Long Beach is a coastal city and port in Southern California. Moored in its Queensway Bay, RMS Queen Mary is a retired ocean liner and museum ship. The waterfront Aquarium of the Pacific features touch tanks and a shark lagoon. Modern and contemporary works are on display at the Museum of Latin American Art. Rancho Los Cerritos is a 19th-century adobe home and museum set in expansive gardens.

Millions of visitors from around the globe clamor to get to the magical isle of Maui, Hawaii, every year… and why they do is as clear as the water. Your Maui cruise brings you to this island of scenic beaches, thundering waterfalls, serene rainforests… plus breathtaking vistas, from the soaring peak of the dormant Haleakala volcano to the coral-rich marine world down below. Ascend to the home of the Hawaiian gods, explore historic villages, and enjoy a romantic star-filled night on your cruise to Maui.

Whether you’re on a cruise to Honolulu from the mainland, or a cruise from Honolulu, you’ll find yourself spellbound by this magical Pacific destination. Before or after your cruise, take the time to explore the historic port of Honolulu and its lively mix of world-class dining, perfect beaches and lush, tropical landscape. It’s hard to imagine a more picture-perfect holiday destination, and a cruise to Honolulu is an ideal way to experience it. Situated on the beautiful island of O’ahu, Honolulu invites you to stroll the fabled beaches of Waikiki under the protective watch of the ancient volcanic profile of Diamond Head… or visit the Polynesian Cultural Center, a 42-acre living museum of many South Pacific cultures. And be sure to stop off at the historic USS Arizona Memorial, an important landmark dedicated to those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor.

Photos of Kauai need no filter — nature’s got amazing palettes all ready for you. Hawaii’s oldest, greenest, and most dramatic island, Kauai offers visitors a chance to explore rainforests and play in the surf. On your Carnival cruise to Kauai, Hawaii, get a helicopter’s-eye view of the inaccessible parts of the island… or get up close with a tour of Waimea Canyon or the Na Pali Coast. (Or just relax on the island’s incredible beaches on your Kauai cruise.)