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title: "Zaandam: 12 nights from San Diego, 7 Dec 2026"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/12-night-cruise-from-san-diego~HAL-ZAANDAM-20261207-12
description: "12-night Holland America Line cruise on Zaandam from San Diego on 7 Dec 2026, visiting Cabo San Lucas, Guaymas, Topolobampo. Compare prices on Cruisello."
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/a26830cb529b5d72.jpg
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# 12 Night Cruise from San Diego

![Route map: 12 nights round trip from San Diego on Zaandam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/a26830cb529b5d72.jpg)

## About this cruise

A 12-night round trip from San Diego, sailing on the afternoon of 7 December. It calls at Cabo San Lucas, Guaymas, Topolobampo (until 11:00 PM), La Paz, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Ensenada, with four days at sea along the way. The stops are in Mexico, and calls last 8 to 19 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 20°C in Ensenada to 28°C in Puerto Vallarta (68 to 82°F). You're back in San Diego on the morning of 19 December. Zaandam (2000) carries up to 1,432 guests on 10 decks and has 6 restaurants, 4 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Zaandam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/zaandam.md)
- **Duration:** 12 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-12-07
- **Return:** 2026-12-19
- **From:** [San Diego, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-diego.md)
- **Price:** from €1,179 pp

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [San Diego](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-diego.md) | US | Mon, Dec 7, 2026 |  | 3:00 PM | Embark | 10–18°C |
| 2 | Sea day |  | Tue, Dec 8 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 3 | [Cabo San Lucas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/cabo-san-lucas.md) | MX | Wed, Dec 9 | 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Port day | 20–27°C |
| 4 | Sea day |  | Thu, Dec 10 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 5 | [Guaymas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/guaymas.md) | MX | Fri, Dec 11 | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Port day | 15–23°C |
| 6 | [Topolobampo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/topolobampo.md) | MX | Sat, Dec 12 | 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Port day | 17–25°C |
| 7 | [La Paz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/la-paz.md) | MX | Sun, Dec 13 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Port day | 18–24°C |
| 8 | [Mazatlan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/mazatlan.md) | MX | Mon, Dec 14 | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Port day | 18–27°C |
| 9 | [Puerto Vallarta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-vallarta.md) | MX | Tue, Dec 15 | 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Port day | 19–28°C |
| 10 | Sea day |  | Wed, Dec 16 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 11 | Sea day |  | Thu, Dec 17 |  |  | Sea day |  |
| 12 | [Ensenada](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/ensenada.md) | MX | Fri, Dec 18 | 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Port day | 11–20°C |
| 13 | [San Diego](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-diego.md) | US | Sat, Dec 19 | 7:00 AM |  | Disembark | 10–18°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 2 of this ship's 6 restaurants cost extra.

All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges.

**Suite** (2 guests): Currently unavailable

**Deluxe** (2 guests): Currently unavailable

### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €1,898 | €1,898 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20261207-12.md?pid=c2a932bf-9ba0-401c-a2b1-17af8763f74a) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,078 | €2,078 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20261207-12.md?pid=3f9928b2-7d94-4c4e-8786-191d3c703f4e) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €5,418 | €5,418 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20261207-12.md?pid=b04c0b18-1755-42f1-b637-a081cd31bfdb) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €2,358 | €1,179 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20261207-12.md?pid=5befac4b-4c32-43b7-9b47-84835f0b01a4) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,538 | €1,269 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20261207-12.md?pid=bdcce2ed-9f25-4fe2-8c38-cd6fbd551091) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €2,637 | €879 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20261207-12.md?pid=51dd6297-a5e4-46cd-aee4-6ada9085dbe8) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,817 | €939 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20261207-12.md?pid=f70fc4ca-0819-40b1-b890-a1da986f453a) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €6,107 | €2,036 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20261207-12.md?pid=f31bbf7a-354d-466f-a49f-a2c3bb28e676) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €3,036 | €759 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20261207-12.md?pid=bc364065-5cbe-44f2-9d45-b45769e3639f) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,216 | €804 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20261207-12.md?pid=81ff996c-57c4-4cbf-bf5d-6faa4e977a74) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €6,456 | €1,614 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20261207-12.md?pid=9f39fc97-8860-4e49-a479-ccab3e7491a7) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

## View on official site

- [hollandamerica.com](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/HAL-ZAANDAM-20261207-12?via=markdown&site=EU&guests=2) (EUR)

Holland America Line opens its site for the country you're in, whichever link you click. You'll only see a fare from its own region, or with a VPN set to it. [Other ways to book](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZAANDAM-20261207-12.md?pid=)

## What's included in this price

### In this price

- **Everything a cruise fare covers:** Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 2 of this ship's 6 restaurants cost extra if you want them.
- **Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra.

