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Cruise West Cruises and Cruise West Adventure Cruise Tour Packages
LEADING UNCOMMON JOURNEYS FOR OVER 50 YEARS When the West family, owners of Cruise West, began offering unique and personal travel experiences more than 50 years ago in Alaska, a philosophy prevailed that remains true to this day: to provide up-close travel that focuses on the destination - its scenery, wildlife, natural history and culture - all in the company of limited numbers of like-minded travelers.
While magnificent sweeping views are certainly abundant in every one of Cruise West destinations, it's the glory of the details, viewed close up, that provides the most rewarding memories - an eagle in a tree on a tiny rocky islet, or the barnacles visible on a humpback's fin. In many of the remote waterways we visit, small ships are the only way to explore the area.
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, this is an engaging experience for all the senses. On many cruises all shore excursions are included, to further encourage your active involvement. SMALLER IS BETTER A cruise on a small ship is not filled with elaborate distractions, sleek resorts and packaged tours. Rather, small ships are perfect for intimate exploration of off-the-beaten track waterways, narrow channels and tiny ports that passengers on large ships will never see. When Cruise West guests visit a small port in Alaska's Inside Passage or along Baja Mexico's Sea of Cortés, we don't overwhelm the local communities - our largest vessel hosts just 102 guests. Cruise West guests would rather watch for whales in Frederick Sound than spend the afternoon in a casino. They linger outside on deck as the Captain noses under a waterfall, rather than focus on a bingo card. On a small ship, the focus is most often outside, on what Nature has provided for entertainment, than on facilities provided for your entertainment on board. Your time is spent wisely, too. Rather than making a beeline from port to port, our Captains have the flexibility - and the inclination - to linger when whales are putting on a show, a glacier is calving spectacularly, or to seek out sea otters when a nearby fisherman radios the word.
Virtuoso Cruise Consultants have been consistently recommended by Conde Nast Traveler. We assure you that our Cruise West Cruise Consultants provide you with every up to the minute special available! You will have the benefit of our three billion dollars a year buying power and you can get a lot more than you pay for with us---like free shore excursions, free upgrades, even pre and post hotel packages, business or first class air discounts, exclusive Virtuoso shore excursions, and many other hidden amenities. Each of our Cruise West Cruise Consultants are extremely knowledgeable, with over fifteen years of industry experience on the ships serving as sales managers and consultants. They are experts in the art of cruising, serve as your advocate and are always available to you. LEADING UNCOMMON JOURNEYS FOR OVER 50 YEARS When the West family, owners of Cruise West, began offering unique and personal travel experiences more than 50 years ago in Alaska, a philosophy prevailed that remains true to this day: to provide up-close travel that focuses on the destination - its scenery, wildlife, natural history and culture - all in the company of limited numbers of like-minded travelers. While magnificent sweeping views are certainly abundant in every one of Cruise West destinations, it's the glory of the details, viewed close up, that provides the most rewarding memories - an eagle in a tree on a tiny rocky islet, or the barnacles visible on a humpback's fin. In many of the remote waterways we visit, small ships are the only way to explore the area. A casual style on board all of our vessels encourages relaxation and congenial interaction between guests and crew alike. And the experience is personally enriching, through on-board narrative and lectures, special local guests from a wide variety of backgrounds, and the library provided on each vessel. 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, this is an engaging experience for all the senses. On many cruises all shore excursions are included, to further encourage your active involvement. Travelwizard.com has recently been featured on numerous Discovery Travel Channel specials. Look for us next on the "Honeymoon Adventures Specials" shot in the Fiji Islands, and the, "Honeymoon Hotspots Specials." SMALLER IS BETTER A cruise on a small ship is not filled with elaborate distractions, sleek resorts and packaged tours. Rather, small ships are perfect for intimate exploration of off-the-beaten track waterways, narrow channels and tiny ports that passengers on large ships will never see. When Cruise West guests visit a small port in Alaska's Inside Passage or along Baja Mexico's Sea of Cortés, we don't overwhelm the local communities - our largest vessel hosts just 102 guests. Cruise West guests would rather watch for whales in Frederick Sound than spend the afternoon in a casino. They linger outside on deck as the Captain noses under a waterfall, rather than focus on a bingo card. On a small ship, the focus is most often outside, on what Nature has provided for entertainment, than on facilities provided for your entertainment on board. Your time is spent wisely, too. Rather than making a beeline from port to port, our Captains have the flexibility - and the inclination - to linger when whales are putting on a show, a glacier is calving spectacularly, or to seek out sea otters when a nearby fisherman radios the word. Imagine being pampered from sunup to sundown. Having every need and whim met, being treated as if you alone were the center of the universe. These magnificent ships are floating resorts, and fabulous destinations in themselves, offering everything you would expect in a great resort on land. Incredible dining. Spectacular entertainment. Loads of fun activities for all ages. When was the last time you had that much fun and paid so little. Time is Life's most Precious Commodity---Spend it Wisely! It's all about the experience! Remember--We can save you a lot of Time, Money and Stress when you book your trip with our Virtuoso Cruise West Cruises Specialists. The Cruise West Cruises and Cruise West Adventure Cruise Tour Packages Guide |
Cruise West Alaska Cruises, Cruise West Asia & Russian Far East, Cruise West British Colombia & Islands of the Pacific North West, Colombia & Snake River, Cruise West California Wine Country, Baja Mexico's Sea of Cortez and Central America. 
A casual style on board all of our vessels encourages relaxation and congenial interaction between guests and crew alike. And the experience is personally enriching, through on-board narrative and lectures, special local guests from a wide variety of backgrounds, and the library provided on each vessel.
Our Luxury Vacation and Cruise Consultants are known around the world by sophisticated traveler's for the extraordinary value of our custom designed vacations, and excellent, dedicated service. Our professional services suit the world's most demanding travelers. Our name opens doors and guarantees value. Our network of specialists span the world. We can get get you the best accommodations, privileged access and extra amenities!|
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