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Westward, the first purpose built Alaskan expedition ship (1924) For more than a century, Westward has kept going because people have taken care of her. Launched in 1924 as the first purpose-built Alaskan small ship cruise, Westward is still doing exactly what she was meant to do: carrying small groups of people into wild places….

Despite easy flights from Seattle, there are still places in Alaska that feel difficult to reach. Not because they are far away on a map, but because access is intentionally limited. Protected. Quiet. Pack Creek Bear Viewing Area, tucked inside Admiralty Island National Monument in Southeast Alaska, is one of those places. This is not…

Snorkeling with Whale Sharks and Sea Lions in Baja: A Christmas I’ll Never Forget In 2024, when I bought Westward and became the next in a long line of generational stewards of the now over a century-old wooden expedition yacht — the scariest part of the whole endeavor was the international portion of the operation….

SeaFeast 2025: Step Aboard Catalyst for a Weekend of Flavor, History, and Adventure This September, the Bellingham waterfront comes alive for SeaFeast 2025 — a celebration of the Pacific Northwest’s maritime heritage and the incredible seafood pulled from its waters. And this year, you can go beyond the festival grounds and step aboard…