Cactus Coast – Ensenada & SoCal

About this cruise

3 nights, 1 port, one very easy decision. This one heads out of Los Angeles on December 11, 2026 and visits Ensenada. That gives you 1 days in port and 1 at sea, enough of each to find a rhythm. Rugged coastline, sea fog rolling in, and cities that feel relaxed even when they're busy. As for the ship itself, There are 11 restaurants on Carnival Firenze, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 3 nights. The timing adds to it: swapping cold weather for sunshine and sea air is the whole pitch for a winter cruise. 3 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.