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18-DAY BAJA PENINSULA, MEXICAN RIVIERA & PACIFIC COAST - X624B

Ship: Zaandam   
Departure: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Nights: 18 nights
Departs: San Diego
Returns: Vancouver
One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
18
Nights
Days at Sea
8
Sea Days
Ports
8
Ports
Countries Visted
3
Countries
  • Itinerary

    18-DAY BAJA PENINSULA, MEXICAN RIVIERA & PACIFIC COAST - X624B

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Saturday, April 18, 2026 San Diego, USA Embark 3:00 PM
    View of San Diego, USA

    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

    2 Sunday, April 19, 2026 At Sea
    3 Monday, April 20, 2026 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 12:00 PM 6:00 PM
    View of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

    Cabo San Lucas, or just Cabo, is an interesting destination that captures the essence of the Baja Peninsula Mexico. Once a base for pirate vessels waiting to pounce on Spanish treasure ships, today with its many resorts, championship golf courses, world-class dining, and amazing outdoor activities, it is a great tourist attraction. Future plans include an artificial island to sit in the bay, complete with restaurants and bars. Read more about Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

    4 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 La Paz, Mexico 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of La Paz, Mexico

    La Paz, ‘peace’ in Spanish, is located on the coast of the Sea of Cortez on the southern end of the long Baja Peninsula in Mexico. The city has one of the highest standards of living in Mexico. It is a centre for commerce and marine biology. Read more about La Paz, Mexico

    5 Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Loreto, Mexico 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Loreto, Mexico

    Loreto, the first Spanish settlement of the Baja California peninsula, is located on the coast of the indigo hued Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez). The attractive malecón is ideal for evening strolls, lined on one side by shops, eateries and hotels. The luxurious Las Flores Spa and Boutique in the historic heart of Loreto is appealing to many, especially as it is the best place in town for shopping. Read more about Loreto, Mexico

    6 Thursday, April 23, 2026 At Sea
    7 Friday, April 24, 2026 At Sea
    8 Saturday, April 25, 2026 San Diego, USA 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
    View of San Diego, USA

    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

    9 Sunday, April 26, 2026 At Sea
    10 Monday, April 27, 2026 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 11:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

    Cabo San Lucas, or just Cabo, is an interesting destination that captures the essence of the Baja Peninsula Mexico. Once a base for pirate vessels waiting to pounce on Spanish treasure ships, today with its many resorts, championship golf courses, world-class dining, and amazing outdoor activities, it is a great tourist attraction. Future plans include an artificial island to sit in the bay, complete with restaurants and bars. Read more about Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

    11 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Mazatlan, Mexico 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Mazatlan, Mexico

    Mazatlan in Mexico is situated across from the southernmost tip of the Baja California peninsula. Today’s Mazatlan is one of Mexico’s most alluring and inviting beach destinations. The Plazuela Machado, located in Centro Historico, serves as the cultural hub of the city featuring open air restaurants, pageants, public art exhibits, and a weekly craft fair. Read more about Mazatlan, Mexico

    12 Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 8:00 AM 7:00 PM
    View of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Puerto Vallarta is located on the Western Pacific coast of Mexico, and renowned for its beaches and its vibrant centre of art. Surrounded by the impressive mountains of the Sierra Madre and the sparkling waters of Banderas Bay, it is always waiting to offer visitors the very best choices. Initially made popular by Movie stars such as Liz Taylor and others as a great place to have a holiday home, visitors soon followed. Read more about Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    13 Thursday, April 30, 2026 At Sea
    14 Friday, May 1, 2026 At Sea
    15 Saturday, May 2, 2026 San Diego, USA 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
    View of San Diego, USA

    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

    16 Sunday, May 3, 2026 At Sea
    17 Monday, May 4, 2026 At Sea
    18 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Victoria, Canada 2:00 PM 9:00 PM
    View of Victoria, Canada

    Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada, and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. It is one of the oldest cities in the Pacific NW, with British settlement beginning in 1841, and it still retains a number of historic buildings close to the harbour. The city certainly has a unique blend of old world charm and new world experiences. Read more about Victoria, Canada

    19 Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Vancouver, Canada 7:00 AM Disembark
    View of Vancouver, Canada

    Vancouver is a sophisticated coastal city located to the south of British Columbia, Canada. The city is linguistically and ethnically diverse as reflected in the fact that 52 percent of its inhabitants do not speak English as their first language. Ranked highly in worldwide ‘liveable city’ rankings for many years and being surrounded by nature’s scenery at its best, makes tourism its second largest industry. Read more about Vancouver, Canada

  • Ship

    Zaandam Overview

    Zaandam

    4.3
    (from 21 verified customers)

    Taking her maiden voyage in 2000, the Zaandam can carry up to 1440 passengers with a 61,396 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.

  • Inclusions

    Zaandam Inclusions

    • BBC Earth In Concert
    • Billboard Onboard
    • Lincoln Center Stage
  • Cabins

    Zaandam Cabins

    Premium Suite

    Premium Suite

    Premium Suite on the Zaandam Premium Suite on the Zaandam

    Cabin Types

    PS, SB, SA

    Average Cabin Size – 86.2 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 17.4 m2

    Size approx.: 1,296 sq. ft. Bedroom with one king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath amp; shower, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, guest toilet,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.[AL1]what is sq.fft. - watch out for typos

    Suite

    Suite

    Suite on the Zaandam Suite on the Zaandam

    Cabin Types

    A, AA, B, BB, BC

    Average Cabin Size – 21.1 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 5.8 m2

    Size approx.: 297ndash;379 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed, whirlpool bath amp; shower, Sitting area, private verandah, mini bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Sleeps up to 3 guests.Amenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo. Luxurious bathrobes. Hair dryers, makeup mirrors. Generous storage. Fresh fruit upon request. Safe. Ice service. Shoeshine. TV with On Demand movies, programming. Binoculars. Whirlpool bath.

    Oceanview

    Oceanview

    Oceanview on the Zaandam Oceanview on the Zaandam

    Cabin Types

    C, D, DA, DD, E, EE, F, FF, G, H, HH

    Average Cabin Size – 18.1 m2

    Size approx.: 140ndash;319 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed. Bathtub amp; shower. Sleeps up to 4 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.

    Interior

    Interior

    Interior on the Zaandam Interior on the Zaandam

    Cabin Types

    I, J, K, L, M, MM, N

    Average Cabin Size – 16.7 m2

    Size approx.: 182ndash;293 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen size bed. 1 sofa bed, Shower. Sleeps up to 4 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.

  • Deck Plans

    Zaandam Deck Plans

    Legend

    • Triple (two lower beds, one sofa bed)
    • Quad (two lower beds, one sofa bed, one upper)
    • Two lowers beds (convert to queen size bed)
    • Shower only
    • Bathtub and shower
    • Connecting rooms
    • Stateroom with portholes instead of windows
    • Partial sea view
    • Fully obstructed view
    • 2 lower beds do not convert to queen-size
    • Wheelchair accessible staterooms
  • Promotions

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  • 18-DAY BAJA PENINSULA, MEXICAN RIVIERA & PACIFIC COAST - X624B

    Cruiseline: Holland America Line Ship: Zaandam Departure: Saturday, April 18, 2026 Nights: 18 nights Departs: San Diego Returns: Vancouver

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