Salty Detour – Catalina & Baja from LA
About this cruise
Book 4 days off from October 18, 2027 and this cruise from Los Angeles will do the rest, taking you to Santa Catalina Island and Ensenada and back. In between port days, the 1 sea days are where cruise life actually happens: reading, eating, napping, repeat. Craft coffee in one port, old-growth forest in the next. The West Coast has its own rhythm. Of the stops, Ensenada tends to be the one people talk about: Baja wine country with a surf town soul. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Carnival Radiance keeps you well fed. 13 places to eat, with 8 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. Works well as a long weekend away, or a quick reset between bigger trips. If you can, add a night in Los Angeles before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And October is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.