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7-night Mexico cruise from San Diego, California on Zaandam

The 7-Day Mexican Riviera is a 7-night Mexico cruise aboard Zaandam, operated by Holland America Line. Departing San Diego, California on October 8, 2026, the voyage visits 4 ports including Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Mexico, Mazatlan, Mexico. CruiseCaptain has fare history for this sailing.

Length
7 nights
Departs
Oct 8, 2026
Returns
Oct 15, 2026
Ports of call
4
Days at sea
3

Voyage code X670B

Cabo San Lucas

7 nights · Mexico

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Cabo San Lucas

Found at the tip of Baja California, Cabo San Lucas is where the desert meets the ocean. Although it has received a makeover of modern Americana in recent years, this place is still a world away from everywhere else in Mexico. A trip to Cabo (the San Lucas is optional) will not leave you disappointed. With swaying palm trees, turquoise seas and long ribbons of white sand, this is a resort that ticks every box: great food, great nightlight which equal great times – for some. Others may prefer to scratch the surface just a bit deeper and travel along the peninsula that is known for its dramatic scenery of desert terrain and rugged coastline marked by many unusual formations. The sweeping views of the bay are simply sensational. A quick turn inward takes you to San Jose del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas’ older and more grown up sister. Offering a very much calmer and much more authentic atmosphere, just half an hour along the coast leaves you in its desert terrain, and leaves a very different impression from the lively beachfront bars and cafes of San Lucas. Perhaps one of the most stunning ways to see Cabo though is from the water. With the Arco de Cabo San Lucas featuring highly on many must-see lists, a trip around the bay is a must. The braver among you might also like to indulge their inner adrenalin junkie and swim with whale sharks – a memorable and totally risk-free experience if there ever was one. End your day of sightseeing with a fabulous sunset, a (tequila) sunrise in hand, watching the fishermen come home from their adventures.

La Paz, Mexico

The port of Pichilingue sits just over 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of La Paz, a city of 215,000 on the Baja California Peninsula. The name La Paz translates as "peace," but it is possible that the Spaniards chose that with some sense of irony. The first Spanish conquistadores landed here in 1535, yet it took them nearly 200 years to build the first settlement due to resistance from the indigenous people in the area. Modern La Paz, however, certainly lives up to its name. The capital of Baja California Sur is a friendly, vibrant city nestled into a calm bay along the Sea of Cortez. The palm-lined malecón stretches along the waterfront, perfect for a stroll or bike ride, and the bustling city center boasts broad boulevards where you can shop the wares of artisans at local markets. Whale-watching and fishing expeditions depart from the harbor, or you can choose to go sea kayaking around nearby islands. The Regional Museum of Anthropology and History provides an introduction to the Baja Peninsula, from the prehistoric indigenous cultures who lived here to the state’s role in the Mexican Revolution. The new Whale Museum, opened in 2016, explains the differences between the six whale species that migrate to Mexico’s Pacific Coast every winter.

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Cheaper than 85%
30 days
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Tracked range
162 days
Price history by cabin type
CabinCurrentLowestHighest
Inside $1,924 $1,189 on Mar 30 $2,029 on Jul 18
Oceanview $1,974 $1,249 on Mar 30 $2,019 on Jul 18
Suite $3,424 $2,329 on Mar 30 $3,469 on Jul 17
Cabin grades
26 total
Large Interior StateroomInside · I
Large Interior StateroomInside · J
Large Interior StateroomInside · K
Large Interior StateroomInside · L
Large Interior StateroomInside · M
Large Interior StateroomInside · MM
Large Interior StateroomInside · N
Large Ocean view StateroomOceanview · C
Large Ocean view StateroomOceanview · D
Large Ocean view StateroomOceanview · DA
Large Ocean view StateroomOceanview · DD
Large Ocean view StateroomOceanview · E
Large Ocean view StateroomOceanview · EE
Large Ocean view StateroomOceanview · F
Large Ocean view StateroomOceanview · FF
Large Ocean view Stateroom (Porthole View)Oceanview · G
Large Ocean view Stateroom (Partial Sea View)Oceanview · H
Large Ocean view Stateroom (Fully Obstructed View)Oceanview · HH
Vista SuiteSuite · A
Vista SuiteSuite · AA
Vista SuiteSuite · B
Vista SuiteSuite · BB
Vista SuiteSuite · BC
Pinnacle SuiteSuite · PS
Neptune SuiteSuite · SA
Neptune SuiteSuite · SB

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The journey

7 nights, in order

San Diego, California

Day 1 Oct 8, 2026

San Diego, California

Free from smog and jungle-like freeways, San Diego sits gracefully around a beautiful curving bay.

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Zaandam

Designed to carry fewer guests while offering greater space, Zaandam is elegant and comfortable. Her décor is inspired by music and features musical instruments including signed guitars from Queen, Iggy Pop, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones and a Baroque-style pipe organ. While on-board, enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table. Rejuvenate at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. Indulge at any of our fine dining venues.

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