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Long Beach Cruise Terminal

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Do you have plans to cruise along the West Coast? Then, the chances are high that you'll board your cruise from the Long Beach Cruise Terminal. Around 300 cruises start from this terminal to destinations like Hawaii and Mexico, making the terminal one of the biggest and busiest in the country.

And if you're wondering which cruise lines sail from this terminal, know that the Carnival Cruise Line only uses the terminal. So it is also famous as the Carnival Cruise Terminal in Long Beach. The terminal is also famous for Queen Mary, the retired cruise ship docked permanently at Long Beach. Excited to cruise from the Carnival Cruise Terminal in Long Beach? We'll navigate you seamlessly through the terminal.

Long Beach Cruise Terminal Parking

The terminal is located at 231 Windsor Way, Long Beach, CA 90802. Onsite parking is available at the Long Beach Cruise Terminal parking structure. The onsite parking garage has a height limit of 7'0', and you can't park oversized vehicles there. The parking garage may fill up soon, and the rates aren't cheap either. So, you will miss out on parking if you don't plan your trip in advance. However, many offsite lots around the terminal assure you a parking spot at much cheaper rates.

Long Beach Cruise Terminal Parking LotDurationParking Rate
Onsite parkingPer Day$23
Cruiseparking.comPer Day$10

Hotels near Long Beach Cruise Terminal

These are the hotels in Long Beach near the cruise terminal.

HotelDistance from Long Beach Cruise Terminal (in miles)
The Queen Mary0.1
Hotel Maya - a DoubleTree by Hilton0.7
Residence Inn by Marriott Long Beach Downtown1
Hilton Long Beach1.7
The Westin Long Beach2.1
Hotel Mai Downtown Long Beach2.2
Inn at 50 - Long Beach Convention Center2.3
Hotel Metropolitan Long Beach2.3
Travelodge by Wyndham Long Beach Convention Center2.4
Inn of Long Beach2.4

  • Port of Long Beach (PLG)
  • Port Everglades (PTE)
  • Port of Miami (POM)
  • Port Canaveral (POC)
  • Port Galveston (POG)
  • Port of Tampa (POT)
  • Cape Liberty Cruise Port (POL)
  • Port of Los Angeles (PLA)
  • Port of New Orleans (NOP)
  • Port of Baltimore (POB)
  • Port of San Diego (POS)
  • Port of Manhattan (PMT)
  • Port of San Francisco (PSF)
  • Port of Palm Beach (PPB)

Restaurants near Long Beach Cruise Terminal

You can find these restaurants near the Carnival Cruise Terminal in Long Beach.

RestaurantDistance from Long Beach Cruise Terminal (in miles)
Chelsea Chowder House & Bar0.1
Gladstone's Long Beach1.7
L'Opera Italian Restaurant1.9
Ruth's Chris Steak House1.9
Parkers' Lighthouse2
Queensview Steakhouse2
King's Fish House2
555 East American Steakhouse2.2
AMMATOLI2.3
Thai District2.3

Security Checkpoints at Long Beach Cruise Terminal

When you arrive at the cruise port, you'll pass through Port Authority Security. So, you must have a valid photo ID and cruise documents. After following the directions to the terminal, go to the baggage drop-off area to hand over your baggage to a porter. The porters will take your luggage on board and deliver it to your stateroom.

How to reach Long Beach Cruise Terminal

If you're driving towards the Carnival cruise terminal in Long Beach, follow these directions.

From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): You must drive southward on the San Diego Freeway (405) and then southward on the Long Beach Freeway (710). Then, follow the signage for 'Queen Mary'. Remain far right of the parking ticket-taker for the Queen Mary ship when you enter; this lane leads to the Long Beach Cruise Terminal. Follow the signage for the passenger parking and luggage drop-off areas.

From Long Beach Airport (LGB): Take the Lakewood Boulevard exit. Head south on Lakewood toward the San Diego Freeway (405). Take the 405 north and the Long Beach Freeway (710) south. Follow the signages to the Queen Mary. Remain far right of the parking ticket-taker for the Queen Mary ship when you enter; this lane leads to the Long Beach Cruise Terminal.

