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Robert R.

Great value if you get a deal. The staff all were amazing and went out of their way to make the trip as enjoyable as possible. I recommend getting the princess plus package if you think you'll get at least 4 drinks a day. Food was not the best but on the better side for what you'd expect on a cruise. Take a look at the pictures to get an idea of the quality. I definitely took advantage of all the food and there were many days I had 5 different meals. Gym is decent too but there could be a bigger area for free weights. They also had a decent drink selection. I recommend getting a reservation for the sanctuary. Was very peaceful and relaxing. Shout out to Lawrence on level R that made our stay less stressful. Thank you!

Hybrid Casino Games next to the Ice Cream parlor.

Happen upon this receipt and wanted to update. They are only allowed to do this legally because we were at sea.

Ox tail soup
Jasmine M.

Had a great time! We were on the Royal Princess to San Francisco and Ensenada. The staff is very professional and incredibly patient. I don't know how they do it on very little sleep and sometimes not enough appreciation. We had a mini suite so we had enough room and a balcony on the port side. It's so nice to have your room serviced every day. Crazy that they have such great service. The atmosphere was modern and some restaurants themed. There was so much going on we couldn't possibly attend everything. Loved the stage shows though and so much food some impressive and some not so much. I enjoyed the fresh sushi over the steak house (Crown Grille) or the Italian restaurant (Sabatini's). Ports were beautiful and a great way to just get off the ship and walk around. You can really see a lot and experience even more of the different cultures.. even as a tourist. Can't wait to go on the next one!

12/28/2025-Grand Princess Cabin B631
Eddie P.

Service: 4 Cabin: 5 Food: 3 Entertainment: 3 Shore excursions: 4 Ambience: 3.5 Date: 12/13/2025-12/28/2025 Ship: Grand Princess Ports of call: San Juan, St Thomas, St Maarten, Antigua, Dominica, Barbados, San Juan, Tortola, Guadeloupe, Dominica, Grenada, Barbados, San Juan Embarkation (5 stars) Other than the port having no easy access, embarkation was very streamlined with hardly a wait at all. Get your medallion mailed to you so you can go through the Green line! Cabin B631 (Baja deck) Balcony cabin on the aft side with no obstruction. Small area on balcony with 2 chairs and a small table. Bathroom and closet space is on the left as you enter the cabin. Queen bed is on the left wall with flat screen TV on the right wall, then desk on the far left wall and fridge/shelves on the right wall with sliding door to balcony in between. Joel was a very efficient steward and had the room cleaned within minutes of leaving. Horizon Court (buffet) 3 stars Very little variety and the same menu for both legs of the trip. Specialty areas (tacos, gyros, etc) doesn't stay manned so lines form waiting for someone to show. I just go around to the other side of it and serve myself. Seating was always a challenge especially during peak times. Breakfast was standard fare (fried eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes (no hashbrowns), oatmeal, cereal, fruit, breads (pre-toasted bread which was always hard), pastries, etc) and if you wanted custom omelettes, you put in your order and waited at your table which would be delivered. Boticelli restaurant (reserved sit down) 3.5 stars Nice ambience and decent food but not at the level you get on other ships. Princess Theater One big complaint with the theatrical shows put on by the Princess dancers/singers is the choreography. Whoever arranges these dances (and sometimes even the singing) has problems matching to the theme of the show. For example, a theme of a tribute to soul music in many cases didn't match the dances/moves to the music back then, and some of the songs weren't right for the singer singing it. A married couple doing magic was a little over the top and didn't really do any magic anyone hasn't seen before. One 5 lounge (deck 15) 4.5 stars Nicely laid out (but views were less than Skywalker lounge) and quiet until 4pm when the Platinum/Elite special event starts (appetizers and music). Special event offered appetizers of samosas, empanadas, pigs in a blanket, bacon-wrapped scallops, meatballs and "chicken lollipops". One big difference between this lounge and Skywalkers is also no standard events scheduled here so is quiet the entire time until 4pm. Bartender and server are very good and learns your drinks to serve you at 4pm. Wheelhouse Bar (4 stars) Nice ambience but always a singing event going on that is loud most of the time so only use this lounge for the music being played or to get together with new friends you meet. Explorers Lounge (4 stars) Nice seating but always has an event and is always loud. Laundromat Available right down the hall from the cabin and was not used much by others. Either go lucky or no one on the deck was washing since it was a back to back cruise of 10 days each. Debarkation 3 choices to get off the ship, 1) walk off with all your luggage yourself, 2) leave luggage out to be delivered to the terminal and be assigned a time to walk off, 3) have your luggage transferred to your plane and walk off early. Chose option 2 and then grabbed the last call time since our hotel check in was 2pm. Worked out great and was very efficient with luggage waiting at the terminal.

