Carnival West Coast Cruise Options Get Upgrade, More Fun

As one of the few cruise lines operating on the west coast, Carnival Cruise Line has three ships, carrying more than a half-million passengers every year.  Sailing from Long Beach is Carnival Inspiration, Carnival Miracle and very soon: a refurbished Carnival Imagination.  The extensive multi-million-dollar renovation that will add a variety of exciting new food and beverage concepts, bringing more west coast cruise options than ever before.

 

west coast cruise options

Photo – Chris Owen

 

Popular Carnival Imagination operates year-round three- and four-day Baja cruises from Long Beach.  On this route, three-day cruises depart Thursdays and visit Ensenada while four-day voyages depart Sundays and call at Ensenada and Catalina Island.

New spaces being added right now include:

  • Guy’s Burger Joint, a free-of-charge poolside venue developed in partnership with Food Network personality Guy Fieri serving hand-crafted burgers and fresh-cut fries enjoyed amidst a décor that celebrates the chef’s California roots and love of car culture
  • BlueIguana Cantina, a complimentary poolside Mexican eatery where guests can enjoy authentic, freshly made burritos and tacos on homemade tortillas, as well as an elaborate toppings and salsa bar
  • RedFrog Rum Bar, a poolside watering hole offering the quintessential Caribbean vacation vibe with refreshing Caribbean rum-based frozen drinks and beers, including Carnival’s own private label draught brew, ThirstyFrog Red
  • Alchemy Bar, a  “cocktail pharmacy”-themed lounge where mixologists “prescribe” concoctions from different elixirs and ingredients with creative monikers like Forty is the New Twenty and The Restorative Basil Drop
  • BlueIguana Tequila Bar, a fun and festive outdoor bar offering a laid-back Mexican-themed atmosphere and tequila-based frozen drinks and beers, perfect for chillin’ by the pool
  • Cherry On Top, the “sweetest spot on board” which celebrates the joys of simple indulgences with bins of bulk candy, fun fanciful gifts and novelties, custom apparel and more