Epicurean Cruises
Three unique itineraries
If you’ve traveled with big cruise lines in the past, it’s time to forget everything you thought you knew about cruising. And if you’ve avoided cruising because you thought it would be like traveling in a floating mall, it’s time to think again. This is something else altogether.
Each of the Cruise West ships is ideally suited to our up-close, casual and personal style of cruising. |
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Our focus is always on the destination. When you’re onboard, you’ll find spacious public areas with access to the bow area, giving you the best views. All lounges and dinning rooms feature large view windows, as do most staterooms. Each of our small ships has its own distinctive personality.
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California Wine Country
2 programs
Savor the moment… Watch as the legs of a buttery Chardonnay drip slowly down your glass and savor the flavor – a fusion of apple and pear – as it hits your tongue. Learn why for so many years the Zinfandel was somewhat of a mystery grape … or how, with age, a Cabernet’s distinctive black currant aroma can develop into a bouquet of cedar, violets, leather or cigar.
The wines of California thrive in its Mediterranean-style climate, and so will you. By day, taste your way through winery tours, watch cooking demonstrations and learn the ins and outs of |
pairing food and wine – even opt for a hot air balloon ride. By night, linger over fine cuisine, lift a glass with friends and retire to your cabin to awaken to another delectable day, berthed on the scenic Napa River.
Pacific Northwest Wine Country
The inaugural Taste of the Pacific Northwest culinary cruise features the rich history and delicious flavors unique to this region. Journey along the mighty Columbia River through Washington's Wine Country round trip from Portland, Oregon. Throughout your cruise, the Pacific Northwest's respectable wines and other epicurean delights are introduced with a special series of tours, tastings, excursions, and narration and presentations by your onboard Exploration Leader.
Culture of the Vine Cruise
Vintner’s Choice Cruise
Taste of Pacific Northwest Epicurean Cruise |
