MS Zaandam - December 7, 2026
The December 7, 2026 cruise on the MS Zaandam departs from San Diego, California. On this 12 Night Historical Baja Peninsula (San Diego Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 9 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Zaandam sets sail on Monday, Dec 7th and returns on Saturday, Dec 19th.
December 7, 2026
Dec 7th - Dec 19th
MS Zaandam
Holland America Cruise Line
12 Night Historical Baja Peninsula
from San Diego, California
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Zaandam cruise ship departing December 7, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,486 ($124 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,505 ($126 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 1%.
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MS Zaandam
MS ZAANDAM SIZE
The MS Zaandam has a construction date of 2000 and a total size of 61,396 gross tons. The ship measures 778 feet (237 meters) in length. MS Zaandam is included in Holland America’s Rotterdam Class Class. At full capacity, the MS Zaandam holds 2,047 passengers. That includes 1,432 cruise vacationers and 615 staff members. The MS Zaandam total number of staterooms is 716.
MS Zaandam Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:61,396 GT
- Length:778 ft (237 m)
- Beam:106 ft (32 m)
- Draft:27 ft (8 m)
- Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
- Year Built:2000
- Years Served:2000 - Present
- Capacity:1,432
- Crew Members:615
- Total on Board:2,047
- Total Staterooms:716
- Flagged Country:Netherlands
- Ship Cost:300 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see MS Zaandam age and stats vs all Holland America ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for MS Zaandam Deck Plans.
Itinerary
MS Zaandam - December 7, 2026 - 12 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 6th | San Diego, California |
| 2 | Dec 7th | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 9th | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico |
| 4 | Dec 10th | Loreto, Mexico |
| 5 | Dec 11th | Guaymas, Mexico |
| 6 | Dec 12th | Topolobampo, Mexico |
| 7 | Dec 13th | Pichilingue (la Paz), Mexico |
| 8 | Dec 14th | Mazatlan, Mexico |
| 9 | Dec 15th | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico |
| 10 | Dec 15th | At Sea |
| 11 | Dec 16th | At Sea |
| 12 | Dec 18th | Ensenada, Mexico |
| 13 | Dec 19th | San Diego, California |
Cruise Itinerary
The MS Zaandam sails on December 7, 2026 for a 12 Night Historical Baja Peninsula (San Diego Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of San Diego, California at 2:00 PM and will return to the port of San Diego, California on Dec 19th at 6:00 AM. During the 13-day journey, the MS Zaandam will visit 8 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.
Famed as a year-round vacation resort, San Diego also carries huge economic clout as California's second largest city. With magnificent beaches and two world-class zoos, the city enjoys a dazzling Mediterranean climate and a rich multicultural heritage. The surrounding county embraces forested mountains, vast desert lands, and miles of sunny beaches. It just doesn't seem fair to the rest of us.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Sail past Los Arcos, the soaring rock archway at the extreme southern tip of Baja California that guards Cabo's perfect harbor. This idyllic bay once sheltered treasure ships from the Orient, and pirate brigs bent on those treasures. Now Cabo caters to an international vacation set, and has a strong artistic tradition famous for its black-coral jewelry.
Bring your fishing pole if you head to the northeastern Mexican town of Guaymas. Surrounded by colorful mountains, but located on the Gulf of California, the city is renowned for its sportsfishing. The gulf has tremendous populations of marlin, sailfish, sea bass, shrimp, and sole. There are also a number of spas and resorts in Guaymas.
Mexico's largest Pacific ocean port, Mazatlan has been called the "Pearl of the Pacific" for its splendid beaches and island-strewn harbor. The resorts of the Zona Dorada ("Golden Zone") deserve their fame, as does the sport-fishing which is known the world over, yet somehow the city maintains much of the simplicity and peace of its fishing village past.
Hollywood discovered this little fishing village back in the 1960's, and since then luxury resorts and bougainvillea-covered villas have flourished in the delightful seaside climate. Yet hints of past tranquility remain: cobbled courtyards where the locals hold their markets, and superb sport-fishing just offshore.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Ensenada is a pleasant combination of a fishing port and tourist center and is a very accomodating city. Visit La Bufadora, a geyser that spouts saltwater more than sixty feet up into the air and is one of biggest blowholes in North America. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the mountain climbing, beachcombing and hiking and Ensenada is a great place from which to begin your trek in the Baja's outback.
Famed as a year-round vacation resort, San Diego also carries huge economic clout as California's second largest city. With magnificent beaches and two world-class zoos, the city enjoys a dazzling Mediterranean climate and a rich multicultural heritage. The surrounding county embraces forested mountains, vast desert lands, and miles of sunny beaches. It just doesn't seem fair to the rest of us.