| Cruise line | Holland America |
|---|---|
| Ship | ms Koningsdam |
| Duration | 17 nights |
| Port calls | 8 |
| From fare | $2,164 per person |
| Year built | 2016 |
| Guests | 3194 |
| Cabins | 1331 |
| Crew | 1036 |
| Length | 297 m |
| Beam | 34 m |
| Cruising speed | 24.0 kn |
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BC Canada Cruise from Vancouver to San Diego — 18 Days
17 nights · BC Canada · Departs Vancouver (Canada) · Visiting Hilo, Kahului, Nawiliwili, Honolulu, Kailua-Kona, Santa Catalina Island CA, San Diego · Aboard Holland America on the ms Koningsdam
Image courtesy of Holland America ©
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Day 1
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver puts mountains, ocean and a working harbour within easy reach of the city centre. From the cruise terminal at Canada Place, walk to Gastown’s brick lanes, the waterfront and the shops of Robson Street. Stanley Park offers seawall views and towering cedars, while Granville Island brings a lively public market and artisan studios. Beyond downtown, ferries cross to North Vancouver, where the Capilano Suspension Bridge and mountain trails reveal the region’s wilder side.
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Day 7
Hilo, USA
Hilo is the Big Island’s quieter, rain-washed gateway to waterfalls, gardens and volcanic country. Start at the lively Hilo Farmers Market, then follow Banyan Drive beneath trees planted by visiting dignitaries. Nearby, Liliʻuokalani Gardens brings Japanese bridges and koi ponds to Hilo Bay. About 45 minutes southwest, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park offers crater overlooks and lava landscapes.
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Day 8
Kahului, USA
Kahului is Maui’s working heart, where cruise ships meet a harbor shaped by commerce rather than resort scenery. Step ashore and the island opens quickly: ʻĪao Valley’s green ridges lie west, while Haleakalā rises inland. Choose a car for the Road to Hāna, or explore nearby Wailuku and the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens. Come prepared to travel: Maui’s landmarks are spread across the island, and distances take longer than maps suggest.
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Day 9
Nawiliwili, USA
Nawiliwili is Kauai’s working harbor, set beside Kalapaki Beach on the island’s southeast coast. Lihue, the island’s main town, is nearby, as are the Kauai Museum and the road to Wailua Falls. Begin with a stroll along Kalapaki’s curved bay, or head inland to Kilohana, a restored plantation estate. Further afield, the road to Waimea Canyon rewards an early start with sweeping views into its immense, rust-red gorge. Allow time for Kauai’s narrow, winding roads; distances can be deceptive.
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Day 10
Honolulu, USA
Honolulu brings the Pacific to your doorstep, with Oahu’s volcanic ridges rising behind a busy harbor. From the cruise pier, historic downtown and Iolani Palace are close; Waikiki’s beaches and Diamond Head lie farther east. Set aside time for Pearl Harbor, where the USS Arizona Memorial gives the islands’ modern history unmistakable weight. Then explore Chinatown’s markets and restaurants, or take a scenic drive along Oahu’s southeastern coast.
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Day 11
Kailua-Kona, USA
Kailua-Kona brings the Big Island’s history and marine life within easy reach of its sunny western shore. Ships anchor offshore, and tenders land near Ali‘i Drive, the waterfront route past Hulihe‘e Palace and Mokuaikaua Church. A short drive inland leads to coffee farms on Hualālai’s slopes. Snorkeling trips explore clear bays; after dark, guided manta-ray tours reveal Kona’s marine life.
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Day 17
Santa Catalina Island CA, USA
Just 22 miles off Southern California, Catalina Island makes an easy escape from the mainland. Most cruise visitors arrive by tender in Avalon. Palm-lined streets and hillside homes frame its compact waterfront. Walk to the Catalina Casino, a landmark built in 1929, or linger over lunch beside the harbor. Beyond town, explore quiet coves, take a glass-bottom boat, or rent a golf cart for island views.
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Day 18
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.
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Published August 11, 2026
Last updated October 11, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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