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Los Angeles Cruise Port Terminals

The Los Angeles cruise port terminals are in two locations. Carnival cruises depart from Long Beach. The other cruise lines depart from San Pedro. Your cruise line will tell you where you'll depart.

The LA airport is either 18 miles or 23 miles from the cruise port depending on which cruise terminal.

The Los Angeles World Cruise Center in San Pedro is capable of docking three cruise ships at the same time. It is 18 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport. Browse hotels near the cruise terminals .

Directions from LAX: Travel south on the San Diego Freeway (I-405), then south on the Harbor Freeway (I-110). Exit at Harbor Blvd. The entrance to the World Cruise Center is on the right. Reservations are not required for parking. Courtesy shuttle is provided.

The Long Beach cruise terminal is 23 miles from Los Angeles International Airport. Parking is in a 5-story garage. The address is 231 Windsor Way, Long Beach, California.

Directions from Los Angeles: 405 Freeway south; 710 Freeway south; follow signs for the Queen Mary; stay to the far right of the Queen Mary ticket taker, this is the entrance to the Long Beach Cruise Port.

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Where is the Port of Los Angeles?

San Pedro World Cruise Terminal 100 Swinford Street   San Pedro, CA 90731

Royal Caribbean Directions to the Los Angeles, California Cruise Terminal:

From Los Angeles International Airport

• Take the 110 Freeway South towards San Pedro.
• Exit at Harbor Boulevard (same exit as the Vincent Thomas Bridge).
• Stay to the right - Harbor Boulevard (Do not go over the bridge.)
• At the light, cross over the main road, turning right into the "World Cruise Terminal."
• Follow the directions to parking and passenger drop-off.

Parking is available for $18 a day. No reservations are required. A shuttle is offered to the cruise ship terminals.

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San Pedro Cruise Terminal Information

Last updated on February 7th, 2024 at 02:06 pm

Serving as the primary cruise terminal for Los Angeles, San Pedro offers a convenient departure point for cruises along the California coast and to Mexico. Explore nearby attractions like the Queen Mary and the vibrant Long Beach waterfront before setting sail.

There are two Los Angeles cruise ports – the World Cruise Center in San Pedro and Carnival’s terminal in Long Beach . See here for information on the Long Beach Cruise Terminal.

If you are looking for places to shop for souvenirs or to catch a break for refreshments and a meal, check out the restaurants near the San Pedro cruise terminal.

World Cruise Center – San Pedro California

The World Cruise Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles is located at 100 Swinford Street in San Pedro.  The ships dock at berths 91,92 and 93.

Only a 20 minutes drive from downtown L.A., this can be a great stop for the projected 600,000 passengers to come through the San Pedro terminal.

Within a 5 mile radius of the terminal are many different things for passengers to see and do – the Battleship IOWA, Ports O’Call Village, the Los Angeles Maritime Museum, and downtown San Pedro, home to many galleries, shops and restaurants.

San Pedro Cruise Terminal Tips:

– There is no luggage storage for passengers. – Follow the signs for Berths 91-93 when you get to the port entrance – There are free shuttles to transport passengers from the parking lot to the terminal entrance, and the shuttles are wheelchair accessible , but it is advised to drop passengers and luggage at the terminal prior to parking.

See here for cruise terminal parking and cruise port transportation at San Pedro

Cruises from Los Angeles – San Pedro:

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World Cruise Center

The Port of Los Angeles World Cruise Center began life as a freight and passenger terminal for the American President Lines. It was later converted into a cruise ship facility and became home to the “Love Boat” . As the size and number of cruises ships increased, the cruise ship center underwent a 21 million dollar major renovation and improvement project in 2003. Today the Port of Los Angeles World Cruise Center serves as the West Coast’s largest cruise port with hundreds of thousands of passengers using the facility. It can accommodate the biggest cruise ships. The Port of Los Angeles World Cruise Center is located at 100 Swinford St. near the corner of Swinford Street and Harbor Boulevard and is easily reached from the Harbor Boulevard off-ramp of the Harbor (110) and CA-47 freeways. The first hour of parking is free. After the first hour, parking is $2.00 per hour with a maximum of $20.00/per day.

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Complete Guide to Cruising from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

While they would never be mistaken with the world’s most popular cruise ports like Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles and Long Beach are still heavily trafficked cruise ports.

More than half a million passengers each year sail from the Port of Los Angeles, not even including the Long Beach Cruise Terminal a few miles away that serves Carnival Cruise Lines.

Today, you can have your choice of cruise lines in the area, from Carnival to Princess to Norwegian to Royal Caribbean. Meanwhile, itineraries have expanded beyond simply the well-known Mexican Riviera trips to include coastal California cruises, trips through the Panama Canal, and even cruises to Canada.

Los Angeles & Long Beach Cruise Port Locations

Both ports are located just a few miles of each other, with one in San Pedro and the other in Long Beach.

If you’re unfamiliar with the area, these cities are both part of the greater Los Angeles area and are about 25 miles south of downtown LA. If flying in for your cruise, expect the trip from Los Angeles International (LAX) to take at least 30 minutes and possibly more due to traffic.

