Holland America Announces 2026-27 Mexico and Pacific Coast Seasons – Cruise Industry News

Holland America Line unveiled its 2026-27 Mexico and Pacific Coast seasons, featuring longer cruises of up to 12 days.

The Mexico season includes destinations like the Mexican Riviera, Baja Peninsula and Loreto. The Pacific Coast season highlights British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest.

The Koningsdam and Zaandam will offer 16 departures on eight itineraries, ranging from seven to 12 days. The voyages explore the Mexican Riviera, Baja Peninsula and Sea of Cortez, departing either roundtrip from San Diego, California, or on open-jaw routes between San Diego and Vancouver, British Columbia.

“San Diego is an important homeport for Holland America Line and provides an exceptional experience to our guests at the beginning or end of their Mexican cruise vacations,” said Paul Grigsby, vice president of revenue planning and deployment for Holland America Line. “After embarking in San Diego, travelers can explore picturesque Cabo San Lucas, take in the history of Loreto and more — all while enjoying our premium onboard experience and best-in-cruise service.”  

Guests can explore Mexico through a variety of shore excursions. In Mazatlán, a full-day tour visits the Colonial Villages of the Sierra Madre, while the Majahuitas Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Yelapa Bay Beach excursion offers secluded beaches and hiking opportunities.

The Pacific Coast season features 11 itineraries from one to seven days, sailing on five ships from San Diego, Seattle, and Vancouver. Ports include Astoria, Santa Barbara and Ensenada, with select itineraries offering an overnight stay in San Francisco.

The Noordam will offer two departures of a seven-day Great Bear Rainforest voyage, sailing roundtrip from Seattle. The itinerary includes stops in Ketchikan and British Columbia, with opportunities to see wildlife like whales, eagles and the Kermode bear. Travelers will also sail the Inside Passage, including Bella Bella and the Grenville Channel.

“Seattle’s our hometown, and as such, we know a little bit about the Pacific Coast — and the experience guests will have on these itineraries will show that,” said Grigsby. 

“This series of cruises provides great options for those seeking a quick escape and are also a great introduction for those who might be trying their first cruise.”

2026-27 Pacific Coast Season Highlights

• Cruises on the Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam and Zaandam
• Itineraries sail roundtrip from Seattle or San Diego or between Seattle, San Diego and Vancouver
• One-day “Pacific Northwest” getaways between Vancouver and Seattle
• “Pacific Coast” cruises (four-six days) sail between San Diego and Vancouver, visiting ports like Victoria, San Francisco, Avalon, and Santa Barbara
• “Great Bear Rainforest” cruise (seven days, roundtrip from Seattle) visits Ketchikan, Prince Rupert, Nanaimo, and Victoria and is available in October and April
• “Seven-day Pacific Coast and Wine Country” cruise sails from San Diego to Vancouver and includes Victoria, Avalon, Santa Barbara, and Astoria
• “Classic California Coast” cruise (seven days, roundtrip from San Diego) features Avalon, an overnight in San Francisco, and Ensenada

2026-27 Mexico Season Highlights

• The Koningsdam and Zaandam sail roundtrip from San Diego or between San Diego and Vancouver
• “Mexican Riviera” cruise (seven days) visits Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, and Cabo San Lucas
• “Baja Peninsula” cruise (seven days) visits Pichilingue (La Paz), Loreto, and Cabo San Lucas
• “Mexican Riviera and Sea of Cortez” cruises offer different durations: the 10-day itinerary includes all ports from the seven-day cruises plus a late-night call in Loreto, the 11-day itinerary adds Manzanillo, and the 12-day includes scenic cruising in Bahia Magdalena
• “Mexican Riviera and Pacific Coast” cruise (11 days) sails from San Diego to Vancouver, calling at Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, and Avalon
• “Historic Baja Peninsula” cruise (12 days) visits Santa Rosalia, Guaymas, Loreto (late-night call), Topolobampo (late-night call), La Paz, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas.