ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
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4:00 PM
Embarkation day. Carnival Radiance sails at 4:00 PM.
4 nights · 3 ports
Round-trip · Long Beach, California
CarnivalCarnival Radiance
Carnival Radiance
December 23, 2024
4-Night Baja Mexico aboard Carnival Radiance · Departing December 23, 2024 from the Port of Long Beach, California.
// AT A GLANCE
Carnival Radiance December 23, 2024 Cruise Overview
Carnival Radiance leaves Long Beach (Los Angeles), California on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM and returns Friday, December 27 at 7:00 AM: 4 nights with 2 ports of call (Catalina Island and Ensenada) and 1 day at sea. Carnival Radiance sails this itinerary 99 times on the current schedule; the next departure after this one is December 26, 2026. December averages 78°F highs and 46°F lows in Catalina Island.
The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.1 out of 10 — Long Beach (6.3), Catalina Island (8.8), Ensenada (6.1). Balcony cabins rose $27 on Dec 14.
// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE
Carnival Radiance December 23, 2024 Roll Call
7 SAVED THIS SAILING
// 02 · CRUISE PRICE
Carnival Radiance December 23, 2024 Price & Tracking
CARNIVAL RADIANCE·DECEMBER 23, 2024
The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Radiance cruise ship departing December 23, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $789 ($198 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $563 ($141 per night), this represents a recent increase of 40%.
Carnival Radiance cruise departing December 23, 2024 — 4-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $789 ($198 per night). Average price: $563.
// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $557
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
Carnival Radiance · December 23, 2024
$789
$198 per night · 4 nights
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41% above average
Avg $557
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// 03 · ITINERARY
4 Night Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Cruise Map
Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 23, 2024
All 5 days of the Carnival Radiance December 23, 2024 cruise, including 1 day at sea. Arrival and departure times are local to each port, and the cruise line can change them before sailing.
// 04 · PORTS
4 Night Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Port List
Carnival Radiance·December 23, 2024
Day 3 · Wednesday · Dec 25
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Radiance — featuring Cucina del Capitano, Cloud 9 Spa: Thermal Suite, RedFrog Pub & Pixels.
// 05 · WEATHER
4 Night Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Weather Forecast
Carnival Radiance·December 23, 2024
// YEAR-ROUND AT LONG BEACH (LOS ANGELES)
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS
Most Popular Long Beach Shore Excursions
Independent shore excursions in every port on this Carnival Radiance itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.
3 PORTS OF CALL·143 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR
SELECT A PORT
// NO INVENTORY · LONG BEACH
We don't hold any excursions in Long Beach yet.
This is your embarkation day — most of it is boarding and the terminal. If you have time before the muster drill, the port guide covers what’s walkable.
READ THE LONG BEACH PORT GUIDEPricing and availability are provided by the operator. Booking happens on their own site — Carnival Radiance sails December 23, 2024, and Gangwaze earns a commission at no extra cost to you.
AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION
// 07 · SAFETY SCORE
Itinerary Safety Score
4 Night Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip)
Based on 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.
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.
Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.
8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN03 PORTS
Travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft and avoid unfamiliar neighborhoods to ensure safety while exploring the cruise port area.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
Catalina Island is a safe destination for cruise travelers, but visitors should stay aware of potential natural hazards.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
Travelers in Ensenada should stay vigilant due to moderate crime levels, particularly in the port and downtown areas, to ensure safety.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP
Carnival Radiance Ship Overview
Specs & DetailsCARNIVAL
TONNAGE
101,509GT
16.2% BELOW AVG· vs avg 121,145 GT
YEAR BUILT
2000
9 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2009
LENGTH
893ft
10.0% BELOW AVG· vs avg 992 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
3,873cruisers
6.9% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,158 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP
The Carnival Radiance has a construction date of 2000 and a total size of 101,509 gross tons. The ship measures 893 feet in length. Carnival Radiance is included in Carnival's Sunshine class. At full capacity, the Radiance holds 3,873 passengers. That includes 2,765 cruise vacationers and 1,108 staff members. The Radiance total number of staterooms is 1,496.
// 09 · MORE CRUISES
More Carnival Radiance cruises
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// 09 · FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for yourCarnival Radiance·December 23, 2024sailing
Researched and assembled by Gangwaze Cruise Editorial using daily-refreshed itinerary, pricing, weather, and safety data.
LAST UPDATED · OCT 11, 2026