Which port you cruise from will depend on which cruise line you sail, as they each have their designated spots To help you find your way, we’ve covered each port in detail below.

Sailing From the World Cruise Center (Port of Los Angeles)

The Port of Los Angeles is the busier of the two ports. A number of lines, including Princess, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity depart from the port. 

The port features three berths (91-93). Expect it to take about 30 minutes to an hour to get to the port from the Los Angeles International Airport. It’s about the same time coming from downtown.

Getting to the Port of Los Angeles (World Cruise Center)

Southern California is known for its car culture. It shouldn’t be a surprise, then, that the most convenient way to get to the cruise ship is to take an Uber/Lyft. These services provide access from all major airports in the area. And you can be picked up anywhere else in the area to get to the ship on your own schedule.

Expect the ride to cost at least $30 for a car from LAX to the cruise port. Higher rates will apply if going a longer distance or during peak times.

Estimated ride times from major points of interest are below:

• Los Angeles International (LAX): 30 min
• Long Beach Airport (LBG): 25 min
• John Wayne Airport (SNA): 45 min
• Downtown: 40 min 

You can read more about all your options on getting to the ship (including shuttles) and pricing on our Los Angeles cruise transportation page .

Parking at World Cruise Center

Of course, if you live in the area — as millions do — then you may be interested in simply driving and parking at the port. 

The good news is that there is ample parking right at the port. You can park practically at the terminal and walk right in. While the convenience is nice, it does come at a cost. Rates are $20 per day for most vehicles. So over the course of a weeklong cruise, you can expect to spend $140.

For more details on parking, see our Los Angles cruise parking page here .

Want to park cheaper? If you are traveling from farther away and plan to stay at a hotel in the area, then look for a hotel with a park and cruise package. With these deals you can get your hotel and have parking (and often a shuttle) included. 

See our list of Los Angles cruise hotels with parking deals .

Where to Stay for a Los Angeles Cruise

Flying into Los Angeles for a cruise? It’s always a good idea to plan to arrive into the city the day before. That way if there are any delays, you aren’t scrambling to make it to the port — or have any worry about missing the ship.

So where should you stay? The area around the port (San Pedro) offers a number of hotels within just 1-3 miles of the ships. This includes some right on the waterfront and some that offer a shuttle service to get guests to the cruise terminal.

You can see a list of nearby hotels to the World Cruise Center here .

Sailing From the Long Beach Cruise Terminal

Los Angeles — while far from being the biggest cruise departure port in the country — offers two different cruise ports. The Long Beach terminal is a short distance from the Port of Los Angeles (about 15 minutes via car). It serves Carnival Cruise Lines, which primarily sails shorter trips to the Mexican Riviera.

Visitors will also recognize the historic Queen Mary, which is docked permanently at the port. As with the Port of Los Angeles, expect it to take about 30 minutes to an hour to get to the cruise port from the LAX airport, depending on traffic. If flying in, Long Beach Airport is much closer, reducing travel time.

Getting to the Long Beach Cruise Port

As with the World Cruise Center in San Pedro, your best bet for getting to the port if you need transportation is with an Uber or Lyft. These services are widely available, including offering rides from the major airports.

Prices will vary depending on where you are coming from. For reference, you can expect to spend around $30 for a ride from Los Angeles International to the Long Beach cruise port. Prices will vary based on traffic.

Here are some estimated commute times from certain points:

• Los Angeles International (LAX): 40 min
• Long Beach Airport (LBG): 20 min
• John Wayne Airport (SNA): 35 min
• Downtown: 45 min

You can read more about all your options on getting to the ship and pricing on our Long Beach cruise transportation page .

Parking at the Long Beach Cruise Terminal

For many people, they don’t have to worry about a ride to the port. Roughly 20 million people live in the greater Los Angeles area that includes Long Beach. That means many people are able to simply drive to the cruise ship.

Of course, if you are driving, then you will need a spot to park. The port offers ample parking in a garage that’s right next to the terminal. However, that convenience comes at a cost. The port charges $23 per day for parking. Over the course of a weeklong cruise, expect to spend upwards of $160.

For all the details on parking, see our Long Beach cruise parking page here .

There are also hotels in the area that offer cruise parking for guests. Stay a night and you can leave your car while you sail — for a reduced cost versus parking at the port. If you plan on staying in a hotel the night before your cruise, this deal can save you a nice chunk of change. 

See our list of Long Beach cruise hotels with parking deals .

Where to Stay for a Long Beach Cruise

Flying into the area before your cruise? Or maybe you want to be able to relax before you sail, instead of having to drive to the cruise ship on the morning of your trip? No matter the reason, Long Beach offers a number of hotels that are within just a short distance of the terminal.

As well, the terminal is right across from the city of Long Beach itself. That provides a lot to do right near the ship. For example, you can stay the night before, visit the Aquarium of the Pacific or The Pike (an outdoor shopping mall with restaurants and entertainment options), or even spend some time on the beach.

