Long Beach (Los Angeles), California Port Q&A
13 Long Beach (Los Angeles), California traveler questions & answers
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A: You should have posted under the ship and not the cruise port. Water slides are typically cold with pools and hot tubs not much warmer.
Answered by dkantouth on July 7, 2024
A: the answer is cold, pumped in from the Pacific ocean. Carnival only heats the jacuzzi.
Answered by 4Kerrie on July 7, 2024
Q: We are looking for a place to stay near the port but also within walking distance to other things. Airport shuttle to hotel is a plus but not a deal breaker. Recommendations welcome.
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A: I booked pacific inn at seal beach - has airport shuttle & not too far from port.
Answered by walandra on August 26, 2024
A: I stayed at the Hyatt because you can walk to everything... but to be honest, it just turned out to be an opportunity to let the wallet and liver rest as there wasn't much fun to do. (maybe I'm just getting older).
Answered by picalo on August 26, 2024
A: Carnival is at Long Beach Port. Everyone else is at San Pedro Port which is called Port of LA. If you are not on a Carnival cruise, that's where to go.
Answered by rdrew1114 on June 3, 2024
A: 231 Windsor Way, Long Beach,CA 90802 next to the famous Queen Mary!
Answered by brownjudykay on June 3, 2024
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Q: Is it better to fly into LAX or Long Beach airport? I know there’s a shuttle from both and lax is a little farther away
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A: "Better" is very relative in this case. Long Beach airport is much smaller and easier to navigate. It's also much closer to the cruise port. LAX, on the other hand, will have more flight options (possibly including direct flights, depending on where... you are starting your journey), and flights are usually less expensive than going into Long Beach. Depends on what's most important to you.See More
Answered by LisaKitty on June 10, 2023
A: If you can fly into Long Beach it’s 15 minutes from the port and a lot of traffic less than coming from LAX. Plus it’s a tiny airport which makes check in and getting out of the airport super simple.
Answered by reformedkenny on June 11, 2023
A: I had flights going into LAX I had to switch them to Long Beach because the price to get to Long Beach from LAX too expensive
Answered by apurpleness528 on October 4, 2023
Q: Is there any beach in Ensenada? Not for swimming, for walking/exploring/enjoying? TIA
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Q: We are driving in the day before. Where is the best place to stay and leave our car? Thanks!
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A: Hotel Maya seems a great option. I secured a $172 (total including tax & and fees) for the night on Priceline.
Answered by TheatreHombre on December 13, 2022
A: Holiday Inn Downtown offers covered parking during your cruise. Stayed twice with no problems…I’d recommend parking at the port though…fastest way to get on the road after your trip unless you are staying the night in LB before going home.
Answered by dmowe on January 18, 2023
A: With your 4 day, I would maybe park at the port. 3 or 4 days is about the cost hassle of uber. However, the previously mentioned hotels and the stay park and fly are all great options for longer cruises. If you end up ubering, you will not have any... issues dropping off, but may see some getting picked up. Next time we will taxi back to Courtyard. had 2 or 3 drivers cancel on us after 5 or 10 mins each.See More
Answered by dkantouth on January 18, 2023
A: I think you can look up https://www.park-stay-fly.com. If you stay there one night, they offer free parking for a week. It doesn’t matter that you won’t be flying. You’ll be cruising! What days are you cruising the panorama? I’m headed on January 21s... t. You can take an Uber or taxi from the hotel to the cruise terminal. Good luckSee More
Answered by fishdude1 on December 14, 2022
A: Does your Priceline rate include parking? If not it’ll end up costing more than the discounted park and cruise rate.
Answered by ElizabethOregon on December 14, 2022
Q: Do they assign you a boarding time? How early can we get on the boat. I’m not sure how that process works.
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A: This is one port where check-in times are inforced. You are put in lines by your check in time. OK to arrive early but you will wait in line outside.
