HAL-Holland America Line Announces Exciting Mexico and Pacific Coast USA Cruises for 2026-2027

HAL-Holland America Line has announced its cruise offerings for the 2026-2027 season, focusing on Mexico and the Pacific Coast of the USA. This program is designed with extended voyages and emphasizes the line’s regional expertise across two distinct itineraries.

Mexico Cruise Season
For the Mexico season, the line will operate two ships, the ms Koningsdam and the ms Zaandam. There will be 16 sailings spanning 7 to 12 days, featuring routes from San Diego and Vancouver. Key ports of call will include Loreto, La Paz, and Puerto Vallarta. Passengers can engage in various shore excursions, like exploring colonial villages in the Sierra Madre or snorkeling in the serene waters of Majahuitas Cove.

Pacific Coast Cruise Season
The Pacific Coast season will utilize five ships: Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, and Zaandam. This program offers 11 voyages ranging from 1 to 7 days. A notable itinerary is the 7-day Great Bear Rainforest journey aboard Noordam, which includes the Grenville Channel of British Columbia, providing chances to spot Kermode bears, whales, and eagles. Some voyages will also feature overnight stays in San Francisco and picturesque transits through the Inside Passage.

Operating Details

• The Mexico season concentrates on the Baja Peninsula, Sea of Cortez, and the Mexican Riviera, with 12-day itineraries providing scenic cruising in Bahia Magdalena.
• The Pacific Coast season connects metropolitan hubs like San Francisco and Seattle with nature-focused ports like Astoria and Victoria, along with stops in wine-country regions such as Santa Barbara.

Guests who book their 2026-2027 cruises with the "Have It All" package will enjoy premium services, including shore excursions, specialty dining options, an Elite Beverage Package, Premium Wi-Fi, and prepaid crew gratuities. Additionally, members of the Mariner Society can receive up to US$400 in onboard credit per cabin when they make reservations by May 28, 2025.

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