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Los Angeles & Long Beach Cruise Parking (Where to Park)


With roughly 20 million residents in the Los Angeles area, it’s no surprise that many people end up driving to their cruise.

The good news is that in a city famous for its automobile lifestyle (and the traffic and congestion that comes with that) the cruise ports have made it easy and relatively inexpensive to park. 

Below, we’ve outlined your options for both LA area ports, including where to park for the Port of Los Angeles and where to park for the Port of Long Beach cruise terminal.

Cruise Parking at the World Cruise Center (Port of Los Angeles)

When sailing for the Port of Los Angeles, your options are somewhat limited. With a major working port on one side and residential neighborhoods on the other, there isn’t a lot of space for independent parking lots like at other ports around the country.

That said, the port offers parking right

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How to Watch Football on a Cruise: NFL and College Viewing Options


Are you a football fan? Obviously, you are not alone. It is by far the most popular sport in America, with tens of millions tuning into college and NFL games each year.

Just because you are at sea doesn’t mean you have to miss the biggest football games. You can easily watch while on your cruise like this big screen.

Of course, the popularity of football leads to some big questions for cruisers. Can I watch football on a cruise? What about the college or NFL playoffs? Do cruise ships offer ESPN and other popular stations? How can I watch my local football team on the ship?

When it comes to football, we know it’s almost a religion. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to watching both NFL and college football when you’re on your vacation. 

Watching NBC Sunday Night Football on a Cruise

These days, NBC’s Sunday night

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Cruise Line Drink Package Calculator


Cruise Line Drink Package Calculator

There’s not much that’s more popular on a cruise ship than drinking. Bars are everywhere, and the party atmosphere mixed with the relaxation of vacation means the booze is flowing.

Cruise line drink package calculator

Whether you are sitting poolside with a fruity cocktail, or maybe playing at the casino with a beer, or having a glass of wine with dinner, having a drink just feels natural on a cruise.

It almost feels wrong not to be cooling off without a tasty beverage. But the truth is that the cost of drinks can add up on a ship. The solution? The drink package.

Drink Spending Quickly Adds Up

If you’ve never been on a cruise, then don’t be surprised by the price of alcohol on the ship. Want a beer? They usually run $6-8, and then you add on the mandatory gratuity of 15-20%. Cocktails can easily run $10-14, and a glass of wine can

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