
Date
2026-10-08
Duration
16 nights
Departure Port
San Diego
United States
Arrival Port
Fort Lauderdale
United States
Rating
—
Theme
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Holland America Line
2008
2023
86,273 GT
2,104
1,052
929
936 m
32 m
22 knots
No

San Diego is a sun-blessed Southern California city of extraordinary beaches, world-class craft beer, and a border-city food culture that produces some of the finest Mexican cuisine in the United States. Must-dos include snorkeling at La Jolla Cove, exploring Balboa Park's seventeen museums and the San Diego Zoo, and tasting fish tacos at a beachside taquería. The climate is excellent year-round, with September–November offering the warmest, clearest days.

Cabo San Lucas is a lively port town at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, renowned for its stunning beaches and vibrant atmosphere. Must-do experiences include exploring the iconic El Arco rock formation and indulging in local delicacies like tacos de pescado and ceviche. The best season to visit is from November to April when the weather is pleasantly warm and ideal for outdoor adventures.

Acapulco is Mexico's legendary Pacific resort where golden-age glamour, the death-defying cliff divers of La Quebrada, and the colonial Manila Galleon trade heritage converge in one of the Pacific's most beautiful natural bays. Must-dos include the evening cliff-diving show at La Quebrada, grilled pescado a la talla at a Barra Vieja beach palapa, and the Fuerte de San Diego museum. Visit November through May for dry, sunny weather.

Black Turtle Cove is a pristine mangrove lagoon on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos, where silent panga rides reveal mating sea turtles, juvenile reef sharks, golden rays, and nesting pelicans in crystal-clear waters. This water-based experience, regulated by the National Park, is one of the archipelago's most intimate wildlife encounters. The warm season (January-June) offers the clearest water and peak turtle activity, while the cooler season (July-December) excels for birdwatching.

Puerto Chiapas, Mexico, showcases Central America's remarkable fusion of pre-Columbian heritage, colonial architecture, and exuberant tropical nature. Must-do experiences include exploring the surrounding rainforests and sampling the vibrant local cuisine. The most pleasant conditions arrive December through April, during the dry season when skies are clearest and seas are calmest. Cruise lines including Holland America Line feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala's main Pacific port, serving as the gateway to the UNESCO-listed colonial city of Antigua and the volcanic splendor of Lake Atitlán. Must-dos include exploring Antigua's earthquake-preserved ruins, tasting highland-grown coffee and traditional pepián stew, and visiting lakeside Maya villages. The dry season from November through April offers the clearest skies and most comfortable conditions for highland exploration.

Puntarenas is Costa Rica's historic Pacific port, a narrow peninsula reaching into the Gulf of Nicoya where nineteenth-century maritime heritage meets vibrant marine life, signature street food like the iconic *churchill* shaved ice, and easy access to Tortuga Island, cloud forests, and world-class whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River. The dry season from December through April offers the most reliable sunshine and calmest seas for both shore excursions and gulf crossings, making it the ideal window for cruise itineraries calling at this authentically Costa Rican gateway.

Oranjestad shimmers with an unlikely elegance — Dutch colonial architecture painted in ochre, terracotta, and sky-blue lining streets just fifteen miles off the Venezuelan coast, in a perpetual trade wind that keeps the island blissfully dry and golden-skied almost every day of the year. The island's Arikok National Park preserves ancient Caquetío petroglyphs, a rugged volcanic interior, and the dramatic Natural Pool carved from black rock on the windward coast. Eagle Beach, consistently ranked among the finest beaches in the Caribbean, lies minutes from the capital. Aruba's reliably brilliant weather — average 29°C with near-zero hurricane risk — makes it genuinely year-round, though December through April is the classic season.

Fort Lauderdale is South Florida's reinvented waterfront city, where three hundred miles of inland waterways, the NSU Art Museum's contemporary collection, and the tree-lined Las Olas Boulevard create a cruise departure point of genuine sophistication at Port Everglades. Arrive a day early between November and April to explore the 'Venice of America' by water taxi and discover the dining scene that has replaced Spring Break with year-round culinary ambition.
Day 1

San Diego is a sun-blessed Southern California city of extraordinary beaches, world-class craft beer, and a border-city food culture that produces some of the finest Mexican cuisine in the United States. Must-dos include snorkeling at La Jolla Cove, exploring Balboa Park's seventeen museums and the San Diego Zoo, and tasting fish tacos at a beachside taquería. The climate is excellent year-round, with September–November offering the warmest, clearest days.
Day 2
Day 3

Cabo San Lucas is a lively port town at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, renowned for its stunning beaches and vibrant atmosphere. Must-do experiences include exploring the iconic El Arco rock formation and indulging in local delicacies like tacos de pescado and ceviche. The best season to visit is from November to April when the weather is pleasantly warm and ideal for outdoor adventures.
Day 4
Day 5

