Carnival Cruise offers a three-day roundtrip cruise from Los Angeles to Baja, Mexico, with a stop in Ensenada. Passengers sail upon the Carnival Paradise vessel, which offers a host of amenities for kids and adults alike. For starters, children may spend their days upon the three-deck water slide or in Circle C, a playroom filled with video games and karaoke. Adults can make use of the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat, an area of the ship featuring two hot tubs and a large sundeck. The ship also includes a miniature golf course, casino and an Internet cafe.
Three-Day Baja, Mexico
Carnival Cruise
888-CARNIVAL
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Passengers sailing aboard the Sea Princess may enjoy a 10-day roundtrip journey from San Francisco to Alaska, including stops in the towns of Ketchikan, Skagway and Juneau. Traveling through the Inside Passage, passengers may also enjoy views of Alaska's famed fjords and glaciers. The ship holds close to 2,000 passengers and offers a variety of staterooms, including 400 equipped with balconies. Guests may choose from such dining options as two buffet dining halls, a steakhouse, an ice cream shop, afternoon tea service and a wine and caviar bar.
10 Days Roundtrip San Francisco
Princess Cruises
1-800-PRINCESS
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Holland America features a 31-day cruise which visits the Cook Islands and the French Polynesian Islands of Tahiti, Marquesas and Bora Bora. The cruise, which departs from San Diego, also includes stops at Hilo and Honolulu, Hawaii. Passengers travel upon the ms Rotterdam, offering cabins outfitted with ocean views, verandas and lanais, as well as deluxe suites. The vessels features such attractions as a casino, a fitness center, an art gallery, a culinary arts center and a wine tasting room.
31-Day Circle Hawaii/Tahiti/Marquesas
Holland America
hollandamerica.com
