Spirit Cruises At Shoreline Village

I recently went on a «Harbor Cruise» aboard Spirit Cruiselines. The boat was very clean and the tour was very informative. You can tell the narrator for the cruise really knew his stuff. The boat also had a bar located on the first floor and it was nice to be able to relax up top and drink a beer while taking in the sites.
I would highly recommend their service if you ever were looking to take a cruise and learn some cool facts about the harbor!

First off, to be fair I have NOT cruised with Spirit. This review is based on experience with party planning for a dinner cruise for 50 guests.
I found Spirit on the web via iPhone. Checked out pictures, menu, prices and called for a look at the boat. Phone conversation was polite and I was very interested. Boat was OK, not quite what I hoped but still held my interest. Dock and boarding area were a bit trashy, being berthed next to a research ship, someone should take some time and clean up the dock as first impressions count and I was very unimpressed. Still, after talking to Liz and reviewing menu and prices — again via IPhone, I asked for a proposal. Surprise! Proposal came in 50% higher than the rate we saw online. I called to inquire and was told there was no mistake. Rate quoted was accurate. As politely as possible I explained that there was a discrepancy between what was viewed on my iPhone and what they said was listed on the website. The spirit girl immediately became defensive, even snotty. I could possibly accept a higher rate than what I expected but I WILL NOT tolerate a bad attitude. Really a complete turn off. If I get attitude trying to plan, I can only imagine what I would get once they have my deposit. NO THANKS! Lots of options out there. I moved on to another venue that was clean and kept up and staff that was pleasant and polite.

Went on a cruise not too long ago as part of a day at Long Beach that I organized for my boyfriend and I.
I had one of those GO Los Angeles passes and it was very hassle free to redeem it for a ticket at the booth.
We got on the boat and one of the crew members looked like he just hated life and didn’t want to be there. But he made some decent margaritas so I forgave him.
The cruise itself was pretty nice and breezy. There wasn’t much to see, but the captain made it entertaining and explained the interesting history of the harbor.
We did get to see some really cute seals sunbathing so that was a plus!

Just had a fun little cruise with these guys. I didn’t do the organizing so I can’t tell you how their customer service is on the booking end, but on the boat, they were very nice and courteous. They served food promptly and cleaned up quickly. Stereo system was perfect. It was cold outside so we were thankful for the cozy interior dining room. It was a lot of fun for a good price. The unlimited margaritas probably had absolutely no tequila (I’m a lightweight but I could taste/​feel it) but it was nice that the bar is set up right where you enter. The boat was perfect for our group of 50.
One thing… I had pretty bad food poisoning about 2 hours after eating and it might have something to do with the salsa or beef tacos. I can’t be sure it’s Spirit Cruises that did it since food poisoning can happen within 24 hours, so I won’t dock any stars, but it’s probably worth mentioning in case anyone else had the same experience…

We had our wedding reception on their 90 foot boat and it was a wonderful experience. First I will say that working with Angela and her staff to plan and book the boat was effortless. Everyone I emailed or spoke to was polite and always eager to help. They were invaluable. Next, the captain and crew were flawless. They provided courtesy and service that left nothing to be desired. The food was fantastic and everyone raved about it. We had 60 guests on the boat and everyone had the time of their lives. I recommend this to anyone who wants a unique experience that is also fun and engaging. I can’t say enough about them. They made our day unforgettable. Now we’re trying to find an excuse to do it again! Thank you, Spirit Cruises!

This is a cool little outing if you’re looking for something to do during the day in Long Beach. On this particular day, the weather was warm, the skies were blue and you could see far into the distance… But those are most days for us in sunny SoCal.
The trip is an hour and only costs $ 15 to take. During this time you have options of heading to the top deck to check out the views of the harbor, sit inside in the climate controlled area or go hang on the front end of the ship. On this trip, the boat was pretty empty so we walked around and checked out each of the spots.
The deck is nice, but the front of the boat was my fave. Wherever you are, the captain gives you a nice little rundown of your current location and what you’re looking at. If you’re interested in imbibing on your cruise, they have a bar with some moderately priced cocktails as well as some specials of the day.
I’d definitely be back and will take out of towers when they come to visit to check out some of the amazing views and sights the city has to offer.

After a couple years, I made it on the list for the free Port of Long Beach Harbor Tour. Now, the questions was who was hosting and where do I go. It looks like the Port of Long Beach contracted Spirit Cruises at Shoreline Village in Long Beach.
Located at Dock 9 at Shoreline Village near Parker’s Lighthouse, you’ll find Spirit Cruises. I did not park here, but took public transportation via Blue Line. Its a quick 15 minute walk or fast 3 – 5 minute ride to Shoreline Village via free bus line called The Passport. It is advised that you show up 15 – 20 minutes before departure. Plus, you’ll get a great view.
I am not sure how many boats that Spirit Cruises owns, but I was able to ride one called Pacific Spirit. Its a two decker boat. On those hot, warm days, you’ll want to sit on the top deck and get the breeze. One those romantic cold nights, you can sit in the enclosed, lower levels. There is a bar area if you decide to grab a drink or are simply getting very thirsty with all that water around you.
I am not sure what tours that Spirit Cruises offers, but for my tour, it was a tour of the Port of Long Beach. The second busiest port in the United States. The boat is very smooth. Unfortunately, when the Catalina Express or some fast boat passes through, you’ll get a wake from the waves generated from those boats. I almost thought it was a Star Trek type feeling. Captain, we are about to enter a temporal wake. Sorry, Trekkie here! You’ll hear everything that the Captain or the Emcee are providing info. If Spirit Cruises does whale watching cruises, this will be helpful.
Overall, it was a smooth ride. I had whale watching cruises and I have gotten nauseated and their boats were brand new. This boat must be at least 15 years old, but sailed like it was brand new. I am glad that my years waiting to be on the Port of Long Beach Harbor Tours is over. Now, lets see what San Pedro has to offer.
You think I write too much? Well, you can call me a Unilocal-​O-​Holic!

Took the 1 hour harbor cruise today. Hot and humid at the shore but gorgeous weather out at sea.
The pilot did a great job informing us of our boring scenery. Cargo containers stacked up don’t get exciting unless you put some contraband in them. It was a very nice cruise, we actually went kind of far.
I sat for a while up on top until it got too cold then went down to the bow. Huge mistake! The swells were coming in and I got soaked. At one point the bow dipped so far down I was airborne for a second and fell, scraping my elbow and losing my sandal. *I now understand how people fall off of boats.*
4.9 wonderful stars for this cruise! I wish I hadn’t fallen and gotten wet. It felt like I was on the Tower of Terror for a minute because the boat dropped from underneath me when I tried to stand up and move away from the spray. Scary.
Gonna try their lunch cruise next and definitely stay away from the bow! ;)

Got a chance to try this out for their summer lunch cruise special. It was awesome! Best lunch spot on the water. Even got a local info tour over the PA. We got to see the sea lions sunning on the red buoy up close. I would definitely do this again.
Only downside is I wish it was a longer cruise! :)