Holland America Line expands Pacific and Hawaii cruises for 2027–28

Holland America Line has announced an expanded set of Pacific Coast and Hawaii cruises for 2027–28, outlining a season that stretches across the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Panama. The refreshed program emphasizes longer time in ports, more destination-focused itineraries, and a mix of scenic cruising with deeper onshore exploration.

The cruise line said the itineraries are designed to prioritize destination depth and cultural experiences, with longer voyages, overnight stays, and less-common regional highlights included across multiple routes. Sailings are scheduled from October 2027 through April 2028, and bookings are already open.

Four ships set for an expanded Pacific season

Across the season, Holland America Line plans approximately 35 voyages covering the Pacific Coast of the United States, the Mexican Riviera, the Hawaiian Islands, and Panama Canal routes that connect the Pacific with Florida ports. The company has assigned four vessels—Koningsdam, Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, and Zaandam—to operate the expanded schedule.

The line’s approach blends well-known cruise stops with ports that are visited less frequently, positioning the Pacific Coast and nearby regions as connected corridors rather than separate, standalone destinations.

Mexico itineraries highlight the Sea of Cortez and Baja Peninsula

Mexico’s west coast is a major focus of the 2027–28 plan, with Koningsdam and Zaandam scheduled on itineraries that include the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California), the waterway between the Baja California Peninsula and mainland Mexico known for its scenery, biodiversity, and historic ports.

Koningsdam is set to operate an 11-day Mexican Riviera and Sea of Cortez cruise sailing roundtrip from San Diego on multiple departures. Ports listed for the itinerary include Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, La Paz, Loreto, and Manzanillo—combining resort-oriented stops with smaller coastal towns.

• Koningsdam: 11-day Mexican Riviera and Sea of Cortez, roundtrip from San Diego; calls include Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, La Paz, Loreto, and Manzanillo
• Zaandam: 12-day Historical Baja Peninsula, roundtrip from San Diego, departing December 6, 2027; visits include Loreto, Guaymas, Topolobampo, La Paz, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and Ensenada
• Both ships: multiple 7-day Mexican Riviera cruises from San Diego with calls at Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta

Longer Circle Hawaii cruises add up to 40 hours in Honolulu

Hawaii is also seeing a notable expansion, with Koningsdam and Zaandam selected for 17- and 18-day Circle Hawaii sailings. The longer duration is intended to support a more complete visit to the islands rather than a brief stop within a broader route.

Planned calls include Nawiliwili (Kauai), Honolulu (Oahu), Kahului (Maui), and both Kona and Hilo on the Big Island. A key feature is the extended time in Honolulu, where overnight stays of up to 40 hours are scheduled to give travelers more time for cultural, culinary, and historical experiences beyond daytime shore visits.

Panama Canal cruises connect San Diego with Florida ports

The 2027–28 program also includes Panama Canal itineraries ranging from 14 to 22 days. These sailings are positioned to combine the canal’s engineering significance with port stops tied to regional history and culture across Central America and Mexico’s Pacific coast.

Transits are scheduled between San Diego and Florida ports, including Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Holland America Line also highlights that some itineraries include ports associated with Mayan history and UNESCO World Heritage recognition.

One example is Zaandam’s 14-day sailing from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego, departing on January 16, 2028. Port calls listed for that voyage include Cartagena in Colombia, Acajutla in El Salvador, Puerto Quetzal in Guatemala, and Mexico’s Santa Cruz Huatulco, Acapulco, and Cabo San Lucas.

Pacific Coast cruises add US and Canada routes, including Great Bear Rainforest access

Beyond Mexico and Hawaii, Holland America Line is also scheduling Pacific Coast cruises along the western shoreline of the United States and Canada. Eurodam, Koningsdam, and Zaandam are set to operate several sailings between San Diego and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Eurodam is planned for multiple 4- to 6-night departures, with port calls that include Santa Barbara, San Francisco, and either Astoria in the United States or Victoria in Canada—shorter options aimed at travelers looking for a coastal itinerary with city and heritage stops.

Eurodam is also scheduled for an April 23, 2028, roundtrip sailing from Vancouver on a 7-day itinerary calling at Ketchikan in Alaska, Prince Rupert and Nanaimo in Canada, and Victoria. The cruise includes access to British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest, described as one of the world’s most pristine temperate rainforests, adding a nature-forward element to the Pacific Coast lineup.

Have It All package offered for 2027–28 sailings

For guests booking these sailings, Holland America Line is also promoting its Have It All premium package. The offering is described as including specialty dining, crew gratuities, and WiFi, aimed at bundling common onboard add-ons into a single option.

Why this matters for travelers

For travelers planning 2027–28 trips, the expanded Holland America Line schedule signals more itinerary choice across the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Panama, including longer voyages and extended port time—especially the up to 40-hour stay in Honolulu. With bookings open well in advance, passengers can compare sailing lengths (from short Pacific Coast trips to 22-day Panama Canal routes), review port lists, and align cruise plans with any entry requirements that may apply across multiple countries on a single itinerary.