Port of Long Beach

Long Beach, California is part of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. The Port of Long Beach is becoming a frequently used alternative to the overcrowded Port of Los Angeles. Most cruises departing from here are heading to Baja California or the Mexican Riviera. The port is about 20 minutes from Long Beach Airport or 50 minutes from LAX.

Nearby Airports:

Two airports serve the Port of Long Beach. Long Beach Airport (LGB) is 12 miles from the port, and travel time is approximately 20 minutes. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 23 miles from the port; travel time is approximately 50 minutes, depending on traffic. We reccomend adding extra buffer time to your arrival and departure schedules to reduce the risk of traffic delays.

Driving Directions:

From the Los Angeles area: Take the 405 Freeway south. Take the 710 Freeway south. Continue on the 710 Freeway south and follow the signs for the Queen Mary. At the entrance to the Queen Mary, stay to the far right of the parking ticket taker for the Queen Mary; this lane is the entrance to the Carnival Cruise terminal. Follow the signs for Passenger Parking and Luggage Drop-Off area.

From the San Diego area: Take I-5 north. Take the 405 Freeway north. Take the 710 Freeway south. Continue on the 710 Freeway south and follow the signs for the Queen Mary. At the entrance to the Queen Mary, stay to the far right of the parking ticket taker for the Queen Mary; this lane is the entrance to the Carnival Cruise terminal. Follow the signs for Passenger Parking and Luggage Drop-Off area.

Port Parking:

Parking is available at the Port of Long Beach for $10.00 per day (rates subject to change by Port Authority). The facility is a 5-Story, 1450 space parking garage. Full payment due upon exiting the parking garage. Accepted forms of payment: U.S. Dollars; major credit cards. No advance reservations required. Oversized vehicles will be charged per parking space. Due to height restrictions in the garage, RV's may have to utilize the adjacent outdoor parking facilities.