Settle in for seven nights of leisurely travel around the Caribbean when you set sail with the Holland America Zaandam from San Diego and back.
This trip is notable because you will only spend time at extremely rare ports like Loreto and La Paz. This is a frequent route for the Zaandam.
Coming in at less than $120 a day, this bargain is good. We include all all entertainment, meals, taxes, and port fees in our price, so there are no sneaky extra fees.
More than 1,400 travelers can comfortably sail on this top-rated Rotterdam class cruise ship, based in Alaska and refurbished only one year ago in 2025.
The Zaandam Holland America delights guests with a casino, two jacuzzis, a gym, a spa, and a basketball court.
This cruise spends three sea days and three days in port. High points include visits to very uncommon destinations like Loreto and La Paz.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 8 | San Diego, CA | ||
| Fri, Oct 9 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Oct 10 | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sun, Oct 11 | La Paz, Mexico | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Loreto, Mexico | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Oct 13 | At Sea | ||
| Wed, Oct 14 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Oct 15 | San Diego, CA | 9:00am |
The Zaandam sails this route once this year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Zuiderdam and Koningsdam. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Since it was first listed on February 23rd of last year, The price of this cruise has fluctuated between $809 and $1,052 for a room, inclusive of $0 in taxes and port charges. The accompanying graph displays the cost over time for the different types of cabin. Now this cruise is at its minimum price, so reserve your stateroom now before it rises.
Want to hear about the best deals and cruise tips every week? Sign up for our free weekly VIP Newsletter, customized exactly to your preferences!
Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026