The Coolest Cruises You Can Take from the West Coast Right Now

Explore the wider world through cruises small and large, embarking from Western ports. Check out these exciting options below.

Sail Oahu

MANA Cruises, owned and operated by native Hawaiians, offers private and shared yacht experiences from Waikiki and Ko Olina. Its small-group trips along Oahu’s coasts come with warm hospitality, island-inspired meals, and the kind of low-key, high-vibe atmosphere you want when sailing past Diamond Head or snorkeling off the West Shore.

Savor the Sea

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Silversea’s S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) experience is the foodiest program at sea: There’s S.A.L.T. Lab, a demonstration kitchen worthy of Iron Chef, hands-on cooking classes, expert-led excursions, and the intimate, gem-like S.A.L.T. Bar, where cocktails are made with local spirits and story. The program is a floating test kitchen for curious travelers who want more than just dinner—they want a taste of place, with Hawaii, Tahiti, Alaska (and the world) on the menu.

Effortless Alaska

Viking

Departing from Vancouver and winding through glacier-lined channels to Seward, Alaska, Viking’s Inside Passage itineraries offer the simplest path to seeing wild Alaska—no hiking boots or RVs required. With all-veranda staterooms and adult-only ships, this is the calm, classic way to meet the state’s majestic coast.

Sail to Paradise

Windstar Cruises

Windstar Cruises offers packages that include direct flights from LAX to Tahiti so you can skip the logistics and get straight to paradise. Explore lush volcanic peaks and jade lagoons on a weeklong sail through the Society Islands, with stops in Moorea, Huahine, Raiatea, and Bora Bora. Onboard: open-deck dining and the thrill of dropping anchor in a turquoise bay. Extend your escape with an overwater villa stay for the quintessential postcard picture vacation capper.