Editor's Update:  Cruise West shut down operations on September, 2010.

Cruise West is an independent, destination focused small-ship cruise operator based in Seattle, Washington. The line operates 9 small ships, that range in guest capacities of 78 to 148 guests per ship. Originally founded as an Alaska tour operator, they are best known for their Alaska cruises but their reach includes destinations all around the Pacific Ocean.

Pacific Explorer
Spirit of 98
Spirit of Alaska
Spirit of America
Spirit of Columbia
Spirit of Discovery
Spirit of Endeavour
Spirit of Oceanus
Spirit of Yorktown

15th August, 2011   |   USATODAY.com - The Cruise Log Carnival signs for $65 million Dominican Republic cruise village

The cruise company will finance a $65 million port facility and retail/restaurant/recreation complex geared towards cruise passengers just west ...

Read More 15th August, 2011   |   USA Today Carnival signs for $65 million Dominican Republic cruise village

The cruise company will finance a $65 million port facility and retail/restaurant/recreation complex geared towards cruise passengers just west ...

Read More 3rd August, 2011   |   About.com Adventure Travel Been Everywhere? Here's a New Place to Cruise--West Africa

Travelers always seem to be looking for new places to go, and cruisers are just the same--they just like to get there on the water. Even those who haven't been "everywhere" but who are are looking for an exciting new destination will be interested in ...

Read More 6th June, 2011   |   About.com Adventure Travel Columbia River Gorge in the Pacific Northwest of the USA

Photo of the Columbia River Gorge in the Pacific Northwest of the USA. The picture was taken on a 7-day cruise of the Columbia and Snake Rivers on the Cruise West Spirit of Discovery.

Read More 6th May, 2011   |   USATODAY.com Travel - Top Stories Former Cruise West chairman tries for a comeback in the Galapagos

Dick West says his new company will launch operations in the Galapagos by the end of this year.

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