

The January 30, 2028 cruise on the Carnival Legend departs from Long Beach (Los Angeles), California. On this 14 Night Mexican Riviera - Carnival Journeys (Los Angeles Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 8 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Legend sets sail on Sunday, Jan 30th and returns on Sunday, Feb 13th.
Carnival Legend - January 30, 2028 - 14 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 30th | Long Beach (Los Angeles), California |
| 2 | Jan 31st | At Sea |
| 3 | Feb 1st | At Sea |
| 4 | Feb 2nd | At Sea |
| 5 | Feb 3rd | At Sea |
| 6 | Feb 4th | Huatulco, Mexico |
| 7 | Feb 5th | Acapulco, Mexico |
| 8 | Feb 6th | Zihuatanejo/ixtapa, Mexico |
| 9 | Feb 7th | Manzanillo, Mexico |
| 10 | Feb 8th | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico |
| 11 | Feb 9th | Mazatlan, Mexico |
| 12 | Feb 10th | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico |
| 13 | Feb 11th | At Sea |
| 14 | Feb 12th | At Sea |
| 15 | Feb 13th | Long Beach (Los Angeles), California |
The Carnival Legend sails on January 30, 2028 for a 14 Night Mexican Riviera - Carnival Journeys (Los Angeles Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Long Beach (Los Angeles), California at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Long Beach (Los Angeles), California on Feb 13th at 7:00 AM. During the 15-day journey, the Carnival Legend will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 6 days at sea.
Based on my comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

The Legend has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 88,500 gross tons. The ship measures 963 feet (294 meters) in length. Carnival Legend is included in Carnival’s Spirit Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Legend holds 3,540 passengers. That includes 2,610 cruise vacationers and 930 staff members. The Legend total number of staterooms is 1,062.
To see how this compares, click through to see Carnival Legend age and stats vs all Carnival ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Carnival Legend Deck Plans.
Long Beach (Los Angeles), California, offers docking at Long Beach Port. Travelers explore Queen Mary and Aquarium of the Pacific. Excursions visit Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Local markets sell fish tacos. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic ships and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes avocado toast, a Californian favorite. Souvenirs, like surf-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Chumash history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Long Beach’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of maritime history and scenic coasts, making Long Beach an engaging destination. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Huatulco, Mexico, offers docking at Huatulco Port. Travelers explore Santa Cruz Bay and La Crucecita. Excursions include snorkeling at Maguey Bay. Local markets sell mole. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures pristine beaches and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes tlayudas, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like alebrije crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Zapotec history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Huatulco’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic bays and cultural villages, making Huatulco an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Acapulco, Mexico, offers docking at Acapulco Port. Travelers explore La Quebrada cliff divers and Fort San Diego. Excursions include snorkeling at Roqueta Island. Local markets sell pozole. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cliff dives and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like silver crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Aztec history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Acapulco’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of thrilling performances and scenic beaches, making Acapulco an engaging destination for exploration.
Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa, Mexico, offers docking at Zihuatanejo Port. Travelers explore Playa La Ropa and Ixtapa’s marina. Excursions include snorkeling at Los Morros. Local markets sell pozole. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures fishing villages and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like huipil crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Guerrero history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Zihuatanejo’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of pristine beaches and cultural villages, making Zihuatanejo an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Manzanillo, Mexico, offers docking at Manzanillo Port. Travelers explore Playa La Audiencia and Jardín Álvaro Obregón. Excursions include snorkeling at Carrizalillo Bay. Local markets sell ceviche. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures sandy beaches and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes birria, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like pottery crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Colima history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Manzanillo’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and cultural plazas, making Manzanillo an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, offers docking at Puerto Vallarta Port. Travelers explore Malecón and Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Excursions include snorkeling at Los Arcos. Local markets sell pozole. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful boardwalks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes birria, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like huichol crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Jalisco history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Puerto Vallarta’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and marine adventures, making Puerto Vallarta an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Mazatlan, Mexico, offers docking at Mazatlan Port. Travelers explore Old Town and El Faro Lighthouse. Excursions include snorkeling at Deer Island. Local markets sell shrimp tacos. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial plazas and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes aguachile, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like pottery crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Sinaloa history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Mazatlan’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic beaches, making Mazatlan an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, offers docking at Cabo San Lucas Port. Travelers explore El Arco and Lover’s Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Santa Maria Cove. Local markets sell fish tacos. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures rock formations and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like silver crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Baja history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Cabo San Lucas’ coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and marine adventures, making Cabo an engaging destination. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Long Beach (Los Angeles), California, offers docking at Long Beach Port. Travelers explore Queen Mary and Aquarium of the Pacific. Excursions visit Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Local markets sell fish tacos. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic ships and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes avocado toast, a Californian favorite. Souvenirs, like surf-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Chumash history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Long Beach’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of maritime history and scenic coasts, making Long Beach an engaging destination. (126 words)