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Holland America Line has announced a new lineup of cruises with nearly three dozen itineraries offered in 2027/28 spanning Hawaii, Mexico, the Panama Canal and the Pacific Coast.
Sailings will operate from October through April aboard Koningsdam, Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam and Zaandam, with departures from five North American homeports.
“Whether guests are chasing the sun in Hawaii or seeking the rugged, untouched beauty of the Great Bear Rainforest, this season truly has something for every type of cruiser,” said Paul Grigsby, vice president of itinerary planning and deployment for Holland America Line.
Each destination features multiple itineraries with varying excursions and trip lengths. Holland America Line Cruises outlines these details below for 2027/28:
Hawaii: Where Longer Stays Unlock Deeper Island Discovery
2027-2028 Hawaii sailings feature extended Honolulu stays, plus calls to iconic natural sites including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, black‑sand beaches, lush rainforests and the famed “Land of Frozen Fire.” Guests can enjoy Hawaii Up Close cultural programming — ranging from agriculture and local history to native arts and geology — along with stargazing, luaus and authentic island‑themed entertainment.
- 17- or 18-Day Circle Hawaii, sails aboard Koningsdam or Zaandam, multiple departures. All itineraries call at Nawiliwili, Kauai; Honolulu, Oahu; Kahului, Maui; and Kona and Hilo on the Big Island. Select itineraries include overnight and up to 40-hour calls in Honolulu, as well as calls to Ensenada, Mexico.
Panama Canal: A Front‑Row Seat to One of the World’s Engineering Marvels
Itineraries from 14 to 22 days give guests a front‑row look at the Gatun, Pedro Miguel and Miraflores Locks, an engineering marvel surrounded by wildlife‑rich rainforests. Voyages include access to UNESCO World Heritage sites, Mayan archaeological discoveries, sloth sanctuaries, volcano hikes and coastal cultural immersions across Central America.
- 14-Day Panama Canal: sails aboard Zaandam, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to San Diego, California, departs Jan. 16, 2028. Calls at Cartagena, Colombia; Acajutla, El Salvador; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; and Santa Cruz Huatulco, Acapulco and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
- 15-Day Panama Canal Holiday: sails aboard Zaandam, San Diego to Miami, Florida, departs Dec. 18, 2027. Calls at Cabo San Lucas, Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta and Santa Cruz Huatulco, Mexico; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; and Cartagena.
- 21-Day Panama Canal: sails aboard Eurodam, Seattle to Fort Lauderdale, departs Oct. 2, 2027. Guests can also choose to depart from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, or San Diego. Calls at Santa Barbara and San Diego, California; Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, Puerto Chiapas and Santa Cruz Huatulco, Mexico; Puntarenas; Puerto Quetzal; and Oranjestad, Aruba.
- 22-Day Panama Canal: sails aboard Eurodam, Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver, departs April 1, 2028. Calls at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; Astoria, Oregon; Santa Barbara, San Diego, Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, Acajutla, Puerto Vallarta, Puntarenas, Puerto Quetzal and Cartagena.
Mexico: Sea of Cortez, Riviera Classics and Hidden Gems — All in One Season
- Mexico sailings offer a wide range of getaway options, from short warm‑weather escapes to in‑depth Baja and Sea of Cortez exploration. Guests can experience the Mexican Riviera, the Baja Peninsula and UNESCO‑recognized natural settings through curated cultural, wildlife and adventure excursions — all supported by Destination Dining™ and fresh regional cuisine on board.
- 7-Day Mexican Riviera Holiday: sails aboard Koningsdam, roundtrip from San Diego, departs Dec. 23, 2027. Calls at Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas.
- 9-Day Mexican Riviera Holiday: sails aboard Koningsdam, roundtrip from San Diego, departs Dec. 30, 2027. Calls at Acapulco, Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas.
- 5-Day Mexico Sunshine Getaway: sails aboard Koningsdam, roundtrip from San Diego, departs Dec. 18, 2027. Calls at Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada.
- 7-Day Mexican Riviera: sails aboard Koningsdam or Zaandam, multiple departures available. Calls at Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta.
- 7-Day Baja Peninsula: sails aboard Koningsdam, multiple departures available. Calls at Loreto, Pichilingue (La Paz) and Cabo San Lucas.
- 10- or 11-Day Mexican Riviera & Sea of Cortez: sails aboard Koningsdam, roundtrip from San Diego, multiple departures. Calls at Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Pichilingue (La Paz) and Loreto; 11-day also calls at Manzanillo.
- 11-Day Mexican Riviera & Pacific Coast: sails aboard Zaandam, Vancouver to San Diego, multiple departures. Calls at all ports included on the Mexican Riviera itinerary, as well as Victoria.
- 11-Day Baja Peninsula & Pacific Coast: sails aboard Koningsdam, Vancouver to San Diego, departs Oct. 19, 2027.Calls at all ports included on the Baja Peninsula itinerary.
- 12 Day Historical Baja Peninsula: sails aboard Zaandam, roundtrip San Diego, departs Dec. 6, 2027. Calls at Loreto, Guaymas, Topolobampo (late-night departure), Pichlingue (La Paz), Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada.
Pacific Coast: Scenic Coastlines, Wildlife Encounters and West Coast Flavor
The Pacific Coast season includes 1‑ to 7‑day voyages and brings back the guest‑favorite Great Bear Rainforest itinerary, sailing roundtrip from Vancouver in 2028. These itineraries highlight coastal charm, wildlife viewing, British Columbia’s fjord-like waterways, and port calls across California and the Pacific Northwest, reinforcing Holland America Line’s West Coast expertise.
- 1-Day Pacific Northwest: sails aboard Eurodam, Seattle to Vancouver, departs Oct. 2, 2027.
- 4-, 5- or 6-Day Pacific Coast: sails aboard Eurodam, Koningsdam or Zaandam between San Diego and Vancouver, multiple departures. Ports may include Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Astoria and/or Victoria.
- 7-Day Classic California Coast: sails aboard Koningsdam roundtrip from San Diego, departing Nov. 13, 2027. Calls at Santa Barbara, San Francisco (overnight) and Ensenada.
- 7-Day Great Bear Rainforest: sails aboard Eurodam, roundtrip from Vancouver, departing April 23, 2028. Calls at Ketchikan, Alaska; Prince Rupert (overnight) and Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada; and Victoria (late-night departure).
This article originally appeared in TravelPulse.
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