--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 382af577-a658-468a-b962-d4f281e0ac97 slug: 2203500 voyage_code: X673 cruise_line: Holland America Line ship: Zaandam departure_date: return_date: nights: 35 embarkation_port: San Diego, California disembarkation_port: San Diego, California starting_price_usd: 4799.0 bookable: true last_updated: 2026-05-05T03:47:10Z --- # Legendary Hawaii, Tahiti & Marquesas > Holland America Line · Zaandam · Oct 15 – Nov 19   (35 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Holland America Line | | **Ship** | Zaandam | | **Duration** | 35 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | San Diego, California | | **Disembarkation Port** | San Diego, California | | **Starting Price** | 4,799 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | X673 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: San Diego, California **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Easygoing San Diego embodies the Southern California surfer town fantasy, with its more than 300 days of sun, mild year-round temperatures and accessible, sporty pastimes and tourist attractions. Cruise to San Diego and hike the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve to get a glimpse of whale migrations, go sailing in the bay and, of course, surf the famous swells of Del Mar, Oceanside and La Jolla (among many other superb spots). Cruise from San Diego and explore the sixth-largest city in the Unite... ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 4: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 5: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 6: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 7: Nawiliwili, Kauai, Hawaii, US **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Get ready for lush fern grottos, grand canyons and the dramatic cliffs of the Na Pali Coast (experienced by helicopter and from the decks of your Holland America ship during an afternoon of scenic cruising). Sample shore excursions: Kipu Falls Zipline Trek; Kauai's Grand Helicopter Tour. ### Day 8: Honololu, Hawaii **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Honolulu, on the island of Oahu’s south shore, is capital of Hawaii and gateway to the U.S. island chain. The Waikiki neighborhood is its center for dining, nightlife and shopping, famed for its iconic crescent beach backed by palms and high-rise hotels, with volcanic Diamond Head crater looming in the distance. Sites relating to the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor include the USS Arizona Memorial. ### Day 9: Honololu, Hawaii **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Honolulu, on the island of Oahu’s south shore, is capital of Hawaii and gateway to the U.S. island chain. The Waikiki neighborhood is its center for dining, nightlife and shopping, famed for its iconic crescent beach backed by palms and high-rise hotels, with volcanic Diamond Head crater looming in the distance. Sites relating to the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor include the USS Arizona Memorial. ### Day 10: Kona **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Once the playground of Hawaii's royalty, Kona is synonymous with the famous coffee that grows on the slopes of dormant Hualalai. Here, too, is Parker Ranch, the largest privately owned ranch in the U.S. Sample shore excursions: Kona Outrigger Canoe Adventure; Parker Ranch; Big Island Helicopter Spectacular. ### Day 11: Kahului **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM ### Day 12: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 13: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 14: Crossing the International Date line **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 15: Fanning Island **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Pristine reefs, white sand beaches and friendly locals – Tabuaeran, or Fanning Island as it’s commonly known – is a remote tropical paradise. Buy handmade crafts from the islanders including jewelry, palm frond baskets and hand-carved wood pieces. Go on a fishing expedition or head to private Napali Beach to nap in an ocean-side hammock. During your stay, savor the breathtaking views, calm azure seas, expansive beaches and sun-drenched landscape. ### Day 16: Crossing the Equator **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 16: Crossing the International Date line **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 16: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 17: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 18: Avatoru, Rangiroa, French Polynesia **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM The world's second-biggest atoll, Rangiroa, is a wonderfully languorous and remote place to explore. It's beautiful: The stark whiteness of the bleached coral contrasted against the turquoise water creates vivid