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| Day | Date | Port of Call | Arrival | Departure |
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| 1 | Saturday, October 11, 2025 | San Diego, USA | Embark | 4:00 PM |
San Diego is a coastal Southern Californian city located in the SW corner of the United States. Founded in 1769, it is the oldest town in California and has an enchanting natural beauty and a pleasant, mild, climate with plenty of sunshine, which defines the city. Though it’s big, and growing fast, San Diego manages to ‘hang on to’ a resort feel, even amid the skyscrapers and brick facades of its revamped downtown. Read more about San Diego, USA |
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| 2 | Sunday, October 12, 2025 | Ensenada, Mexico | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
Ensenada, about 100 km south of the US/Mexican border at Tijuana, is just far enough from the border to offer a more authentic Mexican experience than the eight border towns. Ensenada is one of the oldest municipalities in Baja California, and one of the largest in the world by land area. Situated on the beautiful island-studded Bay (Bahia) of Los Angeles, it offers aquatic activities such as windsurfing, kayaking and whale-watching. Read more about Ensenada, Mexico |
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| 3 | Monday, October 13, 2025 | At Sea | ||
| 4 | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | San Francisco, USA | 7:00 AM | |
San Francisco, on the Californian coast, is one of America’s most attractive cities with its famous Golden Gate Bridge, steep streets that provide panoramic views of the beautiful San Francisco Bay and surrounding mountains, and its eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture. Perhaps also famous for the nearby Silicon Valley, this ‘City by the Bay’ has become even more international with large numbers of immigrants from Asia and Latin America. Explore the amazing Fisherman’s Wharf that offers great food, and the numerous boutiques. Read more about San Francisco, USA |
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| 5 | Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | San Francisco, USA | 8:00 PM | |
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San Francisco, on the Californian coast, is one of America’s most attractive cities with its famous Golden Gate Bridge, steep streets that provide panoramic views of the beautiful San Francisco Bay and surrounding mountains, and its eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture. Perhaps also famous for the nearby Silicon Valley, this ‘City by the Bay’ has become even more international with large numbers of immigrants from Asia and Latin America. Explore the amazing Fisherman’s Wharf that offers great food, and the numerous boutiques. Read more about San Francisco, USA |
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| 6 | Thursday, October 16, 2025 | At Sea | ||
| 7 | Friday, October 17, 2025 | Santa Barbara, USA | 7:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
Santa Barbara is a coastal town located in California, USA. It is a popular tourist destination, often referred to as the ‘American Riviera’. Imagine London, Sydney or Buenos Aires - great food, great shopping, and great culture. Read more about Santa Barbara, USA |
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| 8 | Saturday, October 18, 2025 | San Diego, USA | 7:00 AM | Disembark |
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San Diego is a coastal Southern Californian city located in the SW corner of the United States. Founded in 1769, it is the oldest town in California and has an enchanting natural beauty and a pleasant, mild, climate with plenty of sunshine, which defines the city. Though it’s big, and growing fast, San Diego manages to ‘hang on to’ a resort feel, even amid the skyscrapers and brick facades of its revamped downtown. Read more about San Diego, USA |
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Taking her maiden voyage in 2010, the Nieuw Amsterdam can carry up to 2106 passengers with a 86,700 GT. Hallmarks of HAL include spacious staterooms and public areas, rich timber furnishings set with museum-quality paintings and antiques, discreet personal service, and artful itineraries that allow for overnights in key cities.
PS, SA, SB, SC, SQ, SS, SY, SZ
Size approx.: 1,357 sq. ft. Bedroom with one king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath amp; shower amp; additional shower stall, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, microwave, refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo system, floor-to ceiling windows. Sleeps up to 4 guests.Amenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo. Premium bathrobes, slippers. Hair dryers, makeup mirrors. Fresh fruit upon request. Safe. Ice service. Shoeshine. TV with On Demand movies, programming. Fresh flowers. One-Touch concierge service. Whirlpool bath (suite dependent). In-suite coffee, espresso. Complimentary laundry. Pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres served in suite. Welcome glass of sparkling wine. Priority boarding for tender ports, priority dining/seating requests, special disembarkation service. High tea in suite on request. Binoculars. Exclusive tote bag.
VQ, V, VA, VB, VC, VD, VE, VF, VH
Size approx.: 213ndash;379 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed. Bathtub amp; shower. Sitting area. Private Verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Sleeps up to 2 guests.Amenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo. Luxurious bathrobes. Hair dryers, makeup mirrors. Fresh fruit upon request. Safe. Ice service. Shoeshine. TV with On Demand movies, programming. Proximity to Greenhouse Spa amp; Salonreg;. Yoga mat.
CQ, C, D, DD, E, F, G, H, HH
Size approx.: 169ndash;267 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed. Bathtub amp; Shower. Sleeps up to 2 guests. Amenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo. Luxurious bathrobes. Hair dryers, makeup mirrors. Fresh fruit upon request. Safe. Ice service. Shoeshine. TV with On Demand movies, programming. Steps away from Greenhouse Spa amp; Salonreg;. Yoga mat.
IQ, I, J, K, L, M, MM, N
Size approx.: 141ndash;284 sq. ft.Two lower beds convertible to one queen size bed. Shower. Staterooms IQ10043 and IQ10044 have fully obstructed views. Sleeps up to 2 guests.Amenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo. Luxurious bathrobes. Generous storage. Fresh fruit upon request. Safe. Ice service. Shoeshine. TV with On Demand movies, programming. Steps away from Greenhouse Spa amp; Salonreg;. Yoga mat.
Triple (two lower beds, one sofa bed)
Quad (two lower beds, one sofa bed, one upper)
Shower only
Connecting rooms
Partial sea view
Fully obstructed view
Single sink vanity
Double (no sofa bed), Single sink vanity and bathtub only
Staterooms have solid steel verandah railings (instead of clear Plexiglass railing)
Wheelchair accessible staterooms
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- Non-refundable deposit
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Cruiseline: Holland America Line Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam Departure: Saturday, October 11, 2025 Nights: 7 nights Departs: San Diego Returns: San Diego
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