Spirit of Oceanus

Cruise West's first ocean going 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.

Our flagship hosts just 120 guests in comfortable outside suites, each with a picture window or porthole. The 15 suites on the Sun and Sports decks feature private teak balconies, the first in our fleet. Other cabin amenities unique to the Spirit of Oceanus include a walk-in closet or wardrobe, a large marble vanity and sink, and a lounge area. Each suite also features an in-room safe and minibar plus satellite telephone access.

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 want to get whale spume on a tux!

When you're on board, you'll spend most of your waking hours in the spacious public areas. Unlike many other ships, on the Spirit of Oceanus 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.

• Elevator access to all passenger decks
• Two Spacious Lounges
• Game room/library
• Satellite phone, email and Internet capability
• All suites welcome you with a fresh fruit bowl, bathrobes, and spa bath amenities
• All suites can be configured as either two twins or a king-size bed, and feature private facilities (sink, shower and toilet)
• Bed size may vary from standard
• Doctor and clinic
• Open dining featuring continental and regional cuisine
• Complete bar service

Each day of your voyage will be different, but some things will be wonderfully consistent. Breakfast, for example, will always s give you delightful options, whether you prefer to sip your morning coffee out on deck or enjoy it at a leisurely pace in the dining room. And dinner is a delight. From soup to dessert, it's homemade and delicious.

Relax in the lounge (by the second evening, you’ll treat it like your own living room)… rest your elbows on the rail while your search the water for whales.. Join your Exploration Leader for an up-close excursion in our inflatable craft.. Go exploring in charming ports.. Or just put your feet you and relax. We wont let you miss a thing.

Our crew has been especially trained to enhance your experience, from our knowledgeable Exploration Leader to the Pastry Chef whose homemade breads and luscious creations grace each meal. And whether you’re onboard or on land, gratuities are neither expected nor required.

Our style may be casual, but our service never is. Our only priority is to make this the best trip of your life.