Trade Winds & Tides – Hawaii & Cabo

About this cruise

This is the kind of cruise where you actually have time to go back to a port highlight you missed the first time. 24 nights from San Diego on January 2, 2027, visiting Cabo San Lucas, La Paz and Guaymas, with additional stops along the Hawaii. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Each island feels different: Maui's beaches, the Big Island's lava fields, Kauai's cliffs. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Koningsdam keeps you well fed. 12 places to eat, with 6 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. One of the underrated parts of a longer cruise: you actually get to know people. The couple from dinner, the group at trivia, the bartender who remembers your drink. Suits retirees, remote workers, or anyone who doesn't need to be anywhere else for a while. 24 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.