Long Beach Harbor 45-Minute Boat Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

45 minutes

Mobile ticket

Join us as we explore Long Beach's coastline. You will learn history about the harbor as well as see the beautiful Long Beach skyline, California Sea Lions playing in the harbor, the world-famous Queen Mary, large cargo and container ships from all over the world, the Long Beach oil islands and much more! What you see is what you pay; no hidden fees or surcharges.

You can also choose the San Pedro departure, which offers unforgettable sightseeing with stunning coastal views and rich maritime history, including the USS Iowa Battleship. One of the most unique highlights is cruising alongside towering container ships from around the world. Massive giants of global trade that turn the harbor into a living, breathing industrial seascape.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Fresh air and amazing sights

45-minute narrated harbor cruise

Live English narration plus a captivating and engaging MC onboard

Multiple Restrooms

Full cash snack bar with food and beverage available for purchase

Inside seating with climate controlled interiors. Comfortable outside seating

Food and beverages are not included but are available for purchase

Parking not included but we offer validation if you park across the street in parking structure

What To Expect

Long Beach

Admission Not Applicable

Long Beach Cruise Terminal

Carnival Cruise terminal and the dome that housed the Spruce Goose along with many popular movies filmed inside the dome

Admission Not Applicable

Options

San Pedro Location Departure

Duration: 45 minutes
Starting point:
550 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA

Long Beach Harbor 45-Minute Boat Tour

Starting point:
Harbor Breeze Whale Watching Cruises, 100 Aquarium Way Dock #2, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

Reviews

4.37

75 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

You pay for what you get
Robert K,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Kinda boring but only 15.00 a piece for tickets. The sightseeing was not really that great on what they talked about.
Fun little ride through the harbor
Michelle V,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fun ride through the harbor. Will be be a greater ride once the remodel of walk way is completed in 2026.
Added value!! You can see the dolphins too!
MariaPia D,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very well explained the movement of the port and the oil extraction wells. Beautiful sky line! We also saw the dolphins!!!
High school cruisers!
987tracyj,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I took 40 high school seniors on the harbor cruise and loved it! Jennifer in the office was amazing to work with and captain Pete even gave us a shout out to welcome us! The crew, sights and history lesson about the area was terrific and will forever be a wonderful memory for me and my 40 students. Thanks!
Great views of the sky and city
wendyfU1238LI,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The staff were nice and knowledgeable. The views were beautiful. We went at sunset. Highly recommend! This was my 4th time on this harbor cruise, and I’ll go again!
Nearly perfect but need new speakers
E5147XPsamd,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Nearly everything was perfect about our trip at 6:15 pm on Monday, October 13. The staff were friendly and accommodating. In particular, they made it much easier for my disabled partner who uses a mobility scooter to board the boat by briefly lifting the gangway so my partner could easily get to the right spot to board. The drink selection on board was wide. Going at night just before a rainstorm with higher winds and a choppier ocean than usual provided an October-appropriate measure of spookiness. Perhaps also these conditions (or the day of the week and time) dissuaded the usual customers from riding the boat; only a few other customers were aboard our vessel. This would be a five-star review if the speakers in the main room aboard the boat weren't so old and distorted. We couldn't tell what our tour guide was saying at any point during the cruise, even when we were just slowly departing the dock with no sound of waves or wind contributing to the issue.
Fantastic and relaxing
Z3200OMaliciae,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a wonderful and easy cruise around the Harbor. Being sensitive to motion, it was a delight to enjoy a smooth boating ride. Southern CA weather always lends an extra beautifulness of enjoying being out on the water behind the Jetti that keeps the harbor smooth. Our Captain was Tyler and he gave us a nice narrative of what we were seeing in the harbor. Over all definitely recommend if you just wanna relax, nice breeze boat ride, indoor and outdoor seating. Bring a light sweater or jacket even in summer, sometimes the breeze is cool. It’s a preference if you need. We will come back again. Very affordable priced for budget friendly adventure
Interesting
OnAir588254,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience, historical. Crew walked around to be sure everyone was ok. Snacks and water provided. Narrated by crew member.
Long Beach Cruise
Marion H,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a nice Cruise with wonderful information. Very pleased we went. We don't need to do this activity again because it would be the same. I'm very pleased that we chose to do this Cruise
It wasn't very exciting...
Ranada G,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
It wasn't very exciting for my children they enjoyed just being on the boat would be better if more history could be told