Nieuw Amsterdam Holiday Cruise From San Diego - December 20, 2025

7 Night Baja Peninsula Holiday


Holiday round trip cruise departs from San Diego on Saturday December 20, 2025. The 7 day cruise ends with the arrival of Nieuw Amsterdam back in San Diego on Saturday December 27, 2025. The Christmas holiday (December 25, 2025) is during the cruise.



Ports of Call

December 22, 2025
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico photo

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Cabo San Lucas is at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. It's a popular resort destination as well as cruise ship port of call.


Departure Port: San Diego Cruise Ship Terminal

Directions: Google Maps - Apple Maps

For the night before your cruise: Hotels near San Diego Cruise Ship Terminal

Wyndham San Diego Bayside


1355 N Harbor Drive
0.2 miles from cruise port
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InterContinental San Diego, an IHG Hotel


901 Bayfront Court
0.2 miles from cruise port
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Hampton Inn San Diego Downtown


1531 Pacific Hwy
0.4 miles from cruise port
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The Guild Hotel, San Diego, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel


500 W Broadway
0.4 miles from cruise port
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Pacific Inn and Suites


1655 Pacific Hwy
0.4 miles from cruise port
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Best Western Plus Bayside Inn


555 W Ash Street
0.4 miles from cruise port
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Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown


1747 Pacific Hwy
0.5 miles from cruise port
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Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection


421 W B St
0.5 miles from cruise port
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