From San Diego: Take Interstate 5 north onto the San Diego Freeway (Interstate 405), then south on the 710 Freeway. Continue driving south on the 710 Freeway, then follow the Queen Mary signage. Remain far right of the parking ticket-taker for the Queen Mary ship when you enter; this lane leads to the Long Beach Cruise Terminal.

How to reach Long Beach Cruise Terminal from Long Beach Airport

LGB is the nearest airport to the cruise terminal, around 11.2 miles away. These are the ways by which you can reach the cruise terminal from LGB.

  • Taxi: A taxi ride from LGB to the cruise terminal can cost you between $25 and $55.
  • Rideshare services: Uber/Lyft can cost you between $30 and $50 for a trip from LGB to the cruise terminal. However, these are just average rates. The rate can change anytime depending on the rideshare service, the type of vehicle, the time of your trip, demand, and traffic.
  • Public transit: Long Beach Transit (LBT) provides a bus service from the airport to downtown Long Beach. The journey will take more than 60 minutes. On reaching downtown, you must take a taxi or rideshare service for an extra 5-10 minutes, as Long Beach no longer provides a downtown shuttle to the cruise terminal.
  • Cruise shuttle: Carnival has cruise line shuttles from LGB for passengers arriving by air on the day of departure. You must pre-book to use this service.

How to reach Long Beach Cruise Terminal from LAX

LAX is around 23 miles away from the cruise terminal. These are the ways by which you can reach the cruise terminal from LAX.

  • Taxi: A taxi ride from LAX to the cruise terminal can cost you between $60 and $120.
  • Rideshare services: Uber/Lyft can cost you between $40 and $50 for a trip from LAX to the cruise terminal. However, these are just average rates. The rate can change anytime depending on the rideshare service, the type of vehicle, the time of your trip, demand, and traffic.
  • Public transit: You can use the Metro Line transit system from LAX to the Carnival Cruise Terminal in Long Beach. But it includes many transfers and takes almost two hours plus waiting times.
  • Cruise shuttle: Carnival offers cruise line shuttles from the airport for passengers arriving by air on the day of departure.

How to reach Long Beach Cruise Terminal from John Wayne Airport

The SNA Airport is around 29.7 miles away from the cruise terminal. These are the ways by which you can reach the cruise terminal from SNA.

  • Taxi: A taxi ride from SNA to the cruise terminal can cost you between $70 and $110.
  • Rideshare services: Uber/Lyft can cost you between $40 and $140 for a trip from SNA to the cruise terminal. However, these are just average rates. The rate can change anytime depending on the rideshare service, the type of vehicle, the time of your trip, demand, and traffic.

Top Destinations Near Long Beach Cruise Terminal

  • Aquarium of the Pacific
  • The Queen Mary
  • Art Theatre of Long Beach
  • Lions Lighthouse
  • Rainbow Lagoon Park
  • Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum
  • Shoreline Aquatic Park
  • Junipero Beach
  • Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum
  • Belmont Brewing Co

FAQs

What cruise lines operate from the Port of Long Beach terminal?

Carnival Cruise Line operates from the Port of Long Beach terminal.

How far is the Port of Long Beach terminal from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

The Port of Long Beach terminal is approximately 32 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

What parking options are available at the Port of Long Beach terminal?

Onsite and offsite options for cruise parking are available at the Port of Long Beach terminal. Affordable parking options are offered by the offsite lots, where parking rates start at $10/day.

How many terminals are in the Port of Long Beach?

The Port of Long Beach has 22 shipping terminals, which include five break bulk, six container, six dry bulk, and five liquid bulk.

Is the Port of LA and the Port of Long Beach the same?

No, the Port of LA and the Port of Long Beach are separate ports. The site of both these ports (San Pedro Bay) together forms the world's fifth-busiest port facility.

Where is the Port of Long Beach located?

The Port of Long Beach is located in the city of Long Beach, California.

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