CCL-Carnival expands 2028-2029 Mexico programme from Long Beach

   August 28, 2026 ,   Cruise Industry

CCL-Carnival Cruise Line will expand its 2028-2029 programme from Long Beach, offering a broader selection of cruises to Mexico aboard Carnival Radiance and Carnival Panorama.

As the cruise line carrying the largest number of guests from Long Beach, Carnival will operate 3- to 8-day itineraries throughout the year, ranging from short Baja Mexico voyages to longer cruises along the Mexican Riviera.

Carnival Radiance will continue to operate 3-day cruises to Ensenada, Mexico, while 4-day itineraries will combine Ensenada with a call at Catalina Island. The programme will also include a special 5-day holiday sailing departing on December 21st, 2028, with visits to Catalina Island, Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada.

Carnival Panorama will operate 6- and 8-day Mexican Riviera itineraries. The 6-day cruises will include Ensenada and 2 days in Cabo San Lucas, while the 8-day voyages will call at Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta.

The expanded programme will operate from May 2028 through April 2029, providing year-round options for passengers travelling from Carnival’s West Coast homeport at Long Beach.