---
title: "Tidepool Plunge – Catalina & Ensenada"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/tidepool-plunge-catalina-ensenada~CCL-RADIANCE-20280814-4
description: "4-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise on Carnival Radiance"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/ceb98fac805d194b.jpg
---

# Tidepool Plunge – Catalina & Ensenada

![Route map: 4 nights round trip from Los Angeles on Carnival Radiance](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/ceb98fac805d194b.jpg)

A 4-night round trip from Los Angeles, sailing on the afternoon of 14 August. After a day at sea it calls at Santa Catalina Island and Ensenada. The stops are in the United States and Mexico, and calls last 9 to 10 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 22°C in Santa Catalina Island to 29°C in Ensenada (72 to 84°F). You're back in Los Angeles on the morning of 18 August. Carnival Radiance (2000) carries up to 2,984 guests on 13 decks and has 13 restaurants, 8 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Carnival Radiance](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-radiance.md)
- **Duration:** 4 nights
- **Departure:** 2028-08-14
- **Return:** 2028-08-18
- **From:** [Los Angeles, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/los-angeles.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Los Angeles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/los-angeles.md) | US |  | 15:30 | 19–29°C |
| 3 | [Santa Catalina Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/santa-catalina-island.md) | US | 08:00 | 17:30 | 19–22°C |
| 4 | [Ensenada](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/ensenada.md) | MX | 08:00 | 17:00 | 22–29°C |
| 5 | [Los Angeles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/los-angeles.md) | US | 08:00 |  | 19–29°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 5 of this ship's 13 restaurants cost extra.

### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | $783 | $783 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-RADIANCE-20280814-4.md?pid=cd7097e7-0ca4-41a1-a790-5e4f38169b79) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,043 | $1,043 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-RADIANCE-20280814-4.md?pid=b3afd2ab-cdaa-4e45-a285-778919d12e7c) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $1,343 | $1,343 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-RADIANCE-20280814-4.md?pid=130a3cfb-9d0d-4190-b61a-b51864002eec) |
| Suite | Suite | $2,093 | $2,093 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-RADIANCE-20280814-4.md?pid=86904580-bc22-4dd9-84a2-ce6fae1fe0a5) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | $842 | $421 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-RADIANCE-20280814-4.md?pid=18b7b171-8092-46e2-906c-4d5ad2ac359c) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,102 | $551 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-RADIANCE-20280814-4.md?pid=839e64a0-035d-4c51-85bd-9709097963d3) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $1,402 | $701 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-RADIANCE-20280814-4.md?pid=d4a154da-0b3e-4206-9e69-c7fa1ba9c59d) |
| Suite | Suite | $2,152 | $1,076 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-RADIANCE-20280814-4.md?pid=e1398c23-72d6-4451-b75b-68468969b396) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | $1,140 | $380 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-RADIANCE-20280814-4.md?pid=4cbcdf3d-672f-4f8d-983f-5a0605e4cdfc) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,359 | $453 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-RADIANCE-20280814-4.md?pid=cd8fc85b-a06d-4fed-8d7b-651b285abe77) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $1,659 | $553 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-RADIANCE-20280814-4.md?pid=b222b278-19c2-445a-b61b-6170046cab49) |
| Suite | Suite | $2,409 | $803 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-RADIANCE-20280814-4.md?pid=e0f82b16-5a46-4110-9de9-b9a3a4663922) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | $1,396 | $349 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-RADIANCE-20280814-4.md?pid=746f06f6-9c1a-4971-8ef4-f51c3aedf1f8) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | $1,616 | $404 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-RADIANCE-20280814-4.md?pid=23e8b0e1-30dc-441b-aaf2-5cd43dcb8932) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $1,916 | $479 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-RADIANCE-20280814-4.md?pid=7ae2ed58-39e3-4e0d-ab13-40dcbdf0c51a) |
| Suite | Suite | $2,664 | $666 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-RADIANCE-20280814-4.md?pid=bf63d0a7-7432-43ac-a6bf-b31b7bd8409a) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

## Price History (2 guests)

### USD

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-06 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-07 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-08 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-09 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-10 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-11 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-12 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-13 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-14 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-15 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-16 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-17 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-18 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-19 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-20 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-21 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-22 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-23 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-24 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-25 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-26 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-27 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-28 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-29 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-09-30 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-10-01 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-10-02 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-10-03 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-10-04 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |
| 2026-10-05 | $842 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $2,152 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2000
- **Passengers:** 2,984
- **Crew:** 1,108
- **Gross Tonnage:** 101,509 GT
- **Decks:** 13
- **Length:** 272.2m
- **Beam:** 35.4m
- **Dining (total):** 13
- **Dining (included):** 8
- **Dining (surcharge):** 5

## Port Details

### [Los Angeles](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/los-angeles.md)

*United States*

> Hollywood glamour and Pacific sunsets

Avg dock time: 11.5h · Weather: 19–29°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

### [Santa Catalina Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/santa-catalina-island.md)

*United States*

> An island escape just off the California coast

Avg dock time: 9.9h · Weather: 19–22°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

### [Ensenada](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/ensenada.md)

*Mexico*

> Baja wine country with a surf town soul

Avg dock time: 8.6h · Weather: 22–29°C

- Currency: Mexican Peso
- Languages: es
- Timezone: America/Tijuana

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Whale’s Breath – Baja’s Secret Coast](https://cruisello.com/cruises/whale-s-breath-baja-s-secret-coast~CCL-RADIANCE-20280811-3.md) | 2028-08-11 | 2028-08-14 | 3 | $426 |
| Next | [Sunset Sizzle – Ensenada from L.A.](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunset-sizzle-ensenada-from-l-a~CCL-RADIANCE-20280818-3.md) | 2028-08-18 | 2028-08-21 | 3 | $406 |

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