Airport and Pier Transfers

LOS ANGELES TRANSFERS

Carnival Cruise Line offers transportation between Los Angeles International Airport or Long Beach Airport to Port of Long Beach on the day of embarkation or debarkation only. Guests may purchase transportation up to two days prior to their sail date.

FLIGHT AND TRANSPORTATION TIMES

Airport-to-pier transportation

All Ships:
To purchase Carnival's transportation service, your flight must arrive at:
  • Los Angeles International Airport no later than 12:00 PM on the day of your cruise.
  • Long Beach Airport no later than 12:30 PM on the day of your cruise.

Transportation service will be provided from:
  • Los Angeles International Airport between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM.
  • Long Beach Airport between 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM.

NOTE: Guests who purchase their own air tickets and are using Carnival's Airport Transportation are required to provide flight information via Online Check-In no later than two days prior to their cruise date. The airport is staffed based on known flight information. Once all known flights are met, the staff is released and service is no longer available.

Pier-to-airport transportation

Return flights must not be any earlier than:

7:00 AM Ship Arrival:
  • Los Angeles International Airport: 12:00 PM
  • Long Beach Airport: 11:00 AM

8:00 AM and 9:00 AM Ship Arrival:
  • Los Angeles International Airport: 1:00 PM
  • Long Beach Airport: 12:30 PM

Transportation service will be provided during the duration of the debarkation process.

PURCHASING TRANSPORTATION

To purchase transportation, guests can either contact their travel agent or Carnival reservations directly at 1-800-327-9501. Guests can also purchase transportation by following these steps:

1. Log in to access My Cruise Manager.
2. Click "Categories" located at the top of the web page, then select "Airport Transfers."
3. Once on the "Airport Transfers" page, make your selection.
4. After making your transfer purchase, return to Online Check-In and provide your flight itinerary.

Guests who purchase their own air tickets are required to provide flight information via Online Check-In when purchasing transportation. Changes to flight details are the responsibility of the guest and must be re-entered into Online Check-In no later than two days prior to their cruise. Carnival is not responsible for providing transportation to guests who schedule flights outside of the service times listed above or provide incorrect flight information.

UPON ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT

After collecting luggage, proceed to one of the meeting points listed below. Once there, a representative will escort guests to the pier transportation. Transfers service will be provided by Metro Shore Services. Should guests have questions regarding the transfer service, the transfer provider can be reached at the following contact number on the day of the sailing only: 310-816-6600

Arriving into Los Angeles Airport (LAX):
  • Terminals 1 & 2: Baggage claim one (#1)
  • Terminals 4 to 7: Baggage claim five (#5)
  • International Flight Arrival: Outside of the customs screening area

Arriving into Long Beach Airport (LGB):
  • Baggage claim 1

Guests who arrive prior to their sail date must return to one of the below meeting points on the day of sailing no later than 12:00 PM:
  • Los Angeles Airport (LAX): Terminal 1: Baggage claim one (#1)
  • Long Beach Airport (LGB): Baggage claim 1; contact transfer provider to coordinate your pick-up time.

ON THE RETURN HOME

A pier representative will direct guests to their motorcoach once they clear customs and exit the terminal.

CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

The vehicle operator is an independent contractor. Carnival assumes no liability for losses, damages or injuries in connection with the use of the operator. Carnival reserves the right to discontinue transportation service at any time. Prices and acceptable flight times are subject to change without notice.


* Transportation rates are subject to change and unused services are non-refundable.