Overview of Cruise West

Are You a Cruise West Cruiser?

Cruise West guests would rather watch for whales than spend the afternoon in a casino. They linger outside on deck as the Captain noses under a waterfall, rather than watch a video. On a small ship, the focus is outside where Nature provides the entertainment, rather than on artificial amusements conjured up to occupy your attention during long hours of open water.

With Cruise West, you're not just a visitor, you're a participant. Whether you're kayaking off a wilderness island in Mexico, hiking in a rain forest in Alaska, or enjoying a spectacular spring garden in British Columbia, each of our small-ship cruises is an engaging experience for all your senses.

Think Casual

The focus is always on the destination, so informality is key. After all, if there's a whale spouting off the bow, dinner will just have to wait, and you don't want to get whale spume on a tux!

When you're on board, you'll spend most of your waking hours in the spacious public areas. Unlike many other ships, many of ours have open guest access to the bow area, giving you the best views. And of course, all the lounges and dining rooms feature large view windows, as do most of our staterooms.

Speaking of Staterooms

When you're ready to retreat at the end of the day, your private cabin has all the comforts. Choose from two twin beds, or one double/queen/king. Depending on the ship you choose, stateroom types range from economical inside cabins to spacious suites with private balconies.

Destinations First, Then Ship

Each of the ships has its own distinctive personality. In general, though, we suggest you pick your destination first, and then, where there's a choice, choose your ship preference. Whichever ship and destination you choose, you'll enjoy an unforgettable journey discovering special places only accessible by our agile fleet.

Cruise West Video Library

A Glimpse of Alaska	A Glimpse of Costa Rica & Panama

A Glimpse of the Sea of Cortés	A Glimpse of Japan

A Glimpse of the South Pacific	A Glimpse of Columbia & Snake Rivers

A Glimpse of British Columbia	A Glimpse of California Wine Country

A Matter of Taste