While large mega-ships carrying upwards of 3,000 guests dominate cruising, Cruise West is one of the well-established boutique lines that has prospered catering to smaller groups of travelers. Cruise West's ships accommodate just 78 to 138 guests. While large cruise ships offer many onboard amenities, for Cruise West guests the emphasis is on Mother Nature, with educational tourism the focus.
Cruise West's smaller ships can maneuver in tigher areas an bring passengers up close for more personal encounters with destinations they're visiting, such as the nooks of Alaska's Inside Passage. As to getting up close and personal, Cruise West even offers a money-back guarantee if a whale is not seen on its Alaska cruises.
In addition to Alaska, Cruise West's itineraries include Asia, the Caribbean, British Columbia, Costa Rica and the South Pacific.
As is generally case with most small ship cruises, Cruise West's vacations are not inexpensive. Travelers pay a premium for the luxury of travelilng on more personal adventures with nature, in the company of naturalists or "exploration leaders."
Our small ship cruise experts are eager to arrange your next Cruise West adventure.
Consumer Ship Reviews
You can also reference consumer reviews of the following Cruise West ships (or post your own review): Pacific Explorer, Spirit of '98, Spirit of Alaska, Spirit of Nantucket, Spirit of Oceanus
