California Cruise from San Diego — 10 Days

9 nights · California · Departs San Diego (USA) · Visiting Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, Acajutla, Cabo San Lucas · Aboard Holland America on the ms Koningsdam

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Cruise lineHolland America
Shipms Koningsdam
Duration9 nights
Port calls5
Departures1 sailings
From fare$1,584 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 4

    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.

  3. Day 5

    Manzanillo, Mexico

    Manzanillo sits on Mexico’s Pacific coast, where two sheltered bays frame a working port and palm-lined beaches. Its waterfront is shaped by fishing boats, cargo ships and the pursuit of sailfish, a local emblem. Inland, Colima’s volcanic peaks rise above seafood restaurants serving the day’s catch. Choose a beach day, explore central Manzanillo, or head to nearby Santiago for a quieter stretch of sand.

  4. Day 6

    Acajutla

    Acajutla is El Salvador’s principal Pacific port, a working harbor opening onto a country of volcanoes, coffee and colonial towns. From here, the western highlands lead to coffee country, the Ruta de las Flores and towns such as Juayúa. Tazumal, near Chalchuapa, is among the country’s best-known Maya archaeological sites. Closer to the coast, beaches and seafood offer a quieter counterpoint to inland excursions.

  5. Day 8

    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.

  6. Day 10

    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 1, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard


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