Long Beach Cruises in 2027: Carnival's Baja, Mexican Riviera and Hawaii Sailings
Carnival Cruise Line is the only tracked cruise line sailing from Long Beach in 2027, with 148 departures on four ships: Carnival Radiance (88 sailings), Carnival Panorama (51), Carnival Legend (8) and Carnival Firenze (1). Most are 3- and 4-night Baja Mexico trips or 5- to 8-night Mexican Riviera cruises, and Carnival sails from Long Beach every month of the year. Interior fares for solo travelers typically ran approximately $147-229 per night at single occupancy across those sailings (as of October 2026, subject to change).
Table of Contents
- Quick Facts
- Which Cruise Lines Sail from Long Beach in 2027?
- What Does a Long Beach Cruise Cost in 2027?
- Where Do Long Beach Cruises Go?
- When to Cruise from Long Beach: 2027 Season by Month
- How to Choose a Long Beach Cruise
- Planning Tips
- Related Guides
- Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line (the only tracked line departing Long Beach) |
| Total Sailings | 148 Carnival departures from Long Beach in 2027 |
| Ships | Carnival Radiance (88), Carnival Panorama (51), Carnival Legend (8), Carnival Firenze (1) |
| Destinations | Baja Mexico (76 sailings), Mexican Riviera (63), Hawaii (8), South America (1) |
| Durations | 3 to 15 nights; 76 of Carnival's 148 Long Beach sailings are 3 or 4 nights |
| Most-Visited Ports | Ensenada (121 sailings), Cabo San Lucas (63), Catalina Island (37) |
| Season | All year on Carnival Cruise Line (busiest month: December, 17 departures) |
| Typical Solo Interior Fare | Approximately $147-229 per night at single occupancy on Carnival Cruise Line (subject to change, as of October 2026) |
How we source these figures: CabinSaver tracks published Carnival Cruise Line fares daily and has recorded 90 pricing snapshots for these sailings between July 12 and October 9, 2026. The ranges below reflect 148 Long Beach departures in 2027 priced for solo travelers at single occupancy (which includes the single supplement), and are subject to change. Verify current fares directly with Carnival Cruise Line before booking.
Which Cruise Lines Sail from Long Beach in 2027?
Carnival Cruise Line is the only one of the eight cruise lines CabinSaver tracks with 2027 departures from Long Beach. Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and Princess sail from the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, across the harbor, which our Los Angeles guide covers for Norwegian.
Carnival's 2027 Long Beach program is built on two ships with very different jobs:
| Ship | 2027 Long Beach sailings | Main itineraries | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Radiance | 88 | 3-night Ensenada, 4-night Catalina and Ensenada, 5-night Cabo San Lucas, 14-night Hawaii | All year |
| Carnival Panorama | 51 | 6-night Cabo San Lucas, 8-night Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, La Paz and Cabo | All year |
| Carnival Legend | 8 | 14-night Hawaii, 6- and 8-night Mexican Riviera | October to December |
| Carnival Firenze | 1 | 15-night one-way voyage to San Antonio (Santiago), Chile | January |
Carnival Radiance runs the short trips, sailing from Long Beach at least four times every month. Carnival Panorama sails the week-long Mexican Riviera, alternating 8-night Saturday departures with 6-night Sunday departures. Carnival Legend joins in October 2027 for Hawaii and late-year Mexico sailings.
What Does a Long Beach Cruise Cost in 2027?
For solo travelers, interior fares on Carnival Cruise Line's 2027 Long Beach sailings typically ran approximately $147-229 per night at single occupancy, based on CabinSaver's own fare tracking as of October 2026 (subject to change). The longer trips cost less per night than the short ones.
| Route | Carnival sailings | Typical length | Typical interior fare per night, solo (approx., as of October 2026, subject to change) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baja Mexico | 76 | 3-4 nights | Approx. $161-254 |
| Mexican Riviera | 63 | 5-8 nights | Approx. $120-184 |
| Hawaii | 8 | 14 nights | Approx. $181-216 |
| South America | 1 | 15 nights | Limited data |
The lowest single solo fare observed was approximately $96 per night, on a Mexican Riviera sailing (subject to change). In this window, a 6- or 8-night Carnival Panorama sailing typically cost less per night than a 3-night Carnival Radiance weekend.
Where Do Long Beach Cruises Go?
Mexico accounts for 139 of Carnival's 148 Long Beach sailings in 2027, split between Baja Mexico (76) and the Mexican Riviera (63). Every sailing except the Carnival Firenze voyage to Chile is a round trip.
| Itinerary | Carnival sailings | Ports of call |
|---|---|---|
| 3-night Baja Mexico | 37 | Ensenada |
| 4-night Baja Mexico | 39 | Catalina Island and Ensenada (37), Ensenada only (2) |
| 5-night Mexican Riviera | 9 | Cabo San Lucas, Ensenada |
| 6-night Mexican Riviera | 28 | Cabo San Lucas (overnight), Ensenada |
| 8-night Mexican Riviera | 26 | Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, La Paz, Cabo San Lucas |
| 14-night Hawaii | 8 | Maui, Oahu, Kauai, the Big Island, Ensenada |
| 15-night South America | 1 | Acapulco, Manta, Callao (Lima), Coquimbo |
Ensenada appears on 121 of the 148 port lists, because U.S. cabotage law generally requires foreign-flagged ships sailing round trip from a U.S. port to call at a foreign port, and Ensenada is the closest. Catalina Island appears only on the 4-night Carnival Radiance trips. The 14-night Hawaii round trips reach four islands and stop at Ensenada on the way back.
