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Los Angeles (San Pedro), CA Highlights
"The City of Angels"
Taking a cruise from Los Angeles is very popular, especially among those that live in the area or that are visiting and want to spend a few nights before or after the cruise in the city.
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Cruises from Los Angeles (San Pedro), CA

Since Los Angeles is such a major tourist attraction in itself, cruises from Los Angeles are quite popular. Many people who live within driving of the distance prefer to leave from this port. It is also popular with out-of-state travelers, who want to take advantage of checking out the city before or after their cruise. Los Angeles is such a fabulous vacation destination in itself, filled with a seemingly endless list of tourist attractions to visit (such as Rodeo Drive, Venice Beach, Hollywood and the Sunset Strip).

San Pedro (about a 35 to 40 minute drive from LAX) is actually where the main cruise port for Los Angeles is located. Numerous cruise lines offer cruises from Los Angeles, including Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, and Princess Cruises. Princess offers some of the most popular cruises from Los Angeles, sailing to popular destinations including Mexico, Hawaii, the Panama Canal, and more. If you are looking for a luxury cruise, there are many great options. Crystal Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line and Cunard Line all offer cruises from Los Angeles.

If you're looking for a Carnival cruise from Los Angeles, please visit our Cruises from Long Beach page, as Carnival Cruise Lines also offers cruises from the nearby port in Long Beach, CA.

Please note: Due to limitations of data coming from some cruise lines, this web page shows cruises that include all of Los Angeles, which in the cruising world means San Pedro and also Long Beach.

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Cruise Lines with Cruises from Los Angeles (San Pedro), CA

The following cruise lines feature cruises leaving from Los Angeles (San Pedro), CA. Select a cruise line to view upcoming cruises that they're offering from Los Angeles (San Pedro), CA:

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Mainstream Cruise Lines

Value is a key feature of these popular cruise lines, as they offer lots of activities, entertainment and dining options, along with a variety of stateroom types. Some of the cruise lines in this category have ships with unique innovations like water slides, rock-climbing walls, ice-skating rinks, surfing simulators, bowling alleys, and boardwalks.

Their ships are usually anywhere from mid-sized to very large "mega" ships, accommodating thousands of guests. These ships give the feel of being in a large resort.

Mainstream cruise lines are a great option for just about everyone (including multi-generation families, and first-time cruisers), and typically have great youth programs.

During the cruise, entertainment may include Broadway productions, Vegas-style shows, comedians, and music. Some of these lines have select formal nights during the cruise. Specialty restaurants are becoming more and more common (some which have a cover charge for this type enhanced dining experience). Buffets are usually available throughout the day, besides room service, and the main dining room(s).

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Premium Cruise Lines

These cruise lines enhance what mainstream cruise lines typically offer, by providing their guests with higher quality service and cuisine, along with more spacious public spaces and accommodations.

Depending on the cruise line, the ships in this class range in size from small to very large.

These cruise lines appeal to a more discerning traveler, and are typically more expensive than mainstream cruise lines, but more affordable than the luxury lines.

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Luxury Cruise Lines

When the finest cruise vacation is your top priority, this is the place to start.

On a luxury cruise line, guests experience highly personalized service, a more intimate (and usually formal) onboard experience, gourmet cuisine, well-appointed accommodations, and fantastic amenities. Many of these brands have smaller ships, allowing them to reach ports of call that the larger ships can't, which results in unique itineraries.

All of these brands feature a version of all-inclusive pricing, and some of them have ships with all-suite accommodations. Although these cruise lines are usually more expensive than the rest, they also provide their guests with so much more, resulting in a fantastic value when considering all that's included.

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Specialty Cruise Lines

These cruise lines offer a truly unique vacation experience, with a wide range of possible amenities and itineraries. Some are expedition cruise lines, others have sailing yachts or are coastal ships.

On these types of cruise lines, there's usually a focus on a specific destination or theme. Itineraries are usually very destination intensive, aided by the fact that they're able to reach many ports of call that larger ships can't.

Expedition cruise lines are a great fit for adventure-seeking travelers, featuring exciting destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and the Norwegian coast. During the cruise, there will usually be plenty of interesting lectures given by experts on the destination being visited. Often, shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. In fact, some of these cruise lines have all-inclusive pricing. There's a definite focus on the ship's surrounding scenery, as well as opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Small, but comfortable, ships are commonplace here, with anywhere from basic to very luxurious public spaces, cuisine, and accommodations (depending on the cruise line and ship).

