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Port of Los Angeles and San Pedro, California is one of the busiest
ports in the world. If you would like to look at the cruise ship
schedule, please click here on
Cruise Schedules. If you would
like to see the actual Pacific Cruise ship terminals website for the
port, please click on this link to
Pacific Cruise Ship Terminal. The
information provided below may help for those cruise passengers leaving
from San Pedro cruise terminals or the Port of Los Angeles.
Welcome to Pacific Cruise Ship Terminals. Located in the Port of Los
Angeles' World Cruise Center. Homeport of the television series "The
Love Boat" (1977 to 1986), the cruise center is the premier gateway to
Los Angeles and Southern California.
The Port is a stop for cruise itineraries sailing to Mexico and other
world destinations. Whether you are here visiting or traveling on a
cruise, give us a call and we'll make sure your trip will be memorable.
Over 1 million passengers served.
Which cruise lines call at the Port of Los Angeles?
More than a dozen cruise lines call at the Port of Los Angeles
throughout the year, but three cruise lines have homeport agreements to
operate ships during the Spring/Summer 2009 cruise seasons:
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines' Mariner of the Seas offers seven-day
cruises to the Mexican Rivera.
Princess Cruise Lines' Saphire Princess offers seven-day cruises to
Mexico; Golden Princess offers 14-day cruises to Hawaii.
Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Norwegian Star offers seven-day cruises to
Mexico.
Where can I find cruise ship schedules?
Click here for the cruise calendar: http://www.pcsterminals.com/CruiseCalendar.aspx
How can I obtain driving directions to the World Cruise Center?
The World Cruise Center at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro is
approximately 18 miles (29 kilometers) south of Los Angeles
International Airport (LAX), 25 miles (40 kilometers) south of downtown
Los Angeles and 10 miles (16 kilometers) west of Long Beach, with easy
freeway access from both directions.
From LAX: Travel southbound on the San Diego Freeway (Interstate 405),
then southbound on the Harbor Freeway (Interstate 110). Exit at Harbor
Boulevard and proceed straight through the Harbor Boulevard
intersection. Turn right to enter the World Cruise Center.
From downtown Los Angeles: Travel southbound on the Harbor Freeway
(Interstate 110). Exit at Harbor Boulevard and proceed straight through
the Harbor Boulevard intersection. Turn right to enter the World Cruise
Center.
From Long Beach: Travel westbound on Ocean Boulevard, Seaside Avenue and
the Vincent Thomas Bridge (State Highway 47). Exit at Harbor Boulevard
and proceed straight through the Harbor Boulevard intersection. Turn
right to enter the World Cruise Center.
Where can I park if I take a cruise out of the Port of Los Angeles?
Overnight parking is available and no reservations are required. Most
lots are open seven days/week, 24 hours/day. Courtesy shuttles are
provided to and from the cruise terminal on scheduled ship days.
Shuttles are not wheelchair accessible. Parking rates are $1 each hour
for the first 10 hours, with a $12 daily maximum. Cash, Travelers
Checks, and Credit Cards are accepted. For more information, call
Parking Concepts at 1-800-540-PARK.
What rental car companies service the Port of Los Angeles’ World Cruise
Center?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates a location near the World Cruise Center,
and offers free customer pick-ups and drop-offs to the terminal. This
convenient location is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6
p.m., and on Saturday on Sunday, from 9 a.m. to noon. To book a
reservation, call (310) 548-8060, or visit www.enterprise.com.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
235 W. 6th Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
Which shuttles operate from LAX to the World Cruise Center?
SuperShuttle® Transportation Systems operates door-to-door ground
transportation throughout Los Angeles. Reservations from the airport to
a residence, hotel, or business are not required unless accessible van
service is needed. At LAX, SuperShuttle® is located outside the baggage
claim area at the van stop on the outer island. For more information,
call 1-800-BLUE-VAN or visit www.supershuttle.com.
What public transportation options are near the World Cruise Center?
Visit the Los Angeles County MTA website at www.metro.net, or call
1-800-COMMUTE. Use the following address for the World Cruise Center:
600 N. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA 90731. Nearest intersection is at
Harbor Boulevard and Swinford Street. For more information on public
tranportation, click here.
What hotels are near the World Cruise Center?
The following hotels are located within three miles of the World Cruise
Center:
Best Western Sunrise Hotel
525 S Harbor Blvd.
San Pedro, CA 90731
Phone: (310) 548-1080
Distance: 0.64 miles
Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel
601 S. Palos Verdes Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
Phone:(310) 519-8200
Distance: 0.82 miles
Doubletree Hotel San Pedro
2800 Via Cabrillo Marina
San Pedro, CA 90731
Phone: (310) 514-3344
Distance: 2.64 miles
What else is there to do while visiting San Pedro?
Only a 20-minute drive from downtown Los Angeles, the Port not only
boasts a bustling cruise center serving destinations to the popular
Mexican Riviera and beyond, but also the scenic Cabrillo Beach for
public swimming, boating and fishing, a vintage Pacific Electric Red Car
rail line, Ports O' Call Village, and entertaining summertime events for
the entire family, including the nation's largest Lobster Festival. In
downtown San Pedro -- all within a five mile radius -- you'll find
historical landmarks, parks, museums, one-of-a-kind art galleries, shops
and restaurants and unique treasures from yesteryear such as the Warner
Grand Theater.
General Parking Information
Lot 1 and 2
(Cash, Travelers Checks, and Credit Cards Accepted)
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Hours of operation
9:00A.M. to 6:00P.M. Saturday only
3 and 4 Day Cruises (Lot 1 and 2 only)
No Free Parking
$1.00 each hour for the 1st 10 hours
$12.00 Daily Maximum
Lot 6, 7, and 8
(Cash, Travelers Checks, and Credit Cards Accepted)
Hours of operation
Open seven days, 24 hours
Free parking is for the 1st hour
$1.00 each hour for the 1st 10 hours
$12.00 Daily Maximum
$12.00 1st 24 hours and each additional day or a portion thereof
Post Pay Parking Only
Courtesy shuttle will be provided to and from the cruise terminal on
scheduled ship days. Shuttles are not wheelchair accessible.
Notice: All parking rates are based on per space only. If you occupy
more than one space, you will be charged all occupied spaces.
For additional information, please call Parking Concepts at
(310) 547-4357 or (310) 732-5773.
Pacific Cruise Ship Terminals, a subsidiary of Metro Cruise Services, is
responsible for managing the World Cruise Center at Berths 90-93 for the
Port of Los Angeles. The facility is capable of berthing three of the
most modern cruise ships in the world simultaneously. The terminal at
Berth 93 has been upgraded and enlarged to accommodate the largest mega
ships currently sailing. This allows for comfortable and efficient
processing for discriminating passengers.
Metro Cruise Services currently provides stevedoring services for all
cruise lines calling Los Angeles. This includes handling baggage and
loading the ships stores and provisions necessary for a successful
cruise. Metro also has the capability to handle other special
requirements for the cruise lines including removing and installing
satellite receivers and other large bulky items requiring the use of
mobile cranes or other special equipment.
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