ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
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5:00 PM
Embarkation day. Carnival Radiance sails at 5:00 PM.
3 nights · 2 ports
Round-trip · Long Beach, California
CarnivalCarnival Radiance
Carnival Radiance
September 12, 2025
3-Night Baja Mexico aboard Carnival Radiance · Departing September 12, 2025 from the Port of Long Beach, California.
// AT A GLANCE
Carnival Radiance September 12, 2025 Cruise Overview
Carnival Radiance leaves Long Beach (Los Angeles), California on Friday, September 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM and returns Monday, September 15 at 7:00 AM: 3 nights with 1 port of call (Ensenada) and 1 day at sea. Carnival Radiance sails this itinerary 102 times on the current schedule; the next departure after this one is December 17, 2026.
The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.2 out of 10 — Long Beach (6.3), Ensenada (6.1).
// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE
Carnival Radiance September 12, 2025 Roll Call
7 SAVED THIS SAILING
// 03 · ITINERARY
3 Night Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Cruise Map
Interactive Itinerary MapSEPTEMBER 12, 2025
All 4 days of the Carnival Radiance September 12, 2025 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
3 Night Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Port List
Carnival Radiance·September 12, 2025
Day 2 · Saturday · Sep 13
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Radiance — featuring Cucina del Capitano, Cloud 9 Spa: Thermal Suite, RedFrog Pub & Pixels.
// 05 · WEATHER
3 Night Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip) Weather Forecast
Carnival Radiance·September 12, 2025
// YEAR-ROUND AT LONG BEACH (LOS ANGELES)
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
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// 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.
2 PORTS OF CALL·137 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR
SELECT A PORT
BEST LONG BEACH SHORE TOURSBest Long Beach Shore ToursCURATED FROM 8 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT
OF 8NOT YET RATED
$47.99
Celebrity Homes of Hollywood (Hotel Guests)
Explore the best of Los Angeles on a 2-hour open-air bus tour, passing iconic landmarks like the Hollywood…
2 HOURSSHORE EXCURSIONS GROUP
NOT YET RATED
$118.99
Post Cruise Farm-to-Table Experience from Long Beach
Dive into Long Beach's fresh food scene with a delightful farm-to-table cooking adventure led by a passionate…
3 HOURSSHORE EXCURSIONS GROUP
NOT YET RATED
$85.99
Half Day Sights of Los Angeles (Hotel Guests)
Dive into the heart of Los Angeles on our vibrant half-day adventure blending culture, glamor, and iconic…
5.5 HOURSSHORE EXCURSIONS GROUP
NOT YET RATED
$254.99
Post Cruise Small Group Hollywood Stars and LA Highlights from Long Beach
Make memories as you explore the best of Los Angeles on a 6-hour tour, from downtown to Hollywood and Beverly…
6 HOURSSHORE EXCURSIONS GROUP
NOT YET RATED
$147.99
Long Beach Farmers Market and Cooking Class Experience (Hotel Guests)
Discover Long Beach's vibrant food scene with a guided farmers market visit followed by an interactive…
4 HOURSSHORE EXCURSIONS GROUP
NOT YET RATED
Private Post Cruise Los Angeles VIP Experience from Long Beach
Partake in an exclusive six-hour private tour of Los Angeles, beginning from the port of Long Beach, which…
6 HOURSSHORE EXCURSIONS GROUP
NOT YET RATED
$198.99
Post Cruise Full Day LA Highlights from Long Beach
Explore the best of Los Angeles with a full-day adventure from Long Beach Pier that showcases iconic…
8 HOURSSHORE EXCURSIONS GROUP
NOT YET RATED
$119.99
Best of Hollywood and Los Angeles (Hotel Guests)
Experience the best of Los Angeles with our combo package, featuring two top-rated tours. Take both tours in…
7.5 HOURSSHORE EXCURSIONS GROUP
These are the eight most reviewed. Long Beach has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.
SEE ALL LONG BEACH EXCURSIONSPricing and availability are provided by the operator. Booking happens on their own site — Carnival Radiance sails September 12, 2025, and Gangwaze earns a commission at no extra cost to you.
AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION
// 07 · SAFETY SCORE
Itinerary Safety Score
3 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 BREAKDOWN02 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
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
Hop to the previous or next sailing on this ship, or browse the full schedule.
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// 09 · FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for yourCarnival Radiance·September 12, 2025sailing
Researched and assembled by Gangwaze Cruise Editorial using daily-refreshed itinerary, pricing, weather, and safety data.
LAST UPDATED · OCT 11, 2026
