California Cruise from San Diego — 11 Days

10 nights · California · Departs San Diego (USA) · Visiting Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta · Aboard Holland America on the ms Koningsdam

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Cruise lineHolland America
Shipms Koningsdam
Duration10 nights
Port calls5
Departures2 sailings
From fare$899 per person
Year built2016
Guests3194
Cabins1331
Crew1036
Length297 m
Beam34 m
Cruising speed24.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    San Diego, USA

    San Diego makes an easy first impression: a working harbor, sunlit waterfront and Pacific air. From the cruise terminal, the USS Midway Museum and lively Embarcadero are close at hand. Balboa Park brings world-class museums, gardens and the San Diego Zoo together in one grand setting. In the Gaslamp Quarter, Victorian façades frame restaurants and bars. Nearby neighborhoods reveal Mexican heritage and coastal ease.

  2. Day 3

    Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

    Cabo San Lucas sits at the tip of Baja California Sur, where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez. Cruise ships anchor offshore, and tenders bring you to a lively marina lined with cafés, fishing boats and shops. From the marina, water taxis reach El Arco, the sculpted granite landmark at Land’s End. Beyond it, beaches and desert trails reveal a quieter side of Cabo. Choose a boat trip, fresh seafood or a day in the sun.

  3. Day 4

    La Paz, Mexico

    La Paz, capital of Baja California Sur, faces the Sea of Cortez, where desert hills meet clear, island-dotted water. Along the Malecón, cafés and galleries offer an easy introduction to this relaxed Mexican city. Nearby Balandra is famed for pale sand and shallow turquoise bays; access is regulated to protect its fragile landscape. In season, guided trips may bring close encounters with whale sharks in the bay.

  4. Day 6

    Mazatlan, Mexico

    On Mexico’s Pacific coast, Mazatlán remains a working port as well as a resort city. Its appeal lies in the contrast: broad beaches and a lively seafront meet a carefully restored historic center. Walk the Malecón, then head inland to Plazuela Machado, the Angela Peralta Theater, and the cathedral. Come for the Pacific light; stay long enough to see a city shaped by trade, fishing, and Mexican life.

  5. Day 7

    Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Puerto Vallarta sits between the Sierra Madre mountains and Banderas Bay. That setting brings jungle-clad slopes, broad beaches and memorable Pacific views. Begin in the historic center, where cobbled streets lead to the landmark Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Follow the Malecón, a seafront promenade lined with sculptures, cafés and galleries. For a taste of the coast, settle in for fresh seafood and watch the bay.

  6. Day 11

    San Diego, USA

    San Diego makes an easy first impression: a working harbor, sunlit waterfront and Pacific air. From the cruise terminal, the USS Midway Museum and lively Embarcadero are close at hand. Balboa Park brings world-class museums, gardens and the San Diego Zoo together in one grand setting. In the Gaslamp Quarter, Victorian façades frame restaurants and bars. Nearby neighborhoods reveal Mexican heritage and coastal ease.

ms Koningsdam Cruises

Published August 17, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard


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