Cruise West Introduces Alaska Weekend Explorers Package From 14 West Coast Cities

May 11, 2009

Cruise West (www.cruisewest.com), one of the world's leading providers of small-ship exploration cruises, introduced today two enticing three-night Alaska cruise weekend packages that include airfare from 14 west coast cities.

The Alaska Weekend Explorers Package offers reduced airfare from select west coast cities for both the three-night Glacier Bay Highlights and Glaciers of Prince William Sound cruises. Total price of $1,499 includes the $999 cruise fare and $500 airfare.

The $500 air add-on/package deal is available from Boise, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Oakland, Ontario, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Seattle and Spokane.

Alaska's Glacier Wonderlands Cruises

Join the 84-guest Spirit of Discovery for a three-night cruise to Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve; with two full days in this magnificent park. Starting at $1,499 for cruise plus airfare or $999 for cruise only (round trip Juneau).

The three-night/four-day Glaciers of Prince William Sound offers spectacular scenic cruising in Prince William Sound boasting cliff-walled fjords, narrow passages, humpback whales, brown bears, sea otters and harbor seals. Offered onboard the 78-guest Spirit of Columbia, the fare starts at $1,499 for cruise plus airfare or $999 for cruise only (round trip Anchorage).

More information about Cruise West's 2009 Alaskan itineraries can be found online at www.cruisewest.com or by calling 800-296-8307 or a travel professional.

Up-Close, Casual and Personal Cruising ~

Cruise West believes that small is beautiful. Small-ship cruising allows up-close and personal experiences unmatched by the traditional larger cruise lines. For more than 63 years Cruise West has provided authentic travel experiences where the destination is the focus. Nine small ships with guest capacities ranging from 78-138 explore remote and distinctive destinations throughout the globe. A robust onboard enrichment program further enhances the guest experience through topical guest lecturers, additional exploration by zodiac and included excursions at every port.

Source: Cruise West