The good news is there are plenty of options within just a few minutes of the port. You can see a list  and details of nearby hotels to the Long Beach cruise port here .  

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WELCOME TO LOS ANGELES

Home of the US film industry with multiple film studios and the iconic Hollywood sign, you never know if you might spot a celebrity when you are in LA. So why not enjoy its world-class attractions and extend your vacation with an extra day or two in the city of angels.

Our port guide, and accompanying articles about  parking ,  transportation ,  park and cruise hotels ,  and  attractions  will provide you with all the information you need to plan your pre or post-cruise stay in the Los Angeles area.

The links below will help you jump around the guide to the sections that interest you most, and at the bottom is a  map  of all the points of interest mentioned.

LOS ANGELES CRUISE TERMINAL   |   PASSENGER & LUGGAGE DROP OFF   |   PORTS OF CALL FOR SHIPS DEPARTING LOS ANGELES   |   CURRENCY   |  TIPPING   |  BANKS & ATMS   |   GETTING AROUND   |   WEATHER   |   VISITOR’S CENTER   |   FESTIVALS & EVENTS   |   DINING   |   SHOPPING   |   MAP

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LOS ANGELES CRUISE TERMINALS

There are two terminals in Los Angeles, one in San Pedro and one in Long Beach separated by the Los Angeles cargo port. They are about 5 miles (8 km) apart so it is important to know which terminal your cruise ship will be using.

At the time of writing, only Carnival use the Long Beach terminal, but be sure to check with your cruise line which terminal you need to head to.

If you are using a GPS or map program (we use  Here WeGo ), input the following addresses to find your terminal

WORLD CRUISE CENTER :   100 Swinford St, San Pedro, CA 90731

LONG BEACH CRUISE CENTER :   231 Windsor Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

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PASSENGER & LUGGAGE DROP OFF

EMBARKATION:   Luggage drop-off at parking lots is provided on a limited basis (indicated on the parking lot signage). For faster service, you can drop off your luggage and companions at the terminal first.

DISEMBARKATION:   When returning you can either retrieve your vehicle and return to the terminal to pick up your companions and luggage in the loading area, or take your luggage and companions to your parking lot to retrieve your vehicle.

The area next to the cruise terminal is for loading and unloading only so you should be prepared to unload/load quickly to allow others to do the same.

TAXIS : As to be expected there is a high demand for taxis during peak disembarkation hours and they may not be readily available. Please account for this wait time in your plans for departure day, especially when booking a flight home.

PORTS OF CALL FOR SHIPS DEPARTING LOS ANGELES

Acapulco, Mexico | Aruba | Astoria, OR | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico | Cartagena, Columbia | Catalina Island, CA | Colon, Panama | Coquimbo, Chile | Dublin, Ireland | Ensenada, Mexico |  Fort Lauderdale, FL  | Glacier Bay, AK | Halifax, Canada | Hilo, HI | Honolulu, HI | Juneau, AK | Kauai, HI | Ketchikan, AK | Lima, Peru | Maui, HI | Mazatlan, Mexico |  Miami, FL  | Monterey, CA | New York, NY | Panama Canal, Panama | Pisco, Peru | Puerta Caldera, Costa Rica | Puerta Vallarta, Mexico | Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala | Puntarenas, Costa Rica | Reykjavik, Iceland | Saint Johns, Canada |  San Diego, CA  | San Francisco, CA | San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua | Santa Barbara, CA | Santiago, Chile |  Seattle, WA  | Skagway, AK |  Southampton, UK  | Vancouver, Canada | Victoria, Canada

*Please Note: These scheduled ports of call are not guaranteed as the cruise line may make changes to their itineraries due to weather or other reasons. 

MONEY MATTERS

The currency of the United States is the US Dollar (USD) which is divided into 100 cents. It is printed on paper bills in the following denominations: $1, $2 (uncommon), $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100. It also includes the following coins: 1¢ (penny), 5¢ (nickel), 10¢ (dime), and 25¢ (quarter). There are 50¢ pieces and dollar coins but they aren’t common.

Although it’s not mandatory, tipping is customary in the United States and some service industries will expect a tip for a job well done. Visitors from outside the country may also be surprised at how much is tipped as it can be quite a bit more than in, for example, European countries.

RESTAURANTS:   It is customary to offer your waiter or waitress a tip between 15-20% depending on the level of service they provided. Usually, you will find the service is very attentive (refilling your drinking, checking on your party etc.) but if the service isn’t great you can leave a smaller tip or even no tip. Typically service that doesn’t warrant a tip does warrant speaking with a manager to voice your dissatisfaction. If you are dining with a large group (usually 8 or more) the restaurant may add an 18% service charge to your bill automatically so check for this before you add your tip. This is usually indicated at the bottom of a menu if the restaurant does this, or it will be indicated on your bill.

BARS : A tip of 10-15% is appropriate at a bar. In some places, you’ll find a “tip jar” on the bar and others you can give the tip to your server directly.