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Brion S.

We just returned from a seven day cruise to Cabo, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta on the Royal Princess. From ease of parking to customs and on to embarkation the whole process was smooth and fairly quick. The ship is laid out well with deck maps on each floor. Our room w/ balcony seemed large and very clean. Ok, the food was above average and plentiful. Fresh fruits. Specialty dining, casual and super fancy dining areas were clean and well decorated. The bars were on point also! Staff and officers were there to help, answering questions and just help your experience be flawless. One little glitch though, power to the staterooms went out for about 20 minutes one evening but was fixed quickly!

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Mody M.

My family were on a short cruise on the Royal Princess ship to San Francisco then to Ensenada, Mexico. The cabins although ours a mini-suite was a bit cramped for most everyone, it was still delightful to have a family area with a sofa convertible and an upper berth plus a balcony with a small table and two chairs. The ship is about 1028 feet in length and is equivalent to a 20 story hotel. It can carry 3,600 passengers with 1,132 crew members. We were on Deck 15 Marina suite. The sea was calm throughout this January 2026 trip. Therefore you can barely feel the ship. On Deck 16 are the buffet counters with bountiful amounts of food and drinks. All the crew staff were very helpful Embarkation and debarking were efficiently handled. This is one of the more than 16 cruises I have been on. I was impressed that with over 3,000 people, I was never stressed like on all my previous cruises. Of course I am comparing cruises from 2010 to 2026, where we have AI in most programmed systems. The food as I mentioned were plentiful and most were 5 star quality. The freshness of the fish and tenderness of the steaks. Unfortunately, its the cooking of some that were not great. Most of the food was on the salty side for me. The steaks were great, but the fish were on the overcooked side. The lobster was great. The crab cake was good but had a mix that overwhelmed the taste of the crab cake, again on the salty side. The Chilean sea bass, the branzino, the mahi-mahi and halibut could have been prepared better. The salmon was passable. Overall, we enjoyed family time of 8 persons.

Steve O.

