This 11-night Holland America itinerary links Vancouver to San Diego, threading 5 ports of call through 3 countries with 6 days at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Zaandam.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 3 countries over 11 nights, starting in Vancouver and finishing in San Diego, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 5 port days and 6 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Autumn sailing
- Route
- Vancouver → San Diego
- Pace
- 5 port days · 6 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 11 nights aboard Holland America Zaandam — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 11 Night Mexican Riviera & Pacific Coast is a 11-night one-way itinerary aboard Holland America Zaandam. You board in Vancouver and disembark in San Diego, calling at 5 ports across 3 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Canada (Vancouver), California (San Diego), Mexico (Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas) and California (San Diego).
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Vancouver and home from San Diego, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 6 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.