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Speciality Dining
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Excursions
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Classic California Coast

Holland America Line

Join Holland America Line for a 7-night cruise departing from San Diego, California, visiting Catalina Island, California, San Francisco, California and Ensenada. Enjoy luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities.

Cabins

Inside from

1,958pp

Outside from

2,060pp

Balcony from

2,312pp

Suite from

3,627pp

Inside from

1,958pp

Outside from

2,060pp

Balcony from

2,312pp

Suite from

3,526pp

Prices do not include flights. View what's included
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Quote Reference number: 356330-2149140

All prices are subject to availability

Your Holiday Summary

Departure - Arrival
11 Oct 2025 - 18 Oct 2025
Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Sailing
2 sea days
Departure Port
San Diego, California
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Travelling Itinerary

Day 1
San Diego, California

Departure: at 16:00

Welcome aboard! Today marks the beginning of your unforgettable cruise holiday. Take time to explore the ship, unwind, and soak in the excitement of what’s to come. Your holiday starts now.

Day 2
Avalon (Catalina Island), California

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 17:00

Catalina, one of California's Channel Islands, lies offshore about 40 kilometers (25 miles) southwest of Los Angeles. The island's distinctive landscape—a mix of mountains, canyons, beaches and coves—is mostly undeveloped outside the charming port town of Avalon. Here you'll find a beach community with a Mediterranean flair reminiscent of a quieter time, and one that seems far from the traffic and bustle of Los Angeles. Sailboats bob in crystal-clear waters in the crescent-shaped bay, and the main street is lined with boutiques and restaurants in brightly painted bungalows. You can easily explore Avalon in a few hours, as nearly everything is concentrated in a few blocks. That leaves the afternoon for exploring the rest of the island. Purchased in 1919 by William Wrigley, Jr., the chewing-gum magnate, Santa Catalina Island (to use its full name) once served as the spring training ground for the Chicago Cubs baseball team. Today most of the island is owned by the Catalina Island Conservancy, which works hard to preserve its flora and fauna, from Catalina Island foxes to the bald eagles flying overhead and the schools of bright orange Garibaldi fish swimming in the bay. VIEW CRUISES

Day 3
At Sea

Arrival:
Departure:

Day 4
San Francisco, California

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure:

With cable cars that "climb halfway to the stars," this is everybody's favorite city by the bay. Alcatraz, Nob Hill, Lombard Street, Fisherman's Wharf of course you've heard of them all. Don't miss this chance to really experience San Francisco.

Day 5
San Francisco, California

Arrival:
Departure: at 20:00

With cable cars that "climb halfway to the stars," this is everybody's favorite city by the bay. Alcatraz, Nob Hill, Lombard Street, Fisherman's Wharf of course you've heard of them all. Don't miss this chance to really experience San Francisco.

Day 6
At Sea

Arrival:
Departure:

Day 7
Ensenada

Arrival: at 08:00
Departure: at 17:00

This sunny port on the Baja Peninsula gives you a taste of festive Mexico. Get ready for mariachi music, whale watching and fine wines from grapes grown in Mexico's principal wine region, just south of town. Sample shore excursion: Folklore of Mexico.

Day 8
San Diego, California

Arrival: at 07:00

As your cruise comes to an end, why not extend the magic? Our team can arrange extra hotel nights for you so you can continue exploring and make even more unforgettable memories before heading home.

Nieuw Amsterdam

The second of Holland America’s Signature Class ships, Nieuw Amsterdam, celebrates historic New York City with an inspired design and art collection. While on board, rejuvenate in the tranquil Spa & Salon, play pickleball at sea, or enjoy a tantalizing meal at fine dining restaurants. When you’re in the mood for music, Billboard Onboard fills the room with chart-topping hits.

General characteristics

Ship name: Nieuw Amsterdam
Length: 285.29 m (936 ft)
Capacity: 2,106 passengers
Total cabins: 1,053
Tonnage: 86,700 GT

Nieuw Amsterdam

What’s on Board

Recreational
Relaxation
Food and Drink
Technology
Entertainment
Fitness
Other
Decks
recreational

Recreational

  • Club HAL
  • Library
  • The Loft
relaxation

Relaxation

  • Facial Treatments
  • Greenhouse Spa & Salon
  • Hot Stone Therapy
  • Hydro Massage Pool
  • Lido Pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Steam Room
  • The Retreat
  • Thermal Suite
  • Whirlpool
food-and-drink

Food and Drink

  • Asian Restaurant
  • Atrium Bar
  • Cabanas
  • Canaletto Restaurant
  • Explorations Cafe
  • Italian Restaurant
  • Kitchen
  • Lido Bar
  • Lido Casual Restaurant
  • Main Dining Room
  • Manhattan
  • Piano Bar
  • Pinnacle Grill
  • Seafood Shack
  • Sports Bar
  • Tamarind Restaurant and Silk Den Lounge
  • Terrace Grill
  • The Verandah
  • Veranda
technology

Technology

  • Digital Workshop
  • Internet Cafe
entertainment

Entertainment

  • Crow's Nest
  • Explorers Lounge
  • Neptune Lounge
  • Panorama Lounge
  • Photo Gallery
  • Show Lounges
fitness

Fitness

  • Basketball
  • Fitness Center
  • Pickleball

Decks

DECK 1- MAIN DECK DECK 1 - MAIN DECK
DECK 2 - LOWER PROMENADE DECK DECK 2 - LOWER PROMENADE DECK
DECK 3 - PROMENADE DECK DECK 3 - PROMENADE DECK
DECK 4 - UPPER PROMENADE DECK DECK 4 - UPPER PROMENADE DECK
DECK 5 - VERANDAH DECK DECK 5 - VERANDAH DECK
DECK 6 - UPPER VERANDAH DECK DECK 6 - UPPER VERANDAH DECK
DECK 7 - ROTTERDAM DECK DECK 7 - ROTTERDAM DECK
DECK 8 - NAVIGATION DECK DECK 8 - NAVIGATION DECK
DECK 9 - LIDO DECK DECK 9 - LIDO DECK
DECK 10 - PANORAMA DECK DECK 10 - PANORAMA DECK
DECK 11 - OBSERVATION DECK DECK 11 - OBSERVATION DECK
fitness

Other

  • Art Gallery
  • Atrium
  • Boutique
  • Concierge
  • Culinary Arts Center
  • Observation Deck
  • Shops
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