Golden State Departure – Cabo & Ensenada

About this cruise

This is the kind of trip that just works. 5 nights from Los Angeles, visiting Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, sailing April 30, 2026, and nothing about it feels forced. The pace alternates neatly: port day, sea day, port day, sea day. 2 stops with a breather between each one. Cabo's beaches at one end, jungle-backed Central American ports at the other. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Carnival Firenze keeps you well fed. 11 places to eat, with 5 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 5-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.