California Cruises

[heathernm]

Would like to Cruise out of California March of 2016 with my Husband and 2 teenage boys. Cruise line and destination recommendations please! Thanks in advance! [emoji6]

[cruisead]

You're going to be pretty much limited to Carnival and Princess, out of Los Angeles, with the itineraries being much the same, regardless of ship or cruise line. You will probably have stops in Cabo, Puerto Vallerta and Mazatlan. The only difference will be whether you want a 4 or 7 day cruise.

[SadieN]

7 day cruises are variations of Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan.

4 day cruises go to Ensenada and Catalina. Some of the Princess cruises might go to Santa Barbara or San Diego instead of Catalina.

The 3 day cruises only go to Ensenada.

 

We've sailed the Carnival 4 day Spring Break cruise a few years ago. There was "that one group" that had all the other college kids introducing themselves with, 'We're not part of 'that' group!' lol This being said our rowdiest short cruise was last November on Princess. The lido pool will be on the wild side but there are lots of places onboard that are very tame.

 

Sometimes it can be cheaper to book two double occupancy cabins instead of a quad. Overall Carnival's Cabins are larger than on Princess's.

Edited July 19, 2015 by SadieN

[heathernm]

Thank you! I've only sailed with Royal Caribbean. Wouldn't mind embracing another Cruise line..... [emoji6]

[Keith1010]

Hawaii and Western Mexico.

 

Check out cruises from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Diego.

 

Keith

[Essiesmom]

Go to http://www.cruisetimetables.com and choose your California departure port from the top list. then the time you want to cruise. It will tell you who is sailing and their itineraries. EM

[4x4bob]

And, do not forget Alaska out of San Francisco with Princess.

 

Bob

[cruisead]

And, do not forget Alaska out of San Francisco with Princess.

 

Bob

 

The OP specifically said they want a cruise in March, 2016. There are no cruises to Alaska in March. Alaska cruises start in late April or early May.

[LHT28]

for how long ? you can do 3 days to 15 days r/t cruises

 

You can do cruises from San Francisco, San Diego, LA, on Carnival, Princess, NCL,

 

Mexican Riviera, Hawaii

 

More information on what you are looking for & budget

 

Carnival has 3 & 4 days cruises to Ensenada

Edited July 19, 2015 by LHT28

[HawksFan74]

You're going to be pretty much limited to Carnival and Princess, out of Los Angeles...

Norwegian Jewel is also sailing out of L.A. in March.

[heathernm]

Thank you everyone!!!!!!!

[Treven]

I've got a cruise booked for next spring out of SFO that goes down to Ensenada and then San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, then back to San Francisco.

[SadieN]

I've got a cruise booked for next spring out of SFO that goes down to Ensenada and then San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, then back to San Francisco.

 

 

Very nice itin. We did that last April out of Los Angeles.

[heathernm]

I guess the real question is; Which Cruise-line? I love Royal Caribbean- but they don't sail in this area on those dates. Based on your experiences - Which Cruise line?

[SadieN]

Assuming the 7 day cruise.

We've enjoyed both Carnival and Princess.

Have done two Princess MR cruises and too many Carnival MR cruises, have three booked.

 

What do your sons like to do? Of they enjoy water slides go on Carnival.

Carnival has a free adult serenity area. Need to pay for The Sanctuary on Princess but you do get some stuff for your money.

 

Wouldn't do a quad on Princess, would do a quad on the Carnival Miracle.

Our kids enjoyed the Carnival clubs.

[Flatbush Flyer]

And, do not forget Alaska out of San Francisco with Princess.

 

 

 

Bob

 

 

Look too at Oceania - both for Alaska and pacific coastal cruises. With the right itinerary dates and an O preferred partner TA, you'll find their included airfare and pretty much everything else except for alcohol (available in reasonably priced packages) makes attractive pricing for a far better experience than Princess or Celebrity, HAL, etc.

[heathernm]

Thank you all so much!!!!! I appreciate it. [emoji5]️

[navybankerteacher]

Princess 15 day round trip San Francisco to Hawaii, March 4; or from LA March 24. Numerous three to seven day sailings down Mexican coast from LA on Carnival, Princess and Norwegian.

[Momis2]

No one has mentioned Holland America. They cruise out of San Diego. Some long cruises to French Polynesia and South America and some shorter ones to Mexico.

[HawksFan74]

No one has mentioned Holland America. They cruise out of San Diego.

The only Holland America cruise out of San Diego next March is a 14-day one way to Ft. Lauderdale. Not sure if that is what the OP is looking for.

[SadieN]

Nvm

Edited July 23, 2015 by SadieN

[heathernm]

Well - I have sort of booked a Cruise for March 2016 out of San Pedro. This will be on the Norwegian Jewel. Thoughts anyone?