Carnival Firenze 4 night Baja Mexico Cruise, Catalina Island and Ensenada Mexico.

Join us as we set sail aboard the beautiful Carnival Firenze for an unforgettable 4-night cruise from Long Beach, California, visiting Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico. But before we even stepped onboard, we kicked off our vacation with a stay on the legendary Queen Mary — the historic ocean liner turned hotel docked right next to the Long Beach cruise terminal! In this video, we take you along for the full cruise experience — from staying on the Queen Mary to exploring the Carnival Firenze, to exciting shore excursions, specialty dining, nightlife, and all the moments that made this cruise so special. Before boarding the Carnival Firenze, we spent the night on the iconic Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. This historic ship-turned-hotel offers a truly unique experience with its vintage rooms, art deco details, and rich maritime history. It was the perfect way to start our cruise vacation. Staying on the Queen Mary gave us amazing views of the Carnival Firenze docked nearby, and easy access to the cruise terminal the next morning. Inspired by the beauty of Florence, Italy, Carnival Firenze is part of Carnival Cruise Line's "Fun Italian Style" experience. This ship blends Carnival’s signature fun with elegant Italian design, offering cruisers something truly unique. → Departure Port: Long Beach, California → Ports of Call: Catalina Island, California & Ensenada, Mexico We boarded Carnival Firenze and immediately set out to explore this stunning ship. From the beautifully designed atrium to the Italian-inspired lounges, bars, restaurants, and outdoor spaces — we take you on a full tour of the ship. We also share our first impressions and show you what makes Carnival Firenze stand out from other Carnival ships. We rented a golf cart and toured around beautiful Catalina Island, enjoying all the sights and local favorites in Avalon. Highlights from Catalina: The historic Catalina Casino Relaxing at Descanso Beach Club Drinks at the famous Luau Larry’s (home of the Wiki Wacker!) A stop at The Marlin Club — Avalon’s oldest bar And meeting Anni Marshall, the Mayor of Avalon, CA! Exploring Catalina by golf cart was such a fun and easy way to see the island! We spent the day exploring the port city of Ensenada. We did some shopping, explored the area around the cruise terminal, and enjoyed soaking in the local sights, sounds, and flavors. Beer and Tequila tasting at Olympo Restaurant and Craft Beer and Mitos. Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse We enjoyed a delicious dinner at Fahrenheit 555, Carnival's signature steakhouse. Amazing service, incredible steaks, and an unforgettable dining experience. Bonsai Teppanyaki One of our favorite meals was at Bonsai Teppanyaki — a fun and interactive dinner where the chefs cook right at your table while entertaining with tricks, flames, and humor. Michelangelo Restaurant Each night, we dined in the Michelangelo Restaurant, Carnival Firenze’s main dining room, where we enjoyed Italian-inspired dishes and a great variety of menu options. Karaoke Nights Of course, we had to jump up on stage and sing our hearts out at karaoke! It’s always a blast onboard Carnival cruises, and the Firenze karaoke crowd brought the energy! Bars & Lounges We checked out several of the beautiful bars on Carnival Firenze, sipping on fun cocktails and enjoying the Italian-inspired atmosphere. Favorites included: Amari Bar Frizzante Aperol Spritz Bar Live Shows & Entertainment From live music to comedy to dance parties, Carnival Firenze offered plenty of nightlife fun throughout the cruise. This 4-night cruise on Carnival Firenze was packed with fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories. From staying on the Queen Mary the night before to exploring Catalina Island by golf cart, enjoying delicious specialty dining, relaxing at the beautiful Moda Bar, and hiding our Trippin Dozen Ducks around the ship — this cruise had it all. The duck hunt added a whole new level of fun and interaction with other guests — it was amazing seeing people smile when they found our ducks! #CarnivalFirenze #CarnivalCruise #QueenMaryHotel #LongBeachCruise #CatalinaIsland #AvalonCalifornia #EnsenadaMexico #ModaBar #CruiseVlog #GolfCartRentalCatalina #Fahrenheit555 #BonsaiTeppanyaki #CarnivalKaraoke #TrippinDozenDucks #DuckHunt #RubberDuckCruise #CarnivalShipTour #LuauLarrys #DescansoBeachClub #MichelangeloRestaurant