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| The 138-guest Spirit of Yorktown was previously part of Clipper Cruise Line, then known as the Yorktown Clipper. Although she offers Alaska cruises, like most of the Cruise West fleet, she also features special Mexican Riviera itineraries that sail in the Sea of Cortes. Her observation lounge is great for whale watching and every stateroom features a picture window or porthole. This intimate ship has an American crew that is quite friendly. In fact, during your cruise you'll probably end up being on a first name basis with many of the staff members (which creates a nice sense of community while onboard). A benefit of taking a small-ship cruise on Cruise West is that the ship will be able to navigate through smaller channels that larger ships cannot fit through. This gives guests the chance to get really close views of the surrounding nature and wildlife. A cruise on this ship is perfect for someone that's looking for a destination-rich itinerary featuring great onshore excursions (many of which are included in the cruise price) and onboard lectures, and who doesn't care about the bells and whistles that some of the other (larger) ships offer. |
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| Spirit of Yorktown will be featuring cruises in the following regions (subject to change, based on the cruise line's discretion): 2010: 8-night Alaska's Inside Passage, 11-night Gold Rush Inside Passage |
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| Being a small ship, there is a limited number of (somewhat small) accommodations onboard Spirit of Yorktown. All of the staterooms onboard Spirit of Yorktown have an oceanview (either a wide picture window or a porthole, depending on the particular room), TV, VCR, two twin beds (some of which can be put together to form one queen-size bed), private bathroom (with a shower) and air conditioning. The most basic staterooms onboard Spirit of Yorktown are her category A staterooms, which have a porthole window. The next step up are the category AA staterooms, which are slightly larger than the category A rooms. Category AAA staterooms are the next most premium accommodation onboard this ship, and have one large window. The most premium staterooms onboard Spirit of Yorktown are her three Deluxe staterooms, which are the largest staterooms onboard. |
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| Cruise West has an open seating format, meaning that you're not assigned to a specific table. You just have to make sure that you're aware of the hours that each meal is being served between. The cuisine served onboard Cruise West's Spirit of Yorktown is quite American. The dining times onboard Spirit of Yorktown vary depending on each particular day's schedule. Typically, there is an "early riser" continental breakfast that starts at 6:00 am. There will usually also be a full breakfast starting around 7:30 am to 8:00 am. Lunch is usually served around noon, while dinner usually starts between 7:00 pm and 7:30 pm. There will be appetizers served during the ship's Social Hour, which takes place each evening before dinner. |
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Being a smaller ship (there are only four passenger level decks onboard), Spirit of Yorktown doesn't have a ton of onboard features (relative to what's typical in the mainstream cruising world, such as casinos, large show rooms, spas and swimming pools). |
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| Cruise West's dress code is extremely casual, as they say that they "believe in traveling in comfort." They state that you should feel like you're at home while onboard their vessels. Onboard a Cruise West ship you can wear jeans and sweaters during the day, and during the evening as well! Unlike the majority of the cruising world, they don't require jackets, ties, or formal dress during dinner. |
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| There is not a children's program (or facilities) onboard the Spirit of Yorktown, as the cruises offered on this ship aren't really thought of as being for families with children. However, if you do bring children along you can be rest assured that the staff will try their best to make your children as happy as possible while onboard the ship. |
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| Cruise West's pricing includes service charges for all of their staff members, so that's one less thing for you to worry about during your cruise. They go on to state that "tipping is neither expected nor required for Cruise West Staff, on land or at sea. Recognition for exceptional service is discretionary and you are welcome to tip individuals directly." Unlike many other cruise lines, Cruise West does not charge a gratuity automatically onto bar bills. |
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| Passengers must be at least 21 years of age in order to consume alcohol onboard a Cruise West ship. Cruise West does not allow their passengers to bring their own alcohol onboard for consumption. |
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| There is not a casino onboard Spirit of Yorktown. |
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