delight for the eyes. The lagoon here is vast and dazzling, ringed by gorgeous white-sand islets accessible only by boat and just perfect for lazing away a long afternoon. The majority of visitors come here to dive, but Rangi (as locals call it) offers more ways to explore its magnificen... ### Day 19: Huahine **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM ### Day 20: Bora Bora **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM When you arrive to Tahiti on your Bora Bora cruise you first see it from the ship as it navigates Teavanui Pass, you'll be astonished. Brilliant blue water in far too many shades to count and palm-dotted white-sand motus (islets) encircle a lush island topped by craggy Mount Otemanu. Close your eyes and open them again. Yes, you are on a beautiful French Polynesia cruise and it’s all real! This South Pacific isle with its exotic Tahitian-French allure has been captivating honeymooners and vaca... ### Day 21: Raiatea **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Oro, god of war, guards his temple deep in the rain forest of Raiatea. Nearby on Mt. Temehani grows the rare and delicate tiare apetahi flower, whose petals open only at dawn in the presence of lovers. Sample shore excursions: Faaroa River Jungle Cruise; Raiatea - The Sacred Island; 4-wheel-drive Safari. ### Day 22: Papeete **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM When Captain James Cook first sailed to Tahiti in 1769, he and his crew all thought they’d found paradise. Cook hinted at it in his journals, in coy language that would have been acceptable in his day; his men felt considerably less reserve, and returned home sporting tattoos and stories of a people who ate what fell from trees, and lived lives of freedom unknown in Europe. All without much need for clothes. Although all of French Polynesia is sometimes referred to as Tahiti, Tahiti proper ... ### Day 23: Papeete **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM When Captain James Cook first sailed to Tahiti in 1769, he and his crew all thought they’d found paradise. Cook hinted at it in his journals, in coy language that would have been acceptable in his day; his men felt considerably less reserve, and returned home sporting tattoos and stories of a people who ate what fell from trees, and lived lives of freedom unknown in Europe. All without much need for clothes. Although all of French Polynesia is sometimes referred to as Tahiti, Tahiti proper ... ### Day 23: Bahia d' Opunoha **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Shaped like a heart and crowned with emerald-green spires, Moorea is easy to love. The Magical Island, as it's nicknamed, is celebrated for its untamed landscape and symmetrical side-by-side bays (called Opunohu and Cook's); it was said to be the inspiration for the mythical isle of Bali Hai in James Michener’s Tales of the South Pacific. Its languid lagoon seems without end, wrapping this 132-square-kilometer (50-square-mile) isle in shades of liquid blue, from pale aqua to intense turquoise.... ### Day 24: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 25: Fakarava, Tuamotu **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Arriving by sea, you'll experience the innumerable shades of blue that are the lagoon encircling Fakarava, one of the largest atolls in French Polynesia's Tuamotu Archipelago. Once you step ashore, you'll notice the beaches alternate between whitest white and palest pink sand, with a backdrop of coconut trees swaying gently in the tropical breeze. And while this pristine paradise—which counts only around 800 residents on an island 60 kilometers (37 miles) long and 21 kilometers (13 miles) wide... ### Day 26: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 27: Taiohae, Nuku Hiva **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM The dramatic landscape of the Marquesas is like nowhere else in French Polynesia. Formed by volcanoes, islands like Nuku Hiva—home to the charming port town of Taiohae—don't have a barrier reef or lagoon to protect them. As such, the sea crashes directly up onto the shore, creating wild scenery that has inspired artists and writers from Paul Gauguin to Herman Melville. At the base of craggy, soaring peaks, Taiohae may be the main "city" in this far-flung island group, but don't expect ta... ### Day 28: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 29: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 30: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 31: Crossing the Equator **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 32: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 33: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 34: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 35: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 36: San Diego, California **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Easygoing San Diego embodies the Southern California surfer town fantasy, with its more than 300 days of sun, mild year-round temperatures and accessible, sporty pastimes and tourist attractions. Cruise to San Diego and hike the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve to get a glimpse of whale migrations, go sailing in the bay and, of course, surf the famous swells of Del Mar, Oceanside and La Jolla (among many other superb spots). Cruise from San Diego and explore the sixth-largest city in the Unite... