

Cruise itinerary
28-Night Pacific Cruise from San Diego, California
28 nights · Pacific · 11 ports of call
28-night Pacific cruise aboard Koningsdam, departing San Diego, California and calling at Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta, Victoria, British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia and Lihue, Kauai Island, Hawaii and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Koningsdam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 28 nights
- Region
- Pacific
- Departs
- San Diego, California
- Returns
- Vancouver, British Columbia
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Koningsdam sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1

San Diego, California
Depart 17:00
A relaxed harbour city in southern California, known for its mild climate and broad natural bay. The waterfront holds the historic Gaslamp Quarter and maritime museums, with the green expanse of Balboa Park and its zoo just inland.
- Balboa Park
- Gaslamp Quarter
- San Diego Zoo
- Day2At sea
- Day3

Cabo San Lucas
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 18:00
A resort town at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, where the desert meets the Pacific and Sea of Cortez. Cabo San Lucas is known for its rock arch at Land's End, sport fishing, and the marina lined with restaurants and boats.
- El Arco
- Lover's Beach
- Cabo marina
- Day4

Mazatlán
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A Pacific-coast resort city in Sinaloa, Mexico, strung along one of the longest seafront promenades in the country. The old town centres on the cathedral and Plaza Machado, while the Golden Zone draws beachgoers and the working harbour still lands shrimp.
- El Malecón
- Old Mazatlán
- Stone Island
- Day5

Puerto Vallarta
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A resort city on Mexico's Pacific coast, set where the Sierra Madre meets Banderas Bay. Its cobbled Zona Romántica and the seaside Malecón promenade anchor an old town of churches and galleries, with whale-watching in the bay through the winter months.
- The Malecón
- Zona Romántica
- Banderas Bay
- Day6At sea
- Day7At sea
- Day8

San Diego, California
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A relaxed harbour city in southern California, known for its mild climate and broad natural bay. The waterfront holds the historic Gaslamp Quarter and maritime museums, with the green expanse of Balboa Park and its zoo just inland.
- Balboa Park
- Gaslamp Quarter
- San Diego Zoo
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11

Victoria, British Columbia
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 21:00
The capital of British Columbia, set on the southern tip of Vancouver Island in Canada. The Inner Harbour is framed by the ivy-clad Empress Hotel and the domed Parliament Buildings, with whale-watching boats and Butchart Gardens close at hand.
- Inner Harbour
- Butchart Gardens
- Empress Hotel
- Day12

Vancouver, British Columbia
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A Pacific coast city in British Columbia and the main homeport for Alaska cruises. Ships sail from beneath the sails of Canada Place, with Stanley Park's seawall, the totem poles and the cobbled Gastown district close to the terminal.
- Stanley Park
- Gastown
- Gateway to Alaska
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15At sea
- Day16At sea
- Day17At sea
- Day18

Lihue, Kauai Island, Hawaii
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day19

Honolulu, Hawaii
Arrive 07:00
Hawaii's capital on the island of Oahu, where Waikiki's beach and high-rises meet the volcanic ridge of Diamond Head. The harbour holds the Pearl Harbor memorials, and surf and rainforest valleys lie a short drive away.
- Waikiki Beach
- Diamond Head
- Pearl Harbor
- Day20

Honolulu, Hawaii
Depart 21:00
Hawaii's capital on the island of Oahu, where Waikiki's beach and high-rises meet the volcanic ridge of Diamond Head. The harbour holds the Pearl Harbor memorials, and surf and rainforest valleys lie a short drive away.
- Waikiki Beach
- Diamond Head
- Pearl Harbor
- Day21

Kahului-Maui, Hawaii
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The deep-water gateway to Maui, on the island's central isthmus in the Hawaiian chain. Most calls fan out from here to the cliffs and waterfalls of the Road to Hana, the dormant summit of Haleakalā, or the old whaling town of Lahaina.
- Haleakalā summit
- Road to Hana
- Iao Valley
- Day22

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A sunny town on the dry, leeward Kona coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, long a centre of coffee growing and historic Hawaiian sites. Its small bayfront keeps Ahuʻena Heiau and Huliheʻe Palace, with snorkelling and manta rays just offshore.
- Kona coffee farms
- Huliheʻe Palace
- Manta ray snorkel
- Day23

Hilo, Hawaii
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 13:00
The largest town on the Big Island of Hawaii, set on a rainy, green bay on the windward coast. It serves as the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and is fringed by waterfalls, botanical gardens, and black-sand shorelines.
- Rainbow Falls
- Volcanoes National Park
- Liliʻuokalani Gardens
- Day24At sea
- Day25At sea
- Day26At sea
- Day27At sea
- Day28At sea
- Day29

Vancouver, British Columbia
Arrive 07:00
A Pacific coast city in British Columbia and the main homeport for Alaska cruises. Ships sail from beneath the sails of Canada Place, with Stanley Park's seawall, the totem poles and the cobbled Gastown district close to the terminal.
- Stanley Park
- Gastown
- Gateway to Alaska
Upcoming departures
- 1 Apr 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
28-Night Pacific Cruise from San Diego, California FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 28-night Pacific cruise calls at San Diego, California, Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta, Victoria, British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Lihue, Kauai Island, Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, Kahului-Maui, Hawaii, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and Hilo, Hawaii.
How many days are spent at sea?
15 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from San Diego, California and ends in Vancouver, British Columbia.
How long is this cruise?
28 nights aboard Koningsdam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 1 Apr 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.