Golden State Dash – Avalon & Ensenada

About this cruise

4 nights, 2 ports, one very easy decision. This one heads out of Los Angeles on March 13, 2028 and visits Santa Catalina Island and Ensenada. With 2 port days and 1 at sea, there's room for each stop to breathe. Rugged coastline, sea fog rolling in, and cities that feel relaxed even when they're busy. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, You won't go hungry on Carnival Radiance. 8 restaurants come with the fare, plus 5 more when you feel like treating yourself. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. Hard to ask for much more than that, honestly.