Overview: Cruise West is proud of the small size of its ships, as well as their emphasis on educating their guests about the destinations to which they travel. Their ships hold 100 people and dress is always casual. Cruises are offered in a variety of lengths, and a few of them leave directly from Seattle. There are also many different voyages and package options from which to choose, from exploring secluded waterways to traveling the Kenai Peninsula.

Sample destinations: Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, Haines, Petersburg, Misty Fjords National Monument, Tracy Arm.

Sample activities: Wildlife watching, visiting port towns, fine dining.