Meridian Muse – Ensenada & Catalina

About this cruise

4 nights from Los Angeles, visiting Santa Catalina Island and Ensenada. It sails November 22, 2027 and it's the sort of trip where you come back saying "I needed that." The 1 sea days in between leave time for the pool, the spa, or whatever else you feel like doing between ports. Pacific coastline, tall trees, and laid-back cities. The West Coast route has range. Keep an eye out for Ensenada: Baja wine country with a surf town soul. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Carnival Radiance takes the food seriously, with 13 restaurants to choose from. 8 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. A strong pick for first-timers. Not too long, not too short, and you get a taste of the routine. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. That's 4 nights well spent.