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Cruise West
Small-ship cruising leader Cruise West takes a destination-focused, "less is more" approach to adventure cruising, though amenities are certainly not lacking. Alaska cruises are particularly popular, although the line also travels to destinations in Central America, the South Pacific and the Sea of Cortes, and along rivers in the Pacific Northwest. Typical Cruise West guests would rather watch for whales in a remote sound than spend the afternoon singing karaoke.
Cruise West began to offer overnight cruises in Alaskan waters in 1990 and now owns and operates a fleet of seven small cruise ships and one motor yacht, with capacities ranging from 78 to 114 guests. Cruise West's small ships are able to enter waterways that larger cruise ships cannot, providing an up-close experience made even more meaningful by lectures and programs from onboard naturalist guides. This small ship ambiance encourages interaction between guests and crew and creates a relaxed environment.
Cruise West is the undeniable small-ship choice to Alaska. Cruise West's small ships explore more of Alaska's Wilderness Waterways than any other line, from the Inside Passage to Prince William Sound and on to the spectacular, far flung islands of the Bering Sea.
Cruise West's luxurious Spirit of Yorktown takes autumnal voyages to California's Napa Valley, where passengers can examine the art of winemaking and fine cuisine against a backdrop of breathtaking vineyards.
All Cruise West vessels have forward lounges and ample outdoor deck space for viewing and photographing wildlife and scenery. In the tradition of Cruise West's up-close, casual and personal style, guests will have extraordinary opportunities to view Rockhopper penguins in the remote British outpost of the Falkland Islands; thousands of King penguins and nesting grounds of wandering albatross in South Georgia, while simultaneously admiring the water-loving, larger species of whales, fur seals, elephant seals and the icebergs and glaciers that surround them. Its exotic remoteness combined with legendary stories of exploration and adventure spur on the fantasies of armchair travelers and documentary watchers all over the globe; for 114 Cruise West guests, the fantasy has now become an attainable reality.
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 West cruise is an engaging experience for all the senses.
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