Sunday, August 10, 2008

Holland America Line Offers Mexico Cruises to Bahia Magdalena and Santa Cruz Huatulco

Holland America Line introduces two new Mexican Riveria destinations to its 2009 cruises.

Cruise to Bahai Magdalena

The ms Oosterdam begins with seven-day Mexican Riviera cruises departing Saturdays January 3 through February 21, roundtrip from San Diego. Guests visit the popular ports of Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta, plus enjoy scenic cruising through Bahia Magdalena.

Abundant with wildlife, Bahia Magdalena is a breeding ground for migrating gray whales. It is also home to dolphins, sea lions and an amazing array of birds including eagles, pelicans, herons and ibis.

The ms Ryndam sails the same itinerary departing Oct. 10 through Nov. 21. Cruise fares start at $599 per person, double occupancy; taxes and fuel supplement are additional.

Cruise to Santa Cruze Huatuclo, Oaxaca

The ms Ryndam also sails a 12-day Pacific Mexico itinerary departing Nov. 2 and Dec. 7 roundtrip from San Diego. It visits Manzanillo, Acapulco, Santa Cruz Huatulco -- a warm seaside resort also know for its bird-watching opportunities -- Zihuatanejo, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas.

Starting cruise fares for the nine- to 15-day itineraries range from $999 to $1,499 per person, double occupancy; taxes and fuel supplement are additional.

Recommended reading:
Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2010

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