12 Night Historical Baja Peninsula Cruise aboard the Holland America Zaandam
Join the Holland America Zaandam and prepare yourself for twelve nights of breathtaking cruising across the sea from San Diego and back again!
Touring through rare cities such as Topolobampo, Guaymas, and Loreto makes this trip noteworthy. This route is a special one for the Zaandam. As a matter of fact, this is the only time it's going to sail it!
The price is the total price, including all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes. With a cost of under $135 per day, this represents a solid value.
The Holland America Zaandam
Over 1,400 cruisers can comfortably travel on this top-rated Rotterdam class vessel, based in Alaska and refurbished only one year ago in 2025.
The Zaandam Holland America offers a gym, a basketball court, a casino, two jacuzzis, and a spa.
Your Itinerary
This itinerary spends three days at sea and eight port days. Highlights include visits to rare stops like Guaymas and Loreto plus a long stop in Topolobampo.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 6 | San Diego, CA | 3:00pm | |
| Tue, Dec 7 | At Sea | ||
| Wed, Dec 8 | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico | 11:00am | 6:00pm |
| Thu, Dec 9 | Loreto, Mexico | 10:00am | 7:00pm |
| Fri, Dec 10 | Guaymas, Mexico | 7:00am | 3:00pm |
| Sat, Dec 11 | Topolobampo, Mexico | 4:00am | 11:00pm |
| Sun, Dec 12 | La Paz, Mexico | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Mon, Dec 13 | Mazatlan, Mexico | 1:00pm | 7:00pm |
| Tue, Dec 14 | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico | 9:00am | 7:00pm |
| Wed, Dec 15 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Dec 16 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Dec 17 | Ensenada, Mexico | 10:00am | 8:00pm |
| Sat, Dec 18 | San Diego, CA | 7:00am |
Alternate Sailings
The Zaandam sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. No other ship sails this exact same route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Book Your Cruise
Since it was first listed on February 4th of this year, the cost of this cruise has remained stable at $1,564. This graph shows the price over time for the different types of cabin. Today this cruise is at its minimum price, so reserve your cabin now before it goes up.
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026
Last Modified: Feb 4, 2026