Zaandam: 18-Night Hawaii

Zaandam

This 18-night Hawaii cruise aboard the Zaandam by Holland America Line departs San Diego on November 19, 2026, calling at Hilo, Kona (Kailua-Kona), Maui (Kahului), and 3 more ports, and returns December 7, 2026. Cabin prices start from $1,949 per person.

Days
18 nights
Departs
Nov 19, 2026
Ports
7
Returns
Dec 7, 2026
Sea days
10
Distance
4,919nm
About this sailing

How this date compares

This route

1 of 2 dates

Zaandam sails round trip from San Diego to these six ports on 2 dates between November 2026 and November 2027.

Same ports, other ship

Koningsdam

Koningsdam also sails round trip from San Diego to these six ports in 18 nights, on 2 dates between January 2027 and February 2028.

Itinerary
Embark Port Sea
Day 1
Nov 19
Embark
San Diego, California
dep 15:00

San Diego is a major cruise port on the Southern California coast, about 120 miles south of Los Angeles and directly on the Mexican border. The B Street Cruise Ship Terminal and adjacent Broadway Pier sit in downtown San Diego along the Embarcadero waterfront, within walking distance of the Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village, and the USS Midway Museum.

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Day 2
Nov 20
At Sea
Day 3
Nov 21
At Sea
Day 4
Nov 22
At Sea
Day 5
Nov 23
At Sea
Day 6
Nov 24
At Sea
Day 7
Nov 25
Hilo, Hawaii
arr 08:00 · dep 17:00
Day 8
Nov 26
Kona (Kailua-Kona), Hawaii
arr 08:00 · dep 23:00

A tender port on the Big Island's sunny Kona Coast, ships anchor in Kailua Bay with views of Hualalai volcano. Popular excursions include snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, visiting a Kona coffee farm, and exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

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Day 9
Nov 27
Maui (Kahului), Hawaii
arr 08:00 · dep 17:00

Ships dock at Kahului Harbor on Maui's north shore, providing access to the stunning Road to Hana, the Haleakala volcanic crater at sunrise, and the historic whaling town of Lahaina. Maui's beaches are consistently rated among the best in the world.

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Day 10
Nov 28
Kauai (Nawiliwili), Hawaii
arr 08:00 · dep 17:00
Day 11
Nov 29
Honolulu, Hawaii
arr 08:00

Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii and the primary cruise hub for the Hawaiian Islands, serving as both the embarkation point for inter-island Hawaii cruises and a port of call on transpacific and repositioning itineraries. Ships dock at Honolulu Harbor's Aloha Tower or Pier 2, both within the downtown waterfront area and a short distance from Waikiki.

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Day 12
Nov 30
Honolulu, Hawaii
dep 18:00

Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii and the primary cruise hub for the Hawaiian Islands, serving as both the embarkation point for inter-island Hawaii cruises and a port of call on transpacific and repositioning itineraries. Ships dock at Honolulu Harbor's Aloha Tower or Pier 2, both within the downtown waterfront area and a short distance from Waikiki.

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Day 13
Dec 1
At Sea
Day 14
Dec 2
At Sea
Day 15
Dec 3
At Sea
Day 16
Dec 4
At Sea
Day 17
Dec 5
At Sea
Day 18
Dec 6
Ensenada, Mexico
arr 12:00 · dep 22:00

Ensenada sits on the Pacific coast of Baja California, 80 miles south of the US-Mexico border. It's the closest foreign port to Southern California, which makes it the default quick-cruise stop for ships departing Los Angeles, Long Beach, and San Diego on 3-5 night itineraries.

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Day 19
Dec 7
Disembark
San Diego, California
arr 07:00
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Distance
≈ 4,919nm
At sea
10 of 18 nights
Type
Round-trip
Price history

Interior cabin

$1,949▲ $210 (12.1%) vs Mar 9
Low
$1,699
High
$2,209
Average
$1,922
Vs avg
+1%
$1,648$1,801$1,954$2,107$2,260Mar 9Jul 6Nov 3$1,739 · Mar 9$1,699 · Mar 21$1,799 · May 30$2,109 · Jun 4$2,209 · Jun 7$1,949 · Aug 2$1,949 · Nov 3

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Same ship, same ports, other dates

Zaandam to these six ports on other dates

DepartsPort orderInterior from
Nov 19, 2026Hilo, Kona (Kailua-Kona), Maui (Kahului), Kauai (Nawiliwili), Honolulu, Honolulu, EnsenadaSold out
Nov 18, 2027Hilo, Kona (Kailua-Kona), Maui (Kahului), Honolulu, Honolulu, Kauai (Nawiliwili), Ensenada$2,179

Zaandam, round trip from San Diego, 18 nights. Interior cabin, per person, two sharing, taxes and port fees included. Prices checked as of Nov 11, 2026.

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Questions

Questions about this sailing

Which ports does it visit?

It sails round trip from San Diego and calls at Hilo, Kona (Kailua-Kona), Maui (Kahului), Kauai (Nawiliwili), Honolulu and Ensenada, with 10 days at sea.

Are there other dates with the same ports?

Yes. Zaandam sails this route on 2 dates between November 2026 and November 2027. Koningsdam also sails the same route.

This sailing appears to be sold out. Prices below are the last we saw.
Starting from
$1,949/person
Incl. taxes & port fees
Checked 9 days ago · Nov 3
Last change Aug 2: $2,209 → $1,949 (−$260)
Interior
$108/night
$1,949
Ocean View
$111/night
$1,999
Mini-Suite
Last seen Oct 24
$4,299
Suite
Last seen Aug 26
$11,499

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Zaandam
Your ship
Zaandam
Holland America Line · Rotterdam class · Built 2000
Passengers
1,432
Tonnage
61,396
Length
238m
Crew
647
Onboard
PoolHot TubWhirlpoolCasinoTheaterPiano BarLive Music VenueNight ClubTennis CourtBasketball CourtShuffleboardJogging Track
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