HAL-Holland America Line has started accepting bookings for their 2024-2025 West Coast cruise season, which includes sailings from San Diego, California, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
These cruises offer guests the opportunity to explore various destinations without the need for international air travel, making it convenient for North American travelers. The cruise itineraries range from four-day voyages along the Pacific Coast to 21-day transits of the Panama Canal, with options for roundtrip cruises from San Diego or Vancouver, or cruises that begin or end in either of these two ports.
The itineraries are thoughtfully curated to include both popular and lesser-visited ports, showcasing the natural beauty, cultural diversity, and rich history of each region. Holland America Line is also featuring more Panama Canal Collectors' Voyages this season, which combine multiple itineraries into longer journeys ranging from 14 to 31 days, allowing guests to visit multiple regions in one trip at more economical fares compared to booking individual cruises.
Highlights of the 2024-2025 Mexico cruise season include itineraries on two ships, Koningsdam and Zaandam, with roundtrip cruises from San Diego. There are seven-day "Mexican Riviera" cruises that visit Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas, as well as a seven-day "Baja Peninsula and Sea of Cortez" itinerary that includes La Paz, Loreto, and Cabo San Lucas. There are also 10-day and 11-day itineraries that combine the ports from the seven-day itineraries with additional stops in Manzanillo, Mexico.
For the 2024-2025 Hawaii cruise season, Holland America Line offers cruises to Hawaii on Koningsdam and Zaandam, with roundtrip itineraries from either San Diego or Vancouver. These itineraries range from 16 to 18 days and include visits to various Hawaiian ports such as Honolulu, Lahaina, Hilo, and Kona, as well as Ensenada, Mexico. The overnight call at Honolulu allows guests extra time to explore popular sites such as Pearl Harbor, Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head State Monument, or enjoy an authentic luau.
The 2024-2025 Pacific Northwest and Coast cruise season features five ships, including Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Westerdam, and Zaandam, sailing along the West Coast of the United States. Itineraries include roundtrip cruises from San Diego or Vancouver or cruises between Vancouver and San Diego. There are four to seven-day itineraries that visit ports such as Avalon, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Astoria, and Victoria, offering opportunities to explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest and California coast.
For the 2024-2025 Panama Canal cruise season, Holland America Line offers three ships, Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, and Zaandam, with itineraries that sail between Vancouver, Seattle, San Diego, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Guests can enjoy a daylight transit of the Panama Canal with commentary on the open decks, providing insights into this amazing man-made marvel. The itineraries range from 14 to 21 days and include calls at various destinations such as Aruba, California, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, and Turks and Caicos. Many Panama Canal cruises also include a call at Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line's private island in the Bahamas, known for its pristine beaches and natural beauty.