When to Cruise from Long Beach: 2027 Season by Month
Carnival Cruise Line sails from Long Beach every month of 2027, with the most departures in the last quarter of the year.
| Month (2027) | Carnival departures |
|---|---|
| January | 11 |
| February | 8 |
| March | 8 |
| April | 9 |
| May | 13 |
| June | 12 |
| July | 14 |
| August | 13 |
| September | 11 |
| October | 16 |
| November | 16 |
| December | 17 |
The Hawaii sailings come in two blocks: Carnival Radiance from January to April, when the short Baja schedule drops to one or two sailings a month, and Carnival Legend in October and November. From May to December, Carnival Radiance sails eight or nine Baja trips a month. Mexican Riviera departures on Carnival Panorama run steadily at three to five a month all year.
How to Choose a Long Beach Cruise
With one line sailing, the choice is about trip length and ship, based on CabinSaver's 2027 itinerary tracking:
- A long weekend: Carnival Radiance's 3-night Ensenada trip, or the 4-night version that adds Catalina Island.
- A full week of Mexico: Carnival Panorama's 8-night sailing reaches Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, La Paz and Cabo San Lucas. The 6-night version overnights in Cabo San Lucas instead.
- Hawaii without a flight: the 14-night round trips on Carnival Radiance (January to April) or Carnival Legend (October and November).
- Somewhere new: Carnival Firenze's single 15-night voyage to Chile in January 2027, with stops in Peru and Ecuador, the only South America sailing from Long Beach.
If you are weighing Carnival against Norwegian, our look at whether Carnival loyalists are switching to Norwegian compares the two lines. If you would rather compare ports, San Diego and the Port of Los Angeles add Norwegian Cruise Line and other lines' Mexico sailings within driving distance.
Planning Tips
- Confirm the port. Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro are separate cruise terminals a few miles apart, so check your boarding documents and verify the terminal with your cruise line.
- Plan airport transfers. Long Beach Airport is typically about 15-20 minutes from the cruise terminal, and Los Angeles International Airport about 30-60 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Choose short trips for weekends. In Carnival's 2027 schedule, 34 of the 37 three-night sailings leave on a Friday and 33 of the 39 four-night sailings on a Monday, so a 3-night trip uses a weekend and a 4-night trip uses weekdays. Verify the schedule with Carnival Cruise Line.
- Check documentation. Closed-loop round trips from Long Beach to Mexico may allow U.S. citizens to sail with other accepted proof of citizenship, but a valid passport book is typically recommended, and the one-way voyage to Chile generally requires one. Requirements vary by itinerary and citizenship, so always verify with your cruise line and official government sources before your trip.
- Watch fares on specific dates. Per-night fares vary widely between weekend and midweek departures, so deal alerts on the sailings you want are more useful than a general sale.
Data current as of October 2026, derived from CabinSaver's own cruise fare tracking. Always verify availability and details directly with the cruise line.
Related Guides
- 2027 Los Angeles Cruises: Mexican Riviera Weeks and Panama Canal Crossings - Norwegian Cruise Line's 2027 sailings from San Pedro, across the harbor.
- 2027 Mexican Riviera Cruises: Norwegian Encore & Star from Los Angeles and San Diego - Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas as ports of call.
- 2027 San Diego Cruises: Norwegian Star's Four-Month Winter Season - Winter Mexico sailings from San Diego.
- 2027 Hawaii Cruises: Maui, Kauai and the Big Island by Ship - Island-by-island Hawaii cruise options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise lines sail from Long Beach in 2027?
Carnival Cruise Line is the only one of the eight cruise lines CabinSaver tracks with 2027 departures from Long Beach, with 148 sailings on Carnival Radiance, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Legend and Carnival Firenze as of October 2026. Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and Princess sail from the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro instead.
Can I take a short cruise from Long Beach in 2027?
Yes. Carnival Cruise Line has 76 three- and four-night Baja Mexico sailings from Long Beach in 2027, almost all on Carnival Radiance. The 3-night trips call at Ensenada, and the 4-night trips add Catalina Island, based on CabinSaver tracking as of October 2026.
How much does a cruise from Long Beach cost per night in 2027?
For solo travelers at single occupancy, interior fares on Carnival Cruise Line's 2027 Long Beach sailings typically ran approximately $147-229 per night, with 5- to 8-night Mexican Riviera sailings at approximately $120-184 and 3- to 4-night Baja sailings at approximately $161-254, based on CabinSaver fare tracking as of October 2026 (subject to change).
Can I cruise to Hawaii from Long Beach in 2027?
Yes. Carnival Cruise Line has 8 fourteen-night Hawaii round trips from Long Beach in 2027: four on Carnival Radiance between January and April and four on Carnival Legend between October and November, calling at Maui, Oahu, Kauai and the Big Island, based on CabinSaver tracking as of October 2026.