Holland America ms Zaandam

About this ship

The ms Zaandam, part of Holland America's Vista Class, accommodates approximately 1,440 passengers and is renowned for its elegant design and immersive onboard experiences, including live music and culinary excellence. A distinctive feature is its impressive art collection, which showcases over 1,000 pieces throughout the ship.

Baja Peninsula, Mexican Riviera, and Pacific Coast • 18 nights • Departs Apr. 18, 2026

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Day 1

Saturday Apr. 18, 2026

San Diego, California

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Other ships at location: none

1,440 total passengers

Day 2

Sea Day

Sunday Apr. 19, 2026

At Sea: San Diego, California → Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico

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Day 3

Monday Apr. 20, 2026

Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico

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Other ships at location: Carnival Radiance, Princess Royal Princess

8,024 total passengers

Day 4

Tuesday Apr. 21, 2026

Pichilinque, Baja California Sur, Mexico

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1,440 total passengers

Day 5

Wednesday Apr. 22, 2026

Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico

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1,440 total passengers

Day 6

Sea Day

Thursday Apr. 23, 2026

At Sea: Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico → San Diego, California

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Day 7

Sea Day

Friday Apr. 24, 2026

At Sea: Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico → San Diego, California

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Day 8

Saturday Apr. 25, 2026

San Diego, California

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1,440 total passengers

Day 9

Sea Day

Sunday Apr. 26, 2026

At Sea: San Diego, California → Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico

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Day 10

Monday Apr. 27, 2026

Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico

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1,440 total passengers

Day 11

Tuesday Apr. 28, 2026

Mazatlán, Mexico

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1,440 total passengers

Day 12

Wednesday Apr. 29, 2026

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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Other ships at location: Princess Grand Princess

4,034 total passengers

Day 13

Sea Day

Thursday Apr. 30, 2026

At Sea: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico → San Diego, California

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Day 14

Sea Day

Friday May. 1, 2026

At Sea: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico → San Diego, California

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Day 15

Saturday May. 2, 2026

San Diego, California

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1,440 total passengers

Day 16

Sea Day

Sunday May. 3, 2026

At Sea: San Diego, California → Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Day 17

Sea Day

Monday May. 4, 2026

At Sea: San Diego, California → Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Day 18

Tuesday May. 5, 2026

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Other ships at location: Princess Discovery Princess

5,100 total passengers

Day 19

Wednesday May. 6, 2026

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Other ships at location: Princess Discovery Princess

5,100 total passengers

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