Combine the best of ocean adventure and maritime history with this unique bundled experience. Depart from San Pedro for either a scenic harbor cruise or a whale watching journey that brings you closer to marine life and spectacular coastal views. From the water, 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.Experienced captains and crew provide narration about local landmarks and wildlife. Once your cruise concludes, head to the Battleship USS Iowa Museum in San Pedro, where you can explore this iconic naval vessel, traverse multiple decks, and dive into 20th-century naval history with self-guided exhibits. Battleship IOWA visitors continue to rate us as one of the best museums in Los Angeles This tour allows guests interior access to the Officers Wardroom, Senior Officers cabins, Admirals Bridge, Navigation Bridge and Crews Quarters daily. Weekend access also includes the Main Galley, Crew's Mess Hall and the Museum on the second deck.
Departure: 550 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA 90731
Battleship USS Iowa General Admission
-Meeting Location: Battleship USS Iowa Museum, 250 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA
-Museum Hours: Open daily from 10:00 AM with last experience starting around 4:00 PM; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Whale Watching times:
12:30pm & 3pm,
Duration
Whale Watching Cruise: 2.5 hours
USS Iowa General Admission Visit: ~1.5–2 hours (self-guided)
USS Iowa Museum:
Open daily; no reservation required for general admission, but guided tours are limited.10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last boarding at 4:00 PM)
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Your Cruise check in location is at 550 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA 90731
Your Booking Confirmation is specific to your Cruise Time.
Redemption for USS IOWA is at 250 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA 90731 for redemption
USS Iowa allows for walkups between 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last boarding at 4:00 PM), Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Highlights
Narrated 45-minute harbor cruise
See working ports, shipping operations, bridge landmarks, and marine life
Walk the decks of the historic Battleship USS Iowa, an immersive, hands-on experience with interactive exhibits, and a fun scavenger hunt for the ship's mascot, Vicky the Dog.
Self-guided exploration with stories and exhibits celebrating naval heritage only battleship museum open to the public on the West Coast,
Perfect combo of outdoor sightseeing and educational discovery
Inclusions
Harbor Breeze Cruise ( 45-minute Harbor Tour)
General Admission ticket to the Battleship USS Iowa Museum
Exclusions
Food and beverages (available for purchase onboard and at USS Iowa)
Transportation between cruise and USS Iowa location
Guided USS Iowa tours (optional, separate fee may apply)
Gratuities
Detailed Itinerary
Harbor Breeze Cruise
0:00 — Boarding & Safety Briefing
0:05 — Departure from San Pedro
0:05–2:35 — Whale Watching
• Harbor Tour: See ports, industrial landmarks, marine life
• Whale Watching: Explore deeper waters; marine sightings vary by season
End — Return to Dock
0:00 — Boarding & Safety Briefing
0:05 — Departure from San Pedro
0:05–2:35 — Whale Watching
• Harbor Tour: See ports, industrial landmarks, marine life
• Whale Watching: Explore deeper waters; marine sightings vary by season
End — Return to Dock
USS Iowa Visit
Flexible timing on same or another day
Self-guided exploration aboard USS Iowa (1–2 hrs) (Walk decks, view exhibits, learn naval history)
List of Landmarks Seen
West Harbor LA- 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.
San Pedro Downtown
Los Angeles Maritime Museum- Previous home of the Ferry Building
Port of Los Angeles- the busiest container port in the Western Hemisphere.
San Pedro Fish Market- San Pedro Landmark serving the freshest seafood for almost 70 years
Los Angeles Maritime Institute- Home of LA's Historic Tall Ship
municipal fish market- closed
Alta Sea- Where Ocean Innovators Work Together. Alta Sea 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.
Warehouse One- 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
Los Angeles Pilot's Station.- The Pilot assists the captain to guide the vessel safely inside the Main Channel because our Pilots know these waters better than other mariners.
S.S. Lane Victory- 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
Los Angeles Harbor breakwater - 100 years ago to keep the waves out of the harbor. Because of the breakwater, ships can come here and unload their cargo in calm water
Angel’s Gate Lighthouse- provided 107 years of service to ships and boaters sailing into the San Pedro Bay. It is the only lighthouse with a green lantern whereas most are white
Pier 400, the Port's largest container terminal operated by APM Terminals. APMT is part of the A.P. Moller Maerskworld's largest container shipping line
Fenix Marine Services- the second largest container terminal at the Port of Los Angeles.
Memorial to the Terminal Island Japanese Fishing Village. - Memorial for the admirable Japanese American community who once resided here
EverPORT Terminal Services - 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!
