When choosing a cruise vacation to Alaska, passengers who want a more intimate experience may opt for a small ship cruise. Although these vacation packages may be more costly than on a larger ship, the attention to detail and personal service make for a truly memorable vacation. CruiseWest Cruise Lines is focused exclusively on the small ship market and offers four options in 2010 for visiting Alaska.
Spirit of Columbia offers a 10-day trip departing from Seattle on May 29, 2010, and ending in Juneau, Alaska. The itinerary covers 11 different ports, including in the San Juan Islands and Glacier Bay National Park. The ship is 148 feet long and can navigate into small areas, offering a truly unique experience. This cruise accommodates a maximum of 78 guests. Eco-friendly cabins are available. This itinerary is reversed for return from Juneau to Seattle on Sept. 3, 2010. The remainder of the sailings for this ship while in Alaska, are four-day cruises round-trip from Anchorage (Whittier).
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Spirit of Discovery offers a 10-day trip departing on May 14, 2010, from Seattle to Juneau. The itinerary covers San Juan Islands, Frederick Sound, Glacier Bay National Park and Skagway. This ship, at 166 feet, allows a maximum of 84 guests, and each stateroom features a picture window. The guest lounge has floor-to-ceiling windows and is perfect for viewing and photographing wildlife. Eco-friendly "Explorer Class" cabins are also available. This itinerary is reversed for return from Juneau on Aug. 28, 2010. The remainder of the sailings for this ship while in Alaska, are four-day, round-trip sailings that depart from Juneau.
The Spirit of Yorktown offers a 10-day trip--May 27 and Aug. 25 departures in 2010--from Seattle to Juneau. The itinerary covers San Juan Islands, Metlakatla, Frederick Sound and Glacier Bay National Park. This 257-foot ship offers accommodations for up to 138 guests. Each stateroom features a porthole or picture window. The ship is new and elegant, and it features an all-American crew. Eco-friendly "Explorer Class" cabins are available. This itinerary is reversed for return from Juneau on Aug. 15 and Sept. 4, 2010. The remainder of the sailings for this ship while in Alaska are seven-day sailings that depart round-trip from Juneau.
Spirit of Endeavour offers a 10-day trip departing on May 9, 2010, from Seattle to Juneau, visiting the San Juan Islands, Tracy Arm and Glacier Bay National Park. This ship is 217 feet and offers 107 guests the fastest and most flexible ship in the fleet. The lounge and dining rooms have wireless Internet. Eco-friendly "Explorer Class" cabins are available. This itinerary is reversed for return from Juneau on Sept. 1, 2010. While in Alaska, the ship offers seven-day sailings round-trip from Juneau.
