---
title: "Sargassum Tide – Baja’s Secret Shores"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sargassum-tide-baja-s-secret-shores~HAL-KONINGSDAM-20271230-9
description: "9-night Holland America Line cruise on Koningsdam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/41700114a79eb7f8.jpg
---

# Sargassum Tide – Baja’s Secret Shores

![Route map: 9 nights round trip from San Diego on Koningsdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/41700114a79eb7f8.jpg)

A 9-night round trip from San Diego, sailing on the evening of 30 December. After two days at sea it calls at Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo and Acapulco on three consecutive port days. After another day at sea it calls at Cabo San Lucas. The stops are in Mexico, and calls last 7 to 9 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 25°C in Cabo San Lucas to 31°C in Acapulco (77 to 88°F). After another day at sea you're back in San Diego on the morning of 8 January. New Year's Eve is spent at sea. New Year's Day is spent at sea. Koningsdam (2016) carries up to 2,650 guests on 13 decks and has 12 restaurants, 6 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Koningsdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/koningsdam.md)
- **Duration:** 9 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-12-30
- **Return:** 2028-01-08
- **From:** [San Diego, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-diego.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [San Diego](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-diego.md) | US |  | 17:00 | 10–18°C |
| 4 | [Puerto Vallarta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-vallarta.md) | MX | 08:00 | 17:00 | 18–27°C |
| 5 | [Manzanillo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/manzanillo.md) | MX | 07:00 | 15:00 | 21–29°C |
| 6 | [Acapulco](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/acapulco.md) | MX | 10:00 | 18:00 | 22–31°C |
| 8 | [Cabo San Lucas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/cabo-san-lucas.md) | MX | 08:00 | 15:00 | 18–25°C |
| 10 | [San Diego](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-diego.md) | US | 07:00 |  | 10–18°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 6 of this ship's 12 restaurants cost extra.

### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €2,759 | €2,759 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-KONINGSDAM-20271230-9.md?pid=553ab5ab-f056-480d-adb5-ab86febcf3ed) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,259 | €3,259 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-KONINGSDAM-20271230-9.md?pid=478a67fc-8932-45eb-8c94-c0edad889142) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €4,039 | €4,039 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-KONINGSDAM-20271230-9.md?pid=e19162fa-8e48-461f-899f-a00a94165479) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €5,859 | €5,859 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-KONINGSDAM-20271230-9.md?pid=b236cc21-010a-41b8-94eb-f6d16acb2600) |

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 | €2,978 | €1,489 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-KONINGSDAM-20271230-9.md?pid=c746676a-05c8-4b68-bc02-b4b2855169e4) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,698 | €1,849 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-KONINGSDAM-20271230-9.md?pid=d296380a-c149-4cdf-946b-0e323cded462) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €4,238 | €2,119 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-KONINGSDAM-20271230-9.md?pid=e626b14f-5fbb-4b3f-80c5-b301dc457a61) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €6,058 | €3,029 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-KONINGSDAM-20271230-9.md?pid=e960db38-decc-4c8f-a231-6584cdd78c3b) |
| Suite | Signature Suite | €9,518 | €4,759 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-KONINGSDAM-20271230-9.md?pid=dfdb98d1-8336-4a3c-912d-f2d1406fda70) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €11,338 | €5,669 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-KONINGSDAM-20271230-9.md?pid=0d972015-eaaa-46b6-8418-efd5a09741b0) |

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 | €3,777 | €1,259 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-KONINGSDAM-20271230-9.md?pid=f512f86f-23e2-4e7c-a22d-d6976b142b09) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,277 | €1,426 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-KONINGSDAM-20271230-9.md?pid=f75509a7-6ee6-48ee-ad5d-928a028553e5) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €5,017 | €1,672 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-KONINGSDAM-20271230-9.md?pid=4cd72c28-32c7-416b-9a45-015b9c9779d5) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €7,167 | €2,389 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-KONINGSDAM-20271230-9.md?pid=e3144fb5-3a4b-4074-9b72-83d743d52c73) |

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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,856 | €1,214 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-KONINGSDAM-20271230-9.md?pid=9c95d794-0ca4-452f-b4dd-750816b6de32) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €5,596 | €1,399 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-KONINGSDAM-20271230-9.md?pid=15ee51c4-33cc-4792-95f8-6510466e35fd) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €7,796 | €1,949 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-KONINGSDAM-20271230-9.md?pid=b0ad025a-3e68-454a-b476-ad5d6ae7d1b1) |

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.

## Price History (2 guests)

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | Deluxe |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-11 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-09-12 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-09-13 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-09-14 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-09-15 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-09-16 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-09-17 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-09-18 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-09-19 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-09-20 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-09-21 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-09-22 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-09-23 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-09-24 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-09-25 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-09-26 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-09-27 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-09-28 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-09-29 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-09-30 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-10-01 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-10-02 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-10-03 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-10-04 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-10-05 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |
| 2026-10-06 | €2,978 | €3,698 | €4,238 | €6,058 | €11,338 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2016
- **Passengers:** 2,650
- **Crew:** 1,036
- **Gross Tonnage:** 99,863 GT
- **Decks:** 13
- **Length:** 299.65m
- **Beam:** 35m
- **Dining (total):** 12
- **Dining (included):** 6
- **Dining (surcharge):** 6

## 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: 10.6h · Weather: 10–18°C

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

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

*Mexico*

> Cobblestone streets, Pacific sunsets

Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 18–27°C

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

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

*Mexico*

> Mexico's sailfish capital on a golden coast

Avg dock time: 8.4h · Weather: 21–29°C

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

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

*Mexico*

> Cliff divers and golden-age glamour

Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 22–31°C

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

### [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: 8.9h · Weather: 18–25°C

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

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Sunlit Pacific Swell – Cabo & Puerto Vallarta](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-pacific-swell-cabo-puerto-vallarta~HAL-KONINGSDAM-20271218-12.md) | 2027-12-18 | 2027-12-30 | 12 | €1,839 |
| Next | [Hibiscus & Agave – Honolulu & Cabo](https://cruisello.com/cruises/hibiscus-agave-honolulu-cabo~HAL-KONINGSDAM-20280108-24.md) | 2028-01-08 | 2028-02-01 | 24 | €3,009 |

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