With the Quantum of the Seas from Royal Caribbean, you can embark on a short cruise to the Mexican Riviera with departures from November 2025 to March 2026. The sailing takes you from Los Angeles to Ensenada, Mexico, and back. The current price of less than €71 per night for a balcony cabin is a true bargain for a relaxing stay at sea during your vacation in California.
You can currently book a 3-night cruise in an inside cabin from just €257 per person. However, the oceanview cabins start from €264, and the balcony cabins start from €282, which are significantly more appealing (prices per person based on double occupancy). Unfortunately, the balcony cabin for solo cruisers starts at €460.
The ship is also offering different combinations: a 2-night cruise with one day in Ensenada, a 3-night cruise with one sea day, a 4-night cruise with two sea days, and another 4-night cruise with one sea day and one stop in Catalina Island. Prices for the cheapest sailing are consistently below $100 per night in the balcony cabin category.
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The cruise price includes full board in the main and buffet restaurants, as well as coffee, water, tea, and iced tea during the buffet’s opening hours. Most onboard facilities and activities (e.g., use of sun loungers and pools on the outer deck, shows in the theatre, gym, etc.) are also included in the package.
Royal Caribbean adds an automatic crew gratuity of US$18 per person, per day, to your onboard account.
If you live in Europe, we recommend booking through Travel-Dealz, and if you live in the USA, book via CruiseDirect, as long as the price difference is not significant. If the difference is considerable, you can choose the cheaper option, but keep in mind that the consumer guarantees are different for Americans and Europeans.
Route (For the 3-night cruise)
Your journey begins in Los Angeles, California. The City of Angels offers many attractions, from the glamour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills to the original Disneyland Park in Anaheim. Depending on when you arrive, you can explore world-class museums, hike to the Hollywood sign, or enjoy the local food scene before embarking on your cruise.
After a full day at sea to enjoy all the amenities the Quantum of the Seas has to offer, you will arrive in Ensenada, Mexico. Located on the coast of Baja California, Ensenada is a popular port known for its pleasant weather, scenic waterfront, and bustling city centre. It’s also the gateway to Mexico’s premier wine region, the Valle de Guadalupe, where you can tour vineyards and sample local wines.
A must-see attraction near Ensenada is La Bufadora, one of the largest marine geysers in the world, which shoots water high into the air. After a day of exploration, the ship will sail back overnight, returning you to Los Angeles the next morning.
| Day | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles (California, USA) | 16:00 | |
| 2 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| 3 | Ensenada (Baja California, Mexico) | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 4 | Los Angeles (California, USA) | 07:00 |
Most Europeans need an electronic system for travel authorization (ESTA) to enter the USA for up to 90 days. This costs US$40 (~€35) and you should apply for it a couple of days before your trip, at the latest.
There are some cases where you cannot apply for an ESTA, e.g. if you’ve been to Cuba since 2021 or to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, or North Korea since March 2011. In those cases, you’ll need to get a visa from a US embassy or consulate, which can take multiple weeks.
The Ship
The Quantum of the Seas established the new Quantum class for Royal Caribbean in 2014. At the time, it was the largest cruise ship produced by Meyer Papenburg and in all of Germany. It is 347 meters long, has a capacity for up to 4,180 passengers and 1,550 crew members, and now has four sister ships.
The ship’s design is suitable for nearly all cruise regions. New attractions include RipCord by iFly, a skydiving simulator where you can float in a wind tunnel, and the North Star, a glass capsule on a crane that swings you over the side for breathtaking 360-degree views. The SeaPlex is a multi-functional indoor hall with bumper cars, a roller-skating rink, and a circus school. A surf simulator and the signature climbing wall are also on board. All these attractions are included in the price.
The dining concept deviates from traditional cruising. Instead of a single main dining room, you have a choice of five complimentary main restaurants, plus several speciality restaurants available for an extra charge. This “Dynamic Dining” concept offers more variety and flexibility, without fixed seating times, while maintaining the high quality expected from Royal Caribbean.
The onboard language is English, and the currency used for all transactions is the US Dollar (US$).
Here are some impressions of the ship:
Getting There & Back
The cruise starts and ends in Los Angeles, so you will need to arrange flights to one of the many airports in the Los Angeles area. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offers the most connections. We recommend arriving at least one day before departure to avoid any issues with flight delays.
To find the cheapest flights for your desired dates, you can use the form below and then proceed to Trip.com.
Cover Picture: © Royal Caribbean International