Cruise West

Cruise West
Founded1973
FounderChuck West
DefunctSeptember 22, 2010 (2010-09-22)
SuccessorUn-Cruise Adventures

Cruise West was an independent, destination focused small-ship cruise operator based in Seattle, Washington. The line was the largest operator of U.S. flagged cruise vessels (by number of vessels) with nine currently operating. They were best known for their Alaska cruises but their reach includes destinations all around the Pacific Ocean. Cruise West announced on September 18, 2010, that it is ceasing operations.