Cruise West
2401 Avenue, Suite 700
Seattle, WA 98121-1438
Phone: (800) 888-9378
Fax: (206) 441-4757
www.cruisewest.com
Email: experience@cruisewest.com

Voyages of Exploration

Cruise West is the Leader in Small-Ship Cruising! Choose from Alaska, British Columbia, the Columbia and Snake Rivers, the California Wine Country, Baja Mexico's Sea of Cortés, or Costa Rica and Panama. Cruising is at a relaxed pace with Cruise West. The small ships of Cruise West bring you to the narrow waterways, hidden coves, and small ports that the big ships never see. Come up close and personal with nature when Cruise West's captains stop the ships to view the wildlife and scenery.

With approximately 100 guests, the intimate size and relaxed atmosphere of a Cruise West ship allows for a casual, interactive, friendly and fun journey. Informative lecturers, special guests, and an on-board Certified Interpretive Guide are onboare to enlighten and entertain. One shore excursion is included in every port of call. On Cruise West you're considered a participant. Experience kayaking off a wilderness island in Mexico, a nature walk through the jungles of Costa Rica, or enjoy the beautiful Spring garden in British Columbia.

These cruises are very popular with those who want to be up-close and personal with glaciers, whales, eagles, sea lions and mother nature. Completely casual and unfancy, they attract people who enjoy the outdoors and don't need floor shows, casinos or gourmet meals. And the company commands a loyal following of repeaters.

Sailing up to the face of a glacier or the edge of a roaring waterfall cannot be matched on a conventional cruise ship. With Cruise West, you're not just a visitor, you're a participant. Whether kayaking off a wilderness island in Mexico, hiking in a rain forest in Alaska or enjoying a spectacular spring garden in British Columbia, a small-ship cruise is an engaging experience for all the senses. In every Cruise West destination, at least one shore excursion or highlight is included in each port of call, to further encourage active involvement.

The informality and laid-back attitude extends to the dress code. Passengers can wear whatever they want at all times, so leave the tuxes, business suits, cocktail dresses and sequined gowns at home. Recent years have seen the Cruise West small-ship experience exported to British Columbia, the Columbia and Snake Rivers, California's wine country, Costa Rica, Panama, and Mexico's Sea of Cortez. Cruise West new itineraries explore the Virgin Islands, the U.S. Atlantic Coast, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway, Vietnam, China and Japan.

Find out more about Cruise West ratings and cruise ship reviews with Pacific Explorer, Sheltered Seas, Spirit of 98, Spirit of Alaska, Spirit of Columbia, Spirit of Discovery, Spirit of Endeavour and Spirit of Oceanus. Come Aboard with Cruise West cruises! For more information Cruise West cruise ships and answers to your questions about cruise experience on Cruise West itineraries, please visit our Cruise West Cruise Line Forums.