Hi, I am finally taking a cruise again. Its been a while and I'm feeling a little out of touch. AND its my first cruise out of California. I have the option to fly into Long Beach arriving at 11:45am for a Carnival Radiance cruise or arriving at 9:45am into LAX. Flying out the night before is not an option. My party consists of 3 teenagers so the LGB flight is MUCH more appealing (leaving for the airport at 5am instead of 3am).
Does a 11:45 arrival time provide enough time to get luggage, catch an uber and get to the cruise port? I understand the risk by not flying in the night before...but its hard to carve out 5 days for the family to take a cruise as it is.
Thanks for all advice!