Instead of fighting the crowds aboard large cruise ships, choose a small ship cruise for your family vacation. There will be no standing in line or looking at a boring itinerary that wasn’t specially designed for you and your family. When you make your reservations for a small ship cruise, you will be able to tailor your vacation to make your specific dreams come true. Whether your family wants to go fishing, bird watching or spend lazy days looking at the ocean, a small cruise ship will be able to cater to your every need.
Alaska & N.W. Charters
Watch humpback and killer whales swim and American bald eagles soar through the sky aboard an Alaska & N.W. Charter cruise. When you cruise to Alaska with this company, you’ll have a vacation designed specifically for your family. Every family member will enjoy the first-class environment, fully staffed crew and the vacation of a lifetime.
1600 E. Camino Colorado
Ft. Mohave, AZ 86426
www.alaskanwcharters.com
Alaska Sea Adventures
Scheduling can’t be much easier than with Alaska Sea Adventures. Whether you want to take a whale-watching trip, go on a photography trip or watch the herring spawn, there is a cruise just for your family. You can also create a custom cruise so you and your family can do exactly what you want on your Alaska cruise.
P.O. Box 546
Petersburg, AK 99833
www.yachtalaska.com
Fantasy Cruises
You and your family will love the oversized staterooms aboard the Island Spirit. All cruises are all-inclusive, so you don’t have to worry about additional fees. Your children will enjoy having a certified Alaska naturalist to answer their questions about Alaskan wildlife. Keep in mind that the Island Spirit is the only U.S. Coast Guard-licensed small ship to operate solely on batteries at night. Yes, they turn off the engines to give you a quieter night.
1121 Northwest 45th St.
Seattle, WA 98107
www.smallalaskaship.com
Sea Wolf Adventures
You won’t have to worry about being cooped up on board the ship when you cruise with Sea Wolf Adventures. Kayaking and walking along Alaskan beaches are included in the cruise. Children will enjoy the nature walks, where they can see all sorts of wildlife native to Alaska. Cruises are available from May through September, with September being the best time to see bears fishing for salmon.
P.O. Box 312
Gustavus, AK 99826
www.seawolfadventures.net
