West Harbor LA 45-Minute Narrated Harbor Cruise of San Pedro

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.

Itinerary

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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
4. Great views of the city.
5. Previous home of the Ferry Building.
6. The busiest container port in the Western Hemisphere.
7. San Pedro landmark serving the freshest seafood for almost 70 years.
8. Home of LA's Historic Tall Ship.
9. 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.
10. 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
11. The pilot assists the captain to guide the vessel safely inside the main channel because our Pilots know these waters better than other mariners.
12. 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
13. 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
14. The second largest container terminal at the Port of Los Angeles.
15. 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!
16. 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.
17. 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.)
18. 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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