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $4,799 | | Ocean View | $4,799 | ## Ship Information ### Zaandam Designed to carry fewer guests while offering greater space, Zaandam is elegant and comfortable. Her décor is inspired by music and features musical instruments including signed guitars from Queen, Iggy Pop, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones and a Baroque-style pipe organ. While on-board, enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table. Rejuvenate at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. Indulge at any of our fine dining venues. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 1,432 | | Crew | 615 | | Gross Tonnage | 61,396.0 | | Length | 781.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 716 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Entertainment - **Table Games**: Cards, dice, blackjack and other table games offer an opportunity to say “yes” to excitement. Sharpen your skills with a quick hands-on lesson from ou... - **World Stage**: World Stage, the largest theater on board is home to a variety of performances day and night. Our exclusive EXC® Talk lecture series features captivat... - **Island Magic**: A steelband like you’ve never heard before. The sounds of Trinidad & Tobago meet classic and popular favorites. On select Caribbean cruises. - **Paradise Lotto**: Enter our Paradise Lotto drawing and you could walk away with a jackpot prize worth over $300,000. Purchase your tickets with the casino cashier. - **Cantaré**: Vocal quartet Cantaré amazes audiences with their harmonies. On select cruises. ### Technology - **Holland America Line Navigator**: Personalize your cruise experience once you’re on the ship with our free mobile-friendly tool. Plan your daily activities, browse and purchase shore e... ### Recreational - **Pickleball At Sea**: Play the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. with Holland America Line, the exclusive cruise line partner of the Professional Pickleball Association. Al... ### Food and Drink - **24-Hour Room Service**: Each day onboard offers delicious 24-hour room service options, world-class entertainment and enriching activities at Holland America Line. - **Pinnacle Grill**: Pinnacle Grill offers an elegant dining experience, combining impeccable service with a menu that highlights the best of land and sea. Each course is ... - **Morimoto by Sea (Pop-Up)**: Chef Masaharu Morimoto, our Global Fresh Fish Ambassador brings his innovative style to Morimoto by Sea, a pop-up dining experience that will take ove... - **Canaletto**: In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. Culinary Ambassador Ethan Stowell’s expertly crafted... - **The Dining Room**: For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. For dinner, choose from classics ... ### Other - **Onboard Shopping**: Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in such signature shops as The Vault, Diamonds and Gemstones by Merabella, which offers the best diamonds a... - **Wonder Photo Shop**: This new partnership with Fujifilm makes it easy for you and your family to create mounted 3-D photos, keepsake boxes, metal panel prints and more*. I... - **Kids Club**: Holland America Line's youth activities program, Kids Club, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-... ### Fitness - **Fitness**: Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of our classes on indoor cycling, Pilat... ## Ports of Call ### San Diego, California *Coordinates: 32.7157, -117.161* Easygoing San Diego embodies the Southern California surfer town fantasy, with its more than 300 days of sun, mild year-round temperatures and accessible, sporty pastimes and tourist attractions. Cruise to San Diego and hike the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve to get a glimpse of whale migrations, go sailing in the bay and, of course, surf the famous swells of Del Mar, Oceanside and La Jolla (a... ### Nawiliwili, Kauai, Hawaii, US *Coordinates: 21.9635, -159.368* Get ready for lush fern grottos, grand canyons and the dramatic cliffs of the Na Pali Coast (experienced by helicopter and from the decks of your Holland America ship during an afternoon of scenic cruising). Sample shore excursions: Kipu Falls Zipline Trek; Kauai's Grand Helicopter Tour. ### Honololu, Hawaii *Coordinates: 21.292, -157.822* Honolulu, on the island of Oahu’s south shore, is capital of Hawaii and gateway to the U.S. island chain. The Waikiki neighborhood is its center for dining, nightlife and shopping, famed for its iconic crescent beach backed by palms and high-rise hotels, with volcanic Diamond Head crater looming in the distance. Sites relating to the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor include the USS Arizona Me... ### Kona *Coordinates: 19.415, -154.958* Once the playground of Hawaii's royalty, Kona is synonymous with the famous coffee that grows on the slopes of dormant Hualalai. Here, too, is Parker Ranch, the largest privately owned ranch in the U.S. Sample shore excursions: Kona Outrigger Canoe Adventure; Parker Ranch; Big Island Helicopter Spectacular. ### Kahului *Coordinates: 20.8848, -156.464* ### Crossing the International Date line ### Fanning Island *Coordinates: 3.81054, -159.321* Pristine reefs, white sand beaches and friendly locals – Tabuaeran, or Fanning Island as it’s commonly known – is a remote tropical paradise. Buy handmade crafts from the islanders including jewelry, palm frond baskets and hand-carved wood pieces. Go on a fishing expedition or head to private Napali Beach to nap in an ocean-side hammock. During your stay, savor the breathtaking views, calm a... ### Crossing the Equator ### Avatoru, Rangiroa, French Polynesia *Coordinates: -15.0917, -147.492* The world's second-biggest atoll, Rangiroa, is a wonderfully languorous and remote place to explore. It's beautiful: The stark whiteness of the bleached coral contrasted against the turquoise water creates vivid delight for the eyes. The lagoon here is vast and dazzling, ringed by gorgeous white-sand islets accessible only by boat and just perfect for lazing away a long afternoon. The majority of ... ### Huahine *Coordinates: -16.7112, -151.034* ### Bora Bora *Coordinates: -16.5004, -151.741* When you arrive to Tahiti on your Bora Bora cruise you first see it from the ship as it navigates Teavanui Pass, you'll be astonished. Brilliant blue water in far too many shades to count and palm-dotted white-sand motus (islets) encircle a lush island topped by craggy Mount Otemanu. Close your eyes and open them again. Yes, you are on a beautiful French Polynesia cruise and it’s all real! This ... ### Raiatea *Coordinates: -16.804, -151.444* Oro, god of war, guards his temple deep in the rain forest of Raiatea. Nearby on Mt. Temehani grows the rare and delicate tiare apetahi flower, whose petals open only at dawn in the presence of lovers. Sample shore excursions: Faaroa River Jungle Cruise; Raiatea - The Sacred Island; 4-wheel-drive Safari. ### Papeete *Coordinates: -17.535, -149.57* When Captain James Cook first sailed to Tahiti in 1769, he and his crew all thought they’d found paradise. Cook hinted at it in his journals, in coy language that would have been acceptable in his day; his men felt considerably less reserve, and returned home sporting tattoos and stories of a people who ate what fell from trees, and lived lives of freedom unknown in Europe. All without much need... ### Bahia d' Opunoha *Coordinates: -17.5388, -149.83* Shaped like a heart and crowned with emerald-green spires, Moorea is easy to love. The Magical Island, as it's nicknamed, is celebrated for its untamed landscape and symmetrical side-by-side bays (called Opunohu and Cook's); it was said to be the inspiration for the mythical isle of Bali Hai in James Michener’s Tales of the South Pacific. Its languid lagoon seems without end, wrapping this 132-s... ### Fakarava, Tuamotu *Coordinates: -16.1709, -145.572* Arriving by sea, you'll experience the innumerable shades of blue that are the lagoon encircling Fakarava, one of the largest atolls in French Polynesia's Tuamotu Archipelago. Once you step ashore, you'll notice the beaches alternate between whitest white and palest pink sand, with a backdrop of coconut trees swaying gently in the tropical breeze. And while this pristine paradise—which counts on... ### Taiohae, Nuku Hiva *Coordinates: -8.9297, -140.073* The dramatic landscape of the Marquesas is like nowhere else in French Polynesia. Formed by volcanoes, islands like Nuku Hiva—home to the charming port town of Taiohae—don't have a barrier reef or lagoon to protect them. As such, the sea crashes directly up onto the shore, creating wild scenery that has inspired artists and writers from Paul Gauguin to Herman Melville. At the base of cragg... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2203500 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2203500 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2203500.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2203500/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/zaandam/other/74970.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 03:47:10 UTC