How long is the cruise from LA to Alaska?

14-Day Alaska Cruise from Los Angeles - Carnival Cruise Line.



A typical cruise from Los Angeles to Alaska is significantly longer than the standard week-long trips departing from Seattle or Vancouver, generally spanning 10 to 14 nights. Because Los Angeles is much further south, the ship requires at least two full days at sea to reach the first Alaskan ports of call, such as Ketchikan or Juneau. Most itineraries offered by lines like Princess Cruises or Holland America are "round-trip" voyages that cover over 4,000 miles. These cruises often include scenic cruising through the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay National Park, along with stops in Victoria, British Columbia, to satisfy international maritime laws. For travelers, this means a more relaxing pace with several "Sea Days" at the beginning and end of the trip, allowing for full enjoyment of the ship's amenities before reaching the rugged wilderness. While some "repositioning" cruises might take 7 to 9 days to go one-way from LA to Whittier or Seward, the vast majority of consumer-facing round-trip products from San Pedro or Long Beach are 12-day adventures.

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Cruises from Los Angeles depart from the Port of Los Angeles World Cruise Center, located south of Los Angeles. The cruise port is roughly a 30-minute drive away from the city center, though travel time fluctuates depending on traffic. Overnight parking and passenger shuttles are available at the terminal.

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Cruise prices are typically shown per person, based on double occupancy, which means that the price is based on two people sharing a cabin. If you're traveling solo, you may be required to pay a single supplement fee, which is an additional fee that covers the cost of the second person in the cabin.

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