This 18-night Holland America itinerary loops out and back from San Diego, threading 14 ports of call through 3 countries with 14 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 18 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 14 port days and 14 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Immersive, slower-paced explorers
- Season
- Autumn sailing
- Fly into
- San Diego — round-trip
- Pace
- 14 port days · 14 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 18 nights aboard Holland America Zaandam — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 18 Night Circle Hawaii is a 18-night round-trip itinerary aboard Holland America Zaandam. You board and return in San Diego, calling at 14 ports across 3 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in California (San Diego), Hawaii (Hilo, Kailua Kona, Kahului and 2 more), Mexico (Ensenada), 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 14 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.