Small Ship Cruises - Premium Selection

Legends of the Pacific, Fiji - Guam, 2009

Escape the cold and visit traditional Villages, cultural sites and go snorkeling. Seldom explored by outside visitors, this voyage of discovery includes a unique combination of age-old primative island cultures, the ancient ruins of Nan Madol (“the Venice of the Pacific”), said to be over 700 years old, and some of the most spectacular snorkeling opportunities on Earth.

February 26, 2009 (northbound)

• 17 days, 16 nights from  Fiji to Guam
• aboard the Spirit of Oceanus: 295 feet, 120 guests, all cabins feature private facilities
• All cabins feature private facilities, Elevator to all passenger decks, TV monitor/VCR in each cabin, Satellite phone, email and Internet capability, 15 Suites have private balconies

$7249 USD*

Vintner's Choice, California, 2008

• 5 days/4 nights. Experience an epicure's sampler of the wine country's best.
• aboard the Spirit of Yorktown. Staterroms feature two twin beds, in-room controlled air conditioning, radio, locking drawer, hairdryer and portholes
• roundtrip from San Francisco

$1949 USD*

North-West River Voyage of Discovery, 2008

See scenic riverways punctuated by orchards and evergreens and draped by elegant waterfalls. Throughout your cruise, the Pacific Northwest's pioneer history is brought to life with a special series of excursions, guest speakers, and narration and presentations by your on-board Exploration Leader. Cruising the Columbia River and Snake River, visit Hells Canyon, Walla Walla, the Dalles & Maryhill Museum, Astoria, and Fort Clatsop.
Save $250 pp when you book and make a deposit on your Columbia & Snake Rivers cruise by October 5, 2007. Save an additional $100 when you pay in full by the same date.

DEPARTING  April, September October 2008

• 8 days/7 nights from Portland to Portland, OR
• aboard the Spirit of Discovery, 84 guests, 166 feet, all outside cabins

$2949 USD*

Pearls of Polynesia Islands, Atolls and Motus, 2009

This comprehensive voyage explores the vastly different cultures of the South Pacific, crossing the International Date Line, and sailing from the legendary islands of Polynesia into the mysteries of Melanesia. From the Polynesian paradises of Tahiti and Bora Bora to the seldom-visited islands of Western Samoa and Tonga, we experience a wide range of unique flora, fauna, and cultural interaction.

Explore the unspoiled rainforests, coral reefs, spectacular waterfalls, and tropical wildlife of the spectacular National Park of American Samoa.

DEPARTING Jan 13, 2009 Northbound, Feb 12, 2009 Southbound

• 14 Days/13 Nights, Tahiti to Fiji or return
• aboard the Spirit of Oceanus, 295 feet, 120 guests, all cabins feature private facilities
• TV monitor/VCR in each cabin; 12 Suites have private balconies

$6199 USD*

Alaska: Glacier Bay Highlights, 2008

A 4-night luxury but casual cruise round trip from Juneau into the heart of the Inside Passage. Spend a full day in the nature wonderland of Glacier Bay with an onboard Park Ranger to help spot wildlife. Cruise Icy Strait in search of humpbacks and other marine mammals and delight in the charm of small ports Skagway and Haines. In the space of only a few days you'll build a lifetime of memories. After this 'taste' of Alaska you surely want to see more! You can almost touch the ice and the marine mammals playing with the ship. The atmosphere is always casual and relaxed, combined with 5-star cuisine and eco-entertainment at its best.

See here all 2008 Alaska Cruises in an overview.

CRUISE WEST introduces  family friendly fares on GLACIER BAY HIGHLIGHTS cruises: Save up to 75% for kids on 3- or 4-night cruises. Info here

DEPARTING May through August 2008

• 5 days/4 nights, Juneau to Juneau
• On board the 'Spirit of Glacier Bay': 102 guests, 207 feet in length, all cabins feature private facilities and window
• Ask us for Early Bird Savings!

$2349 USD*