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Our Small Ships

Each one of the ships in our fleet is ideally suited to our up-close, casual and personal style of cruising. Their shallow drafts, small size and skilled crew give you access to places big-ship passengers can only see through their binoculars. And while all are designed to put you where the action is, depending on your destination, you may have a choice of styles to choose from including our luxury flagship, Spirit of Oceanus, or the steamer-style Spirit of '98.

Think Casual - Our focus is always on the destination, so informality is key. After all, if there's a whale spouting off the bow, dinner will just have to wait, and you don't have to worry about getting whale spume on a tux! When you're onboard, you'll spend most of your waking hours in the spacious public areas. Unlike many other ships, ours have open guest access to the bow area, giving you the best views. And of course, all the lounges and dining rooms feature large view windows, as do most of our staterooms.

Speaking of Staterooms - When you're ready to retreat at the end of the day, your private cabin has all the comforts. Choose from two single beds, or one double/queen/king. Depending on the ship you choose, stateroom types range from economical inside cabins to spacious suites with private balconies.

Destinations First, Then Ship - Each of our ships has its own distinctive personality. In general, though, we suggest you pick your destination first, and then, where there's a choice, choose your ship preference. Whichever ship and destination you choose, you'll enjoy an unforgettable journey discovering special places only accessible by our agile fleet.

Amadeus Diamond
Travel in grand style aboard the lovely NEW 148-guest MS Amadeus Diamond. With generously proportioned cabins, all with river-view windows that stretch the entire width of the cabin...
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Corinthian II
The elegant 114-guest Corinthian II has established itself as one of the finest expedition cruise ships in Antarctica. With an ice-strengthened hull, a fleet of Zodiac inflatable craft for forays ashore and a set of stabilizers for smooth sailing, this high-quality expedition cruise ship can explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the Antarctic islands in comfort and safety.
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Galapagos Explorer II
The Galápagos Explorer II, sister ship to our Spirit of Oceanus, is the safest and most elegant of the vessels cruising the Galápagos’s waters. Designed to provide comfort and scientific information to 100 passengers visiting the Galápagos National Park, the vessel is fully air conditioned with a desalinization plant for producing the vessel’s own fresh water. The ship offers 50 exterior suites, each equipped with a marble bathroom, hair dryer, television, refrigerated bar and wireless internet.
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Pacific Explorer
Maneuverable and versatile, the 100-guest Pacific Explorer is the perfect way to travel in comfort throughout your Central American adventures.
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Spirit of '98
When producers of the Kevin Costner film "Wyatt Earp" were seeking a turn-of-the-century steamer to carry their hero north to the Gold Rush, they were delighted to find our Spirit of '98. Though it boasts all modern amenities, she was designed to emulate an early 20th century coastal steamer complete with carved wooden cabinetry...
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Spirit of Columbia
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.
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Spirit of Discovery
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.
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Spirit of Endeavour
The Spirit of Endeavour is one of Cruise West's fastest overnight vessels, allowing for maximum flexibility while en route.
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Spirit of Oceanus
Cruise West's first oceangoing vessel is also our most spacious and luxurious. Equipped with stabilizers, the Spirit of Oceanus opens up whole new horizons for our style of up-close, casual small-ship cruising. In Alaska, that means the Gulf of Alaska and the remote vastness of the Aleutian Islands and the Bering Sea.
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Spirit of Yorktown
The Spirit of Yorktown is one of Cruise West's newest overnight vessels, with a year-round cruising schedule that takes it as far north as Alaska and south, into Mexico's marine-life-filled Sea of Cortes...
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Via Australis
Travel to the “End of the Earth” aboard the 64-cabin Via Australis. The cabins all come with private facilities, low beds, and large windows. Other room features include individually controlled heaters, closets, and safety deposit boxes. On the ship you’ll find two lounges, a dining room with panoramic views, a game room, a bridge open to passengers, and a panoramic open deck.
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