Velvet Waves – Catalina & Ensenada

About this cruise

You leave San Diego on October 11, 2026 and come back 4 nights later with a tan and a few good stories. The route visits Santa Catalina Island and Ensenada. The pace is well balanced: 1 sea days mixed in so there's no rush between stops. San Francisco's Golden Gate to the Pacific Northwest. The scenery keeps changing. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Serenade Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 8 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you're new to cruising, this length is ideal. Long enough to relax, short enough to not over-commit. Pro tip: fly in the day before. San Diego has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. An October sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. You'll probably start planning the next one before this one's even over.