Holland America, the main cruise line operating out of the Port of San Diego, marked the return of its services Thursday with another of its ships, as it continues to increase departures following a 17-month local cruise disruption.
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The Zuiderdam, which was heading to the Sea of Cortez for a 10-day navigation, is the second Holland America ship to resume its cruises in California after being sidelined by COVID-19 for more than 645 days due to the pandemic. . While there are no COVID-related capacity restrictions for cruises, Holland America’s trips to Mexico are generally operating at 65 percent of capacity, Holland America spokesman Erik Elvejord said. Other cruises, such as those going to Hawaii, are much more full, between 85 and 90 percent of capacity, he said.
Following the Sea of Cortez cruise, the Zuiderdam has scheduled some sailings through the Panama Canal and a grand 35-day voyage through the South Pacific and Pacific. The company’s Koningsdam has already been sailing from San Diego, and the Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam will make a stopover here in the spring of 2022.
Holland America, like many other cruise lines, requires that all passengers and crew members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Additionally, passengers must submit a negative COVID test that is taken within two days prior to sailing. Although booster shots are not required, Holland America, on its website, “strongly” encourages all guests who may receive a booster shot to complete it at least seven days prior to boarding.
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Holland America Zuiderdam crew members have completed final preparations before passengers board to depart for the Mexican Riviera cruise.
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The view of San Diego from the lounge at the bow of the Holland America Zuiderdam.
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The Sea View Pool Deck on board the Holland America Zuiderdam.
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Looking out on the deck of the Holland America Zuiderdam the day before it departs on a Mexican Riviera cruise.
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The lounge at the bow of the Holland America Zuiderdam.
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The Holland America Zuiderdam’s main show lounge is ready for passengers.
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One of the passenger dining rooms on board the Holland America Zuiderdam.
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One of the passenger dining rooms on board the Holland America Zuiderdam.
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One of the passenger dining rooms on board the Holland America Zuiderdam.
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A spa for passengers of the Holland America Zuiderdam.
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The Ocean Bar on board the Holland America Zuiderdam.
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One of the passenger spa’s on board the Holland America Zuiderdam.
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