My wife and I just returned from a week long voyage to Mexico. She's been bugging me for years about going on a cruise so we have finally gotten this out of the way. I won a "free" cruise from Station Casinos based on my slot play. I did wind up paying a variety of port fees, taxes, and miscellaneous charges so it wasn't exactly free but it was cheaper than usual. She enjoyed the experience but it was just okay for me. Having difficulty with mobility, I wasn't really excited about the prospect of lugging a week's worth of luggage and a walker aboard a cruise ship. I will say Princess Cruises does a good job of making accommodations to get you through check-in and onboard. We checked in our luggage and the walker at the drop off area and went to the ADA waiting area of the check-in tent. They issue you a number and send someone with a wheelchair to assist you through the boarding process. Once onboard, you can't go directly to your room because housekeeping is still cleaning and sanitizing from the previous voyage. Even after being given the all clear, there is a good chance you'll wind up waiting for your luggage. We probably waited about an hour and a half before our luggage finally got to our cabin. Now you should expect to be nickle and dimed for everything from internet access to bottled water. Even if you don't plan on drinking alcohol, you have to buy an expensive package for bottled water and soda or face paying for each individual drink except for water served in restaurants. We decided to purchase the Princess Plus package since it covered 15 drinks under $15 a day, gratuities, internet, 2 meals per person at one of the higher level restaurants, and room service charges. The package was roughly $800 but you'd wind up paying almost that much for just the beverage package and internet anyway so why not pay a bit more and get the other stuff out of the way. Fortunately we had a $400 onboard credit we were able to apply to package charge. The experience on the ship was pleasant. I was pleasantly surprised to find about 99% of the crew were so nice and helpful. Only 2 employees that didn't impress us much. They did cancel our tour of Cabo San Lucas so that was a disaster. It may have been due to a medical emergency that occurred resulting in a guest being airlifted by helicopter to a hospital on our way there that delayed our arrival. We did get a refund but Junior at Guest Services was a real jerk and wouldn't do anything about the fact our whole experience there on our first cruise was being harassed by street vendors selling crappy souvenirs. Not the Cabo experience I paid for. Be warned, Cabo isn't deep enough to accommodate cruise ships so will need to take a water shuttle to get to the port. If you have any mobility issues, transferring onto the boat in choppy waters can be difficult and possibly dangerous. The tours we booked through Princess at Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta were really nice. The guides were entertaining and informative. More importantly, SAFE. There is a massive military and police presence in Mazatlan due to the Sonora cartel. I wouldn't recommend going off on your own unless you speak Spanish and a good understanding of which areas are safe. The Mazatlan city highlights tour and Tequila distillery and countryside tour at Puerto Vallarta are highly recommended. Hopefully you get Alma in Mazatlan. She's a gem. The food onboard was good overall but I didn't think it was mind blowing like some people make it out to be. The buffet is a standard decent buffet. The dining rooms serve a different menu every night and we enjoy our meals but I wouldn't say anything was the best I've ever had. The sushi on the Royal Princess was HORRIBLE and this was supposed to be one of the higher level dining choices. The fish wasn't that fresh and the chef has no idea how to prepare sushi rice. Any Japanese market sells better sushi and that's the stuff sitting in refrigerated section. Hard pass on that. Duty Free shopping was a ripoff. High end liquor is much cheaper at better liquor stores like Remedy or Mission in the L.A. area. Some merchandise seems to be made exclusively for Princess so I'd hardly call it designer. Some Yelpers have written about warranties that were not honored on the mainland which I cannot confirm. The casino slot machine experience is underwhelming. Odds on the ship are lower than casinos in downtown or off Strip Vegas so if you win, you are extremely lucky. I didn't play blackjack so I don't know if they pay true odds on 21. I'd skip it. As I said before, my wife really enjoyed her vacation while I would have preferred going to Vegas so the experience is different for everyone. The ship is beautiful. They do have a variety of activities. It just depends on what you you're looking for and what your expectations are. She can go again with friends or family but I can live with my one Love Boat experience.

Tommy M.

This was my third time cruising with Princess Cruises. The ship was the Grand Princess which is the oldest ship in the their fleet of 19 ships. It came into service in 1998 for 2,600 guests and 1,150 crew. There is currently a lot of wear and tear on this moving city. She has one last cruise before going to dry dock. The Grand Princess has 6 bars, 3 lounges, 1 casino, 1 internet cafe, 1 art gallery, 1 fitness center, a Lotus spa, a medical center, a photo gallery, excursions desk, several shops of Princess, 1 cigar lounge, 3 regular restaurants, 3 specialty restaurants...specialty restaurants means you will be charge, a huge buffet, International cafe, slice pizza, The Salty Dog, the Princess theater and Coffee & Cone. Captain Stefano Ravera has 36 years with Princess, we felt we were in good hands. The food on board was not bad. not great but just so so, the desert looked very pretty but was not that flavorful. Every crew member we came in contact with was caring, friendly and very helpful.

Edward C.

Great value cruise when you can get a good deal! Services, food, and entertainments are average for cruises. Since this itinerary departed nearby and returned to the same dock, makes it very convenient for LA and OC residents.

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Jim O.

A few more pictures from second half of cruise. Food was excellent throughout entire time as was most of the staff

Horizons Deck 8 - American Diner on the Sun Princess
Jenn G.

