Zaandam — 36-Night Pacific Cruise from San Diego, California

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36-Night Pacific Cruise from San Diego, California

36 nights · Pacific · 15 ports of call

36-night Pacific cruise aboard Zaandam, departing San Diego, California and calling at Lihue, Kauai Island, Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, Kahului-Maui, Hawaii, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Crossing the International Date Line and Fanning Islands and 8 more.

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Ship: Zaandam
Cruise line: Holland America Line
Duration: 36 nights
Region: Pacific
Departs: San Diego, California
Returns: San Diego, California

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Where this voyage takes you

Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.

Day-by-day itinerary

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1
- 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
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- Lihue, Kauai Island, Hawaii
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
8
- Honolulu, Hawaii
  Arrive 08:00
  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
Day
9
- Honolulu, Hawaii
  Depart 18:00
  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
Day
10
- 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
Day
11
- Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
  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
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12
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13
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14
- Crossing the International Date Line
  A riverside town in An Giang Province on the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam, near the Cambodian border. Tân Châu is known for its silk-weaving tradition, floating fish farms, and as a quiet stop on Mekong river cruises.
  - Silk weaving
  - Mekong fish farms
  - Delta villages
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15
- Fanning Islands
  Arrive 10:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
16
- Crossing the International Date Line
  A riverside town in An Giang Province on the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam, near the Cambodian border. Tân Châu is known for its silk-weaving tradition, floating fish farms, and as a quiet stop on Mekong river cruises.
  - Silk weaving
  - Mekong fish farms
  - Delta villages
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17
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18
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19
- Rangiroa
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
20
- Huahine
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  One of the quieter Society Islands in French Polynesia, ringed by lagoon and split into two halves joined by a bridge. Known for vanilla plantations, ancient stone marae and the sacred blue-eyed eels of Faie.
  - Maeva marae
  - Vanilla farms
  - Lagoon snorkelling
Day
21
- Bora-Bora
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
  A volcanic island in French Polynesia, ringed by a turquoise lagoon and a barrier reef. The jagged peak of Mount Otemanu rises at its centre, while overwater bungalows, coral gardens and lagoon excursions draw visitors across the South Pacific.
  - Mount Otemanu
  - Turquoise lagoon
  - Coral gardens
Day
22
- Raiatea
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  A mountainous island in French Polynesia's Society group, sharing a lagoon with neighbouring Tahaa. Regarded as a sacred heartland of Polynesian culture, it holds the great marae of Taputapuatea and serves as a base for inter-island sailing.
  - Taputapuatea marae
  - Mount Temehani
  - shared lagoon
Day
23
- Papeete, Tahiti
  Arrive 07:00
  The capital of French Polynesia, on the island of Tahiti in the South Pacific. Its waterfront market sells black pearls and tropical fruit, food-truck roulottes gather by the harbour at night, and it serves as the gateway to nearby Moorea and Bora Bora.
  - Papeete Market
  - Black pearls
  - Moorea ferry
Day
24
- Papeete, Tahiti
  Depart 05:00
  The capital of French Polynesia, on the island of Tahiti in the South Pacific. Its waterfront market sells black pearls and tropical fruit, food-truck roulottes gather by the harbour at night, and it serves as the gateway to nearby Moorea and Bora Bora.
  - Papeete Market
  - Black pearls
  - Moorea ferry
- Moorea
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  A volcanic island in French Polynesia in the South Pacific, just northwest of Tahiti. Jagged green peaks rise above two deep bays, Cook's and Opunohu, with a turquoise lagoon, coral reefs and pineapple plantations on the slopes.
  - Cook's Bay
  - Mount Rotui
  - Lagoon snorkelling
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25
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26
- Fakarava
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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27
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28
- Nuku Hiva Island
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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37
- San Diego, California
  Arrive 07:00
  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

Upcoming departures

15 Oct 2026

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

36-Night Pacific Cruise from San Diego, California FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 36-night Pacific cruise calls at San Diego, California, Lihue, Kauai Island, Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, Kahului-Maui, Hawaii, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Crossing the International Date Line, Fanning Islands, Rangiroa, Huahine, Bora-Bora, Raiatea, Papeete, Tahiti, Moorea, Fakarava and Nuku Hiva Island.

How many days are spent at sea?

19 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.

Where does this cruise depart from?

It is a round-trip sailing from San Diego, California.

How long is this cruise?

36 nights aboard Zaandam.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 15 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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