# Cruises from Long Beach

Cruises from Long Beach and Los Angeles sail to Catalina, Ensenada and the Mexican Riviera year round. Carnival, Princess, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian from $359.

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Cruises from Long Beach and neighboring Los Angeles cover the entire Southern California market. Carnival sails year round from its dome terminal beside the Queen Mary, while Princess, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian use the LA World Cruise Center in San Pedro. Mexico sailings run $359 to $1,400 per person for 3 to 7 nights.

## Key facts

- **Two terminals, one market:** Carnival owns the Long Beach dome terminal, all other lines use the World Cruise Center in San Pedro, 8 miles away
- **Typical fare range:** $359 to $1,400 per person for 3 to 7 nights
- **Parking:** About $20 per day at both Long Beach and San Pedro
- **Signature quick trip:** 4 night Catalina and Ensenada loops, the West Coast's answer to the Bahamas quickie

## Sailing from Long Beach Cruise Terminal and the LA World Cruise Center

Search for cruises from Los Angeles and cruises from Long Beach and you will find the same market: two terminals eight miles apart serving 18 million Southern Californians. Carnival's geodesic dome terminal, the old home of the Spruce Goose, is the busiest single-line terminal on the West Coast, sending ships to Catalina, Ensenada and the Mexican Riviera every week.

San Pedro's World Cruise Center handles everyone else: Princess runs its Mexican Riviera and Hawaii programs here, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian rotate seasonal Mexico sailings. The 7 night Mexican Riviera loop (Cabo, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta) is the flagship route, and winter departures make it the West Coast's sun escape.

**Season:** Year round at both terminals.

## Popular sailings

| Itinerary | Length | Line | From (pp) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Catalina and Ensenada | 4 nights | Carnival Cruise Line | $359 |
| Mexican Riviera | 7 nights | Princess Cruises | $649 |
| Cabo weekend escape | 5 nights | Norwegian Cruise Line | $499 |
| Hawaii round trip | 15 nights | Princess Cruises | $1,599 |

## Parking

Both terminals charge about $20 per day. Long Beach parking is in a structure beside the dome and sells out on holiday weekends, so pre-book on Carnival's site. San Pedro has ample lots plus cheaper independent options along Harbor Boulevard from $14.

## Where to stay the night before

Hotels around Long Beach's Rainbow Harbor put you five minutes from the Carnival terminal with an aquarium and waterfront dinner to fill embarkation eve. For San Pedro departures, the Doubletree and Crowne Plaza run park and cruise packages that beat paying for parking separately.

## Cruise lines from Long Beach

- Carnival Cruise Line
- Princess Cruises
- Royal Caribbean International
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Celebrity Cruises

## Destinations served

- Catalina Island
- Ensenada
- Cabo San Lucas
- Mexican Riviera
- Hawaii on select dates

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Long Beach terminal the same as the Los Angeles cruise port?

No. Carnival sails from its own terminal in Long Beach, and all other lines sail from the World Cruise Center in San Pedro, which is the official Port of Los Angeles terminal. They are about 8 miles apart across the harbor.

### Which airport should I fly into?

Long Beach airport is closest at 15 minutes but has limited routes. LAX is 30 to 50 minutes from either terminal depending on traffic. John Wayne in Orange County works for Long Beach at about 35 minutes.

### When are Mexico cruises from Long Beach cheapest?

September through early November and the two weeks after New Year. 4 night trips drop to the mid $300s. Prices checked: August 2026.

## Related pages

- [Cruises from California](https://www.bookcruises.us/cruises-from-california/)
- [Cruises from San Diego](https://www.bookcruises.us/cruises-from-san-diego/)
- [Last minute cruise deals](https://www.bookcruises.us/last-minute-cruise-deals/)

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