TAXIS:   A tip of 10-15% of your fare is customary, especially if your driver helps you with your luggage.

Paying with a credit or debit card is very common and in most restaurants, bars, and even taxis,  you’ll be able to add a tip to the total on the machine when you settle the bill if you don’t have cash. This is so common that many credit card machines now even have buttons with 15% / 18% / 20% on them so it will calculate the tip for you if you choose that option. You are always given the option to select the amount you’d like to tip, or you can opt not to put the tip on your card and give a cash tip instead.

BANKS & ATMS

Finding an ATM (Automated Teller Machine) will not be too difficult in Los Angeles, with several not too far from each of the cruise terminals. We’ve pinned several banks and ATMs that are near the terminals to the map below.

Generally, in the US, you will find ATMs at banks (some may have drive-thru ATMs), in grocery stores, gas stations, and in pharmacies (of which two common ones are   CVS   and   Walgreens ).

GETTING AROUND LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles is a large city and not designed for walking around. The best option if you plan to explore is to hire a car. If you are flying in then you can rent cars from the airports, check out our   transportation   guide for more info.

LA does have a reasonable public transport system with three different types of Metro buses:

• Orange buses are local and make frequent stops along their routes.
• Red buses are express buses with longer distances between stops, but a faster ride if you are travelling a distance.
• Blue buses are less useful to tourists and targetted at commuters, they travel mainly between downtown and business districts.

Another option is to grab an   Uber ,  Lyft , or a taxi. There will typically be taxis waiting at the terminal, especially during peak embarkation and disembarkation times but if not you can give one of our   recommendations   a call.

LOS ANGELES WEATHER

In general, you’ll find the summers are hot and arid while the winters are long, cool and overcast. The best times to visit Galveston for warm-weather outdoor activities are April, May and November.

The hottest part of the year is from June until the middle of October with average daily high temperatures above 81°F (27°C). The cooler part of the year is the end of November to the middle of March with average daily high temperatures below 50°F (10°C).

LOS ANGELES VISITOR’S CENTER

The   Los Angeles Visitor’s Center  is a great place for even more, in-depth, information about many treasures found in LA, however, it is quite a distance from the cruise terminals.

MAIN LOCATION:    6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

PHONE:  +1 323-467-6412

HOURS OF OPERATION:   Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.   Please note though hours may be seasonal and subject to change so best to give them a call before visiting to confirm they are open.

Closer to the World Cruise Center, there is an office in San Pedro at  390 West 7th Street,  San Pedro, CA 90731 which is open  Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For the   Official Los Angeles Visitor’s Guide   click   here   to sign up to receive one by mail or instant download.  

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Almost every day in Los Angeles there are events and activities taking place so you’re bound to find some fun things to do while you’re in town. Big annual events include   Tournament of Roses Parade   in January,  US Open of Surfing  in July/August, and   LA County Fair  in September. Maybe you’ll be in town when a new star is being unveiled on the   Hollywood Walk of Fame .

As these are big events for Los Angeles, if you are planning a cruise during these times it is best to book any hotels as far in advance as possible to get your desired accommodations.

Also, keep these dates in mind if you want to join in the fun, or come another time to enjoy a quieter LA.

While you’ll have plenty to eat aboard your cruise, you shouldn’t give up the chance to try some of the great things Los Angeles has to offer.

Being on the coast, fresh seafood is a given and there are several places to enjoy it if you’re a seafood lover. For those of you that aren’t, or you just want to try something else, Los Angeles offers cuisines from around the world.

A few great places not too far from the cruise terminals are:

Green Onion   – Offering Mexican   favourites , including their signature soft tacos, or delicious steaks to whet your appetite.

Sushi 21   – If you love sushi, then come for their all you can eat deal!

L’Opera    – Amazing dishes from Northern Italy including hand-made pasta.

Parkers’ Lighthouse  – Delicious fresh seafood with views across the water and a two-story wine cellar.

With so many movie stars to cater for, there is no shortage of shopping on offer in Los Angeles. From boutique stores to high street favourites, LA has all shopping requirements covered.

If you want high-end shopping them the famous   Rodeo Drive   could be perfect.

The Grove   is a large shopping centre which even has its own trolley which takes you from The Grove to the Original Farmer’s Market.

For Outlet shopping, we suggest the   Citadel   which boasts 130 brand name stores for your shopping pleasure.

And for delicious food from around the world, the   Original Farmer’s Market   has 100 gourmet grocers and other retailers to delight your palate.

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San Pedro Cruise Port Guide - Los Angeles

San Pedro Cruise Terminal, also known as The World Cruise Center is located at Berths 91, 92, and 93A/B at the Port of Los Angeles is one of three cruise ports serving guests from Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego . San Pedro is only a few minutes from hotels, restaurants, and tourist activities Long Beach and San Pedro. 

The San Pedro Cruise Terminal has a long history and many people's first images of cruising were formed here when they watched "The Love Boat" depart from here on TV each week. Today, the terminal serves more than 1 million cruise passengers annually making it the largest cruise ship terminal on the west coast of the United States.

