Closeup shot of a beautiful historical structure in Mazatlan, Mexico

Mazatlán

8-Day Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles, CA

Carnival Radiance
Start: Long Beach (Los Angeles) > Puerto Vallarta >Mazatlan >La Paz >Cabo San Lucas >End: Long Beach (Los Angeles)
Sat Oct 3, 2026 - Sun Oct 11, 2026
From$804*
average per person, 2 person room

Cruise Itinerary

The beach and beach activities in Long Beach, CA

Day 1: Long Beach (Los Angeles)

Departs at 6:00 PM
When we talk about cruising from Los Angeles, fyi: we’re talking about cruises from Long Beach. A short drive from LA is where you’ll find this seaside Southern California city that’s inseparable from...
Guest enjoying a punchliner show onboard a carnival cruise

Day 2 & 3: Fun Day at Sea

No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.
Beautiful historic buildings circling around a pool of rich blue ocean water in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Day 4: Puerto Vallarta

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Whether you’re seeking quality beach time or action-packed adventures, cruises to Puerto Vallarta will deliver the vacation you’ve been craving. Reigning over Banderas Bay and bordered by the tropical...
Beautiful white historic building surmounted upon a rock fixture with the ocean laying below

Day 5: Mazatlán

9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Go from the opera house to the lighthouse with Carnival cruises to Mazatlán, Mexico. This city’s 17-mile-long beach has rolling swells for surfers and calm waters for swimmers. Thatch-roofed shacks serve...
Sunset soaking the landscape in a densely populated area of La Paz, Mexico

Day 6: La Paz

9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Pull into the Sea of Cortez on Carnival cruises to La Paz, Mexico. The breezy capital of Baja California Sur sits on a peaceful bay of rocky islands and secluded sandy beaches. Just below the surface,...

Beautiful view of complex rock formations in the blue oceans of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Day 7: Cabo San Lucas

6:30 AM - 2:30 PM
If you’re looking for a beautiful cruise destination to call your own, cruises to Cabo San Lucas should be at the top of your list. You’ll return home with spectacular vacation photos that get all the...
guests enjoying a drink while relaxing onboard a carnival cruise

Day 8: Fun Day at Sea

No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.
The beach and beach activities in Long Beach, CA

Day 9: Long Beach (Los Angeles)

Arrives at 9:00 AM
When we talk about cruising from Los Angeles, fyi: we’re talking about cruises from Long Beach. A short drive from LA is where you’ll find this seaside Southern California city that’s inseparable from...
carnival radiance sets sail at sea

Get to Know Carnival Radiance

The warmth of being together — it's just so nice, right? It fact, it inspired us to create Carnival Radiance, to delight folks like you and your closest travel buds. And wouldn't you believe it, Carnival Radiance makes it all happen with a little help from some friends…

For starters, can we just say how excited we are to be tipping things off with the culinary influence of Shaq? This man knows his fried chicken, and in case you have any doubt, every meal we serve at Big Chicken puts the proof on your plate. Still on the taste tip, there's two delicious spots on Carnival Radiance from Mr. Fieri himself: Guy's Burger Joint and Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse. We're not going to apologize for all the bragging about our famous friends. Not when there's so much onboard fun for kids courtesy of Dr. Seuss® favorites like The Cat in the Hat… who you'll meet! And with all the flavor from our own homegrown RedFrog and BlueIguana spots — like tacos, pub grub and great drinks — you'll be thrilled to get acquainted with such colorful creatures. (And the cuddly ones at Build-A-Bear Workshop® At Sea!)

Big names aren't all there is to know about Carnival Radiance. There's amazing entertainment up on stage at Playlist Productions, so many chances to be a champion at SportSquare featuring our Ropes Course, and potentially unlimited relaxation potential for grown-ups at Serenity Adult-Only Retreat. Plus the adults have plenty of spots for a drink, like the fan-favorite Alchemy Bar and Heroes Tribute Bar, which refreshes everyone while paying tribute to men and women of the military. For the kids, don't worry — there's three youth spaces where you can hang out with others your age, plus we've got real Zumbini classes for the even-littler ones.

But since we're talking together-time, your whole bunch will never run out of stuff to do on Carnival Radiance! Let's highlight some of the togetherest: Dive-In Movies screens flicks everybody loves poolside, while at mini-golf you're always guaranteed to sink a hole-in-some… and really, who doesn't love select family-friendly comedy shows at Punchliner Comedy Club?

We're so excited about Carnival Radiance bringing all this fun together… emphasis on the “together.” (And the fun!) So come join us!

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