Top 7 San Pedro Cruise Port Tours

1.Catalina Express: San Pedro to Avalon One-Way Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 293 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $47Our pick

Take a one-way Catalina Express ferry from San Pedro’s Berth 95 to Avalon in about an hour. You’ll have comfortable seating, Pacific views, restrooms, and a snack bar, then walk about five minutes from the Cabrillo Mole into downtown Avalon. Return travel requires a separate ticket.

“Great place to visit! Relax and fun. Wonderful destination for enjoy a great day or vacation, celebrate any occasion or relax.”

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2.City Tour of Los Angeles from Long Beach and San Pedro Cruise Terminals

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 128 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $152

Start at Long Beach or San Pedro at 9 a.m. and spend the day seeing Los Angeles landmarks with a local guide. The route includes Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Boulevard, Mel’s Drive-In, Beverly Hills, and Venice Beach, with LAX drop-off around 4 to 4:30 p.m. Guides may include Alberto, Gabriel, Gio, or Eduardo.

“Alberto first of all, great knowledge and sense of humour! Great photographs with Hollywood sign, the very busy and somewhat tacky Hollywood boulevard. Lunch in Mel’s diner was an experience, food very American diner style. The cars on the road in Beverly hills. Venice beach was very lively with breakdancing competition. Most important for us returned to ship on time!”

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3.Los Angeles Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise from West Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Join Aquarium of the Pacific educators aboard a stable, quiet catamaran from West Harbor. Over two to two and a half hours, you’ll watch for whales and dolphins, hear live English narration, and see the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro Fish Market, Point Fermin Lighthouse, and the Aquarium from the water.

“There was No whales on this trip but lots of dolphins. It was incredible. I highly recommend. I had a great experience.”

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4.San Pedro: West Harbor LA Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 24 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $45

Cruise from San Pedro aboard a quiet catamaran with stadium seating, Aquarium of the Pacific educators, and experienced captains. Look for gray, blue, humpback, and fin whales, plus dolphins, sea lions, and seabirds. Add the USS Iowa Museum for a maritime day.

“The tour was on time, the boat was clean and there was ample seats. we saw 2 whales and a few dolphins. I would have liked the guide to tell us a little about whales, different breads, weight, migration patterns, etc. good boat ride over all”

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5.San Pedro Cruise Center Private Transfer from or to Los Angeles

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · from $73

Arrange a private RapidShuttle ride between Los Angeles, LAX, and San Pedro’s cruise terminal. You get a direct vehicle, luggage space, and a driver such as Doug or Paul when available. Airport pickups include wait time for delays, while other locations allow a shorter grace period.

“Driver was 30 min late, he texted while driving in LA traffic, and his SUV wasn't in very good shape - the check engine light was flashing the whole time. I gave him 2 stars because he seemed kind.”

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6.Los Angeles Ports of Call Tours

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 17 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $152

This full-day Los Angeles tour links cruise port pickup with Hollywood, Griffith Observatory, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach. Guides such as Alberto, Gabriel, and John bring local stories to the drive. You can finish at LAX, your ship, or a Long Beach or San Pedro hotel.

“We had a wonderful day touring the highlights of LA with Alberto - from seeing the Hollywood sign to a walk on Venice beech. He was very knowledgeable about LA and the movie industry and we thoroughly enjoyed his stories about meeting various stars over the years. It was the perfect way to fill our day before catching a flight home. (Was a small group tour with pickup at the cruise port and drop off at the airport).”

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7.West Harbor LA 45-Minute Narrated Harbor Cruise of San Pedro

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $15Best value

Board a quiet, low-emission vessel at San Pedro for a 45-minute narrated cruise through the Port of Los Angeles. An experienced captain and onboard MC point out container terminals, historic warehouses, USS Iowa, fireboats, bridges, and working harbor activity. Inside seating, restrooms, and large windows help keep the ride comfortable.

“The crew was great. We went around the harbor and the captain provided great narration with all the facts we should know about the area. We got to see a variety of waterfowl too. Excellent value for the price paid!”

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