Sail round trip from Juneau and enjoy the luxury of spending a full day in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Cruise West's small ships take you into the hidden nooks and crannies of Alaska's Inside Passage. Explore the natural highlights at leisure, marveling at humpback whales in Frederick Sound, cruising within earshot of sea lion colonies sprawling on the rocks, and edging close to cliffside rookeries where murrelets, puffins and other seabirds nest. Gaze skyward in awe of the sheer cliffs of Tracy Arm. Come face-to-face and interact with the people of a remote Southeast Alaskan fishing village. Enjoy a day of wilderness cruising with opportunity to explore by inflatable excursion craft (weather permitting). Whales guaranteed! Your TravLtips 10% savings apply to the following departures:
Spirit of Endeavour - 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/30, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25
Spirit of Yorktown - 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 7/4

Cruise round trip from Juneau into the heart of the Inside Passage. Glacier Bay Highlights is a perfect shorter getaway cruise in the beautiful remote wilderness of Alaska's Inside Passage. Experience the true meaning of wonder in the soaring sanctuary of Glacier Bay National Park. Enjoy a morning of wilderness cruising with opportunity to explore by inflatable excursion craft (weather permitting). You will have an afternoon at Glacier Bay Park Headquarters with a number of on-shore activites. Spend a full day cruising in the nature wonderland of Glacier Bay with an onboard Park Ranger to help spot wildlife. Delight in the charm of the small ports Skagway and Haines. In the space of only a few days you'll build a lifetime of memories. Your TravLtips 10% savings apply to the following departures:
Spirit of Discovery - 6/13, 6/17, 6/21, 6/25, 6/29,
7/3, 7/7, 7/11, 7/15, 7/19, 7/23, 7/27, 7/31, 8/4, 8/8, 8/12, 8/16, 8/20

Arrive in Anchorage and transfer by motorcoach to Whittier. Cruise into the "enchanted circle of emerald isles," the spectacular scenery of Prince William Sound. Your small ship will transit narrow passages and cliff-walled fjords as you watch for elusive orcas and wildlife near the shore. View the massive glaciers in College Fjord with opportunity to explore by inflatable excursion craft (weather permitting). Visit the fishing village of Cordova and enjoy a Native cultural experience. Explore Icy Bay and the stunning Chenega Glacier; and enjoy "gunkholing" - poking around - the southwest area of the Sound. Your TravLtips 10% savings apply to the following departures:
Spirit of Columbia - 6/14, 6/18, 6/22, 6/26, 6/30, 7/4, 7/8, 7/12, 7/16,
7/20, 7/28, 8/1, 8/5, 8/9, 8/13, 8/17, 8/21, 8/25

Gold Rush journeys follow the route of the original Klondike Gold Rushers of 1898 between Seattle, Juneau and Skagway. Gold Rush Inside Passage is a great value: a 10-night voyage for the cost of 7 nights! See all the Inside Passage, including Glacier Bay, plus beautiful British Columbia, the San Juan Islands, Misty Fjords and the Native community of Metlakatla.

84-guest Spirit of Discovery
166 feet in length
Cruising speed of 13 knots
Registered in the United States

The first thing guests notice when stepping into the Discovery Lounge aboard the 84-guest Spirit of Discovery is light, air, and views ­ wide picture windows port and starboard, and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows facing forward. Backing the delightful scene are a bar and library with exquisitely detailed woodworking.
This is one of Cruise West's most popular vessels. Every category stateroom offers a wide view window, many of which open for you to enjoy fresh breezes. Ample outside deck space and easy access to the extra-roomy bow area are perfect spots to view the sights around you.

102-guest Spirit of Endeavour
217 feet in length
Cruising speed of 13 knots
Registered in the United States

The Spirit of Endeavour is one of Cruise West's fastest overnight vessels, allowing for maximum flexibility while en route.
The decor is sleek, stylish, and quietly elegant with light wood accents and artistically etched glass. The Explorer Lounge features expansive picture windows, a video and lending library, plus cozy banquettes and conversation circles for getting to know your fellow travelers.
Every stateroom features a wide picture window or porthole, private facilities, and a TV monitor/VCR. And when it's time to go outside, guests enjoy ample outside space on three decks.

138-guest Spirit of Yorktown
257 feet in length - Cruising speed of 10 knots - Registered in US

The Yorktown Clipper is one of Cruise West's newest overnight vessels, with a year-round cruising schedule that takes her as far north as Alaska and south, through the Panama Canal to the Carribean.

The decor is sleek, stylish, and quietly elegant with light wood accents and artistically etched glass. The Observation Lounge features expansive picture windows, a video and lending library, plus cozy banquettes and conversation circles for getting to know your fellow travelers.

Every stateroom features a wide picture window or porthole, private facilities, writing desk and ample storage.  And when it's time to go outside, guests enjoy generous outside space on three decks.

 

The Spirit of Columbia is a cozy vessel perfect for shared adventure in Prince William Sound. With its shallow draft and stately pace of cruising, you won't miss a thing as it lingers among the back channels, bays and wilderness islands.

The range of cabin categories is one of the widest in our fleet, ranging from lower-deck inside cabins to Deluxe categories with picture windows. All staterooms offer private facilities and air conditioning.

NEW! Explorer Class Cabins - Enjoy more upscale comforts with eco-friendly amenities, including ultra-soft bamboo fiber linens and towels, cotton waffle-weave bathrobes, water-conserving Speakman "Easy Jet" adjustable stream shower heads, and hypoallergenic down European duvets.