We had not cruised Carnival in two years due to a MINOR dispute with Carnival that was never resolved favorably. Our last Carnival cruise was on the Pride relocation cruise from Los Angeles to Miami via the Panama Canal. This was our 9th Carnival cruise and 20th overall. We relented and returned to Carnival primarily because of the fantastic price and 9 day itinerary of this cruise.

We flew into Los Angeles from Kansas City and took the Super Shuttle from LAX to Long Beach. The cost was $34 for the two of us.

We stayed at the Residence Inn, Long Beach. It was a very clean hotel with views of the harbor, Queen Mary, and Long Beach terminal. Breakfast was provided. When we made our reservation, the hotel staff had told us they provided transportation to the cruise terminal. Upon arrival, we learned they meant the Long Beach terminal and not San Pedro. Had we known this, we may have made other arrangements. Cab fare from the hotel to San Pedro was about $30 including tip. Read more