This 12-night Holland America itinerary loops out and back from San Diego, threading 9 ports of call through 2 countries with 3 days at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Zaandam.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 2 countries over 12 nights, beginning and ending in San Diego, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 9 port days and 3 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Immersive, slower-paced explorers
- Season
- Winter sailing
- Fly into
- San Diego — round-trip
- Pace
- 9 port days · 3 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 12 nights aboard Holland America Zaandam — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 12 Night Historical Baja Peninsula is a 12-night round-trip itinerary aboard Holland America Zaandam. You board and return in San Diego, calling at 9 ports across 2 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in California (San Diego), Mexico (Cabo San Lucas, Loreto, Guaymas and 5 more) and California (San Diego).
Because it's round-trip from San Diego, you fly into and out of a single city and unpack just once. Longer hops are crossed on the 3 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.