12 Night Historical Baja Peninsula Cruise aboard the Holland America Zaandam

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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, Loreto, and Guaymas 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

The Zaandam Holland America, based in Vancouver and refurbished just one year ago in 2025, is a top-rated Rotterdam class cruise ship that can accomodate comfortably over 1,400 cruisers.

The Zaandam Holland America boasts a gym, two jacuzzis, a basketball court, a casino, and a spa.

Ship class
Rotterdam
Built
2000
Refurbished
2025
Guests
1,432
Crew
647
Length
663 ft
Holland America Zaandam
Gym

Your Itinerary

This sailing includes eight days in port and three sea days. Major features include a long stop in Topolobampo plus visits to exotic stops like Loreto and Guaymas.

Map of this cruise's route
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Mon6December 6thMonday
3:00pm
Tue7December 7thTuesday
At Sea
Wed8December 8thWednesday
11:00am – 6:00pm
Thu9December 9thThursday
10:00am – 7:00pm
10:00am – 7:00pm
Fri10December 10thFriday
7:00am – 3:00pm
7:00am – 3:00pm
Sat11December 11thSaturday
4:00am – 11:00pm
4:00am – 11:00pm
Sun12December 12thSunday
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Mon13December 13thMonday
1:00pm – 7:00pm
1:00pm – 7:00pm
Tue14December 14thTuesday
9:00am – 7:00pm
Wed15December 15thWednesday
At Sea
Thu16December 16thThursday
At Sea
Fri17December 17thFriday
10:00am – 8:00pm
10:00am – 8:00pm
Sat18December 18thSaturday
7:00am
7:00am
Day 3Cabo San Lucas
Day 7La Paz
Day 8Mazatlan
Day 9Puerto Vallarta
Day 12Ensenada

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. Right now this sailing is at its minimum price, so secure your room now before it goes up.

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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.

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