Holland America Line's Zuiderdam Resumes Service from Port of San Diego; Second Ship from California and Sixth Back to Cruising

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On Dec. 23, 2021, Holland America Line's Zuiderdam resumed its service from San Diego, marking its return as the second ship to do so since the industry's pause. This festive event featured a holiday celebration onboard with crew welcoming guests. Zuiderdam starts with a 10-day cruise to Mexico and the Sea of Cortez, followed by voyages through the Panama Canal and South Pacific. Holland America anticipates more than 81,000 guests visiting San Diego this season, contributing over $35 million to the local economy.

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• Return of Zuiderdam boosts operational capacity in San Diego.
• Anticipated influx of more than 81,000 guests brings over $35 million in direct spending.
• Operational impact of each ship visit estimated at $364,000.

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• None.

SEATTLE, Dec. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's Zuiderdam returned to service today from Port of San Diego in California, the second Holland America ship to resume service in San Diego since the industrywide pause.

Holland America Line's Zuiderdam resumes cruising from San Diego today.

Zuiderdam's crew celebrated the return in holiday spirit with sleighbells ringing and Santa and his elves on hand to open embarkation and welcome guests back on board. Zuiderdam joins Koningsdam, which resumed service in San Diego Oct. 10. Holland America Line now has six ships cruising again in the Caribbean, Mexico and along the Pacific Coast of the United States.   

"San Diego is an important homeport for us, and we are excited to have two ships back in full-time operation here with the restart of Zuiderdam today," said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line. "We are proud to be part of the San Diego community, which has continued to show us tremendous support throughout our restart. There's no better way to kick off Zuiderdam's season than with a holiday cruise full of joyful guests and our grateful crew who are happy to have them back on board."

Zuiderdam's first cruise is a 10-day "Mexico and Sea of Cortez" that will be followed by Panama Canal departures and a grand 35-day South Pacific sojourn and Pacific cruise. Koningsdam sails a series of seven-day cruises to the California Coast or Mexico and two longer Hawaii voyages that run through April 3, 2022. Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam each make one call at San Diego in spring 2022.

Earlier in the week on Dec. 19, while remaining alongside at San Diego's B-Street Cruise Terminal, Zuiderdam took part in the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights with an illuminated "Ho Ho Ho" on the ship's side to show community support.

About Holland America Line in San Diego:  
Holland America Line has been homeporting from the Port of San Diego since the 1990s. For the upcoming 2021-22 season, the cruise line will bring more than 81,000 guests to the city, which will result in more than $35 million in direct spending.

Operationally, each ship visit directly contributes $364,000 to the local economy in provisioning (fuel, food, flowers, piano tuning, supplies), port taxes, and spending. When Koningsdam and Zuiderdam call at San Diego, both ships will connect to shore power, reducing the ships' carbon footprint.

Throughout the years, Holland America Line has been actively involved with more than 30 nonprofits in San Diego County through giving, shipboard lunches and cruise donations, including La Jolla Playhouse, San Ysidro Health and Girl Scouts San Diego.

For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.

Editor's note: Photos are available at https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/yaucwtwj.

Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland America Blog.  Access all social media outlets via the home page at hollandamerica.com.

About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE:  CCL and CUK)] 
Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to offer adventures to Alaska and the Yukon nearly 75 years ago. Its fleet of premium ships visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, joined the fleet in July 2021.

The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line's ships feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.

CONTACT:	Bill Zucker, Erik Elvejord
PHONE:	800-637-5029, 206-626-9890
EMAIL:	pr@hollandamerica.com

Click to Tweet: .@HALcruises' Zuiderdam resumes #cruising from the West Coast. Ship departs San Diego Dec. 23 and will sail roundtrip through April 2022. Three additional HAL ships also to cruise from San Diego in the coming months.

 

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FAQ

When did Holland America Line's Zuiderdam resume sailing?

Holland America Line's Zuiderdam resumed sailing on Dec. 23, 2021.

What is the first cruise destination for Zuiderdam?

The first cruise destination for Zuiderdam is a 10-day trip to Mexico and the Sea of Cortez.

How many guests is Holland America expected to bring to San Diego this season?

Holland America Line expects to bring more than 81,000 guests to San Diego this season.

What economic impact will Holland America Line have in San Diego?

Holland America Line will contribute over $35 million to the San Diego economy this season.

How much does each ship visit contribute to the San Diego economy?

Each ship visit contributes approximately $364,000 to the local economy.