| Cruise line | Holland America |
|---|---|
| Ship | ms Zaandam |
| Duration | 7 nights |
| Port calls | 6 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $944 per person |
| Year built | 2000 |
| Guests | 1718 |
| Cabins | 716 |
| Crew | 647 |
| Length | 202 m |
| Beam | 32 m |
| Cruising speed | 23.0 kn |
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California Cruise from San Diego to Vancouver — 8 Days
7 nights · California · Departs San Diego (USA) · Visiting Santa Catalina Island CA, Santa Barbara CA, Astoria OR, Victoria BC, Vancouver · Aboard Holland America on the ms Zaandam
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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.
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Day 2
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 3
Santa Barbara CA, USA
Santa Barbara pairs a handsome Pacific waterfront with the Spanish-influenced architecture that gives the city its distinctive character. Ships anchor offshore, and tenders bring you to Stearns Wharf, steps from the harbor and downtown. Visit the 1786 Santa Barbara Mission, explore State Street, or climb the courthouse tower for mountain and ocean views. With the Santa Ynez Mountains at its back, this compact city rewards an unhurried day on foot.
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Day 6
Astoria OR, USA
Astoria stands where the Columbia River meets the Pacific, at the edge of Oregon’s rugged north coast. Its steep streets climb past Victorian houses and traces of a working port shaped by fishing and shipping. At the Columbia River Maritime Museum, exhibits bring the river bar’s dangerous reputation into focus. For broad river and coast views, drive or walk to the Astoria Column. Nearby Fort Clatsop recalls the Lewis and Clark expedition’s winter on the coast.
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Day 7
Victoria BC, Canada
Victoria, British Columbia, sits at the southern end of Vancouver Island, with a harbour at its heart. From the cruise terminal, reach the Inner Harbour by shuttle, taxi, or a pleasant waterfront walk. Here, the Parliament Buildings and Fairmont Empress frame the water. The compact centre is easy to explore on foot. Browse Government Street, visit the Royal BC Museum, or head north to Butchart Gardens, about 23 kilometres away.
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Day 8
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.
ms Zaandam Cruises
- 12 Days One-Way from Vancouver to San Diego
- 13 Days San Diego, USA Round Trip
- 14 Days San Diego, USA Round Trip
- 15 Days One-Way from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego
- 16 Days One-Way from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale
- 16 Days One-Way from San Diego to Miami
- 19 Days San Diego, USA Round Trip
- 19 Days Vancouver, Canada Round Trip
- 31 Days San Diego, USA Round Trip
- 36 Days San Diego, USA Round Trip
- 5 Days One-Way from Vancouver to San Diego
- 8 Days San Diego, USA Round Trip
- 8 Days Vancouver, Canada Round Trip
- 71 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Published August 27, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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