Destinations and Cruise Lines Sailing From San Pedro:

San Pedro Cruise Terminal is a larger facility than it's neighbor to the south and is operated by The Port of Los Angeles and Ports America. As such, the number of ships and cruise lines supported here is significantly more diverse than at Long Beach. This includes ships from: Carnival, Celebrity, Costa, Crystal, Cunard, Disney, Norwegian, Princess, and Royal Caribbean. Cruise destinations served from San Pedro include Hawaii, Mexico, Pacific Coastal, and Alaska.

Parking at San Pedro Cruise Terminal:

Public parking is available in a secured lot with 2,560 spots available. Cost is $18 per day ( see current cruise parking rates ). Passenger shuttles are available from the terminal to parking lot areas.

How To Get To San Pedro Cruise Terminal:

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News | port of los angeles moves another step closer to new cruise terminal.

Seeking to capitalize on what’s been a post-pandemic surge in the vacation cruise industry at the Port of Los Angeles, long-standing plans to add a new cruise terminal, waylaid during the height of the public health crisis, took another step forward this week.

The LA harbor commission heard a report on Thursday, Nov. 16, outlining steps to issue a final request for proposals for a new, large Outer Harbor cruise terminal with two deep-water berthing spaces for the industry’s newest and biggest passenger ships. But the bid request will also include an aim to make that terminal versatile enough to accommodate other community uses, such as a large conference venue, when ships aren’t in port.

That final RFP is tentatively slated to go out early next year. The port is seeking more input through that process and also interest from cruise lines and other parties looking to partner with the port in the venture.

While the emphasis will be on the Outer Harbor, where overflow cruise ships are now temporarily berthed, the bid will also seek ideas on upgrading the existing World Cruise Terminal at Swinford Street and Harbor Boulevard, where two berths already exist but are having trouble accommodating some of the larger vessels now coming online.

A primary goal is to increase the port’s overall market share, said Mike Galvin, director of Waterfront and Commercial Real Estate at the Port of L.A. But the development, he said, will also provide more amenities to the local community by way of a potential conference site that will come with increased parking facilities. Currently, Galvin said, the need for cruise industry parking is growing and now competes for available surface space with the nearby Battleship USS Iowa. Existing surface parking to the south — at 22nd Street — is being expanded, though more spaces will be needed.

The plan to relocate the Iowa to the Southern Pacific Slip near the new West Harbor development is a long-term goal, Galvin said, and are not a focus of the RPF.

Because of the time that would be involved in design, approvals and construction, a new Outer Harbor terminal likely would not break ground for three to five years, Galvin said — and “probably closer to five years.” A long-term ground lease, up to 66 years, would be part of the agreement.

A draft RFP went out early this year . Response to that draft was lively and the final RFP going out next will reflect many of those ideas.

The planned Outer Harbor terminal on San Pedro’s southern coastline — at Berths 45-51 — has been in the works for more than a decade, but not without local criticism. Critics in the past have expressed concern that the development will block water views, negatively impact local boating traffic coming to and from the marina, and cause traffic congestion. The area offers panoramic views of the coastline and Catalina Island.

An earlier RFP went out in 2019 but died when the coronavirus pandemic hit.

As for current plans, Concern was expressed by Commissioner Ed Renwick, however, who cautioned that the cruise industry was unpredictable, pointing to the political instability of Mexico and crime within that country that has deterred those popular cruise destinations in the recent past.

“One of the big drivers (of the business) leaving us was that no one wanted to go on a cruise to Mexico because in that period of time, it was perceived to be unsafe,” Renwick said. “The cruise business terrifies me because hospitality (sectors) can move and go wherever the business is.”

Some factors are out of the port’s control, he said.

“I would want to make it really explicit (in the bid solicitations),” Renwick said, “that the stated goal is maximum risk mitigation.”

He also pointed to costs and pressures the port is under to transition quickly to a zero-emissions operation.

“We are trying to decarbonize an industry,” Renwick said of the looming deadlines the port faces. “It’s a crazy amount of money that it’s going to take to decarbonize the port, so do we want to take some of that precious cash and invest it in an industry that vaporizes when it vaporizes and comes back when it comes back?

“I want us to be super smart (about this).”

Risk mitigation for the port is a primary focus in the development, Galvin said, adding that the cruise industry at the port had already been growing since before the pandemic and that ships have been outgrowing the port’s allotted space since vessel sizes began increasing in 2018.

There will be further input taken from commissioners before a final RFP is completed and released, Galvin said.

Supports of the proposed project, meanwhile, have said including a convention setting makes the prospect more appealing and financially workable.

“I think we de-risk it by creating a flexible space,” said Commissioner Lee Williams. “I think the time is now.”

The lack of a convention-type gathering spot in San Pedro, as other developments such as AltaSea begin to need and demand those kinds of large spaces, has been cited frequently.

“Creating a convention space as a flexible use,” Williams said, “helps us mitigate the risk.”