I recently got to experience my first Princess Cruise via their newest ship, the Sun Princess. The Sun Princess is Princess Cruise's largest ship to date and is the first of their fleets to run on liquefied natural gas. They're currently in their inaugural season. It was definitely exciting to be part of one of the first journeys of the Sun Princess. The ship is gorgeous and so clean. It has 21 decks and 29 dining and lounge options. Being the largest Princess Cruise with the most dining options; my expectations for food selection was high and the Sun Princess definitely did not disappoint. They had international offerings thru out the ship and it was definitely impressive. Some of my favorite foodie moments included having traditional Filipino silog breakfast (garlic rice, egg and Filipino beef Tapa) at The Eatery on Deck 9, enjoying soft serve ice cream at the Lido Deck on Deck 17, snacking on Portuguese egg tarts at the International Cafe on deck 9 and enjoying Japanese Teppanyaki at Umai Teppanyaki on deck 8. Aside from enjoying good food; the entertainment was top notch. We were the first cruise guests to ever go into the brand new Sun Princess Princess Arena. Every 8pm and 10pm their would be world class performers there and it always made for a good evening. From magic shows to full on concerts; I really loved have front row seats. It was so great to see up close and personal some amazing artists. Aside from the Princess Arena; I really enjoyed the entertainment they would have at The Piazza. I got to join some of the games (bummed I didn't win a pair of Princess Socks lol) and got to dance along side some of the other cruise guests at the Inaugural Party. A huge shoutout to Cruise Director Corrine and her entertainment team who made this cruise so much fun. Last but not least; the cabin I stayed in was wonderful. I had a Deluxe Balcony cabin and it was so clean and nice. From a huge balcony to a curtainless shower; the cabin felt like staying in a beautiful home away from home. The cabins got cleaned every morning and every night and my cabin steward Ritchie was so awesome. He made me a cute towel animal every day! The whole crew at Sun Princess was so warm and welcoming. I definitely enjoyed my first Princess Cruise and would definitely be willing to do another cruise with them again. Hmm...Star Princess will be launching next year ;).

George U.

Just back from a 10 day Mexican Riviera with stops in Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Loreto. The Majestic was our ship and not our favorite of the ships we have cruised. The entertainment was lacking unless you like bingo paced games, quizes and ballroom music. We prefer rock and roll, dancing, exciting activities and of course the excursions and outings. We thoroughly enjoyed the Island and Ruby on our previous cruises and this one was a bit slower paced. The destinations and outings were fantastic. We had a mini suite on the marina deck 15 and never again as from day one the noise and banging from deck 16 was crazy all night long. We complained at the front customer service desk and with the room steward supervisor and were given ear plugs. This type of annoying noise certainly takes away from a peaceful night's sleep. We love to cruise and my rating reflects the actual cabin outside of the noise factor, the amazing food except the Chinese restaurant "Harmony" as the food was cold and not to our liking. The Allegro dining room was nice and the service spectacular with Jonathan and Jason taking care of us. Alfredo was also top shelf and always busy. The Crown Grill was terrific as the seafood and steaks were top quality. The Crown Grill staff of Byron and Nole were excellent. Our room steward Philip and also Risky were phenomenal. In the Cafe we always received top shelf service from Abhishek and Roland a great team. Mario the room steward supervisor was very apologetic about the room noise and noting it was a fully booked cruise our options were limited. Also a shout of praise to Marvin who's wife gave birth to their new daughter while he was attending to rooms down the hall from us. Marina from Ukraine at the front service desk was so pleasant and joyful as well. As I noted the location of our room was a true dissapointment as I will never again ask Princess to select the best room for us as they struck out on this room selection. We will see what the future has in store for our desire to cruise princess again.

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Irena and the whole crew here are amazing. Words can not express how helpful they have been for…read moreus. Going above and beyond. Guiding helping with documents and travel. We live about an hour and a half away, but drive all the way down here because we know we're gonna get 100% attention with our service and everything always comes out smoothly. We did a lot of phone emailing and then come down in person when we have to for translations, notary and travel. Highly recommend this fabulous crew for all your needs.

