Cruises from San Diego to Honolulu
San Diego and Honolulu are 2,269 nautical miles apart, separated only by the Pacific Ocean. Holland America operates two ships, the Zaandam and Rotterdam, for cruises from San Diego to Honolulu. Holland America is the only cruise line operating that route.
San Diego, on the southern coast of California, is the ninth-largest city in the United States, with origins in Spanish missions. Honolulu, capital of the state of Hawaii, traces its origins to Polynesian immigrants.
15-Day Circle Hawaii Cruise
Holland America Zaandam cruises from San Diego to Honolulu with stops in Hilo; Kauai; Honolulu; Lahaina and Kona (all Hawaii islands), before returning to Ensenada, Mexico, on a 15-day itinerary. Zaandam, named for the city of Zaandam near Amsterdam, is 781 feet long. It was inaugurated in 2000 and can accommodate 1,432 passengers.
Noteworthy about the Zaandam is the musical decor theme. The ship is decorated with artifacts and memorabilia such as a Baroque-style Dutch pipe organ and guitars signed by the Rolling Stones and Carlos Santana. Former President Bill Clinton's signed saxophone is on a stairway.
Holland America Line
Holland America Line
300 Elliott Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
206-281-3535
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21-Day Circle Hawaii Cruise
Holland America Zaandam cruises from San Diego to Honolulu with stops in Hilo; Kauai; Honolulu; Lahaina; Kona (all Hawaiian islands); Ensenada, Mexico; Avalon, Calif.; Astoria, Ore., and Victoria, B.C., then disembarking in Vancouver, B.C., on its 21-day itinerary. Zaandam is a mid-sized ship, as noted above, with many staterooms having private verandas.
Zaandam has a multi-storied atrium with a large centerpiece adorned with statues and sculptures with a musical theme. For breathtaking views, visit the Crow's Nest on the ship's top level with a 270-degree view through floor-to-ceiling windows. Club HAL is dedicated to fun and supervised activities for children 3 to 12 years old. The Loft and The Oasis is provided for the supervised fun of 13- to 17-year-olds.
Holland America Line
Holland America Line
300 Elliott Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
206-281-3535
hollandamerica.com
31-Day Circle Hawaii/Tahiti/Marquesas Islands Cruise
Holland America Rotterdam cruises from San Diego to Honolulu with stops in Hilo; Lahaina; Kauai and Honolulu (all Hawaiian islands), crossing the International date line near Fanning Island; the Equator; Cook Islands; Ralatea; Bora Bora; Papeete and disembarking in Moorea (four islands in French Polynesia) on a 31-day itinerary. Rotterdam, 780 feet long, was inaugurated in 1997 (major refit in 2009) and can accommodate 1,404 passengers.
Noteworthy about the Rotterdam are the Lanai staterooms with sliding glass doors leading to a lower deck. Emphasis is on quiet elegance in dining, amidst a substantial art and antique collection. Like other Holland America ships, Rotterdam also has supervised activities for kids: Club HAL for 3- to 12-year-olds and The Loft for 13- to 17-year-olds.
Holland America Line
Holland America Line
300 Elliott Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
206-281-3535
hollandamerica.com
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