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Chasing the path of the L.A. River southward and out of the twisted mess of traffic that is Central L.A., the 710 freeway abruptly funnels cars into a snaking path of multiple options: Piers A-E. Terminal Island. Cruise Terminal/Queen Mary.

Unless they’re working on a container ship, visitors tend to take the last option and head toward the instantly recognizable and one-of-a-kind Long Beach Cruise Terminal.

What awaits is a wholly original world of multifaceted tourist options, retro-opulence and truly one-of-a-kind experiences nestled in between cosmopolitan downtown Long Beach and the imposing, mecha-kaiju -esque gantry cranes of the nation’s largest shipping complex. And, for those staying longer or willing to get out and about, the city itself offers beach town fun along its sandy shore.

A “CARNIVAL” AT SEA The Long Beach Cruise Terminal is owned and operated by Carnival Cruises, so if you’re heading out from there, you’re likely sailing on one of their ships and generally sailing south towards Baja California or Mexico’s mainland West Coast. These cruises are affordable, fun and great for groups (although solo cruising is taking a bite out of that demographic).

As part of the world’s largest cruise company (their holdings include Princess Cruises, Holland America, Seabourn Cruise Line and even the venerable UK Cunard Line) Carnival knows cruising and offers amazing experiences at a wide range of price points.

Their standard, three-day Ensenada cruise is a SoCal favorite to get away and can cost less than $300 – an amazing price for an experience that tends to offer inclusive bundles including onboard food and entertainment. For seasoned travelers or people looking for a true globetrotting experience, the Carnival Journeys 18-night Transpacific Cruise – an ocean-crossing, once-in-a-lifer sailing to Alaska and then on to Japan – is ideal. It departs Long Beach on August 22, 2024.

ALL HAIL THE QUEEN Since you’re in a cruising state of mind already, it just makes sense to stop and pay tribute at the HMS Queen Mary . The massive, beautiful, nearly-100-year-old ship that crossed the Atlantic over 10,000 times, played an outsized role in World War II as a troopship and held multiple records for speed, luxury, passenger manifests and more throughout her lifespan is now preserved, continually and lovingly restored and permanently moored adjacent to the cruise dock.

While the history of the Queen Mary is laden with ghost stories (and some equally terrifying tales of mismanagement, closings and re-openings) the ship in its post-COVID-19 iteration is focused on guest experiences and preservation. It shows. From spacious guest rooms to the beautifully appointed Observation Bar and its panoramic sunset view to the informative tours of more unique parts of the ship (the engine room, enormous in scale yet claustrophobic on its worker’s catwalks, is awash with as much awe as it is ancient mustiness), the Queen Mary is a must-visit at least once for SoCal residents, and it’s even better to stay the night and wander the liminal-like repeating stateroom corridors and the absurdly long lengths of the boardwalk promenade deck (remember, this ship is larger than the famed and fated Titanic) and consider what it was like to experience a real transatlantic passage on the ship in the dark, steaming along on a cold night.

THE LONG BEACH EXPERIENCE For some of our readership, Long Beach or the South Bay is home, and for others, like many places in Greater SoCal, it’s a bit of a destination. The city of 456,000, while glommed into the L.A. County metro, does have a vibe all its own, and if you’re simply driving there to catch a boat, you might miss out on an interesting blend of history and a dynamic SoCal neighborhood.

The Port of Long Beach and its environs are highly industrial, so much so that you’ll almost never not see hulking container ships lying silently off the coast, waiting to unload their payload. But these, along with the man-made breakwaters and oil islands, all provide visual candy while strolling the calm, south-facing beach that lines the city.

Nearby to the cruise port – and walkable if you’re catching a ferry over on the Catalina Express is the Aquarium of the Pacific , the largest in Southern California, and Shoreline Village, a quaint – if not boisterous – collection of harborfront restaurants and bars where tourists and locals can mingle.

If you have a bit more time prior to shipping out, the trendy neighborhood of Belmont Shore is just east of downtown Long Beach and minutes from the cruise terminal by a rideshare (or you can stop in on your way into town). It’s a great place to park, walk along the shore on a marine-layer morning and take in opulent houses, excellent coffee shops and a beachy feel just minutes from the skyscrapers of downtown.

No matter where you choose to hit up in Long Beach and no matter if you do so before or after your cruise, you’ll bookend your sail with some beach time and maybe a new favorite spot to run out to on a quick intra-SoCal getaway.

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Port of Baltimore Was Booming Before the Key Bridge Collapse 

It was the only major u.s. port where container volume increased in 2023, by chava gourarie april 5, 2024 9:00 am.

Before Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in late March, the Port of Baltimore was one of the fastest-growing major ports in the country. In fact, it was the only major U.S. port to see its container volume increase in 2023, while nationally port activity settled down and returned to a pre-pandemic baseline. 

The Port of Baltimore handled 1.1 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2023, an increase of 4.9 percent over 2022, while container volume declined 12.5 percent nationally, according to a Savills report on the nation’s largest ports. (TEUs are the standard measure for the shipping industry.)

