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Get your HAL on in Mexico or Hawaii

Holland America Line cruise news for California cruisers. New cruise options for you to choose that sail to Mexico and Hawaii for 2014-15 winter  season.

In case you missed the news, Holland America Line is offering three new cruise experiences from the West Coast. Cruise to Mexico or Hawaii on a variety of itineraries from now through spring 2015. This is good news to those living on the West Coast, and gives new options to those that prefer not to make the cross-country transit to the Florida coast to take a Caribbean cruise.

Two ships will sail the azure waters of Mexico, while ms Veendam weaves among the stunning Hawaiian Islands

“Holland America Line carefully crafts our itineraries to showcase the best of each region, and the Mexico and Hawaii itineraries are the ultimate journey for any traveler looking to visit these destinations,” said Richard Meadows, Holland America Line’s executive vice president of sales, marketing and guest programs. “

From San Diego to Mexican Riviera and Sea of Cortez

The line’s cruises to Mexico on ms Veendam and ms Statendam from October 2014 through March 2015 visit some of the most beautiful ports in the country and conveniently sail roundtrip San Diego, Calif. Veendam sails seven-day Mexican Riviera itineraries to Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan, with scenic cruising in Bahia Magdalena. Statendam offers a 12-day Sea of Cortez adventure that highlights six Mexican ports and an overnight at Puerto Vallarta.

Say Aloha to Hawaii from San Diego

You will have five itineraries to choose from San Diego if it’s Hawaii that is on your bucket list. The five sailings to Hawaii in winter and spring 2014-15 aboard ms Veendam feature relaxing days at sea and calls at five Hawaiian ports. These 17- and 18-day itineraries also sail roundtrip from San Diego. Select back-to-back Veendam itineraries in November and December can be combined to form the ultimate 24- or 25-day Mexico and Hawaii Collectors’ Voyage.

Go “On Location” in Mexico and Hawaii

During the longer sailings with more sea days, guests can enjoy all of the onboard experiences that are exclusive to the premium cruise line. On each of these cruises guests will get to take part in cultural activities such as lei making, ukulele lessons, live mariachi band concerts and an extensive lecture lineup as part of Holland America Line’s “On Location” program. The itinerary sets the theme for guests to indulge in localized experiences that make time onboard as enriching as visiting the ports of call through lectures, demonstrations and performances.

Source: Holland America Line