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Does anyone know about what times the shows usually are (early vs. late)?

I've taken the train from San Diego to LA before and it is fun and fairly easy, but Delta made our plans change. Just got notification that our 4:30pm LAX to SAN flight was cancelled and we got rescheduled for 11:30am. From what I've been researching, it is do-able but 11:30am flight departure is cutting a bit close to disembarkation. After considering all the options, I cancelled the SAN-MIA/LAX-SAN flight plan and changed to one-way LAX-MIA. We will either drive to the port of Los Angeles and park there for the duration of the cruise (uber to LAX) or get a hotel that has free cruise parking (a few do) the night before (uber to LAX). Then we can just disembark and drive home at our leisure.

All great suggestions! Unfortunately for us, we live in San Diego about a 2 hour drive from Los Angeles/Long Beach. We contemplated driving to and parking at the Port of LA then flying to MIA (start of cruise) so we can just get in the car and drive home. But the flight times from LAX to MIA were inconvenient (too early or near rush hour) so we opted to fly home instead. Ugh. I'll look into the rental car option. We have been to Los Angeles so many times that the excursions available are not appealing. FYI, anyone thinking about the Rodeo Drive tour should know that many of the little shops there are closed on Sundays. I like the idea of having our luggage held at the airport while we go to the lounge...

Thanks everyone for the tips! Has anyone taken the NCL airport transfer? Do they offer different departure times?

We port at Port of Los Angeles and our flight leaves at 4:30pm from LAX, about 30 minutes away. We've never left for the airport on disembarkation day (always stayed a day or so after a cruise or left our car at the port). Looking into the NCL airport transfer or taking a rideshare from the port to the airport. Since we have so much time, should we try to get off the ship as late as possible? Would we have access to breakfast that morning and where? Can we linger? Or do you suggest we get off as early as possible? If we opt for the NCL airport transfer, is this a pleasant experience? Luckily, we have airport lounge access but would prefer to not be stressed out getting to the airport, getting there too early, or waiting in long bus lines... as long as we get to the airport by 1:00pm. Any strategic suggestions?

First time on NCL and just booked a Panama Canal cruise. We booked an angled balcony cabin which looks large enough for a lounger. The pictures I've seen of this cabin do not show a lounger. Can I request one?