departing from San Diego, CA
WAY, WAY OUT OF OFFICE
MARCH 21-28, 2026
Can you believe we’re going to be taking our fifteenth voyage in 2026? Crazy! While we currently can’t announce much besides the sailing dates and ports of call, in the coming months we’ll be adding lots more guests and events, and managing a staggering array of details to make it better than ever. Stay tuned!
WHERE ARE WE GOING?
Oh, yeah; this is also a vacation.
Take the break you deserve and delve into unexplored places.
Or sit by the waves and do absolutely nothing. (Or…why not both?)
MARCH 23rd
10 am – 5 pm
Sitting at the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula, enjoy beaches galore and crystal-blue surf where the desert meets the sea. Experience whale-watching, relax at Lover’s Beach, or explore Las Playitas–a series of mini-beaches tucked into rugged coves. Or discover classic Mexico as you stroll through the old town of San Jose del Cabo.
MARCH 24th
8 am – 11 pm
JoCo Cruise returns to one of its all-time favorite destinations. This seaside village awaits us with its strollable malecon, and an authentic old Spanish charm you will always remember. Enjoy the sights and wildlife of the Sea of Cortez, one of the world’s most incredible marine environments. Or wander through the sun-kissed town and enjoy a cool beverage or local specialty in a courtyard setting.
MARCH 25th
8 am – 5 pm
Pack your sunscreen, because March is primetime at the area’s six fantastic beaches. Enjoy snorkeling, visit with sea lions at Los Islotes, or lay out a towel for good old beach lazing. Or take a short ride to downtown La Paz, where you can walk its charming malecon, enjoy vibrant street art, and enjoy the local twist on tacos, ceviche, and chilaquiles.
BASIC 2026 DATES
Friday, March 20th
It’s not required, but we recommend arriving in San Diego the day before sailing.
Saturday, March 21st
Boarding is between 11:30 a.m. (approximately) and 3:30 p.m. For more info on what happens at sea, check out the destinations page and the schedule page.
Saturday, March 28th
We return to port in San Diego at approximately 7 a.m., we recommend that no one should book flights before noon the same day.
FLIGHTS, HOTELS & TRANSPORTATION
Please drop by our JoCo Cruise 2026 Pre-cruise Planning Page for useful info regarding getting yourself to San Diego and onto the Nieuw Amsterdam…
SHIP SPECS
The Nieuw Amsterdam
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE LINE – SIGNATURE CLASS
This will be our sixth time sailing on a Signature Class ship. Delivered to Holland America in 2010 and recently refit in 2023, its design and art (valued at more than $3M) are inspired by New York City. Most important: its layout will be fantastic for our events and hangouts, all week long.
Length: 285 m (935 ft)
Beam: 32 m (105 ft)
Draught: 7.9 m (26 ft)
Max speed: 23.9 knots (warp factor 0.0034485661410630294)
Decks: 11 passenger decks
Giant Squid Crush Resistance: Maximum
