West Harbor LA 45-Minute Narrated Harbor Cruise of San Pedro
Description
Join us as we explore the amazing Port of Los Angeles, the busiest harbor in the Western Hemisphere. You'll learn the history of the port and see California sea lions playing in the harbor. View the world-famous Battleship USS Iowa, large cargo and container ships from around the globe, and more! This tour is great for all ages, offering both historical insights and an enjoyable boat ride. 95% of international trade transported by ships. Explore the new West Harbor, enjoy the view of the Los Angeles Harbor Lighthouse, and see Pier 400, the world’s largest container terminal. Discover the Port’s commitment to sustainability, from clean electrical power to green initiatives. Make it extra special by purchasing the bundle and adding access to the Battleship USS Iowa, the only battleship museum open to the public on the West Coast, where you can walk the decks and explore naval history at your own pace.
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You will travel through one of the world’s busiest seaports and leading gateway for international trade in North America. You will see container cranes and large container and cargo ships from all around the world.
The Port-funded $36 million infrastructure project will be a vibrant, family friendly destination with boutique style office spaces, fresh market, shopping, dining, a dynamic promenade with ocean side access and an open air amphitheater for live entertainment.
We will pass by the amazing Battleship USS Iowa, which is rated as one of Los Angeles' best museums. Purchase the Bundle Option and get a GA Ticket to board the amazing Battleship
Great views of the city.
Previous home of the Ferry Building.
The busiest container port in the Western Hemisphere.
San Pedro landmark serving the freshest seafood for almost 70 years.
Home of LA's Historic Tall Ship.
Where ocean innovators work together. AltaSea strives to bring leaders in science, business and education together to generate innovative solutions to global challenges and sustainability. UCLA and USC will be moving their Education Center to this area in the near future.
Built in 1915 with concrete walls four feet thick, it was the Port's first major warehouse. Today, it is used primarily for warehousing small items and on occasion as a Hollywood film location. The water tower atop Warehouse Number One has greetings in 13 languages to welcome the crews and passengers on ships from around the world arriving here daily
The pilot assists the captain to guide the vessel safely inside the main channel because our Pilots know these waters better than other mariners.
10,000 ton fully operational American Victory-class cargo ship restored and operated by an all-volunteer crew of the U.S. Merchant Marine Veterans of WWII
The Port's largest container terminal operated by APM Terminals. APMT is part of the A.P. Moller Maersk world's largest container shipping line
The second largest container terminal at the Port of Los Angeles.
Recognized by its candy-cane stripped GANTRY canes. These special machines were developed specifically for container terminals. Depending upon how and where they are built, they cost nearly $15 million each!
Built in 1963 by the State of California to connect San Pedro and the end of the Harbor Freeway with Terminal Island and Long Beach. The bridge is just over 2 miles long.
The Port of Los Angeles is the first in the world to plug containerships in to clean electrical power known as AMP (Alternative Maritime Power.)
LA Fire Department Fireboat Number Two, the Warner Lawrence, is one of the world’s most powerful fireboats and can discharge 38,000 gallons of water per minute.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
Reviews(31)
To provide some snack, fun music. The information was very important, but very difficult to hear because the sound of the water and the wind. Needs to be more loud.
Easy to locate. Free parking. Crew was knowledgeable. Ship was comfortable. We felt safe. Great views. Ease of access to 2nd Floor for outside seating. Snacks and beverages on board as well as restrooms. Price is less than a breakfast at Starbucks. 😮 PS: If you have walking or mobility issues this is the cruise for you. Stairs are easy to navigate. The ride is gentle. You can stand at the bow, no concern for balance or falls. Enjoy!
Very mellow. Great for all ages. Very relaxing. Around an hour. Near Fish Market. Fun way to show out of town guests the harbor.
Very pleasant, nice tour of the Port of La, informative and fun! My friend and I had a great time and would recommend it.
The tour was excellent. The captain was a great narrator and shared fun facts. The crew was very kind and friendly. The sailing was incredibly smooth. I booked my ticket through Groupon was a real deal for the three of us. I plan on going many more times since I'm a local resident. However I half to mention: I was trying to get a hold of the office as I had a couple questions. It was impossible. When I wanted to leave a voicemail it said the voicemail was full. Then when I got to the kiosk and I thought certainly somebody could have answered a phone. Secondly I didn't see a note about parking and lot parking was $15 which I thought was very expensive. I'm sure it's not run by the tour company but it would have been a nice note to know ahead of time. I ended up parking on the street which saved me. My ticket said 2:30 so we got there at 2:10 thinking that the boat departed at 2:30. It actually departed it closer to 3.:00 pm.That also would have been a nice to know about so I could plan my day better. Maybe they can be added to their website. But my overall experience was a five-star experience on the boat. Will definitely be doing this again frequently for a wonderful afternoon ride.
Grrat prices , fast and easy . Will be using this a lot more in future. And will recommend to friends and family . 😊
This is the basic basic tour and we unfortunately had a very cranky train-of-thought captain who was mildly racist. Didn't learn anything about San Pedro but learned that Maersk makes "wooden shoes and windmills".
Tons of fun. Great guys at the tour
Basic cruise with basic commentary. Nice boat. Clean but not modern. Better quality speakers required top deck. Extra commentary by Captain could have been more enthusiastic sounding! Overall good value
A harbor cruise along the Main Channel is always a lot of fun and when each crew member is great at what they do, it makes the experience even more memorable. The fee is worth every penny - where else can you get alongside gigantic cranes and vessels that are the size of a city block? And see the newest Coast Guard cutters and ocean equipment up close? Don’t even think twice about booking a tour!