Vincent Thomas Bridge- 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,
West Basin Container Terminal, 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)
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West Harbor Whale Watching + USS IOWA Battleship Museum (San Pedro)
Adult Price:
USD $74.95
Child Price: (3-11)
USD $56.95
Prices include Tax
Combine the best of ocean adventure and maritime history with this unique bundled experience. Depart from San Pedro for either a scenic harbor cruise or a whale watching journey that brings you closer to marine life and spectacular coastal views. From the water, 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.Experienced captains and crew provide narration about local landmarks and wildlife. Once your cruise concludes, head to the Battleship USS Iowa Museum in San Pedro, where you can explore this iconic naval vessel, traverse multiple decks, and dive into 20th-century naval history with self-guided exhibits. Battleship IOWA visitors continue to rate us as one of the best museums in Los Angeles This tour allows guests interior access to the Officers Wardroom, Senior Officers cabins, Admirals Bridge, Navigation Bridge and Crews Quarters daily. Weekend access also includes the Main Galley, Crew's Mess Hall and the Museum on the second deck.
Departure: 550 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA 90731
Battleship USS Iowa General Admission
-Meeting Location: Battleship USS Iowa Museum, 250 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA
-Museum Hours: Open daily from 10:00 AM with last experience starting around 4:00 PM; closed Thanksgiving and ChristmasWhale Watching times:
12:30pm & 3pm,
Duration
Whale Watching Cruise: 2.5 hours
USS Iowa General Admission Visit: ~1.5–2 hours (self-guided)
USS Iowa Museum:
Open daily; no reservation required for general admission, but guided tours are limited.10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last boarding at 4:00 PM)
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Your Cruise check in location is at 550 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA 90731
Your Booking Confirmation is specific to your Cruise Time.
Redemption for USS IOWA is at 250 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA 90731 for redemption
USS Iowa allows for walkups between 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last boarding at 4:00 PM), Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Highlights
Narrated 45-minute harbor cruise
See working ports, shipping operations, bridge landmarks, and marine life
Walk the decks of the historic Battleship USS Iowa, an immersive, hands-on experience with interactive exhibits, and a fun scavenger hunt for the ship's mascot, Vicky the Dog.
Self-guided exploration with stories and exhibits celebrating naval heritage only battleship museum open to the public on the West Coast,
Perfect combo of outdoor sightseeing and educational discovery
Inclusions
Harbor Breeze Cruise ( 45-minute Harbor Tour)
General Admission ticket to the Battleship USS Iowa Museum
Exclusions
Food and beverages (available for purchase onboard and at USS Iowa)
Transportation between cruise and USS Iowa location
Guided USS Iowa tours (optional, separate fee may apply)
Gratuities
Detailed Itinerary
Harbor Breeze Cruise
0:00 — Boarding & Safety Briefing
0:05 — Departure from San Pedro
0:05–2:35 — Whale Watching
• Harbor Tour: See ports, industrial landmarks, marine life
• Whale Watching: Explore deeper waters; marine sightings vary by seasonEnd — Return to Dock
USS Iowa Visit
Flexible timing on same or another day
Self-guided exploration aboard USS Iowa (1–2 hrs) (Walk decks, view exhibits, learn naval history)
List of Landmarks Seen
West Harbor LA- 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.
San Pedro Downtown
Los Angeles Maritime Museum- Previous home of the Ferry Building
Port of Los Angeles- the busiest container port in the Western Hemisphere.
San Pedro Fish Market- San Pedro Landmark serving the freshest seafood for almost 70 years
Los Angeles Maritime Institute- Home of LA's Historic Tall Ship
municipal fish market- closed
Alta Sea- Where Ocean Innovators Work Together. Alta Sea 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.
Warehouse One- 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
Los Angeles Pilot's Station.- The Pilot assists the captain to guide the vessel safely inside the Main Channel because our Pilots know these waters better than other mariners.
S.S. Lane Victory- 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
Los Angeles Harbor breakwater - 100 years ago to keep the waves out of the harbor. Because of the breakwater, ships can come here and unload their cargo in calm water
Angel’s Gate Lighthouse- provided 107 years of service to ships and boaters sailing into the San Pedro Bay. It is the only lighthouse with a green lantern whereas most are white
Pier 400, the Port's largest container terminal operated by APM Terminals. APMT is part of the A.P. Moller Maerskworld's largest container shipping line
Fenix Marine Services- the second largest container terminal at the Port of Los Angeles.
Memorial to the Terminal Island Japanese Fishing Village. - Memorial for the admirable Japanese American community who once resided here
EverPORT Terminal Services - 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!
Vincent Thomas Bridge- 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,
West Basin Container Terminal, 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)