Where To Stay Before Your Los Angeles Cruise: Airport vs Port Hotels
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve made the drive from Sacramento to Los Angeles for a cruise. It’s...
August 28, 2026
Ports & Routes
Practical guides and tips for cruising from West Coast ports — routes, ports of call, shore excursions, and what to expect on your next cruise.
2026
Roaming vs Telcel: Full Comparison for Android and iPhone in 2026
Discover how to get affordable, reliable internet on a Mexican cruise with Telcel SIMs vs US carrier roaming – save money and enjoy better coverage at ports.
June 20, 2026
Alaska vs Mexico: What Surprised Me
Discover why trying an Alaska cruise from Seattle offers a fresh, breathtaking adventure with glaciers, wildlife, and unique ports – perfect after multiple Mexico trips.
June 17, 2026
First Cruise from Los Angeles: 15 Things I Wish I’d Known
Discover essential tips for first-time Carnival cruisers from Long Beach, including check-in, parking, dining, and navigating ports to ensure a smooth, stress-free voyage.
May 30, 2026
Shore Excursion vs Going on Your Own: My Honest Breakdown
Cabo San Lucas. First cruise. The ship’s shore excursion list had 47 options. Glass-bottom boat tours. ATV rides in the...
May 20, 2026
La Paz: My Favorite Port on the Mexican Riviera
La Paz cruise guide: use Carnival’s Pichilingue shuttle to reach Coromuel Beach and the Malecón—practical timing, fares, beach and dining tips for port calls.
May 10, 2026
What to Pack for a Cruise from Los Angeles: My Real List for 2026
Every time I’m at the port, I see the same things. Someone dragging a suitcase the size of a mini-fridge....
April 12, 2026
Disembarkation Day In Los Angeles: Don’t Miss Your Flight Home
I live in North California, and when I cruise out of Long Beach on Carnival, I usually have two choices:...
April 4, 2026
Embarkation Day In Los Angeles: Step-By-Step Checklist
Let me be honest with you right from the start: Los Angeles is not a simple cruise port. It’s a...
March 21, 2026
Airport To Port Transfers in Los Angeles: All Airports, All Cruise Terminals
Planning a Los Angeles cruise? Discover the best airports, transfers, and travel tips to reach San Pedro or Long Beach with less stress and more ease.
March 14, 2026
