Holland America has long operated in Hawaiian waters, previously with MS Statendam and now with the musically themed Zaandam. The company offers three cruise itineraries, all round-trip circle cruise with their 15 and 16 day cruise operating from San Diego and the 19 day cruise itinerary from Vancouver. After the Pacific leg of the cruise hte itinerary features the four main islands before returning to their port of origin.

Generally speaking the actual time spent in hawaiian waters cruising the Hawaiian Islands is 9 days with the ship berthing in Honolulu (Oahu), Lahaina or Kahului (Maui), Hilo & Kona (Big Island of Hawaii), Nawiliwili (Kauai). The shorter cruises may only visit Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Make time for the beach when in Hawaii

Dependent on the length of cruise port stays may be a few hours, or a day with overnight. Either way shore excursions are planned to allow you to see the main attractions of each island. Cruising back from the Hawaiian Islands will give you two or three days at sea varying by the final port destination.