Answered by willwork4cruz on December 6, 2022
A: boarding begins in the late morning but you cannot go to your room until about 1:30. you select the boarding time during check in
Answered by Mattesq on December 6, 2022
A: as soon as you can check in, you should be able to select your boarding time. most people want the earlier ones, so be ready
Answered by jallaway on December 5, 2022
A: Go to your booking details and it tells you when you can check in. After you check in they will assign you a boarding time.
Answered by Off2Cruise on December 5, 2022
A: if all of this is stressing you out, you can look into buying a faster to the fun pass. by giving them faster access to your funds, you can get on board early with the suite guests and walk on like a boss
Answered by jallaway on December 6, 2022
A: 14 days before your cruise you will do an online checkin. At online check in you choose a port arrival time . This is the time you arrive at port to check in. This is not your boarding time. You will wait a bit longer for that
Answered by dbsu58 on December 6, 2022
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Q: any recommendations on hotels with park and shuttle accommodations near the port area? the cheaper the better.
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A: We like to stay at the Hilton. lots to do and see right around there also.
Answered by dwalton92345 on August 30, 2022
A: It is $23 a day at the parking structure at Long Beach Cruise Terminal
Answered by mmascola on September 2, 2022
A: We’ve stayed at both the Marriott and best western. They both offered cruise parking for free for up to 10 days. The best western had a shuttle and we took a Lyft from the Marriott. Both hotels are fine.
Answered by MeKnotU on September 4, 2022
A: Pacific Inn, seal beach we stayed there for our cruise back in 2019. Walking distance to the pier at seal beach.
Answered by sb48champs on September 1, 2022
A: thanks all for the answers. we will be driving down from san francisco. it turns out that even though the shuttle is free, parking at the hotels will cost at least $25/day. it would be cheaper to park at the port (i believe $17/day). we'll stay th... e night before departure at the nearby courtyard marriott. super excited!See More
Answered by anakin on September 1, 2022
A: check out our video! https://youtu.be/tHR9vFW841I
Answered by Bentontravel on August 31, 2022
Q: We live in Los Angeles and will take a cruise for the first time with the family in August. What’s the best way to park for a cruise out of Long Beach? Approximate what’s the price? Thank you
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A: We always parked at the terminal. It’s a covered parking garage, patrolled, and sits right next to the ship so you just take the stairs or elevator down no shuttle needed. $23 a day.
Answered by RoxxiAtSea on July 4, 2022
A: you can find lots and garges cheaper in long beach even with peak uber prices. however, catching an uber after the cruise always seams to be a problem. lots of taxis but uber and lyft drivers don't want to wait to get in.
Answered by dkantouth on July 4, 2022
Q: Does Carnival provide airport transportation to/from Long Beach/LAX to Long Beach terminal (to be purchased)? I haven’t been able to pull up options on Carnivals website. TIA
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A: Once you are logged into your Carnival account, click on the "categories" located upper left of page. then click on Airport Transfers. That should do it.
Answered by devildog83 on April 25, 2022
A: Yes, it is considered an excursion. I would highly suggest just using Uber or Lyft though since the setup is perfect at the Long Beach cruise terminal. We actually had the Carnival bus booked to take us to LAX after this last cruise but it was so dis... organized we ended up just calling a Lyft.See More
Answered by Kracka on April 25, 2022
A: It is usually in excursions as mentioned however I’d recommend Uber or car service, I like the company Go Ride.
Answered by ElizabethOregon on April 25, 2022
A: You can get a shuttle from airport to pier by looking in excursions. 🛳
Answered by ejk11 on May 16, 2024
A: Hi. There is a Dropbox for excursions. Scroll down to ground transportation. Both Long Beach and LAX are offered. Thanks
Answered by Carnivalfoodie on April 25, 2022
A: I’ve seen it as an add on under the excursions section for my cruise.
Answered by mrlarsen on April 25, 2022
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