Cruise West Cruise Line

Founded by legendary entrepreneur Charles West who also had originally established Westours. Cruise West began to offer overnight cruises in Alaskan waters in 1990. One of the largest small-ship cruise lines in the world, Cruise West recently acquired its new flagship, Spirit of Oceanus, from Star Cruises. Cruise West also markets Temptress Explorer Cruises' Temptress Explorer.

• Shari  Spirit of Columbia  Gold Rush inside passage

  Cruise West - Not worth the cost. The food was spectacular, and there was plenty of it. Our lower level cabin, which we expected would have no windows and would be small, stunk from mold. We... read more

  41 users found this review helpful.
• Linda Androlia   Spirit of Endeavour  Inside passage

  I am a travel agent and was on the Spirit Of Endeavor from Seattle to Juneau. I have sailed to Alaska many times on the “big” ships, so this was a different experience for me. ... read more

  42 users found this review helpful.
• Jim Thornton  Spirit of Endeavour  Sea of Cortez

  This was our 16th cruise and the third on a Cruise West ship. Our cabin (201) was a starboard Deluxe one on the Upper Deck near of the bow of the ship right behind the bridge. The ship has no... read more

  11 users found this review helpful.
• Bob  Spirit of Endeavour  Canada

  Overall this was a disappointing cruise experience for a number of reasons but let me start with some positive comments about the trip. I have cruised over a dozen times on almost all... read more

  17 users found this review helpful.
• C. Weisberger  Spirit of Discovery  Alaska

  The Spirit of Discovery is fairly typical for Cruise West vessels. It is small and intimate but comfortable. The ship is well arranged for nature observation. The cabins are small but... read more

  10 users found this review helpful.
• C. Weisberger  Spirit of Endeavour  Alaska

  A prior review from 2000 is on this site and I must say that our experience was very much the same. From the moment our aircraft arrived for the ground portion of our 2 week trip; we were ... read more

  17 users found this review helpful.
• Nina Hazard Baldwin  Spirit of Endeavour  Baja California

  We were part of a group on the Baja Whales and Wildlife trip on the Cruise West Spirit of Endeavour from March 22-29, 2003. Our group consisted of friends and family of Ann Hazard, Baja ... read more

  2 users found this review helpful.
• Fred Norful  Spirit of Endeavour  California Wine Country

  Based upon our experience with Temptress lines in Costa Rica, we looked for another cruise this year. The Temptress Explorer is now managed by CruiseWest; we decided to try their 2002 Wine... read more

  4 users found this review helpful.
• Kristina Trowbridge  Spirit of Endeavour  Wildlife with Wild Encounters

  Baja Whales & Wildlife with Wild Encounters, A Whale Watching Excursion to Bahîa Magdalena Bay during the Peak of the Migration. One week cruising to the ports of Cabo... read more

  3 users found this review helpful.
• Kristina Trowbridge  Spirit of '98  California Wine Country

  NOTE : There is an extensive photo album that accompanies this review that may be viewed at http://www.smallcruiseshipspecialist.com The Flavors of the Vine: A Weekend... read more

  3 users found this review helpful.
• Jim Thornton  Spirit of Oceanus  Japan & South Korea

  This was our 15th cruise and the second on a Cruise West ship. Our cabin was a portside Explorer Suite with balcony on the Sports (fifth) Deck near of the bow of the ship right behind... read more

  3 users found this review helpful.
• Karen Knowlton  Spirit of Alaska  Seattle to Juneau

  Having been interested in the casual style and emphasis on the surroundings and the destination, typical of small-ship cruising, led my husband Kim and me to the decision to spend an Alaska... read more

  21 users found this review helpful.
• Kristina Trowbridge  Spirit of Oceanus  Seattle to Juneau

  NOTE : There is an extensive photo album that accompanies this review that may be viewed at   www.WinWinVacations.com  Simply click on Photo Albums and follow the Links... read more

  1 users found this review helpful.
• Ann Roth   Spirit of Oceanus  Anchorage to Seattle Cruise Number 23A Ten night adventure

  This is a review of our Alaska cruise on Cruise West’s Spirit of Oceanus, Anchorage to Seattle June 9th to June 19th 2001. We had attended a promotional evening put on by Cruise West at... read more

  16 users found this review helpful.
• Jean Bracchi   Spirit of Oceanus  Whittier, Alaska to Victoria, B.C.

  Our ship was advertised as new. It was at least 10 years old and in poor condition. Many things on board did not work. No water in either pool or hot tub, sun deck not ready for use, A/C not... read more

  7 users found this review helpful.
• Kristina Trowbridge   Temptress Explorer  Gems of Costa Rica

  On Saturday April 28, 2001, we embarked upon a dream adventure to Costa Rica. We fell in love with this small country on a shore excursion stop a couple of years ago, when the Crystal Harmony... read more

  1 users found this review helpful.
• Linda Androlia  Spirit of Endeavour  Whales and Wilderness

  I have been on numerous Cruise West sailings and many other small ships. Small ships under 100 passengers is what I sell so it is what I want to experience. If I do it and enjoy it I can sell it. ... read more

  5 users found this review helpful.
• Nana Royer  Spirit of Endeavour  Whales and Wildlife Sea of Cortez

  Overall I found this tour to be a magical experience, transporting us to new places physcially and mentally. Our first cruise, we are spoiled and would never choose a large cruise ship. The... read more

  3 users found this review helpful.