HAL offers west coast itineraries for 2025-2027

Holland America Line opened its 2026-2027 Mexico and Pacific Coast seasons, with itineraries designed to help guests authentically connect with the regions. The Mexico season includes longer cruises up to 12 days, visiting well-known favorites as well as rarely-called-at gems like Loreto. The Pacific Coast Season spotlights the cruise line’s expertise in the region — especially highlighted by visits to the fjord-like waterways of British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest.

Exploring Mexico from San Diego
Koningsdam and Zaandam will sail the Mexico season, offering 16 departures on a variety of eight different itineraries ranging from seven to 12 days. The cruises, which explore the Mexican Riviera, the Baja Peninsula and the Sea of Cortez, all sail either roundtrip from San Diego, California, or open-jaw between San Diego and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Guests can further explore and see more of what Mexico has to offer through exciting shore excursions in each port. From Mazatlan, a full-day tour to the Colonial Villages of the Sierra Madre is available, showcasing Malpica, Concordia and Copala to further delve into the history of the region. And for those seeking an escape from civilization, Majahuitas Cove Catamaran Snorkel & Yelapa Bay Beach is the perfect fit. Majahuitas Cove, accessible only by sea, will entice visitors with its warm water, gentle surf and abundant sea life. And Yelapa, a charming Mexican fishing village, provides the opportunity to hike through the jungle to the Cola de Caballo (Horse Tail Waterfall), or simply relax on the sandy beach.

Wildlife and Stunning Cities of the Pacific Coast
Eleven itineraries ranging from one to seven days provide the perfect escape for those seeking to explore the stunning scenery of the Pacific Coast. Cruises are available on five ships, which will sail from San Diego, Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver on a variety of roundtrip and open-jaw voyages. Cruises call at popular ports like Astoria, Oregon; Santa Barbara, California; and Ensenada, Mexico; and select itineraries feature an overnight in San Francisco, California.

Guests can also choose from two departures of a 7-Day Great Bear Rainforest voyage aboard Noordam, sailing roundtrip from Seattle. The cruise, calling at Ketchikan, Alaska, as well as a number of ports in British Columbia, provides guests with the opportunity to view wildlife like whales, eagles and the rare white-furred Kermode bear — also known as the spirit bear. In addition, those aboard Noordam will experience a highly-sought-after but rare chance to sail the historic 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 Paul Grigsby, vice president of revenue planning for HAL. “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.”