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4.3(3 reviews)
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We love the Discovery Princess! We've sailed on Discovery three times and have always had a…read morewonderful time. We were upgraded to a window suite, which was absolutely the best stateroom we've ever had on a ship. The 730 ft.² window suite stateroom would be perfect for an Alaska sailing! While we've sailed in suites before, nothing has compared to this particular suite! *See photos. We enjoy the restaurants - especially the Crown Grill and the Reserve dining in the Skagway dining room. The level of service is top notch! Per usual; Princess Cruises truly offers a unique experience and they honestly do have,"the "best crew at sea!" We've sailed with other cruise lines, but have decided to exclusively go with Princess.

First time on Discovery, second time with Princess. This ship is a beauty. There are 17 decks but…read moremost of the activities are on deck 5 to 7 and 15 to 17. The little mini golf is on its own little deck. I don't count that. This was a 4 night cruise that was a repositioning cruise, no ports. It was all sea days. Some days were rockier than others. Once we hit Washington, the waters calmed. The first day was hectic and confusing trying to figure out the layout of the ship. It really doesn't make sense especially why you have to go to the very back of the ship on deck 7 to go down to Ketchikan Dining Room. It was my last favorite dining room. It was in the back of the ship and noisy. My favorite dining room is the Juneau. Service in all eating areas were fantastic. Service in my stateroom was minimal. I hardly saw my attendant. The medallion to get into my stateroom was state of the art. It knows you are coming and unlocks your door. It let's others know that you're in the room or not which could be good or bad. Activities were plenty but many of them were upsells. They had a first time guests meeting where they gave it the best prizes. Food was great especially at the buffet. Biggest buffet! The main dining rooms were hit or miss. My friend and I ordered different dishes so we could try. The presentation of the food was stunning. My last favorite food was their lasagne. I highly recommend princess if you want peace and quiet. The average age is over 55.

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2.2(306 reviews)
0.1 miSan Pedro

How apropos that your favorite Yelp correspondent and his bride got to experience our maiden…read moreEuropean vacation aboard the Norwegian Dawn- Each new day in this port-heavy itinerary dawned w/ exciting new vistas for us to discover. That's not by mistake, neither. This is our eighth cruise and our second aboard a NCL cruise ship. If you're seeking numerous ports of call w/ minimal "sea days" then NCL is your cruise line of choice! We flew into the hill-lined Portuguese capital of Lisbon one day prior to embarkation, then explored: -Portimau, Portugal -Cadiz (Seville), Spain -Moltríl, Spain -Gibraltar, UK -Ibiza, Spain -Palma Mallorca, Spain -Barcelona, Spain Pro Tip #1- Be very careful planning your shore excursions in Seville!! Though the ship's itinerary states you're sailing into Seville (famous for its Andalusian culture, flamenco and exceptional tapas scene), you're actually perched in Cadiz ... some 95 minutes from Seville. That distinction cost us $90 as well as the singular opportunity to explore the world famous gilded Royal Alcazar Castle! Pro Tip #2- NCL is perched in Motríl, a sleepy and candidly the most boring of the seven port cities visited, from 8am til 10pm ... but only in Gibraltar from 7am til 1pm. We believe NCL should flip the length of stays, because we were enchanted by the tiny British territory's rich history, its 12-mile distance from Africa and its impish maquawe monkeys who live in the steep hills overlooking the city. We prefer booking our shore excursions through Viator- You'll consistently save 50-plus percent from the exorbitant fees NCL charges and so long as you pre-check the distance between the cruise port and each excursion meeting point, you'll be fine. We tabbed a quartet of Viator-based tours: -Benagil Water Caves in Portimau: Breathtaking proof of God's Holy hand!!!! Note: The choppt speedboat rides can be hard on folks prone to back issues; -Alcazar Castle in Seville: Blown because your dipsh*t fave correspondent waited far too long to ascertain that Seville was two hours away from Cadiz! -Tour of "The Rock" in Gibraltar, UK: Replete with storied pirate and naval history, stirring underground caves and those enchanting band of maquawes! -Tapas Tour in Palma Mallorca: Awesome chance to explore the immense depth of Spanish cuisine! We felt like the excursions merited 5-stars, across the board. The service aboard the Norwegian Dawn was mixed. LOUIE the beverage-attendant in The Venetian white linen tabeled restaurant made, along w/ his partner, a glasses-adorned Filipino gentleman who just got married one yr ago¹, both of our dinners there remarkable and memorable. Exceptional. ¹ I misplaced my trip notes, am resurrecting this review purely from memory and am sheepish to admit I cannot recall his name. He was fairly diminutive in stature, wears glasses and braces and possesses an oversized personality full of good natured bonhomie! I hope + pray my detailed description reaches him!!! Our cabin steward was FILIPINAS, who met but didn't surpass our expectations. Have the NCL fleet ceased nightly turndown service? The cabin toilet was out of commission for two of our seven nights due to another passenger having overflooded the delicate plumbing. No fun when you must seek other bathrooms at 2am!!! All in all, another highly credible job by NCL and her dedicated, caring staff!

