Holland America Line’s 2025-2026 Mexico and Pacific Coast seasons supply uncommon Nice Bear Rainforest itinerary and Sea of Cortez cruises

SEATTLE, WASH. – Holland America Line opened its 2025-2026 Mexico and Pacific Coast seasons, together with longer calls at distinctive ports like Mexico’s Loreto and Topolobampo, and a brand new seven-day Nice Bear Rainforest itinerary — a not often cruised route that reveals the fantastic thing about British Columbia, Canada. Cruises run from August 2025 to Might 2026 and vary from at some point as much as a 29-day Collectors’ Voyage.

Holland America Line has lengthy been generally known as a pacesetter in cruising in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, and a seven-day “Nice Bear Rainforest” itinerary that hasn’t been provided in many years showcases a definite tackle cruising on this area. Departing Oct. 5, 2025, and April 19, 2026, aboard Noordam, vacationers looking for a extra intimate expertise can change into immersed within the tradition, nature and uncommon wildlife of Ketchikan, Alaska, and Prince Rupert, Nanaimo and Victoria, British Columbia.

“This in-depth exploration of the PNW takes friends by means of the historic Inside Passage, crusing by means of a few of the most confined waters our ships have ever sailed,” mentioned Paul Grigsby, vp of deployment and income planning for Holland America Line. “That is the true Inside Passage, the storied route between Seattle and Alaska that ships have been crusing since way back to the gold rush period. It’s a first for our firm to plan a crusing targeted on this fjord-like waterway that maximizes a daylight transit to permit greatest alternatives for wildlife sightings,” added Grigsby.    

The roundtrip from Seattle, Washington, “Nice Bear Rainforest” itinerary calls at Ketchikan earlier than heading south to totally discover ports in British Columbia. The ship overnights in Prince Rupert earlier than scenic cruising in Greenville Channel, previous the primary nation’s village of Bella Bella, Johnstone Strait and Seymour Narrows. Whereas cruising, friends can view wildlife like whales, eagles and the uncommon Kermode bear — also referred to as the spirit bear. A maiden name at Nanaimo and go to to fashionable Victoria give friends the chance to deeply discover many various communities in British Columbia.

Ten further itineraries alongside the Pacific Coast spotlight the area’s beautiful surroundings and sail from San Diego, California, to Seattle or Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Cruises name at fashionable ports like Astoria, Oregon; Santa Barbara, California; and Ensenada, Mexico; and choose itineraries characteristic an in a single day in San Francisco, California.

For these looking for some enjoyable beneath the solar, Holland America Line’s Mexico season gives the right escape. Cruises are roundtrip from San Diego or between San Diego and Vancouver, taking vacationers to Mexico’s iconic ports like Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, whereas additionally granting entry to much more of the Sea of Cortez with calls at Guaymas and Santa Rosalia, Mexico. Late-night calls on choose itineraries permit friends to find historic websites in Loreto and absorb Topolobampo’s dramatic surroundings.

“Our Mexico cruises are favorites amongst many friends because of the unimaginable climate and exquisite landscapes, with ports boasting on common 300 days of sunshine a yr,” mentioned Beth Bodensteiner, chief business officer for Holland America Line. “And there’s a lot extra to expertise past the surroundings. Company can delve deep into the culinary delights of the area by means of shore excursions, whereas additionally having fun with native recent fish like yellowfin tuna on board.”

Highlights of the 2025-2026 Pacific Coast Season:

• Cruises on Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam and Zaandam.
• Itineraries are roundtrip Vancouver, Seattle or San Diego; and between Seattle or San Diego and Vancouver.
• A number of one-day “Pacific Northwest” getaways between Vancouver and Seattle supply a fast style of Holland America Line.
• “Pacific Coastal” itineraries are 4, 5 and six days and sail between San Diego and Vancouver. The four-day encompasses a name at Avalon or Santa Barbara and the five-day visits San Francisco; the six-day overnights in San Francisco.
• “Nice Bear Rainforest” is seven days roundtrip from Seattle and calls at Ketchikan, Prince Rupert, Nanaimo (maiden name), and Victoria.
• A four-day “California Retreat” sails roundtrip San Diego departing Oct. 21, 2025, and calls at Ensenada, Avalon and Santa Barbara.
• A four-day itinerary roundtrip from Vancouver departing April 29, 2026, calls at Astoria and Victoria.
• “Wine Nation and Pacific Northwest” is from San Diego to Vancouver. The six-day cruise consists of Victoria and San Francisco (in a single day); the seven-day provides Avalon and Astoria, and extends the decision in Victoria to a late-night departure.
• “Basic California Coast” is seven days roundtrip from San Diego and calls at Avalon, San Francisco (in a single day) and Ensenada.

Highlights of the 2025-2026 Mexico Season:

• Two ships supply Mexico itineraries: Nieuw Amsterdam and Zaandam.
• Cruises are roundtrip from San Diego or between San Diego and Vancouver.
• Seven-day “Mexican Riviera” cruises characteristic Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and Cabo San Lucas.
• The seven-day “Baja Peninsula” itinerary visits La Paz, Loreto and Cabo San Lucas.
• The ten-day “Mexican Riviera and Sea of Cortez” itinerary consists of all 5 of the ports on the seven-day itineraries and encompasses a late-night name in Loreto; the 11-day provides Manzanillo, Mexico; the 12-day provides scenic cruising Bahia Magdalena.
• The 11-day “Mexican Riviera and Pacific Coast” cruise departs San Diego, calling at Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan earlier than heading north, calling at Avalon and ending at Vancouver.
• The 12-day “Historic Baja Peninsula” consists of eight ports: Santa Rosalia, Guaymas, Loreto (late-night name), Topolobampo (late-night name), La Paz, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas.

E-book Again-to-Again Cruises with a Collectors’ Voyage

Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam and Zaandam will sail a complete of 15 Collectors’ Voyages that mix back-to-back, nonrepeating itineraries that permit friends to discover the Pacific Coast, Mexico and even Hawaii in a single seamless voyage. These Collectors’ Voyages vary between 14 and 29 days.

Have It All Reserving Bonus

For a restricted time, when friends e book choose 2025-2026 Pacific Coast and Mexico cruises with the Have It All premium package deal, the usual package deal facilities of shore excursions, specialty eating, a Signature Beverage Package deal and Surf Wi-Fi are included – plus the added perk of free pay as you go Crew Appreciation, together with free upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package deal and Premium Wi-Fi. Phrases and situations apply.