Really nothing at the port in LA unless you decide to do some sort of tour in Los Angeles. Read Less

Staying at the Hilton downtown has a great park and ride deal for up to 7 days of parking and free transportation to the ship port. Read Less

It was a bus tour! In Mazatlan for $30 it was a basic tour and so the touristy sites! Read Less

Our flights were arranged by NCL , left Dallas at 7AM and arrived in LAX at 10:55 with a stop in Phoenix...we also had transfers with NCL and they went off without a hitch... Read Less

Our flight arrived @ 1141am, it took over an hour and a half before we caught our shuttle to the port. Read Less

Staff was curitious and helpful. Pretty easy to get through security and get onboard. Read Less

San Pedro is a port city, we did get to see a bit of the parade the day we we embarked. Read Less

The SMS team that mans the port are terrible. Bring your patience. If you can, get there right before the sail away time to avoid all the foolishness that this port offers. Read Less

We had no issues with boarding and disembarkation Good freeway acces to get to and from the port. Read Less

We boarded in Los Angeles. It was very easy to find our way and we felt genuinely welcomed by everyone we met. Read Less

Embarkation was a breeze. Got to terminal early and was in first group to board Read Less

Embarkation with the Medallion was effortless and smooth. Dropping luggage was easy and parking is immediately next to the check-in building. Read Less

Did not like the port. Couldn’t walk anywhere Read Less

We rented a car and drove o points of interest. It was a great time, the excessive traffic makes things tough to get around. Read Less

Just went to long beach pier for a few hours. Read Less

San Pedro is easy for embarkation. We stayed at a Doubletree by Hilton (Hotel Maya) in Long Beach and it was great for the pre-cruise evening. Read Less

Got to use Uber for the first time, loved it. Went to Santa Anita Racetrack. Amazing place with amazing history for we horsemen. LAX was a disaster, but it probably usually is. Read Less

I live nearby, so I would highly recommend going to the Aquarium of the Pacific, Disneyland, California Adventure, the Queen Mary, and Knott's Berry Farm. Skip the whole Hollywood scene, you will be seriously disappointed. The beaches are beautiful, but the traffic getting anywhere is a mess. Always allow more travel time than expected. Read Less

We did not take an excursion but explored Long Beach on our own. Great little town! Read Less

Long Beach is a nice port, with shopping and restaurants. Cruise terminal is good but road access can be a bit congested and chaotic, Read Less

I wasn't too impressed by the LA port but it was productive. Vancouver, BC's port on the other hand not only looks fabulous but is very efficient, especially when it comes to directing passengers through different lines and to their next destination. Read Less

Took Lyft from LAX. Embarkation was very quick. Read Less

Really you are in San Pedro Ca. A wonderful city with plenty to see and do within walking distance. The fish market is a vibrant hub with many food stalls, entertainment and of course some of the freshest food you will find anywhere. San Pedro Brew Pub also rustles up some wonderful food and tasty in house brewed beers along side many guest taps. There is entertainment some evenings and is a busy place. There are also several upscale Bistro style place. There is a Crowne Plaza hotel walking distance from the Pier that also has a shuttle service every 30 minutes. The USS Iowa is a floating museum next door. Uber will get you to the Airport or into LA for around 30 bucks. If your in LA for a few days get the Hop on Hop Off full system pass for at least two of those days. 8 different routes will take you near just about anything you could want to see and as we found you can not fit it all in one day as it is so extensive. Read Less

Great secure parking at $18.00 per day. Read Less

We had purchased a Carnival transfer. The lady who was organizing it moved us out to the cement island where the busses load because the driver said he would be right there. We stood between traffic for 45 min before he showed up. Since the weather was a little chilly and overcast, it was not super comfortable to stand out there waiting but she was afraid to move us back over since he said he would be right there. No win situation for her. Read Less