I went on a 7 night Mexican Riviera cruise with my family in January 2026. We had a wonderful time…read more It was our first time on Norwegian. It stopped by Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo. Tip: The further you go outside the port, the cheaper the taxis. Always negotiate a total price. As for shows, we saw Icons, the Beatles show, Jersey Boys and a few comedy shows. Jersey Boys was the best. They need some kids shows. They didn't have any. A magic or dancing show would be good. Food I liked the food. Felt it was better than Disney and Carnival. I prepaid for the restaurants as well. We got to try three including Le Bistro, Cagneys and the Asian fusion restaurant. The Asian restaurant was our favorite, although my daughter loved Le Bistro. She still talks about the escargot. The main buffet was good. They have different themes each night. I appreciated the staff encouraging everyone to wash their hands before entering. They had a catchy washy washy song. We enjoyed Gelato and soft serve after every meal. They charge extra for room service, which sucks. The other cruise lines do not charge for this. I didn't like that they had an age restriction in the gym. I took my son to work out with me but after 30 mins, the staff kicked him out. So we left. I think Norwegian should revisit the age restriction on teens especially, if they are accompanied by adults. I'm all for not allowing teens in by themselves. Overall, it was enjoyable. I'll probably try Royal Caribbean next.

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4.4(14 reviews)
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Excellent experience with Higher Level Transportation! It was easy to book and Rob had great…read morecommunication. We went from LAX to the Queen Mary and then returned to the airport from the Carnival Panorama. It couldn't have been more smooth!

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The Travel Door

4.0(4 reviews)
6.0 mi

Attentive, knowledgeable, personable, and caring come to mind when I think of words to describe…read moreJane. We recently crossed off our "bucket list" Alaska cruise and thanks to Jane's personal experience aboard every cruise line and several ships within those lines - our trip was memorable and flawless! From Jane's connect with the cruise lines to nuances of the ship to dining to cabins to dress codes to verandah/no verandah to ports to glaciers and especially to excursions - her knowledge was invaluable! Only bump in our trip was beyond Jane's control - the Alaskan weather! Unless, of course... Jane has another hidden talent that we aren't aware of! Make your appointment with Jane - she'll HOOK you up, like a Coho to a jig!

Kathy Siegel at The Travel Door is so great to work with. Her passion for travel, attention to…read moredetail and knowledge comes through in everything she does. We now use her for our corporate travel needs and I can't tell you what a relief it is to not have to find and coordinate travel for myself. Plus, with her handling all of my company travel needs I have confidence that not only are we getting a good price and the right travel arrangements made in time, I also know that my employees are no longer wasting their time. Although I haven't completed a personal leisure trip via her services yet, she has been helping me with my trip to South Africa with full color brochures of things to do. I highly recommend her for all of your travel needs - you'll be happy she's on your side.

