Do any small ships sail to Alaska?
Small ships are a wonderful way to see Alaska up close and without the number of people you may see on a more contemporary cruise line. In many of the remote waterways they visit, small ships are the only way to explore the area. They forsake the wider shipping lanes for channels just a few hundred feet wide, tie up to inner piers in tiny villages, and share waterways with local fishermen and perhaps a few private yachts. It’s not uncommon to see the smaller ships get very close to the glaciers and even follow pods of whales. The atmosphere is very casual and you can choose to dine with whom you choose. Because of the personalized, almost expedition-style of cruising, small ship cruise vacations tend to cost more than the large, contemporary cruises. Cruise West Cruise Line offers ships that sail with 75 to 114 passengers.
