Boarding Carnival Elation Cruise to Los Cabos, Mexico from Port of San Diego

In this tour we are Arriving at the San Diego Airport (Southern California) then we took the rental car to the Carnival Elation cruise ship docked at the port of San Diego. We were part of about 2400 passengers going on a 5 day cruise to Cabo San Lucas, and Ensenada.
This is my first cruise trip, although many people boarding the vessel are returning passengers.

In this tour, we show you the process of boarding the cruise ship, going thru the Carnival Checking- then going thru US Immigration as you depart and get ready to board your vessel. They check your passport, also when you return to the USA.

There are dock personnel that will help you unload your baggage (tipping here) with the large number of people getting ready to load, there is crowding and some stress in dealing with the rush to unload the cab and get on board.
The security staff direct the traffic and they even told me that I could not video tape the ship or traffic that it was ilegal to do so, this really ruined my day with this attitude from the dock staff. they should make you welcome not as an intruder.
This really was a depressing memorable and unforgettable experience for my first cruise trip.

There was a naval ship aircraft carrier anchored next to the Elation, completely loaded with jets and helicopters.

Carnival Cruise Lines website:
http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/ships/carnival_elation/default.aspx?shipcode=EL

The distance from the airport to the loading dock is about 3 miles or less, of course there are taxis, and rental car shuttles. Most major rental car facilities are right at the aiport, however Dollar and Thrifty are about another mile farther from the loading dock.
Directions to the loading dock:
http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/Cruise_Ship_Terminals_Parking__Directions__P...

Standing at Laurel Street at the Shell station next to the Thrifty Car rental, I saw all modes of transportation, the jets thundering overhead, the Santa Fe train coming and going with passengers, the buses, taxis, and the boats.

The San Diego airport and loading dock are only 20 miles away from the US/Mexico border. Information about the Port of San Diego:
http://www.portofsandiego.org/

As you may know, I am a teacher in Business, Logistics and International trade, and am interested in how people and merchandise moves around the world, so this trip is part of research in my learning and seeing first hand transportation at work.

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[yoyoimhome]

i hate that guy DO NOT VIDEO HERE! those people are frickin annoying!

[Cruisexpert96]

been on 6 carnival cruises loved evry one if u are going on a carnival cruise chances are you will LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!!

[Drakeman2003]

"YOU WANNA CONFISCATE MY CAMERA, THEN WHY DON'T I CONFISCATE YOUR UNIFORM!! HOW BOUT THAT?"

[travelplus1]

Much friendlier than flying. I would rather take a cruise than fly across the USA

[travelplus1]

Awesome video. I'm going on my first 14 night cruise from San Juan Puerto Rico to Barcelona Spain. BTW did the arrows point on the freeway?

[CrossingTalkAdmin]

It is perfectly legal to film ships, airplanes, and pretty much anything transportation related. You should never believe people who tell you it is illegal to do any type of photography.

[danielc365]

Stop do not video here you shoulda told him to take his ass back to Africa fucking retarded asshole i can't stand idiots like that (wanna be cops)

[MrBanana1240]

@Hassman789 depends. The first time I boarded the carnival Pride took an hour. My recent pride cruise took about 30 minutes. It varies on security, crew, workspeed, an how many people are in the terminal at the time.

[mrdanielrufes1]

so rude stop cant video here at least give him a warning

[bam12383]

what a dick STOP CANT VIDEO HEAR fuck off bitch

[freshicedcoke]

but will it blend

[ashly505]

Oh shit i went on this cruise.! funnest time of my whole entire life.! XD