18 Night Circle Hawaii Holiday Cruise aboard the Holland America Zaandam
Reserve your cabin on the Holland America Zaandam and settle in for eighteen nights of exciting travel through the sea from San Diego and back again!
This cruise is noteworthy because you will only visit exotic ports such as Kahului, Ensenada, and Kauai. This route is an uncommon one for the Zaandam. In fact, this is the only time it's going to sail it!
We include all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes in our price, so that you can compare cruises easily. Offered at under $125 per day, this is a solid value.
The Holland America Zaandam
The Zaandam Holland America, based in Alaska and refurbished less than one year ago in 2025, is a top-rated Rotterdam class cruise ship that can carry comfortably more than 1,400 guests.
The Zaandam Holland America has a spa, two jacuzzis, a basketball court, a gym, and a casino.
Your Itinerary
This itinerary consists of ten sea days and seven days in port. Major features include a long stop in Kona in addition to visits to extremely rare cities like Kahului, Ensenada, and Kauai.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19 | San Diego, CA | 3:00pm | |
| Fri, Nov 20 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Nov 21 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Nov 22 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Nov 23 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Nov 24 | At Sea | ||
| Wed, Nov 25 | Hilo, HI | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Kona, HI | 8:00am | 11:00pm |
| Fri, Nov 27 | Kahului, HI (Maui) | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Nov 28 | Nawiliwili, HI | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sun, Nov 29 | Honolulu, HI | 8:00am | |
| Mon, Nov 30 | 6:00pm | ||
| Tue, Dec 1 | At Sea | ||
| Wed, Dec 2 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Dec 3 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Dec 4 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Dec 5 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Dec 6 | Ensenada, Mexico | 12:00pm | 10:00pm |
| Mon, Dec 7 | San Diego, CA | 7:00am | 3:00pm |
Alternate Sailings
The Zaandam sails this route once this year. This is the only ship that sails this exact route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Book Your Cruise
This graph displays the price over time for the various types of cabin. Since it was first listed on February 23rd of last year, The price of this itinerary has fluctuated between $2,209 and $2,999 for a room, inclusive of taxes and port fees. Today this sailing is at its minimum price, so lock in your stateroom now before it rises.
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 9, 2026