Los Angeles Harbor Cruise & USS Iowa Museum Tour Options

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Free cancellation

1/31

Duration5h

GroupUp to 200

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Cruise the harbor or hunt for whales, then walk a historic battleship's decks

This Los Angeles tour bundles a narrated harbor or whale watching cruise departing from San Pedro with self-guided admission to the USS Iowa Museum. You choose between a 45-minute sightseeing cruise or a 2.5-hour whale watching adventure, then explore the battleship on your own schedule—same day or another—with access to the main galley, crew's mess hall and museum exhibits. Live guide narration, luggage storage and family-friendly timing make it flexible for all ages.

The Experience

Start by picking your cruise: the 45-minute harbor tour takes in the working waterfront and iconic landmarks with live narration, or go for the 2.5-hour whale watching run if you want a deeper dive into what moves through these waters. Both depart from San Pedro on a comfortable vessel, and the guide talks you through what you're seeing. The timing is yours—book the cruise for the morning or afternoon, and hit the USS Iowa whenever the museum is open, whether that's the same day or later.

The USS Iowa is the only battleship museum open to the public on the West Coast, and you walk it yourself. The self-guided route takes you through the main galley, the crew's mess hall and the museum on the second deck, where interactive exhibits tell the naval history. Because it's a historic ship, many areas below deck—narrow passageways, ladders, steep stairs—aren't accessible to wheelchairs or mobility devices, but the upper decks and main spaces are open. Luggage storage is available if you need it.

The whole experience runs about five hours from start to finish, though you control the pace. Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard the cruise and at the USS Iowa, so you're not locked into a set meal. If you're coming by public transit, transportation options run near San Pedro; if you're driving between the cruise and the museum, that's on you to arrange.

What’s included

Your choice of a 45-minute narrated harbor cruise or a 2.5-hour whale watching adventure departing from San Pedro.
general admission to the USS Iowa Museum with self-guided access to the main galley, crew's mess hall and museum exhibits.
luggage storage at the USS Iowa if you need it.
live guide narration on the cruise.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Harbor Breeze Cruises

Is this one for you?Pick the harbor cruise if you want a quick scenic overview of the waterfront and landmarks; choose whale watching if you're willing to spend more time on the water and want the best chance at spotting marine life. Either way, the self-guided museum pace means you can spend as long as you want exploring the battleship—or come back another day.