“2022 was the busiest year ever for U.S. ports, and then 2023 saw across-the-board declines in container volume,” said Mark Russo, an industrial researcher at Savills and co-author of the report. “We saw a normalization of trade last year after what was the excess activity coming out of the pandemic.”

The Port of Baltimore was the exception, largely due to the capital investments made at the port to support growing demand, said Mike Royce of Savills’ industrial services team, who has worked in the region for years. 

While the port doesn’t compare in size to the larger ports in the Northeast or on the West Coast, which handle 15 times the cargo that comes through Baltimore, it stands out as being the country’s top destination for vehicle imports, and for its proximity to the Midwest, Royce said. 

The Maryland Port Authority, which oversees the port, spent $630 million in upgrades to the Seagirt Marine Terminal, which handles the majority of the container cargo entering the port, and the Howard Street Tunnel, which handles truck and train traffic going to and from the port. 

A large chunk of the funding went into raising the tunnel height by 21 feet to allow for double-stacked trains, a project that is expected to be finished by 2025. In addition, in 2023, the federal government awarded the Port of Baltimore $47 million for a new roll-on/roll-off pad, a new crane pad and structures, as well as an offshore wind project. 

The federal funding is part of the $21 billion designated for port improvements in the Biden administration’s Infrastructure Act in an effort to bring American ports up to par with their global counterparts. 

But not all ports are investing equally. In fact, of the 12 ports listed in the report, the Port of Miami stood out for its lack of capital investment, said Russo. “What’s most notable about Port Miami is that they have not been investing as much in their cargo operations there,” he said, noting its last major infrastructure project was completed in 2015.

Miami handles a similar amount of volume as the Port of Baltimore, averaging just over 1 million TEUs per year since 2019, per the Savills report. In fact, in 2023, the two ports switched places, with Baltimore ranking 11th and Miami 12th, after volume at the South Florida port declined 8.4 percent annually — which was still better than the national average. 

Of course, Miami is also the world’s busiest cruise port, so that remains a large part of its focus. Meanwhile, the nearby Port Everglades is catching up, having exceeded 1 million TEUs for the first time in 2023, according to statistics released by the port. “I wouldn’t be surprised if it overtook Miami in the next couple of years, given the greater focus and investment on the cargo portion,” said Russo.

On the real estate side, the Baltimore region has 207 million square feet of industrial space, with 1.5 million square feet in the pipeline. The market registered an 8.3 percent vacancy rate at year-end 2023, making it one of the more tenant-friendly markets in the fairly tight industrial space. Only Savannah, Ga., had a higher vacancy rate — but Savannah is also a market in transition, with a rapidly growing warehouse sector netting some of the highest rent increases. 

“Ten years ago, 15 years ago, the Port of Savannah was really all about sending the containers straight through to Atlanta by rail or truck,” said Russo. “But, in the last decade, the warehousing market has really developed and grew around it, and now there’s more than 100 million square feet of inventory.”

Savannah now has 120 million square feet of inventory, and another 12.5 million square feet under construction, more than 10 percent of the existing market. And, while asking rents were the lowest in the markets surveyed, at $6.90 per square foot, they had increased the most: 28.2 percent over the previous year. 

While the Key Bridge collapse will certainly affect the Port of Baltimore in the short term, it’s unlikely to dislocate the market too much once the waterway is reopened, said Royce. Most companies will simply detour their inland routes to account for the missing bridge and adjust for the time increase, but relocating to a different port would only make matters worse. That’s both because of warehousing space and transportation costs.

“The impact to the consumer will be simply on timeline,” Royce said. “But I don’t see them changing. There’s a lot of space occupiers up and around the Port of Baltimore; it’s very difficult to change your location.”

One of the main takeaways for companies will be a similar one learned over the last few years of constant stresses to the supply chain. 

“Combined, we have a drought in the Panama Canal, attacks happening in the Red Sea that that are delaying activity at Suez Canal; we have on-and-off labor disputes. These things all combined are great stresses on supply chains, and causing companies to seek to diversify, so they’re not overly reliant on a single piece of infrastructure that could be vulnerable,” said Russo. “We really don’t know where the next event is going to happen.”

Chava Gourarie can be reached at [email protected] .

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Updated on: March 26, 2024 / 5:05 PM EDT / CBS News

The collapse of  Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday after being struck by a cargo ship has raised questions about who owns and manages the ship, as well as on the potential impact on one the busiest ports in the U.S.

Called the Dali, the 948-foot vessel that hit the bridge is managed by Synergy Marine Group, a Singapore-based company with over 660 ships under management worldwide, according to its website . The group said the ship was operated by charter vessel company Synergy Group and chartered by Danish shipping giant Maersk at the time of the incident, which sent vehicles and people tumbling into the Patapsco River.

"We are horrified by what has happened in Baltimore, and our thoughts are with all of those affected," Maersk said in a statement to CBS News on Tuesday, in which it also confirmed the ship was carrying cargo for Maersk customers. The company had no crew or personnel aboard the ship.

