Distinguished Cruises

10 Day Mexican Riviera & Sea of Cortez Cruise

Holland America ms Ryndam

Sunshine and fun are business as usual in San Diego. Walk on Coronado Island’s sandy beach, take in the Old Town that brings the city’s early Spanish days to life, have a wild time at the famous San Diego Zoo or a whale of a good time at Sea World.

At the tip of the Baja Peninsula, where the blue Pacific mingles with the Sea of Cortez in a whirl of watercolors is the beautiful town of Cabo San Lucas. Even more spectacular: waters teeming with marlin, swordfish, sailfish, tuna and other fighting fish. Feast your eyes on exquisite black coral; take in the annual migration of the gray whale.

The peaceful seaside community of Loreto, Mexico, founded in 1697 by Jesuit priest and explorer Juan Maria Salvatierra, was the first European settlement in the Californias. Stroll the cobbled plaza to the Mision Nuestra Se ora de Loreta, burnished with years of devotion; commune with nature as you snorkel the crystal-clear lagoons of Isla Coronados.

Have you heard of Topolobampo? Good, don’t tell anyone. Holland America Line is the only major cruise line to call on this peaceful port on Mexico’s Sea of Cortez. Awaiting your arrival: playful bottlenose dolphins; the mansion of Don Diego de la Vega, “El Zorro”; grand visions of the Chihuahua-al-Pacifico Railway, a luxury train through Mexico’s scenic Copper Canyon.

Home of the largest shrimp fleet in the world, Mazatlan tempts with every variation of this tasty crustacean: grilled, al mojo de ajo (with garlic), or in the shell with a tangy squeeze of lime. Other temptations: miles of uninterrupted sandy beaches, busy markets, and sleepy mining towns tucked into the Sierra Madre.

No longer the well-kept secret of the artists, writers and Hollywood stars who first “discovered” it in the 1960s, Puerto Vallarta or “PV” (as it is affectionately known) still retains the essence of the quaint fishing village it once was. Here is Viejo Vallarta, the quaint Old Town, An enticing mix of red-tiled buildings, cobbled streets, chic shops and bustling open markets. Here are Mismaloya Beach, Gringo Gulch and Conchas Chinas, the Beverly Hills of Vallarta.

At 720-feet, the ms Ryndam is designed to carry fewer guests while providing more space for maximum comfort. Many staterooms feature commanding ocean views and have private verandahs. With a Dutch worldwide exploration theme, the decor of the ms Ryndam features art and artifacts from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. A muzzle-loading canon from the 17th Century, found on the floor of the North Sea is one of the more unusual pieces. At the heart of the ms Ryndam a three-story atrium features a monumental fountain created by sculptor Gilbert Lebigre in Pietrasanta, Italy. Guests aboard this spacious ship encounter elegance at every turn – from a string quartet serenade in the splendid Rotterdam Dining Room to the two-deck Vermeer Show Lounge.

Dates & Pricing

Note: For new reservations, a fuel supplement per guest, per day may apply.

Prices shown in US Dollars. Government taxes and fees are additional.

Cruise Details

What’s Included:

• Shipboard Accommodations
• Ocean Transportation
• Most Meals
• Some Beverages
• Most Entertainment aboard the vessel

What’s NOT Included:

• Air Transportation
• Transfers
• Shore Excursions
• Specialty Restaurant Fees
• Some Beverages
• Photographs
• Gratuities/Service Fees
• Medical Services
• Spa Services, etc.