Cruise California Style

By Justin Paul


California Cruises offer Californians, as well as non-Californians, several options to choose when planning a vacation. Year round destinations throughout California are offered that depart from multiple locations, such as ports out of Long Beach, San Diego, and Los Angeles. Just to name a few.

For example, a great location is San Diego. Yacht Charters and Bay Cruises are very popular and not too expensive. Take in a breathtaking view of downtown San Diego and the surrounding harbor and peek out at the beautiful Pacific Ocean, while soaking up the beautiful San Diego day! Weddings, corporate events, parties, and business meetings are also part of the packages, plus dinner cruises. Some even offer overnight accommodations.

Another great option is a Northern California Cruise. In the Napa Valley and on the Petalum River you can find numerous Dolphin sighting trips and day cruises. Since the 1970's, a independently owned and operated company in the valley does a great job at focusing on the raw landscape and beauty of the area. The Delphinius Riverboat cruise is also there, and its a excellent trip through the marshlands and wildlife areas of the valley.

The Napa Cruise, which departs from Vallejo, will take passengers past old navy ships at Mare Island to the marinas, salt ponds, and backwater homes of beautiful Napa, California. This is a one day trip cruise option with additional options that can be added such as lunch and or tours of Victorian Old Town.

That is not all Northern California has to present. Have you heard of the "City by the Bay"; San Francisco. You can take a very popular day cruise under the Golden Gate and go ashore at the famed Fisherman's Wharf. Get off the boat and ride the historical historic cable cars, or take a walk on the big hill's of the streets in downtown San Francisco, a city brimming with history and tourist attractions.

A cruise that travels to Catalina Island offers a longer itinerary that can include destinations to Mexico and Canada as well. Carnival offers a terrific cruise that first takes you to the sunny playground of Catalina. Located just 22 miles from the mainland, Catalina makes a great get away that is fun and affordable. In today's economy, everyone is looking for a good deal and a way to take a vacation without spending tons of money.

Once you arrive in Catalina, there are many outstanding opportunities to relish the island. You can Window shop in Avalon. Go snorkeling at Casino Point in Marine Park. Hike the mountain and canyon trails where bison still roam freely. Drive into the interior of the island for beautiful views of the Pacific ocean. Visit the Botanical Gardens or go on a kayaking trip. Catalina also offers Glass Bottom Boat Tours, as well as a Semi-Submersed Vessel Tour. Whale Watching Tours are useable between the months of January through March. Witness the splendid gray whales as they migrate to Mexico off the Catalina Coast.

Carnival also offers a four day trip to Baja, Mexico. This trip begins and ends in Los Angeles. Ports of call include Catalina and Ensenada, Mexico. Spend time enjoying the many amenities mentioned in Catalina in addition to Mexico's Bajamar Golf Course, shopping in the port of Ensenada, and the famous La Bufadora, which is a natural water spout. The ship has a family-oriented atmosphere featuring adult and youth activities.

Go swimming in the big swimming pool or slide down the twisting water slide. Play golf or just relax in the spa. A sauna, gym, and exercise area help keep those extra pounds at bay from all the delightful foods available 24 hours a day while on board the ship.

So as you can see, vacationers searching for a California Cruise have a number of options to choose from, with many amenities, services, styles, and land excursions to relish.




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