Cruise West ships carry between 78 and 138 passengers and promote a more intimate Alaskan experience. Instead of spending all of your time in port or engaging in on-board activities, Cruise West's small ships sail into secluded waterways and up narrow channels so passengers can see the Alaskan wilderness up close. Cruise West has been in operation for more than 60 years and offer cruises that last anywhere from four to 17 nights starting in Seattle, Juneau or Anchorage. To see even more of Alaska, Cruise West has land tours that can be incorporated into a cruise package.
Cruise West
2301 Fifth Ave., Suite 401
Seattle, WA 98121-1856
888-851-8133
cruisewest.com
On-board the Alaskan Harvest, eight to 12 passengers can sail along Alaska's Inside Passage on a casual, leisurely tour. Departing on Sundays, these weeklong cruises start in Juneau, Petersburg or Sitka. The icy-blue Mendenhall, Sawyer and Dawes glaciers are only three of the many large glaciers that travelers on the Alaskan Harvest can view. Along with the spectacular views, passengers can interact with nature firsthand on kayaking, sports fishing and hiking excursions. There is also plenty of time and opportunity for whale watching and nature photography. Alaska Boat Cruises, which operates the Alaskan Harvest, plans its trips with conservation in mind so the environment is harmed as little as possible by these excursions.
Alaska Boat Cruises
P.O. Box 6290
Sitka, AK 99835
907-747-6026
alaskaboatcruises.com
The Sikumi offers passengers a personalized, custom cruise through Alaska's Inside Passage. Instead of stopping in large ports, this cruise travels past uninhabited islands, quiet coves and awe-inspiring tidewater glaciers. The cruises are custom-designed to a group's specific wants and, weather permitting, the 67-foot Sikumi takes her passengers wherever they want to go. Suggested itineraries and activity ideas are presented, but final say belongs to the guests. The ship has all of the necessary equipment to allow for kayaking and sport fishing, or passengers can plan a quiet trip to simply view and explore Alaska's unique coastline.
M/V Sikumi LLC
D.B.A. Custom Alaska Cruises
P.O. Box 1236
Bothell, WA 98041
425-806-2083
sikumi.com
