Enjoy an expedition cruise along the West Coast of North America. This is an opportunity to discover the continent from a completely new and amazing angle. These journeys take us to both small communities and large, iconic cities.

North America is familiar for many, yet the western coastline is remains relatively undiscovered for even the most seasoned of travellers. The unique combination of nature, small harbours and metropolitan areas opens up many different experiences and new perspectives.  

Visit the places you have seen, read or dreamt about in a fantastic mix and a broad variety of stops along the way. Cruising along the coast enables a much greater spread of experiences than land-based travel where you would have to pick a certain city or region to visit.  

Discover history and culture, nature and wildlife, local food and drink. The coastline is full of hidden gems and new discoveries. And in the oceans outside North America, you can expect to see dolphins, whales and a large number of bird species.  

In the vicinity of West Coast USA are some incredible rivers, such as the Colombia River, which offer for some excellent cruising adventures in themselves before you even hit the coast.

A little bit further south....

Baja California
If you can get there, head to Baja California, sitting below California across the US border but separated from the rest of Mexico by the mouth of the mighty Colorado river, is this delightful peninsula in Mexico.

A Baja California cruise will take you into a world of blue seas, golden cliffs and majestic wildlife.

The peninsula itself has a wide variety in climate and geology, this owing to the Sierra de Juarez and Sierra de San Pedro Martir mountain ranges. On its north-west a ‘Mediterranean' climate can be found, whereas further south deserts dominate the environment.

Some of the many highlights of a visit to Baja California may include:

• Wildlife watching. Look for grey whales and their nursing lagoons near the Pacific Coast and in the

• Sea of Cortez

• Hiking through forests, canyons and across the many islands in the area

• Experiencing they unique culture of the area. Lose yourself in a maze of quaint streets and sun-drenched promenades of La Paz and Loreto

Wild Earth Travel is owned and operated by expedition leaders with over 30 years' experience voyaging, leading and creating expeditions all over the globe.

• We Are Travellers. Our team of small ship cruise specialists is very well travelled. We have led small ship cruises all over the world and experienced the most unique and fascinating corners of the planet, and we love sharing our experiences with you!

• Unbiased Advice. Our team are all passionate expedition and small cruise ship travellers, and our knowledge and stories come from our own personal experiences, which we then use to match you with the best small ship options for you.

• Largest Choice Providers. Our collection of small ship cruises is constantly growing, we now feature over 1200 cruises aboard more than 80 small ships. Our insider knowledge of the industry means there is barely a ship or a destination worldwide that we haven't experienced.

• Convenience Matters. We offer you the ability to pay in the original currency of the ship operator, meaning that you won't pay more in currency buffers. You can be assured that you are in safe hands as our team of specialists guide you through the entire booking process.

• Personalised Service. As you prepare for your cruise, we will be in touch to ensure you have everything you need, from packing lists and suggested reading lists to pre- and post- transfers and accommodation. For some cruises, there may be the option to add on extra activities.

• Whale-watching out at sea, coasting from one vibrant coastal city to other or meandering along scenic rivers – there are many small ship cruising adventures to be had in West Coast USA. Tell us what kind of itinerary you are looking for and let us match you to your dream experience.

If you'd like to learn about some of our other West Coast USA itineraries, please contact us. You may also be interested other North American cruising destinations including the Alaska, Great Lakes or East Coast USA.

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