Holland America Line will have 20 cruises and three ships to choose from between October 2019 and April 2020. A seven-day series of itineraries will be offered aboard Oosterdam and Eurodam, while Maasdam's popular EXC In-Depth Voyages expand to Mexico in 2020. All of the regular-season cruises conveniently sail roundtrip from San Diego, California, stated an official release.“Each itinerary features three Mexican ports of call, including an overnight at Puerto Vallarta, providing extra time to take a zip-line tour through the lush Sierra Madre Mountains, go whale-watching in Banderas Bay or take a side trip to one of Mexico's enchanting Pueblos Magicos. All cruises also include calls at the popular Mexican ports of Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas,” says the release.«Mexico continues to be a top cruise choice among our guests because it offers such a rich experience, from warm weather, and beautiful beaches to diverse cultural and culinary landscapes,» said Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America Line, as per the release. «By visiting several iconic ports within this captivating country, we're able to provide guests with an authentic, immersive experience that leaves them with a deeper understanding of this colorful part of the world.»Oosterdam kicks off the season on October 6, 2019, with one of the 14 seven-day cruises offered through April 18, 2020, including two holiday departures on December 21 and 28.The release informs, for an even deeper exploration of the Mexican Riviera, Maasdam's 12-day EXC In-Depth Voyage departs April 3 and April 15, 2020, and includes seven Mexican ports that rim the Sea of Cortez. Along with Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta, guests will enjoy La Paz, Loreto, Guaymas and Topolobampo. Maasdam's April 15 departure can be extended for an 18-day Collectors' Voyage that also visits Santa Barbara, Monterey and San Francisco, California, before arriving at Victoria then Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where guests will disembark.“Throughout the voyages, EXC programming brings Mexico's local traditions, culinary tastes and cultural experiences to life on board. Through EXC Encounters, a mariachi band in traditional attire will perform onboard, while a barbecue on Lido Deck features authentic Mexican dishes. Guests who want to learn more about the country can attend an EXC Talk by an EXC Guide or head to America's Test Kitchen for a cooking demonstration, cooking class or themed mixology class featuring local fare. The Dining Room and Lido Market also will showcase the flavors of Mexico, while bars will offer a variety of Mexican liquors and ingredients,” says the release.Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the ships   https://www.blouinartinfo.com/              Founder: Louise Blouin Read more