Dear Explorer,
When my father, Chuck West, began sharing his beloved Alaska with travelers more than 60 years ago, he wanted to give them an experience that was altogether unique. Traveling in small groups, these Alaska-cruises got visitors close to Alaska's magnificent scenery, wildlife and culture so they would return home with a real appreciation for Alaska and not just a handful of photos.

Over the past 25 years we have developed our small ship cruising as the ultimate platform to provide these "Up Close, Casual and Personal" cruise experiences. While our primary focus remains on Alaska, we've expanded our cruise destinations to include the Bering Sea, Japan, Panama Canal & Costa Rica, British Columbia, Mexico's Sea of Cortes, Europe's Danube River and the Galapagos Islands. And that same philosophy of providing unique, life-enhancing cruise experiences continues to guide us. Wherever we go, the focus is on the destination, with knowledgeable guides and Exploration Leaders, "insider" experiences, and many included "extras" like kayaks, snorkel equipment, and shore excursions to ensure a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Richard G. West
Chairman & Managing Director

Cruise West is a second-generation, family-owned company that enables travelers to explore remote locales not accessible to larger cruise ships. Cruise West's smaller ships hold only 78-138 guests, encouraging congenial interaction between guests and crew and creating a relaxed environment. All ships have forward lounges and ample outdoor deck space for viewing and photographing wildlife and scenery. All vessels are also equipped with inflatable landing craft for up-close exploration of remote areas and shore landings.

Antarctica 18 nights cruise February	Galapagos 9 to 14 nights cruises March, April, Aug & Sept	Alaska 3 to 27 nights cruises May to September
Europe 10 to 16 nights cruises July & October	Columbia & Snake Rivers 7 nights cruises April-May, Sept-Oct	Mexico's Sea of Cortes 7 to 11 nights cruises January to March
Panama Canal & Costa Rica 9 to 14 nights cruises Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec	British Columbia 7 nights cruises April-May, Sept-Oct	Japan 11 to 14 nights cruises March-April, Sept-Oct
Vietnam 11 nights cruise November	Grand Asia 11 to 27 nights cruises September & November	Theme Cruises Photography Cruises, Christmas Cruises, New Year Cruises...and more