7 Night Mexican Riviera Cruise aboard the Holland America Zaandam

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Prepare for seven nights of relaxing travel across the sea when you set sail with the Holland America Zaandam from San Diego and back.

Stopping at rare stops such as Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta makes this trip particularly exciting. This route is an unusual one for the Zaandam.

The price includes all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes. No surprises at checkout! Offered at under $115 a day, this value is very strong.


The Holland America Zaandam

Over 1,400 guests can comfortably travel on this top-rated Rotterdam class vessel, based in Vancouver and refurbished less than one year ago in 2025.

The Zaandam Holland America delights guests with a basketball court, a gym, a casino, a spa, and two jacuzzis.

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

Your Itinerary

This sailing is made up of three sea days and three port days. Major features include visits to once-in-a-lifetime destinations like Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta.

Map of this cruise's route
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Sun28March 28thSunday
5:00pm
Mon29March 29thMonday
At Sea
Tue30March 30thTuesday
At Sea
Wed31March 31stWednesday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Thu1April 1stThursday
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Fri2April 2ndFriday
7:00am – 2:00pm
Sat3April 3rdSaturday
At Sea
Sun4April 4thSunday
7:00am
7:00am
Day 4Puerto Vallarta
Day 5Mazatlan
Day 6Cabo San Lucas

Book Your Cruise

Since being listed eighteen months ago, The cost of this itinerary has varied between $799 and $1,208 for a cabin, inclusive of taxes and port charges. Now this itinerary is at its minimum price, so secure your stateroom now before it rises.

Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.


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Alternate Sailings

The Zaandam sails this route two times next year, but doesn't sail it this year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Koningsdam. The Jade and Nieuw Amsterdam sail routes with the same stops but slightly different schedules.

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