Cali Travel - Europe tour

Cali Travel

4.3(71 reviews)
18.6 mi

First, Chị xin đại diện nhóm xin ngỏ lời thank you for all your hard works prepare for our Viet Nam…read moretour. Second, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional courtesy service and friendly of local tour guide (Thuận, Ngân và Nhựt) cùng với những bác tài là những người đã đồng hành, sự quan tâm từng chi tiết nhỏ đến nụ cười luôn nở trên môi như là người nhà trong gia đình trong suốt chuyến đi. Nhờ sự nhiệt tình, chu đáo và kiến thức phong phú của những bạn hướng dẫn viên mà anh chị đã có những ngày đi chơi vui vẻ, thoải mái cùng với những kỷ niệm thật đáng nhớ. Dưới đây là vài ví dụ điển hình. 1. Ngân đã giúp group đóng thùng và gởi đồ của nhóm mua từ Bắc vào thẳng Saigon hotel cùng với sự nhiệt tình đưa tiển lo lắng mọi điều cho mọi người trong nhóm lúc check in ở phi trường để chuẩn bị cho chuyến tour kế tiếp. 2. Sự nhiệt tình của Nhựt nên nhóm đã có những tấm hình thật đẹp trong suốt chuyến đi ở miền Trung. Thank you for making the tour so much fun, truly unforgettable and much more enjoyable. I look forward to the opportunity to travel with your company again.

Very rude phone etiquette. Bitch didn't answer my question and when I asked her to clarify what she…read moremeant. She hung up!! Topic Asian service. No customer service at all

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Cali Travel - Sakura - Japan tour

Sakura - Japan tour

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Los Angeles World Cruise Center - Back at San Pedro cruise terminal. Balcony view at 6:15AM. Quantum of the Seas

Los Angeles World Cruise Center

3.8(76 reviews)
0.1 miSan Pedro

There are two major cruise ship ports in the L.A. area: Long Beach and the Los Angeles World Cruise…read moreCenter in San Pedro. Carnival sails out of LB while Princess, Crystal, and NCL sail out of this one. Both terminals have their pros and cons, but I slightly prefer the San Pedro port over Long Beach for several reasons. First, parking here is super easy. There's a large open and uncovered parking lot that has plenty of spaces. Expect to pay around $23 per day to park. It's easy to drive here, but the surrounding area is pretty industrial. It's safe, but those vacay vibes don't kick in until you're actually on the ship. Check-in can be a mixed bag. When it's organized, it moves quickly and smoothly. When multiple ships are leaving at once, it can feel crowded and a little chaotic. Security and boarding are fairly standard, but this port employs an outside private security company. That means the employees can often be surly and downright rude. I guess it's good they keep us all safe, though. If you arrive before your specified time, be aware that you WILL be standing outside in the direct sun. There is no shade, no overhang, and no seating. It's best to arrive late rather than early. Once you are inside the terminal, there are rows and rows of chairs where you can sit and wait to board the ship. The terminal has restrooms and usually cups of tap water are provided while you wait. Boarding the ship (especially Princess and NCL) is pretty painless and simple. Of course, it helps if you have an elevated repeat customer status on a cruise line because you'll get to bypass a lot of the lines (but only inside the terminal). Dropoff and pickup via rideshare is also easy, and there are plenty of porters waiting and eager to take your luggage. Be sure to throw them a tip if you let them take your bags! Traffic folks keep the flow of cars moving pretty quickly, and it's so much more efficient than the total clown show at Long Beach. Overall, the LA World Cruise Center is functional and no-frills, and that's all it needs to be. Not exciting, not awful, and just a reminder that the real vacation starts once you step onboard.

$23/day for parking. Just a lot, no garage like the Long Beach cruise terminal…read more Tap your credit or debit card when you enter and tap when you leave.

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Los Angeles World Cruise Center - 5/22/26: View from our balcony

5/22/26: View from our balcony

Los Angeles World Cruise Center - Quantum of the Seas docks at the Port of Los Angeles on 11/21/2025

Quantum of the Seas docks at the Port of Los Angeles on 11/21/2025

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