Mexico,
Hawaii, Pacific Coast and Panama
Canal cruises set sail from San
Diego
SEATTLE, Jan. 17,
2023 /CNW/ -- San Diego,
California, has been a West Coast homeport for Holland
America Line since the 1990s, and for the 2023-2024 season the
cruise line is featuring a robust schedule from the Golden State.
Highlighting the San Diego cruise
season are two solar eclipse cruises that place Koningsdam and
Zaandam in Mexico for total
viewing during the April 8, 2024,
eclipse. Also, a special Mexico
departure in December 2023 explores
unique ports in the Sea of Cortez.
"Our West Coast itineraries have been
meticulously designed to showcase the best of each region..."
Now open for booking, travelers can set out to explore
Mexico, Hawaii, the Pacific Coast and Panama Canal on
six ships across 39 departures. Voyages are roundtrip from
San Diego or begin or end in the
popular California port.
San Diego sailings are part of
Holland America Line's homeport initiative that allows guests to
see the world from their doorstep, without international air or by
taking an easy flight from Canada.
"San Diego is an important
homeport for Holland America Line, both from a drive-to market and
for guests who fly in, and it's important for us to be able to
offer cruises to a variety of destinations," said Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer,
Holland America Line. "Our West Coast itineraries have been
meticulously designed to showcase the best of each region, and we
took extra time crafting the solar eclipse cruises so they are
perfectly aligned to give our guests a total view. We expect them
to book up quickly, so those who are interested shouldn't
delay."
Two Solar Eclipse Cruises Offer Total Viewing
- Zaandam's 14-day Solar Eclipse Cruise departs March 30, 2024, and is positioned for a total
view of the solar eclipse as it tracks over Mexico. Roundtrip from San Diego, the ship is at Mazatlán
April 8, giving guests a front-row
seat.
- Koningsdam's 22-day Solar Eclipse Cruise positions the ship
along the coast of Mexico for a
total view before crossing the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii. The San
Diego to Vancouver
itinerary departs April 5 and heads
south to Cabo San Lucas before
spending the day at sea April 8 for
the total eclipse. Koningsdam then makes way to Puerto Vallarta before crossing over to
Hawaii.
Historical Baja Peninsula
& Sea of Cortez Explores Unique Ports
Volendam's 12-day
"Historic Baja & Sea of Cortez" cruise departing Dec. 10, 2023, explores the sun-kissed jewels
along the Baha Peninsula on a roundtrip from San Diego cruise to Mexico that features charming La Paz, tranquil Loreto and vibrant Puerto Vallarta. The journey follows in the
footsteps of ports visited by author John
Steinbeck and biologist Ed
Ricketts in 1951, when they collected marine specimens on an
expedition that eventually resulted in two books about their
experiences.
Highlights of the 2023-24 Mexico Cruise Season:
- All Mexico cruises are
roundtrip from San Diego.
- Three ships offer Mexico
itineraries: Koningsdam, Volendam, Zaandam.
- All seven-day "Mexican Riviera" cruises feature Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and Cabo San Lucas.
- The 10-, 11- and 12-day itineraries include the ports on the
seven-day cruise, plus a combination of Guaymas. Loreto, Manzanillo, Pichilingue (La
Paz), Santa Rosalia,
Topolobampo and Zihuatanejo,
- One five-day cruise calls at Ensenada and Cabo
San Lucas, Mexico.
Highlights of the 2023-24 Hawaii Cruise Season:
- Cruises to Hawaii are aboard
Koningsdam and Volendam.
- Itineraries are roundtrip from San
Diego, roundtrip from Vancouver, or between Vancouver and San
Diego.
- "Circle Hawaii" cruises range from 16 to 18 days:
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- 17-day roundtrip from Vancouver with calls at Lahaina, Hilo, Honolulu Kona and Nawiliwili, all in
Hawaii. The 17-day roundtrip from
San Diego also includes
Ensenada.
- 16-day calls at Lahaina,
Hilo, Honolulu, Kona and Ensenada.
- 18-day calls at Lahaina,
Hilo, Honolulu (overnight), Nawiliwili, Kona and
Ensenada.
Highlights of the 2023-24 Pacific Northwest and Coast Cruise
Season:
- Six ships will cruise along the West Coast of the United States: Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw
Amsterdam, Noordam, Volendam and Zaandam.
- Itineraries are roundtrip from San
Diego, roundtrip from Vancouver, or between Vancouver and San
Diego.
- Two one-day "Pacific Northwest" getaways in October 2023 and May
2024 between Vancouver and
Seattle offer a quick taste of
Holland America Line aboard Eurodam.
- "Pacific Coast" itineraries are four and five days. The
four-day offers a call at Avalon,
California; Astoria,
Oregon; or three days at sea. The five-day cruises visit a
combination of Monterey,
Santa Barbara and San Francisco, California; and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
- "Classic California Coast" and "Wine Country and Pacific
Northwest" are six or seven days. Ports include a combination of
Monterey, Santa Barbara, San
Francisco, Victoria and
Ensenada,
- A special five-day itinerary roundtrip from Vancouver April
30 calls at Ketchikan,
Alaska, and Prince Rupert, British
Columbia, Canada.
Highlights of the 2023-24 Panama Canal Cruise Season:
- Four ships transit the Panama Canal: Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam,
Volendam and Zaandam.
- Cruises sail between Vancouver, Seattle or San
Diego and Fort Lauderdale,
Florida.
- Transits range from 14 to 22 days and include calls in
Aruba, California, Canada, Colombia, Costa
Rica, Guatemala,
Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama and Turks and Caicos.
- Most Panama Canal cruises include a call at Half Moon Cay,
Holland America Line's award-winning private island in the
Bahamas.
- Guests enjoy a daylight transit of the man-made marvel, with
commentary on the open decks detailing the amazing feat of the
canal.
Collectors' Voyages Craft Longer Journeys
Many of the
cruises can be extended into Collectors' Voyages, which offer the
ultimate exploration. By combining two itineraries and longer
non-repeating voyages, these artfully crafted journeys up to 32
days combine back-to-back sailings, enabling guests to visit more
ports and spend extra time discovering the regions.
Have It All Premium Fare
Holland America Line's "Have It All" premium fare adds
four popular perks to the booking: shore excursions, specialty
dining, a beverage package and Wi-Fi. The number of tours and
specialty dining experiences depends on length of voyage. Have It
All is available for cruises six days or longer.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
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Instagram and the Holland America Blog. You can also
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at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line has been exploring the
world for 150 years with expertly crafted itineraries,
extraordinary service and genuine connections to the destinations.
Offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience, its fleet visits
nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world and has shared
the thrill of Alaska for 75 years
— longer than any other cruise line. Holland America Line's 11 vessels feature a diverse
range of enriching activities and amenities focused on destination
immersion and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills
each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive
selections from a Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.
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