HAL-Holland America Line has launched its Mexico and Pacific Coast seasons for 2025-2026, offering extended visits to distinctive ports such as Loreto and Topolobampo in Mexico, alongside a novel 7-day Great Bear Rainforest itinerary, a rarely explored route highlighting the natural beauty of British Columbia, Canada. These cruises operate from August 2025 to May 2026, ranging from single-day trips to 29-day Collectors' Voyages.
Known for its prominence in cruising in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, Holland America Line introduces a 7-day "Great Bear Rainforest" itinerary, departing on October 5, 2025, and April 19, 2026, aboard ms Noordam. This journey provides travelers seeking an intimate experience with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture, nature, and unique wildlife of Alaska's Ketchikan and Prince Rupert, as well as Nanaimo BC and Victoria BC in Canada.
Departing from Seattle Washington, the roundtrip voyage includes stops in Ketchikan before venturing south to explore various ports in British Columbia, with an overnight stay in Prince Rupert. The ship then embarks on a scenic cruise through Greenville Channel, past Bella Bella's First Nations village, Johnstone Strait, and Seymour Narrows, offering guests a chance to observe wildlife such as whales, eagles, and the rare Kermode bear, known as the spirit bear. A maiden call at Nanaimo and visits to popular Victoria allow guests to immerse themselves in diverse communities in British Columbia.
Additional itineraries along the Pacific Coast showcase the region's stunning landscapes, sailing from San Diego, California, to Seattle or Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. These cruises include stops at popular ports like Astoria, Oregon, Santa Barbara, California, and Ensenada, Mexico, with select itineraries featuring overnight stays in San Francisco, California.
For those seeking sunny escapes, Holland America Line's Mexico season offers roundtrip cruises from San Diego or between San Diego and Vancouver, stopping at iconic Mexican ports like Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, as well as lesser-known destinations such as Guaymas and Santa Rosalia, Mexico. Late-night stops in Loreto and Topolobampo provide opportunities for exploration and scenic appreciation.
Highlights of the 2025-2026 Pacific Coast Season include a variety of itineraries on Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, and Zaandam, ranging from one-day getaways to longer voyages. The Mexico Season, featuring Nieuw Amsterdam and Zaandam, offers seven-day "Mexican Riviera" and "Baja Peninsula" cruises, among others.
Moreover, guests can book back-to-back cruises with Collectors' Voyages, combining nonrepeating itineraries spanning the Pacific Coast, Mexico, and even Hawaii, for comprehensive exploration experiences. For a limited time, select 2025-2026 Pacific Coast and Mexico cruises offer the "Have It All" booking bonus, inclusive of standard package amenities plus free prepaid Crew Appreciation, upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi. Terms and conditions apply.