the sun-drenched beaches.

The Malecon

Mazatlan cathedral, medano beach.

Spend an entire day walking along the Malecon, Puerto Vallarta’s beach boardwalk. Shop for regionally crafted goods — like woven baskets or a pair of leather boots — and meet the locals who created them. Stop for lunch at a nearby restaurant, where you can enjoy delicacies like tamales and pozole with a seafront view. Or watch street performers sing and dance, and get up close to larger-than-life sand sculptures.

On a Mexican Riviera cruise with Princess, travel back in time to the 19th century during a visit to Mazatlan’s Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Admire the Moorish and Gothic architecture, and marvel at statues of famous saints — like Matthew, Mark, Luke and John — that decorate the church’s exterior. Then head inside to see baroque decor, crystal chandeliers and gold-lined murals.

With an abundance of activities to do on both land and sea, Medano Beach offers something for the whole family. Relax on the golden shores, or indulge in a waterside lunch nearby. Float in the turquoise sea, or make some waves on a jet ski ride. Your dream beach day awaits on a Mexican Riviera cruise to Cabo.

Mexican Riviera excursions

On a seven-day Mexico cruise or a 10-day itinerary, you can find expertly crafted excursions on every itinerary. Zipline across forests and rappel down waterfalls in Puerto Vallarta. Spend the day catching marlin and tuna in the world-class fishing port of Mazatlan. Or scuba dive through Cabo’s protected marine sanctuary. With excursions for every traveler, see why we’re named one of the best cruises to the Mexican Riviera.

Ships on this itinerary

Our Princess fleet includes ships that offer a multitude of amenities and feature the innovative MedallionClass® experience. From a balcony stateroom, take in the sights and sounds of the colorful cultures ashore before enjoying the “sabor” of local cuisine in one of our many eateries during your Mexican Riviera cruise.

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Experience the country’s unique character the second you step on the ship with traditional Mexican cuisine, events and activities.

Mariachi and margaritas

Sip, savor and sway to the music with onboard activities that give you a taste of Mexican tradition. Sample tequila while learning about the drink’s history from a local expert, and indulge your taste buds with tacos and fajitas. Or let loose with your loved ones during a mariachi performance, and dance to the lively tune of violins and guitars. On a cruise to Mexico with Princess, activities lie around every corner.

Every reason to celebrate

On select sailings in October and November, discover the region’s heritage with our Mexican Fiesta. Celebrate the Day of the Dead, a holiday to commemorate loved ones who have passed. From face-painting to Aztec flower-making, there are activities for the whole family on a cruise to Mexico. Learn a traditional dance, decorate marzipan skulls and make a skeleton out of pasta. Or watch dancers perform ‘The Procession of the Dead.’

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Recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage and preservation of culinary technique, Mexican and Spanish cuisine is a big part of the region’s culture. Sample the bold flavors and creative combinations for yourself on a cruise to Mexico with Princess. In many of our dining rooms, enjoy Mexican-themed dishes — like ceviche, fajitas and coconut cocadas — for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Los angeles dodgers | high school football: updates from friday night’s top games, los angeles dodgers, subscriber only, los angeles dodgers | yoshinobu yamamoto to rejoin dodgers’ rotation next week, out since the middle of june with a shoulder injury, the right-hander will make his long-awaited return on tuesday night against the cubs after he made only two triple-a rehab starts.

Out since the middle of June with a shoulder injury, the right-hander will make his long-awaited return on Tuesday night against the Cubs after he made only two Triple-A rehab starts.

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