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Former Cruise West chairman launches Explor Tours
Dick West, founder and former chairman and CEO of now-defunct Cruise West, is starting a new travel company called Explor Tours. West said the inspiration comes from his passion for small ship cruises and tours that explore unique destinations which are rich in natural and cultural history. Cruise West was forced to close last September […]
Former Cruise West chairman launches Explor Tours
Dick West, founder and former chairman and CEO of now-defunct Cruise West, is starting a new travel company called Explor Tours. West said the inspiration comes from his passion for small ship cruises and tours that explore unique destinations which are rich in natural and cultural history. Cruise West was forced to close last September […]
Former Cruise West Chairman Dick West Eyes New Venture
Richard “Dick” West, former chairman of shuttered Cruise West, is looking at re-entering the world of small-ship cruising. West is considering launching a company called Explorer Cruises, which would market overseas small-ship products in the U.S., putting together groups and perhaps eventually charters. West said Cruise West had entered into similar arrangements to sell a […]
Former Cruise West Chairman Dick West Eyes New Venture
Richard “Dick” West, former chairman of shuttered Cruise West, is looking at re-entering the world of small-ship cruising. West is considering launching a company called Explorer Cruises, which would market overseas small-ship products in the U.S., putting together groups and perhaps eventually charters. West said Cruise West had entered into similar arrangements to sell a […]
Former Cruise West Chairman Dick West Eyes New Venture
Richard “Dick” West, former chairman of shuttered Cruise West, is looking at re-entering the world of small-ship cruising. West is considering launching a company called Explorer Cruises, which would market overseas small-ship products in the U.S., putting together groups and perhaps eventually charters. West said Cruise West had entered into similar arrangements to sell a […]
Small-ship lines trumpet fiscal health after Cruise West’s death
By: Johanna Jainchill – www.travelweekly.com The shutdown of Cruise West on Sept. 18 was seen by many travel agents as a warning shot signaling the vulnerability of small-ship cruise lines. Many of those lines have come forward in the last two weeks to assure the travel distribution system as well as consumers that they are […]
Small-ship lines trumpet fiscal health after Cruise West’s death
By: Johanna Jainchill – www.travelweekly.com The shutdown of Cruise West on Sept. 18 was seen by many travel agents as a warning shot signaling the vulnerability of small-ship cruise lines. Many of those lines have come forward in the last two weeks to assure the travel distribution system as well as consumers that they are […]
Cruise West sinks
Embattled Seattle-based small-ship operator Cruise West has announced that it will cease operations effective today. The cruise line issued a statement saying that over the last 12 months it had tried a number of options to continue sailing, including investment, the sale of assets and sale of the company, but these have ultimatelyproved unsuccessful. Chairman […]
Cruise West sinks
Embattled Seattle-based small-ship operator Cruise West has announced that it will cease operations effective today. The cruise line issued a statement saying that over the last 12 months it had tried a number of options to continue sailing, including investment, the sale of assets and sale of the company, but these have ultimatelyproved unsuccessful. Chairman […]
Do Some Ships Have A Jinx? Now It’s Cruise West’s Turn
by Mark Tre’ – “The Cruise Examiner” The big news of last week was obviously the termination of the 335-day world cruise of Cruise West‘s Spirit of Oceanus at St John’s NF and the closing of the line’s reservations office while they restructure. This was followed by the announced lay-off of 65 staff at their […]