Acapulco is Mexico's legendary Pacific resort where golden-age glamour, the death-defying cliff divers of La Quebrada, and the colonial Manila Galleon trade heritage converge in one of the Pacific's most beautiful natural bays. Must-dos include the evening cliff-diving show at La Quebrada, grilled pescado a la talla at a Barra Vieja beach palapa, and the Fuerte de San Diego museum. Visit November through May for dry, sunny weather.
Day 6

Black Turtle Cove is a pristine mangrove lagoon on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos, where silent panga rides reveal mating sea turtles, juvenile reef sharks, golden rays, and nesting pelicans in crystal-clear waters. This water-based experience, regulated by the National Park, is one of the archipelago's most intimate wildlife encounters. The warm season (January-June) offers the clearest water and peak turtle activity, while the cooler season (July-December) excels for birdwatching.
Day 7

Puerto Chiapas, Mexico, showcases Central America's remarkable fusion of pre-Columbian heritage, colonial architecture, and exuberant tropical nature. Must-do experiences include exploring the surrounding rainforests and sampling the vibrant local cuisine. The most pleasant conditions arrive December through April, during the dry season when skies are clearest and seas are calmest. Cruise lines including Holland America Line feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.
Day 8

Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala's main Pacific port, serving as the gateway to the UNESCO-listed colonial city of Antigua and the volcanic splendor of Lake Atitlán. Must-dos include exploring Antigua's earthquake-preserved ruins, tasting highland-grown coffee and traditional pepián stew, and visiting lakeside Maya villages. The dry season from November through April offers the clearest skies and most comfortable conditions for highland exploration.
Day 9
Day 10

Puntarenas is Costa Rica's historic Pacific port, a narrow peninsula reaching into the Gulf of Nicoya where nineteenth-century maritime heritage meets vibrant marine life, signature street food like the iconic *churchill* shaved ice, and easy access to Tortuga Island, cloud forests, and world-class whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River. The dry season from December through April offers the most reliable sunshine and calmest seas for both shore excursions and gulf crossings, making it the ideal window for cruise itineraries calling at this authentically Costa Rican gateway.
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14

Oranjestad shimmers with an unlikely elegance — Dutch colonial architecture painted in ochre, terracotta, and sky-blue lining streets just fifteen miles off the Venezuelan coast, in a perpetual trade wind that keeps the island blissfully dry and golden-skied almost every day of the year. The island's Arikok National Park preserves ancient Caquetío petroglyphs, a rugged volcanic interior, and the dramatic Natural Pool carved from black rock on the windward coast. Eagle Beach, consistently ranked among the finest beaches in the Caribbean, lies minutes from the capital. Aruba's reliably brilliant weather — average 29°C with near-zero hurricane risk — makes it genuinely year-round, though December through April is the classic season.
Day 15
Day 16
Day 17

Fort Lauderdale is South Florida's reinvented waterfront city, where three hundred miles of inland waterways, the NSU Art Museum's contemporary collection, and the tree-lined Las Olas Boulevard create a cruise departure point of genuine sophistication at Port Everglades. Arrive a day early between November and April to explore the 'Venice of America' by water taxi and discover the dining scene that has replaced Spring Break with year-round culinary ambition.



With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area with a mini-bar and refrigerator, and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses plus a separate dressing room. There's also a sofa bed, suitable for two people. The bathroom comes with a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, plus additional shower stall. Amenities include use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, a private concierge and an array of complimentary services. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.



Generously proportioned and filled with light, these elegant suites include a living room, dining room, pantry with microwave and refrigerator, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah with whirlpool. The bedroom features a king-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a separate dressing room and the bath includes an oversize whirlpool bath and shower as well as an additional shower stall. There's also a sofa bed, suitable for two people, and a guest toilet. Amenities include a private stereo system, use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, private concierge and an array of complimentary services. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.



These suites feature spa amenities such as yoga mats and access to spa treatments from the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one sofa bed for one person. The bathroom includes a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, and an additional shower stall. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.



These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one sofa bed for one person. The bathroom includes a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, and an additional shower stall. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.



These staterooms feature spa amenities such as yoga mats and access to spa treatments from the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.



Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.



These ocean-view staterooms offer spa amenities such as yoga mats and exclusive spa treatments from the nearby Greenhouse Spa and Salon. It includes two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.



These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.



These large staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The view is fully obstructed. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.



Large Ocean-view Stateroom (Partial Sea View)
These staterooms feature a partial sea view and include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus premium massage shower heads and a variety of amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.



These staterooms feature spa amenities such as yoga mats and access to spa treatments from the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. There are two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.



These spacious staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.



Large or Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
Approximately 141–284 sq. ft



Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
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