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Cruise
San Diego-Mexico 2026
San Diego-Mexico 2026
San Diego-Mexico 2026
November 7 - 14
7 nights
Holland America Koningsdam
San Diego-Mexico 2026
After a 2025 season without any west coast sailings, Atlantis makes up for it with a second cruise to Mexico, this time from San Diego in November. The LA-Mexico cruise in April surpassed my expectations in terms of the diversity and amount of cruisers, indicating pent-up demand for west coast itineraries. Combined with strong initial demand for this sailings on the Koningsdam and it’s shaping up to be a great cruise!
After a 2025 season without any west coast sailings, Atlantis makes up for it with a second cruise to Mexico, this time from San Diego in November. The LA-Mexico cruise in April surpassed my expectations in terms of the diversity and amount of cruisers, indicating pent-up demand for west coast itineraries. Combined with strong initial demand for this sailings on the Koningsdam and it’s shaping up to be a great cruise!
San Diego-Mexico 2026
Itinerary
Itinerary
Subject to change
Subject to change
1
🛳️
🛳️
San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
2
🌊
🌊
Sea Day
Sea Day
3
🏝️
🏝️
Cabo San Lucas, MX
Cabo San Lucas, MX
4
🏝️
🏝️
Puerto Vallarta, MX
Puerto Vallarta, MX
5
🏝️
🏝️
Mazatlán, MX
Mazatlán, MX
6
🌊
🌊
Sea Day
Sea Day
7
🌊
🌊
Sea Day
Sea Day
🛳️
🛳️
San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta
Mazatlán
Mazatlán
San Diego-Mexico 2026
Pricing
Pricing
Pricing
Per-person prices for double occupancy including taxes & fees
Per-person prices for double occupancy including taxes & fees
Interior
Interior
from
from
$1,313
$1,313
$1,313
Ocean View
Ocean View
from
from
$1,413
$1,413
$1,413
Ocean Balcony
Ocean Balcony
from
from
$1,513
$1,513
$1,513
Suites
Suites
from
from
$2,244
$2,244
$2,244
San Diego-Mexico 2026
What's Included
What's Included
What's Included
4 Complimentary Eateries
4 Complimentary Eateries
Basic Beverages
Basic Beverages
Tap water, drip coffee, tea
Tap water, drip coffee, tea
Atlantis Entertainment
Atlantis Entertainment
Shows, parties, games
Shows, parties, games
What's Extra
What's Extra
What's Extra
7 Specialty (Paid) Eateries
7 Specialty (Paid) Eateries
Alcohol & Non-basic Beverages
Alcohol & Non-basic Beverages
Soda, energy drinks, bottled water, etc.
Soda, energy drinks, bottled water, etc.
Wi-Fi Internet
Wi-Fi Internet
San Diego-Mexico 2026
The JustJoeyT Forecast
The JustJoeyT Forecast
The JustJoeyT Forecast
Hey Joey, what’s this cruise gonna be like?
Hey Joey, what’s this cruise gonna be like?
Best For…
Visiting Mexico, especially the very gay-friendly Puerto Vallarta
Those living on/near the west coast
A great balance between partying, socializing, and relaxing - I think this will be one of the most well-rounded, something-for-everyone cruises in 2026
A very diverse crowd, based on past Cali-Mexico cruises, including the LA-Mexico one this April
A low-cost Atlantis cruise - this is the least-expensive sailings I’ve seen in the last couple of years
Those who wanna visit Los Angeles / SoCal before or after the cruise (I live in Weho!)
Visiting Mexico, especially the very gay-friendly Puerto Vallarta
Those living on/near the west coast
A great balance between partying, socializing, and relaxing - I think this will be one of the most well-rounded, something-for-everyone cruises in 2026
A very diverse crowd, based on past Cali-Mexico cruises, including the LA-Mexico one this April
A low-cost Atlantis cruise - this is the least-expensive sailings I’ve seen in the last couple of years
Those who wanna visit Los Angeles / SoCal before or after the cruise (I live in Weho!)
Not For…
Massive hardcore dance parties - it’s not gonna be at the level of the “big” cruise in February
Ports in different countries - all ports are in Mexico, and PV is far and away the main attraction
Massive hardcore dance parties - it’s not gonna be at the level of the “big” cruise in February
Ports in different countries - all ports are in Mexico, and PV is far and away the main attraction
Crowd
Americans will make up the vast majority, probably over 95% judging by the LA-Mexico cruise in April
Most cruisers will be in their 40s to 60s, but I think there will be a decent amount of cruisers under 40
Americans will make up the vast majority, probably over 95% judging by the LA-Mexico cruise in April
Most cruisers will be in their 40s to 60s, but I think there will be a decent amount of cruisers under 40
Vibe
Lively but not crazy, with more of a community feel on this slightly smaller ship. Good balance between relaxing and some partying.
Lively but not crazy, with more of a community feel on this slightly smaller ship. Good balance between relaxing and some partying.
Good for New Cruisers?
Yes - this will probably be the best one this year for new cruisers given the affordable price point, a smaller ship that’s less intimidating to navigate, and a balanced onboard vibe.
The only new cruisers I might not recommend this for are those that are eyeing the Allure 2027 cruise for the higher energy, massive parties, and younger crowd.
Yes - this will probably be the best one this year for new cruisers given the affordable price point, a smaller ship that’s less intimidating to navigate, and a balanced onboard vibe.
The only new cruisers I might not recommend this for are those that are eyeing the Allure 2027 cruise for the higher energy, massive parties, and younger crowd.