Sailing Yachts, sail-assisted motor ships, offer a really unique vacation experience. Accommodations and cuisine on these intimate vessels can be anywhere from good to fantastic, depending on the cruise line. Destinations offered by these cruise lines may include the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Tahiti, and Costa Rica.

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Deluxe Cruise Lines

These cruise lines fit (quality and, usually, price-wise) somewhere in between Premium and Luxury cruise lines.

A country club casual atmosphere can be expected on these lines, as can be elegant accommodations and gourmet cuisine. These cruise lines are a great option for adults looking for a upscale, yet laid back, vacation.

Unique itineraries are often available on these cruise lines, as their small-to-mid-sized ships can visit ports of call that large ones can't get to.

The pricing on Azamara Club Cruises includes select beverages and pre-paid gratuities, while the pricing of Viking Ocean Cruises includes shore excursions and select beverages.

Carnival Cruise Line
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  • Mainstream Cruise Line
  • Ships: 30 (2,052 - 5,374 Guests)
  • Budget Friendly
  • Great Youth Program
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Celebrity Cruises
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  • Premium Cruise Line
  • Ships: 17 (16 - 3,260 Guests)
  • Inclusive Packages Available
  • Award-Winning Cruise Line
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Crystal
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  • Luxury Cruise Line
  • Ships: 2 (606 - 740 Guests)
  • Complimentary nonalcoholic beverages
  • Free Wi-Fi/Internet
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Cunard Line
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  • Premium Cruise Line
  • Ships: 4 (2,061 - 2,996 Guests)
  • State-Of-The-Art Ocean Liners
  • White Star Service
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Explora Journeys
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  • Luxury / Specialty Cruise Line
  • Ships: 2 (922 Guests)
  • All-Inclusive Journeys
  • First ship debuting in 2023
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Lindblad Expeditions
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  • Specialty Cruise Line
  • Ships: 16 (28 - 148 Guests)
  • All-Inclusive
  • National Geographic Partnership
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Norwegian Cruise Line
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  • Mainstream Cruise Line
  • Ships: 20 (1,936 - 4,266 Guests)
  • Freestyle Cruising
  • Award-Winning Entertainment
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Oceania Cruises
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  • Deluxe Cruise Line
  • Ships: 8 (684 - 1,250 Guests)
  • Gourmet Cuisine
  • Country Club Casual
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Princess Cruises
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  • Mainstream Cruise Line
  • Ships: 16 (2,000 - 4,300 Guests)
  • Great Dining & Entertainment
  • Unique Itineraries
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises
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  • Luxury Cruise Line
  • Ships: 6 (490 - 750 Guests)
  • All-Inclusive, Ultra-Luxury
  • Enrichment Programs
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Royal Caribbean
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  • Mainstream Cruise Line
  • Ships: 29 (5,668 Guests)
  • State-of-the-art Ships
  • Fantastic Entertainment
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Seabourn Cruise Line
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  • Luxury Cruise Line
  • Ships: 7 (264 - 600 Guests)
  • Open Bars Throughout the Ship
  • All Dining Venues are Complimentary
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Silversea Cruises
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  • Luxury / Specialty Cruise Line
  • Ships: 13 (100 - 728 Guests)
  • All-Inclusive
  • All-Suite Accommodations
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Viking Ocean Cruises
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  • Deluxe Cruise Line
  • Ships: 10 (930 Guests)
  • Newest and Largest Small Ship Fleet!
  • All Veranda Staterooms!
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Things to do near Los Angeles (San Pedro), CA

These are just a few of the more popular tourist attractions in Los Angeles, along with a brief description:

♦ Rodeo Drive

Located in Beverly Hills, this is one of the world's most premier shopping districts. Filled with designer stores and high-end boutiques, Rodeo Drive is a can't miss attraction for shoppers that are taking a cruise from Los Angeles. Some of the famous retailers on Rodeo Drive are Harry Winston, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Fendi, Versace and Louis Vutton.

♦ Sunset Strip

If you opt to stay a few nights in LA before or after your cruise, you might consider checking out the various boutiques, restaurants, bars and night clubs located along Sunset Strip, a section of Sunset Boulevard. Filled with huge advertisements, this area is one of Los Angeles' definite hot spots.

♦ Venice Beach

This famous beach, and its funky fun boardwalk, are among the most popular tourist attractions in Los Angeles. While there you are sure to see quite an array of colorful "characters" walking up and down the area, as well as a variety of street performers, bohemians, vendors, palm readers and psychics. Venice Beach is also home to Muscle Beach, an outdoor gym that has been a favorite of both locals and celebrities over the years. Many people taking a cruise from Los Angeles enjoy visiting Venice Beach before or after their cruise.

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