Getting ashore
Los Angeles is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Los Angeles, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Cruises from Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a major embarkation gateway with substantial cruise traffic, including larger resort-style ships, and departures throughout the year, but concentrated in January, February, and April.
Usually docks
Often busy
Cruises start or end here
Larger ships
What to expect in Los Angeles
How much time will you have?
About 5h 45m is typical
Most cruises spend 5h to 11h in Los Angeles, which makes it a shorter port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Los Angeles get?
Expect other ships to be in port.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 39% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~8,350 passengers
- Busy day: 16,000+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 39% of days
When to cruise from Los Angeles
Cruises depart throughout the year, with the busiest season from January, February, and April.
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Where Los Angeles fits into a cruise
Cruises from Los Angeles most commonly head into Mexican Riviera itineraries, often starting with Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada .
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Los Angeles typically carry around 3,560 guests, with Ovation of the Seas, Discovery Princess, and Norwegian Encore calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Ovation of the Seas 96 calls
- 2 Discovery Princess 35 calls
- 3 Norwegian Encore 29 calls
- 4 Voyager of the Seas 29 calls
- 5 Navigator of the Seas 23 calls
- 6 Emerald Princess 22 calls
Next port calls
Oct 31 Discovery Princess
Nov 1 Norwegian Encore · Emerald Princess
Nov 2 Ovation of the Seas
Nov 5 Voyager of the Seas
Nov 6 Ovation of the Seas
Best current deals from Los Angeles
These departures currently offer some of the best prices for comparable sailings.
Ovation of the Seas
Los Angeles → Catalina Island → Ensenada → Los Angeles
Nov 23, 2026 · 4 nights
$439 balcony · $110/night
34% below typical · 3-month low
Star Princess
Los Angeles → Mazatlan → Cabo San Lucas → Los Angeles
Apr 19, 2027 · 7 nights
$1,049 balcony · $150/night
29% below typical · 3-month low
Discovery Princess
Los Angeles → Cabo San Lucas → Puerto Vallarta → Los Angeles
Oct 16, 2027 · 7 nights
$544 interior · $78/night
23% below typical · 3-month low
Seven Seas Prestige
Los Angeles → Cabo San Lucas → Puerto Vallarta → Los Angeles
Feb 23, 2029 · 10 nights
$7,399 suite · $740/night
25% below typical · 3-month low
Emerald Princess
Los Angeles → Hilo → Ensenada → Los Angeles
Nov 28, 2026 · 16 nights
$2,819 suite · $176/night
25% below typical · Price trending down
Crown Princess
Los Angeles → Nawiliwili → Ensenada → Los Angeles
Dec 14, 2027 · 16 nights
$1,259 interior · $79/night
34% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes from Los Angeles
Mexican Riviera
Cabo San Lucas → Mazatlan → Puerto Vallarta
7–8 nights · Next Nov 1
From $349 interior · $50/night
Best departure: 23% below typical
95 upcoming departures · 5 ships
West Coast
Catalina Island → Ensenada
4–5 nights · Next Nov 2
From $259 interior · $65/night
Best departure: 34% below typical
41 upcoming departures · 2 ships
Mexican Riviera
Mazatlan → Cabo San Lucas
7 nights · Next Dec 11
From $399 oceanview · $57/night
Best departure: 29% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 2 ships
Hawaii · Mexican Riviera
Hilo → Honolulu → Nawiliwili + 2 more
16 nights · Next Nov 28
From $1,899 oceanview · $119/night
Best departure: 25% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Hawaii · Tahiti & French Polynesia
Nawiliwili → Kahului → Hilo + 5 more
22 nights · Next Jan 8
From $14,200 suite · $645/night
Best departure: 64% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Mexican Riviera
Cabo San Lucas → La Paz → Mazatlan + 2 more
10 nights · Next Jan 14
From $8,699 suite · $870/night
Best departure: 22% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises from Los Angeles
What is the cheapest month to cruise from Los Angeles?
October currently has the lowest median nightly fares from Los Angeles.
When do cruises from Los Angeles usually get expensive?
July is currently the priciest month for upcoming departures from Los Angeles.
What itineraries are most common from Los Angeles?
The most common upcoming itinerary families from Los Angeles include Mexican Riviera Loop from Los Angeles: Cabo San Lucas & Mazatlan, West Coast Loop from Los Angeles: Catalina Island & Ensenada, and Mexican Riviera Loop: Mazatlan & Cabo San Lucas.
How far in advance should I book a cruise from Los Angeles?
Start tracking cruises from Los Angeles early, then book when a sailing moves below its typical range or hits a new recent low.
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