--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: ee0a4e70-cb60-4f14-b9b6-3f5f289361d1 slug: 2203501 voyage_code: K714 cruise_line: Holland America Line ship: Koningsdam departure_date: return_date: nights: 35 embarkation_port: San Diego, California disembarkation_port: San Diego, California starting_price_usd: 4124.0 bookable: true last_updated: 2026-05-05T12:47:47Z --- # Legendary Hawaii, Tahiti & Marquesas > Holland America Line · Koningsdam · Feb 13 – Mar 20, 2027   (35 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Holland America Line | | **Ship** | Koningsdam | | **Duration** | 35 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | San Diego, California | | **Disembarkation Port** | San Diego, California | | **Starting Price** | 4,124 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | K714 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: San Diego, California **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 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: Kona **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 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 8: Kahului **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM ### Day 9: Honololu, Hawaii **Arrives:** 08:00 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 10: Honololu, Hawaii **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 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 11: 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 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:** 08:00 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: Raiatea **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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 19: Raiatea **Arrives:** 12:00 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 20: Papeete **Arrives:** 08:00 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 21: Papeete **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 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 22: Bahia d' Opunoha **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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 23: Bahia d' Opunoha **Arrives:** 12:00 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 | $4,124 | | Ocean View | $5,224 | | Balcony | $6,324 | | Suite | $9,424 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Standard Inside Stateroom** (Code: N) — From $7,848 Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown. **Standard Inside Stateroom** (Code: K) — From $8,248 Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown. **Standard Inside Stateroom** (Code: L) — From $8,088 Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown. **Large Interior Stateroom** (Code: I) — From $8,568 Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown. **Standard Inside Stateroom** (Code: J) — From $8,408 Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown. **Large Interior Spa** (Code: IQ) — From $8,728 These staterooms feature spa amenities such as yoga mats and access to spa treatments from the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. There are two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are... ### Outside Cabins **Large Oceanview Spa** (Code: CQ) These ocean-view staterooms offer spa amenities such as yoga mats and exclusive spa treatments from the nearby Greenhouse Spa and Salon. It includes two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a shower with premium massage h... **Large Oceanview Stateroom** (Code: F) — From $10,048 These expansive staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown. **Single Oceanview Stateroom** (Code: OO) Perfect for guests traveling solo, these staterooms feature one full-size Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-top mattress, plus a shower with premium massage head and an array of modern amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown. **Large Oceanview Stateroom** (Code: C) — From $10,748 These expansive staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown. **Family Oceanview Stateroom** (Code: FB) — From $11,268 With accommodations for five guests, this stateroom includes two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed and one upper bed—all are our signature Mariner's Dream beds with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus one sofa bed for two persons. There are two bathrooms: one with bathtub, shower, sink and to... **Family Oceanview Stateroom** (Code: FA) — From $11,528 With accommodations for five guests, this stateroom includes two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed and one upper bed—all are our signature Mariner's Dream beds with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus one sofa bed for two persons. There are two bathrooms: one with bathtub, shower, sink and to... **Large Oceanview Stateroom** (Code: E) — From $10,308 These expansive staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown. ### Balcony Cabins **Aft-View - Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VS) — From $17,848 Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and shower with premium massage showerheads. The configuration o... **Verandah Stateroom (Partially Obstructed View)** (Code: VH) — From $12,248 Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and shower with premium massage showerheads. The view is partial... **Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VE) — From $15,328 Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and shower with premium massage showerheads. The configuration o... **Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VB) — From $16,528 Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and shower with premium massage showerheads. The configuration o... **Verandah Stateroom** (Code: V) — From $17,408 Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and shower with premium massage showerheads. The configuration o... **Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VC) — From $16,088 Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and shower with premium massage showerheads. The configuration o... **Verandah Spa Stateroom** (Code: VQ) — From $18,288 With floor-to-ceiling windows, sitting area and a private verandah, these light-infused staterooms feature two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, shower with premium massage showerheads and thoughtful amenities. The configur... **Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VF) — From $14,848 Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and shower with premium massage showerheads. The configuration o... **Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VD) — From $15,708 Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and shower with premium massage showerheads. The configuration o... **Verandah Stateroom** (Code: VA) — From $16,968 Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and shower with premium massage showerheads. The configuration o... ### Suite Cabins **Neptune Suites** (Code: SC) — From $45,448 With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses. The bathroom comes with a dual-sink vani... **Vista Suite** (Code: B) — From $19,248 With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a shower with premium massage head a... **Vista Suite** (Code: A) — From $20,048 With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a shower with premium massage head a... **Neptune Suites** (Code: SB) — From $47,848 With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses. The bathroom comes with a dual-sink vani... **Vista Suite** (Code: BC) — From $18,448 With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a shower with premium massage head a... **Signature Suite** (Code: SY) — From $29,448 These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size or king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, one murphy bed for one person, and one sofa be... **Neptune Spa Suite** (Code: SQ) — From $52,648 With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these suites feature spa amenities such as yoga mats and access to spa treatments from the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed wi... ## Ship Information ### Koningsdam The first of Holland America Line’s Pinnacle-class ships, Koningsdam combines 21st- century elegance and nautical tradition. Inspired by music, her design features fluid lines, light-filled spaces and innovative, new dining and entertainment venues—from the dazzling, two-story World Stage to Music Walk, with Lincoln Center Stage, B.B. King’s Blues Club and Billboard Onboard. Truly a destination all her own, there’s much to explore on Koningsdam. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 2,650 | | Crew | 1,036 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 1,083.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 1,331 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Food and Drink - **Grand Dutch Cafe**: Looking for a refreshing pick-me-up on an adventure-filled day? The Grand Dutch Cafe is for you. Located just off the atrium area, it’s the perfect sp... - **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 ... - **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 ... - **Dive In**: Dive-In offers a variety of casual culinary classics, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger, grilled to perfection and served on a toa... - **Rudi's Sel De Mer**: Sel de Mer is an intimate Mediterranean Bistro featuring the flavors of France, Spain and Greece with a focus on fresh fish and authentically prepared... ### Entertainment - **Slots**: Return to timeless classics, such as traditional slots and progressive jackpots, or take a chance on our newest, most innovative games, such as an adr... - **Roulette**: Choose from a variety of betting options. Place your bets on red, black, odd or even. And watch as the wheel spins big winnings at the roulette table! - **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... - **Paradise Lotto**: Screening nightly in the movie theatre (on select ships) are recent-release films and perennially popular classics. You can also watch movies any time... - **Bingo**: Join us for the most exciting bingo game at sea. Our snowball jackpot builds throughout the voyage and MUST hit before everyone leaves the ship! Ask a... ### 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... - **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... ### Other - **Club Orange**: Join Club Orange to experience a new level of luxury, from priority check-in and disembarkation to premium dining amenities. Club Orange benefits incl... - **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... - **Lido Market**: Explore a world of intriguing culinary possibilities in the Lido Market. Steps from the Lido pool, this modern marketplace includes a curated selectio... - **24-Hour Room Service**: Our 24-hour room service menu offers a wide-variety of complimentary and à la carte options morning, noon and night. Enjoy breakfast on your verandah ... - **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... ## 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... ### 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* ### 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... ### 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. ### 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 ### 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/2203501 - **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/2203501 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2203501.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2203501/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/koningsdam/other/74981.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 12:47:47 UTC