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The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $999 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily.

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Weather data for each port of call is available in the per-port weather forecast section, with monthly climate averages for the sailing month.

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When does the MS Zaandam sail and return on this itinerary?

The MS Zaandam departs on October 4th, 2026 and returns 11 nights later.

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MS Zaandam itinerary map for October 4, 2026 (11 nights)

Holland AmericaMS Zaandam

MS Zaandam
October 4, 2026

11-Night Pacific Coastal & Baja Peninsula aboard MS Zaandam · Departing October 4, 2026 from the Port of Vancouver, British Columbia.

// AT A GLANCE

MS Zaandam October 4, 2026 Cruise Overview

This 11-night cruise aboard the MS Zaandam departs from Vancouver, British Columbia on Sunday, October 4, 2026 and returns on Thursday, Oct 15th. October weather across this route averages 94°/51°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.3 out of 10, averaged across 5 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 73% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sun → Thu

Vancouver

departure port

British Columbia

port stops

Coastal

sea days

Day 2

// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

MS Zaandam October 4, 2026 Roll Call

7 SAVED THIS SAILING

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@jt2026

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MS Zaandam October 4, 2026 Price & Tracking

MS ZAANDAM·OCTOBER 4, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Zaandam cruise ship departing October 4, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $999 ($91 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,179 ($108 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 15%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $1,082

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

MS Zaandam · October 4, 2026

$999

$91 per night · 11 nights

↓

8% below average

Avg $1,082 · You save $83

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MS Zaandam October 4, 2026 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Aug 10, 2026

$999

$1,029

—

$1,899

Aug 9, 2026

$999

$1,029

—

$1,899

Aug 8, 2026

$999

$1,029

—

$1,899

Aug 6, 2026

$999

$1,029

—

$1,899

Aug 5, 2026

$999

$1,029

—

$1,999

Aug 3, 2026

$999

$1,029

—

$1,999

Aug 2, 2026

$999

$1,029

—

$1,999

Aug 1, 2026

$999

$1,029

—

$1,999

Jul 30, 2026

$999

$1,029

—

$1,999

Jul 29, 2026

$999

$1,029

—

$1,999

// 03 · ITINERARY

11 Night Pacific Coastal & Baja Peninsula (Vancouver To San Diego) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapOCTOBER 4, 2026

The MS Zaandam sails on October 4, 2026 for a 11 Night Pacific Coastal & Baja Peninsula (Vancouver To San Diego) (Vancouver Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Vancouver, British Columbia at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of San Diego, California on Oct 15th at 7:00 AM. During the 12-day journey, the MS Zaandam will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 6 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MS Zaandam

OCTOBER 4, 2026

12 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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11 NIGHTS · 4 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · VANCOUVER

// 04 · PORTS

11 Night Pacific Coastal & Baja Peninsula (Vancouver To San Diego) Port List

MS Zaandam·October 4, 2026

DAY

EMBARKATION

SUNDAY·OCT 4

Vancouver

British Columbia

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

3:00 PM

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, offers docking at Canada Place Port. Travelers explore Stanley Park and Gastown. Excursions visit Capilano Suspension Bridge. Local markets sell poutine. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban parks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, a BC favorite. Souvenirs, like Inuit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance park walks. Vancouver’s urban charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural beauty and cultural landmarks, making Vancouver an engaging destination for exploring Canada’s west coast.

OCTOBER FORECAST

48°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

San Diego, California — Day 5 of MS Zaandam October 4, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

THURSDAY·OCT 8

San Diego

California

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

5:00 PM

San Diego, California, offers docking at San Diego Port. Travelers explore Balboa Park and Gaslamp Quarter. Excursions visit La Jolla’s sea lions. Local markets sell fish tacos. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Spanish architecture and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes carne asada, a Californian favorite. Souvenirs, like surf-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kumeyaay history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance park walks. San Diego’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural parks and scenic coasts, making San Diego an engaging destination.

OCTOBER FORECAST

72°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico — Day 7 of MS Zaandam October 4, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 6

SATURDAY·OCT 10

Cabo San Lucas

Mexico

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

12:00 PM

6:00 PM

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, offers docking at Cabo San Lucas Port. Travelers explore El Arco and Lover’s Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Santa Maria Cove. Local markets sell fish tacos. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures rock formations and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like silver crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Baja history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Cabo San Lucas’ coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and marine adventures, making Cabo an engaging destination.