### On top of this price

- **Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

### Available on board

Alcohol · Soft drinks · Wi-Fi · Excursions

## Price History (2 guests)

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Suite | Deluxe |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-11 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-09-12 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-09-13 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-09-14 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | €11,958 |
| 2026-09-15 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | €11,958 |
| 2026-09-16 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-09-17 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-09-18 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-09-19 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-09-20 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-09-21 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-09-22 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-09-23 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-09-24 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-09-25 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-09-26 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-09-27 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-09-28 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-09-29 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-09-30 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-10-01 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-10-02 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-10-03 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-10-04 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-10-05 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-10-06 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-10-07 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-10-08 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-10-09 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-10-10 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | €11,958 |
| 2026-10-11 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | €11,958 |
| 2026-10-12 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | €11,958 |
| 2026-10-13 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | €11,958 |
| 2026-10-14 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-10-15 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-10-16 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €6,138 | – |
| 2026-10-17 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-10-18 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-10-19 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-10-20 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-10-21 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-10-22 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | €11,178 |
| 2026-10-23 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | €11,178 |
| 2026-10-24 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €6,138 | €11,178 |
| 2026-10-25 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €6,138 | €11,178 |
| 2026-10-26 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | €11,178 |
| 2026-10-27 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | €11,178 |
| 2026-10-28 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | €11,178 |
| 2026-10-29 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | €11,178 |
| 2026-10-30 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-10-31 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €6,138 | – |
| 2026-11-01 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-11-02 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-11-03 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-11-04 | €2,358 | €2,538 | €5,878 | – |
| 2026-11-05 | €2,358 | €2,538 | – | – |
| 2026-11-06 | €2,358 | €2,538 | – | – |

## About the ship

- **Year Built:** 2000
- **Passengers:** 1,432
- **Crew:** 647
- **Gross Tonnage:** 61,396 GT
- **Decks:** 10
- **Length:** 238 m
- **Beam:** 32m
- **Dining (total):** 6
- **Dining (included):** 4
- **Dining (surcharge):** 2

## Port Details

### [San Diego](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-diego.md)

*United States*

> America's finest city, bathed in sunshine

Avg dock time: 11h · Weather: 10–18°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: English
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

### [Cabo San Lucas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/cabo-san-lucas.md)

*Mexico*

> Where the desert kisses the sea

Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 20–27°C

- Currency: Mexican Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Mazatlan

### [Guaymas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/guaymas.md)

*Mexico*

> Shrimp boats and Tetakawi on the Sea of Cortez

Avg dock time: 8.5h · Weather: 15–23°C

- Currency: Mexican Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Hermosillo

### [Topolobampo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/topolobampo.md)

*Mexico*

> Sea of Cortez gateway to the Copper Canyon railway

Avg dock time: 19h · Weather: 17–25°C

- Currency: Mexican Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Mazatlan

### [La Paz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/la-paz.md)

*Mexico*

> The pearl of the Sea of Cortez

Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 18–24°C

- Currency: Mexican Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Mazatlan

### [Mazatlan](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/mazatlan.md)

*Mexico*

> Colonial centro meets Pacific surf

Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 18–27°C

- Currency: Mexican Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Mazatlan

### [Puerto Vallarta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-vallarta.md)

*Mexico*

> Cobblestone streets, Pacific sunsets

Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 19–28°C

- Currency: Mexican Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City

### [Ensenada](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/ensenada.md)

*Mexico*

> Baja wine country with a surf town soul

Avg dock time: 8.6h · Weather: 11–20°C

- Currency: Mexican Peso
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: America/Tijuana

[Zaandam sails this route on 1 more date. Compare both dates and prices](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/zaandam/12-nights-from-san-diego-cabo-san-lucas-ensenada-guaymas.md)

## Adjacent sailings on Zaandam

|  | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous sailing | [Island Whisper – San Diego](https://cruisello.com/cruises/island-whisper-san-diego~HAL-ZAANDAM-20261119-18.md) | Nov 19 – Dec 7, 2026 | 18 nights | San Diego | no prices for 2 guests |
| Next sailing | [Jungle Locks – Panama Canal & Cartagena](https://cruisello.com/cruises/jungle-locks-panama-canal-cartagena~HAL-ZAANDAM-20261219-15.md) | Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | 15 nights | San Diego | from €2,029 pp (€2,029) |
| Next bookable sailing | [Cape of Storms – Fire & Ice to Tierra del Fuego](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cape-of-storms-fire-ice-to-tierra-del-fuego~HAL-ZAANDAM-20270103-41.md) · 15-day gap · different port | Jan 3 – Feb 13, 2027 | 41 nights | Fort Lauderdale | from €8,999 pp (€8,999) |

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