Cruise ships using the Port of Los Angeles dock at the World Cruise Center in San Pedro, at the southern end of the city. Passengers are usually off the ship by mid morning. If your flight leaves LAX in the evening, you have a full day and a set of suitcases.
First, check your port. Los Angeles has two cruise terminals: San Pedro, and a separate terminal in Long Beach a few miles east. Your cruise documents name the one you need.
This is arranged on request, not booked from a fixed page, because San Pedro is outside our standard complimentary pickup area and every ship and flight is different. Message us with:
We reply with the pickup point at the terminal, a route that fits your hours, and one price for the vehicle, confirmed in writing before you pay. Luggage decides the group size: an SUV that seats six without bags carries fewer guests with full cruise luggage.
With six hours, a common route is the coast: Manhattan Beach, Venice and Santa Monica, then LAX. With eight hours, Hollywood and Beverly Hills are possible before the airport. The route is the same idea as our custom private SUV tour, with the start moved to the port.
One tip: book flights that leave after 5:00 PM if you want to tour. An early afternoon flight leaves time for the transfer only.
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