Northwest Navigation Co. Offers New Southern Inside Passage Specialty Cruise

Northwest Navigation Co. announces a new 11-day cruise in the Southern Inside Passage that will explore remote fjords, bays and coves in Desolation Sound and the Broughton Archipelago aboard the classic workboat M/V David B.

Bellingham, Washington (PRWEB) January 3, 2010 -–

Northwest Navigation Co., which operates the Motor Vessel David B, and specializes in small ship cruises, has just added a new Southern Inside Passage cruise to their 2010 schedule.

The new 11-day Southern Inside Passage Cruise dates are August 8-18, 2010 and will feature Desolation Sound and the Broughton Archipelago. This cruise is very different from the Inside Passage Cruises offered by the mainstream cruise companies because, as Captain Jeffrey Smith says, "The big cruise ships just race past this amazing area. I want to slow down, explore, and fully experience the solitude of the out-of-the-way fjords and passages that they are too big to go to." Like on all of Northwest Navigation's cruises, this trip will focus on nature, wildlife viewing, shore-side hiking, and overnight anchorages in remote bays and coves.

The price of the 11-day Southern Inside Passage cruise is $5,500 per person. There is also special pricing for people who wish for reserve the whole boat for themselves. For more information on this trip’s itinerary...

This cruise is ideal for anyone in search of a personalized nature-based cruising experience that is far removed from the typical big ship cruises. When asked what sort of people cruise aboard the David B, Christine Smith, the ship’s chef says, "We are a lot like a floating bed and breakfast and many of our passengers are people who regularly stay in B&Bs. People who cruise with us are usually more interested in interacting with nature than in shopping in port cities. They also enjoy getting to know us, and their fellow passengers. It's a more personal experience." That personal experience is evident in the meals Christine prepares on her wood cook-stove. This includes artisan breads and pastries. She also custom tailors her menus for any guests with dietary restrictions.

Northwest Navigation Co., operates the Motor Vessel David B, and provides specialty cruises in the Inside Passage and Southeast Alaska for small groups and couples. The Motor Vessel David B is a beautifully restored 65-foot wooden workboat that has been converted to carry up to six passengers at a time. Besides maintaining the David B's classic looks, Captain Jeffrey and Christine Smith also meticulously care for the boat's antique engine, a last-of-its-kind 3-cylinder Washington-Estep. Accommodations include 4 staterooms, three of which have queen-sized beds and one that has two extra-long twin bunks. Each cabin has it's own private head (toilet) and sink. In addition there is a shared bathroom with a full-sized cast iron bathtub/shower. The David B is the perfect alternative to the mainstream cruise ships for anyone searching for a specialized cruise that is out of the ordinary and on an uncommon boat. For more information or reservations Call 877-670-7863 (from N. America), Skype motorvesseldavidb, 360-201-8091 or visit http://northwestnavigation.com/site/.

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