OCTOBER FORECAST

81°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Pichilingue (la Paz), Mexico — Day 8 of MS Zaandam October 4, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 7

SUNDAY·OCT 11

Pichilingue (la Paz)

Mexico

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Pichilingue (La Paz), Mexico, offers docking at Pichilingue Port. Travelers explore Balandra Beach and La Paz’s Malecón. Excursions include snorkeling at Espiritu Santo Island. Local markets sell fish tacos. The peak season, November to April, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures turquoise bays and desert landscapes. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like silver jewelry, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Baja’s marine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while snorkeling gear enhances island exploration. Pichilingue’s coastal beauty offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of pristine beaches, marine life, and seaside charm, making Pichilingue an engaging destination for exploring Mexico’s Baja California Sur.

OCTOBER FORECAST

82°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Loreto, Mexico — Day 9 of MS Zaandam October 4, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 8

MONDAY·OCT 12

Loreto

Mexico

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Loreto, Mexico, has docking at Loreto Port. Travelers explore San Javier Mission and Loreto’s historic plaza. Excursions snorkel Coronado Island’s reefs. Local markets sell fish tacos. The peak season, November to April, brings mild weather. Photography captures desert landscapes and Sea of Cortez views. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Baja history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate. Snorkeling gear enhances reef exploration. Loreto’s coastal charm offers a serene Mexican stop, blending history with marine beauty.

OCTOBER FORECAST

81°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

San Diego, California — Day 12 of MS Zaandam October 4, 2026 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

THURSDAY·OCT 15

San Diego

California

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

—

Returning to San Diego — see Day 5 above for port info.

OCTOBER FORECAST

72°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

11 Night Pacific Coastal & Baja Peninsula (Vancouver To San Diego) Weather Forecast

MS Zaandam·October 4, 2026

OCT FORECAST · VANCOUVER

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

Vancouver port guide

48°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

75°

AVG LOW

21°

AVG RAINFALL

9.2"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT VANCOUVER

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular Vancouver Shore Excursions

Independent shore excursions in every port on this MS Zaandam itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.

5 PORTS OF CALL·667 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR

SELECT A PORT

BEST VANCOUVER SHORE TOURSBest Vancouver Shore ToursCURATED FROM 309 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT

OF 309

TOP PRODUCT

4.6(3,157)

$185.95

These are the eight most reviewed. Vancouver has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.

SEE ALL VANCOUVER EXCURSIONS

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AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

11 Night Pacific Coastal & Baja Peninsula (Vancouver To San Diego)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

MODERATE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 73% of all cruises

7.3/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN05 PORTS

01

Vancouver 🇨🇦

British Columbia · CanadaSAFE

Vancouver is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty theft in busy urban areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

San Diego 🇺🇸

California · United StatesMODERATE

San Diego is generally safe for tourists, but travelers should remain vigilant in crowded areas and secure their belongings.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Cabo San Lucas 🇲🇽

Mexico · MexicoMODERATE

While generally safe, travelers should remain vigilant in Cabo San Lucas, avoiding displaying valuables and staying in well-populated areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Pichilingue (la Paz) 🇲🇽

Mexico · MexicoMODERATE

Pichilingue is a generally safe cruise port, but travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft and secure their valuables.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

05

Loreto 🇲🇽

Mexico · MexicoMODERATE

Travelers should exercise standard precautions and remain aware of their surroundings in less populated areas to enhance safety.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MS Zaandam Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsHOLLAND AMERICA

HOLLAND AMERICA · ROTTERDAM CLASS

CHRISTENED

2000

STATEROOMS

716

TONNAGE

61,396GT

26.9% BELOW AVG· vs avg 84,029 GT

YEAR BUILT

2000

8 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2008

LENGTH

778ft

15.7% BELOW AVG· vs avg 922 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

1,432cruisers

33.6% BELOW AVG· vs avg 2,157 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The MS Zaandam has a construction date of 2000 and a total size of 61,396 gross tons. The ship measures 778 feet in length. MS Zaandam is included in Holland America's Rotterdam Class class. At full capacity, the MS Zaandam holds 1,432 passengers. That includes 817 cruise vacationers and 615 staff members. The MS Zaandam total number of staterooms is 716.