The Dali, which can carry up to 10,000 twenty-foot equivalent units, or TEUs, was carrying nearly 4,700 containers at the time of the collision. It was operated by a 22-person, Indian crew. It was not immediately clear what kind of cargo the ship was carrying. 

Who owns and manages the Dali?

The Dali is owned by Grace Ocean Private, a Singapore-based company that provides water transportation services. The ship was chartered by Danish container shipping company Maersk at the time of the collision.

Synergy Marine, founded in 2006, provides a range of ship management services, including managing ships' technical components and their crews and overseeing safety, according to S&P Capital IQ. Its parent company, Unity Group Holdings International, an investment holding company, was founded in 2008 and is based in Hong Kong.

Where was the ship headed?

The outbound ship had left Baltimore and was headed for Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, Synergy Marine Group said in a  press release . 

How busy is the Port of Baltimore?

In 2023, the Port of Baltimore handled a record 52.3 million tons of foreign cargo, worth $80 billion, according  to the office of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. The port is also a significant provider of local jobs. 

The top port in the U.S. for sugar and gypsum imports, it is the ninth busiest U.S. port by the total volume and value of foreign cargo handled. All vessel traffic into and out of the facility is currently suspended, although the port remains open and trucks continue to be processed within its terminals, according to a statement released by Port of Baltimore officials. 

What is the potential local economic impact?

Directly, the port supports 15,300 jobs, while another 140,000 in the area are related to port activities. The jobs provide a combined $3.3 billion in personal income, according to a CBS News report . The Port of Baltimore said Tuesday that it is unclear how long ship traffic will be suspended.

The disaster also caused chaos for local drivers. The Maryland Transportation Authority said all lanes were closed in both directions on I-695, with traffic being detoured to I-95 and I-895.

How could the bridge collapse affect consumers and businesses?

Experts say the bridge collapse could cause significant supply chain disruptions.

"While Baltimore is not one of the largest U.S. East Coast ports, it still imports and exports more than 1 million containers each year, so there is the potential for this to cause significant disruption to supply chains," Emily Stausbøll, a market analyst at Xeneta, an ocean and air freight analytics platform, said in a statement. 

She added that freight services from Asia to the East Coast in the U.S. have already been hampered by drought in the Panama Canal, as well as risks related to conflict in the Red Sea. Nearby ports, including those in New York, New Jersey and Virginia, will be relied on to handle more shipments if Baltimore remains inaccessible. 

Whether ocean freight shipping rates will rise dramatically, potentially affecting consumers as retailers pass along higher costs, will depend on how much extra capacity the alternate ports can handle, Stausbøll said. "However, there is only so much port capacity available and this will leave supply chains vulnerable to any further pressure."

Marty Durbin, senior vice president of policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said that the bridge is a critical connector of "people, businesses, and communities."

"Unfortunately, its prolonged closure will likely disrupt commercial activities and supply chains that rely on the bridge and Port of Baltimore each day," he said in a statement.

What other industries could be affected?

Trucking companies could be severely affected by the disaster. 

"Aside from the obvious tragedy, this incident will have significant and long-lasting impacts on the region," American Trucking Associations spokesperson Jessica Gail said, calling Key Bridge and Baltimore's port "critical components'' of the nation's infrastructure.

Gail noted that 1.3 million trucks cross the bridge every year — 3,600 a day. Trucks that carry hazardous materials will now have to make 30 miles of detours around Baltimore because they are prohibited from using the city's tunnels, she said, adding to delays and increasing fuel costs.

"Time-wise, it's going to hurt us a lot," added Russell Brehm, the terminal manager in Baltimore for Lee Transport, which trucks hazardous materials such as petroleum products and chemicals. The loss of the bridge will double to two hours the time it takes Lee to get loads from its terminal in Baltimore's Curtis Bay to the BJ's gasoline station in the waterfront neighborhood of Canton, he estimated.

Cruise operators are also being affected. A Carnival cruise ship that set off Sunday for the Bahamas had been scheduled to return to Baltimore on March 31. Carnival said Tuesday that it is "currently evaluating options for Carnival Legend's scheduled return on Sunday." The company also has cruises scheduled to set sail from Baltimore through the summer. 

Norwegian Cruise Line last year introduced new routes departing from the Port of Baltimore. Its sailings are scheduled for late this year. The company said the Key Bridge collapse doesn't immediately require it to reroute any ships.

Who will pay to rebuild the bridge?

President Biden said Tuesday that the federal government, with congressional support, would pay to rebuild the bridge.

"We're going to work with our partners in Congress to make sure the state gets the support it needs. It's my intention that the federal government will pay for the entire cost of reconstructing that bridge," Biden said in comments from the White House. "And I expect the Congress to support my effort. This is going to take some time. The people of Baltimore can count on us though, to stick with them, at every step of the way, till the port is reopened and the bridge is rebuilt."

—The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Megan Cerullo is a New York-based reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering small business, workplace, health care, consumer spending and personal finance topics. She regularly appears on CBS News Streaming to discuss her reporting.

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