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If you've traveled with big ship cruise lines in the past, it's time to
forget everything you thought you knew about cruising. And if you've avoided
cruising because you thought it would be like traveling in a floating mall, it's
time to think again. This is something else altogether - Small Ship Cruises Let You Experience Alaska - Up Close and Personally.
Click for Small Ship -vs- Big Ship Slide Show
The Small Ship Advantage A
cruise on a small ship is not filled with elaborate distractions, sleek resorts
and packaged tours. Rather, small ships are perfect for intimate exploration of
off-the-beaten track waterways, narrow channels and tiny ports that passengers
on large ships will never see. When Cruise West guests visit a small port in
Alaska's Inside Passage they don't overwhelm the local communities. Their
largest vessel hosts just 114 guests.
Small ship guests would rather watch for whales in Frederick Sound than spend the afternoon in a casino. They linger outside on deck as the Captain noses under a waterfall, rather than watch a video. On a small ship, the focus is very often outside, on what Nature has provided for entertainment, rather than on amusements provided to occupy your attention on board. Your time is spent wisely, too. Rather than making a beeline from port to port, small ship Captains have the flexibility - and the inclination - to linger when whales are putting on a show, a glacier is calving spectacularly, or to seek out sea otters when a nearby fisherman radios the word. On a small ship cruise, you are not just a visitor. You are a participant. Whether kayaking next to a glacier, hiking in a rain forest in Alaska, or enjoying a spectacular spring garden in British Columbia, a small-ship cruise is an engaging experience for all the senses. Small Ships in Alaska versus Big Ships (Click Here to Compare) Some people automatically think that bigger is better. At small ship cruiselines,
they think differently. They believe that close is better than far away .
. . that personal is better than mass produced . . . that a few like-minded
friends are better than thousands of strangers. No waiting in line. No
trying to find a window seat. No crowds.
That's why each of their ships only hold around 100 guests, and why almost all of their cabins face outside with large windows or portholes. That's why they serve delicious informal meals in comfortable dining rooms where you can sit wherever and with whomever you like. Here are some common Frequently Asked Questions about Small Ship Cruising:
Exploration Leaders Throughout your Cruise West cruise, your on-board Exploration Leader or Naturalist offers a
treasury of information, insights and stories. He or she offers narration at key
points and evening presentations on wildlife, natural history, and historical
events. And with small numbers, you're always able to talk with your Exploration
Leader or Naturalist whenever you wish.Not for EveryoneSmall ship cruises are for travelers who understand the difference between Mass Market and Expedition-Style cruising. On a small ship cruise, Alaska is the focal point, not the ship. These ships are small, intimate and able to take guests up close to find Alaska's hidden treasures, where the big ships don't - and can't - reach. How to Book a Small Ship CruiseCruise West does not offer online booking capability. Since small ships depart from more remote Alaska ports and since there are so many different vacation extension options, we highly recommend you speak with an CruiseCheap.com cruise expert to help you plan your small ship vacation.
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