Carnival offers a three-day cruise departing from Los Angeles (the port of Long Beach) and sailing to Baja, Mexico, on board its ship, Paradise. The ship departs from Long Beach in the evening and arrives in Ensenada, Mexico, the following day. Guests can enjoy Ensenada for the full day before the ship departs again at 6:00 p.m. In Ensenada, visitors can snorkel, dive, swim, grab a margarita at one of the bars or restaurants, browse the fish market or shop at any of the area stores. The next day is a full day at sea; guests can take advantage of all of the ships' amenities, including a casino, several pools and hot tubs, a variety of bars and restaurants, and several other activities for people of all ages. The ship arrives back in Long Beach the next morning.
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 NW 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33178
800-929-6400
carnival.com
Cunard Cruise Lines offers a four-day cruise on board its ship, Queen Victoria, that departs from Los Angeles and travels to Ensenada, Mexico. The cruise leaves in the evening, spends the next day at sea and arrives in Ensenada the following morning for a full day. The cruise ship then spends the next day at sea, and arrives back in Los Angeles the following morning. During the days at sea, guests can enjoy ship features and services such as live entertainment, a full spa and fitness center, a library, fencing instruction, afternoon tea and a plethora of other luxurious amenities. This ship usually sails longer international cruise itineraries, so this is a rare opportunity to experience this luxury ship for a short cruise. The cruise is only available once or twice a year, so book early.
Cunard Cruise Lines
24303 Town Center Drive
Suite 200
Valencia, CA 91355
800-728-6273
cunard.com
Princess Cruise Lines offers a four-day cruise from Los Angeles to Baja, Mexico, on board its ship, Sapphire Princess. The cruise leaves from Los Angeles in the evening on the first night, arriving in Santa Barbara that evening. Guests spend the first full day in Santa Barbara, California, where they can enjoy wine tasting, shopping, the beach and strolling the downtown area and pier. The following morning, the ship arrives in Ensenada, Mexico, where guests can take in the local culture, hit the beach, shop for gifts and souvenirs and grab a drink. The following day is a full day at sea, which gives guests a chance to enjoy all of the ships' amenities before arriving back in Los Angeles the following morning. Ship amenities include four pools and a separate children's pool, bars and nightclubs, dining options for just about every palate, live music and Vegas-style shows, and much more.
Princess Cruise Lines
24844 Rockefeller Ave.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
800-774-6237
princess.com
