Published on 10/29/09

For unforgettable expeditions to far-reaching destinations, few cruise lines offer the level of luxury that Cruise West is known for. Now, with the release of their 2009-10 Exploration Planner brochure, the small-ship cruise line has announced several new itineraries to more destinations than ever before!

New Itineraries

With their start as an Alaska cruise company, dedicated to delivering up-close and personal experiences in the region, Cruise West has stayed true to their initial model as they have expanded to deliver their style of ‘gentle adventure’ around the world. With destination-focused itineraries in some of the most captivating locations in the world, Cruise West’s cruise vacations are truly unbelievable and unforgettable.

Highlights of the new Explorations Planner brochure include Antarctica, Mexico’s Sea of Cortés, European Rivers, and the Galapagos Islands. In these destinations, Cruise West’s small ships are able to go where larger cruise ships cannot, providing travelers with a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Luxurious Adventure

In addition to adventurous itineraries, Cruise West treats each of their guests to the finest service possible onboard their ships. Included in each voyage is one complimentary shore excursion; coffee, tea, juices, and soft drinks; in-cabin binoculars and umbrellas; inflatable excursion crafts; airport transfers; and much more. Cuisine is made-to-order by world-class chefs and delivered in a casual environment, so that guests are most comfortable as they dine on selections including fresh-caught salmon, crab, steak, and more.

Accommodations onboard Cruise West range from inside cabins to deluxe suites with private balconies, and each stateroom is appointed with plenty of space for a relaxing retreat. Most memorable of all, the Cruise West staff members are engaged and available at any time and can even be found enjoying the sights alongside guests.

Enriching Activities

Enrichment is emphasized onboard Cruise West through programs, activities, and Exploration Leaders, who are naturalists, historians, biologists, and more. Cruise West’s ‘Spirit of Distinction’ initiative includes COMPASS, a program designed to educate and inspire guests regarding the wonders they are introduced to as they travel.

PALATE is Cruise West’s culinary program, which offers guests wine and food pairings that are unique to the region of travel in addition to classes and lectures to increase guests’ knowledge and skill in preparing the local cuisine.

With Cruise West, guests can enjoy a vacation that is both luxurious and casual, with itineraries and explorations that are unlike anything else on earth. Currently, America’s Vacation Center guests can receive Free International Air on select destination-focused Cruise West sailings. To begin planning your vacation of a lifetime with Cruise West, contact an America’s Vacation Center Personal Vacation Planner today and see how Cruise West can make your dreams come true.

For more information, call 1-888-447-8459 and mention Discount Code 9094# to speak with an AVC Personal Vacation Planner today!