Long Beach Cruise Terminal

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Contents 1 Ships at port 2 Address 3 Directions to the Port 3.1 Traveling from the Los Angeles area (north) 3.2 Traveling from the San Diego area (south) 4 Parking 5 Airport Transfers 5.1 Where can I Purchase Transfers & How Far in Advance 5.2 Cost of Transfers 5.3 Flight Guidelines 5.3.1 Latest Flight Arrival 5.3.2 Earliest Flight Departures 5.4 Prior to your cruise you will be met at the airport

Ships at port

Address

231 Windsor Way
Long Beach, CA 90802

Travel Time: 23 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX); travel time is approximately 50 minutes.12 miles from Long Beach Airport; travel time is approximately 20 minutes.

Directions to the Port

Traveling from the Los Angeles area (north)

   * 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 Long Beach Cruise terminal.
   * Follow the signs for Passenger Parking and Luggage Drop-Off area.

Traveling from the San Diego area (south)

   * 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 Long Beach Cruise terminal.
   * Follow the signs for Passenger Parking and Luggage Drop-Off area.

Parking

$12 per day (rates subject to change by Port Authority)

   * 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.
   * Handicap parking available with proof of valid permit.
   * Due to height restrictions in the garage, RV's may have to utilize the adjacent outdoor parking facilities.

Airport Transfers

Where can I Purchase Transfers & How Far in Advance

Purchase of transfers can be done through Carnival Reservations up to 7 days prior to your sail date; you will need to provide your flight information at the time of purchase. Flight details are provided to the transportation company to assist in expediting your transfer to the pier. It is your responsibility to update Carnival with any changes to your flight schedule to ensure you are met by the transportation company.

New bookings made within 7 days of sailing may purchase the transfer at the Port of Long Beach with a Carnival Cruise Lines representative*.

NOTE: *Cash payment is not accepted. The transfer costs are charged directly to your onboard Sail & Sign Account. This is handled at the Port of Long Beach.

Cost of Transfers

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Port of Long Beach: One Way: $26.00 Round Trip: $52.00

Transfer rates are subject to change and any unused services are nonrefundable.

Flight Guidelines

Latest Flight Arrival

Arrivals into the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): 1:30pm

Earliest Flight Departures

Earliest departures out of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): 12:30pm

Prior to your cruise you will be met at the airport

You will be met and assisted by our meet & greet service in the baggage claim area and then escorted to your vehicle for transfer to the port. Transfer time begins generally around noon depending on flight arrivals.