Join the support crew & friends on the annual Spirit of the West Cruise!
2023 Spirit of the West Cruise!
To see Photos & Diary of our past cruises since 2008 click on the appropriate link:
2008,
2009,
2010,
2011,
2012,
2013,
2014,
2015,
2016,
2017,
2018,
2019,
2022
Our 2022 diary and photo page can be seen if you click on the 2022 link above.
Read some testimonials from past cruises here.
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Call Toll Free 1-800-530-0131
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The Spirit of the West is available at no cost to local radio stations.
For more information contact Hugh McLennan at the info provided below.
This is not broadcast quality but you can listen to a
"Spirit of the West" Demo in
a "Streaming MP3" format.
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www.cruise-vacations.ca
Call Toll Free 1-800-530-0131
2023 is the 20th Anniversary of the Spirit of the West Cruise!
Panama Canal Cruise! (full transit new locks)
for details please call: Call Toll Free 1-800-530-0131
The 2023 cruise destination ...
You'll visit six different countries including: Los Angeles, CA, USA, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Huatulco, Mexico,
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Fuerte Amador/Panama City, Panama, Cartagena, Columbia, and Ft Lauderdale, USA.
A 15 day cruise on the Emerald Princess leaving LA, a two day Panama Canal experience, a special group farm tour in Costa Rica,
ending up in Ft Lauderdale.
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This 16 day package includes:
subject to change...
- Return airfare from Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver
- Overnight in a Deluxe LA Hotel
- All ground transfers Florida & California
- Private group gatherings
- Special Private group tour in Costa Rica
- All port and government taxes
- All onboard meals, entertainment, and room service
- Special group receptions & networking opportunities
- An annual Spirit of the West Cruise tee-shirt
- Special onboard gifts
- Entry to a draw with some great prizes
- Special Spirit of the West private group tours
See the Cruise Flyer here! See ship board credit offer here!
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This will be the 20th Annual SPIRIT OF THE WEST CRUISE!
Here's the places you'll see:
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- Huatulco, Mexico
- San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
- Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Fuerte Amador/Panama City, Panama
- Cartagena, Columbia
- Ft Lauderdale, USA
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The 2023 Spirit of the West Cruise.
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Date |
Port |
Itinerary (times are tentative) |
Day 1 |
Jan 16th |
Fly to LA, California |
Transfer to hotel
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Day 2 |
Jan 17th |
LA, California |
depart 4:00 pm
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Day 3 |
Jan 18th |
at sea |
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Day 4 |
Jan 19th |
at sea |
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Day 5 |
Jan 20th |
Puerto Vallarta, MX |
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Day 6 |
Jan 21st |
At sea |
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Day 7 |
Jan 22nd |
Huatulco, MX |
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Day 8 |
Jan 23rd |
at sea |
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Day 9 |
Jan 24th |
San Juan del Sur, NIC |
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Day 10 |
Jan 25th |
Puntarenas, CR |
7:00 am to 7:00 pm
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Day 11 |
Jan 26th |
at sea |
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Day 12 |
Jan 27th |
Fuerte Amador / Panama City |
6:30 am to 6:00 pm |
Day 13 |
Jan 28th |
Panama Canal full transit new locks |
6:00 am to 6:00 pm |
Day 14 |
Jan 29th |
Cartagena, CO |
10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Day 15 |
Jan 30th |
at sea |
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Day 16 |
Jan 31st |
at sea |
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Day 17 |
Feb 1st |
Ft Lauderdale, Fla |
7:00 am |
See the Cruise Flyer here! See ship board credit offer here!
Sing alongs, Western Music and Cowboy Poetry under the
stars, valuable networking, and private group excursions.
For more information including prices and booking info:
Call Toll Free 1-800-530-0131.

www.cruise-vacations.ca
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Here's what some folks on past cruises had to say!
The 2009 Spirit of the West was our second, and probably, hopefully anyway, not our last. (they have now done 10) Both
crusies were what we considered trips of a lifetime. We had a super time! It's hard to put such
an enjoyable experience into words. The fact that there were so many like-minded people in our
group made the Spirit of the West cruise very special, something that no other cruise could
offer.
Thank you for another Spirit of the West Cruise (this is their sixth cruise) - what a great
group! It was nice to catch up on everyone's news and meet still more industry related folks.
Coming home with a bit of tan is not bad either.
Thank you both so much for giving us yet another (once in a lifetime) experience. A holiday that
we could not even have dreamed of. Thanks so much!
We basicaly came on the trip because Dad wanted to see the Panama Canal - he heard it on the
radio show. He said "we should go" ... Well I wasn't about to argue with that so I grabbed the
phone. It was a wonderful time. Andrew and Kathy were great.
I found the presenters to be informative and well presented.
Enjoyed the cruise and enjoyed the people. Appreciated all the events set up to enjoy -
appreciate Jim & Karen and their time to set everything up, thank you! Enjoyed the
sing-a-longs and Hugh's poems. Enjoyed Anrew's harmonica, lyrics, and humour! Thank you
both.
Great tour in Costa Rica thanks!
Speakers topics were good - very informative.
Conference speakers informative - topics OK. I am personally interested in the cattle and
ranching tours.
We thought about booking on our own but didn't, and we're glad we didn't as it was like we
thought ... we would never have had such a good time. We would have missed the network of fellow
ranchers and Spirit of the West listeners. We would have missed the presentations that were
not only educational but were a lot of fun. No one could have ever had a coffee tour like we got
in Costa Rica. It was super as was the trip to get there - what a great way to see the
country! The cattle ranch tour was good too, very interesting. Wish we'd had more time there
but guess we can't win 'em all. For our next cruise we'll definitely be with the Spirit of the
West and will definitely book with Jim and Karen again! Thanks for making this cruise an annual
event.
Presenters very good.
Conference was very much appreciated and interesting.
Speakers were good.
We tried to book on our own thinking that we would save some money. It didn't work - it was
so involved and complicated we gave up and booked through Jim and Karen ... and sooo glad we
did. What a super time!
The Panama cruise was excellent. What an incredible place! The Caribbean, too, - we've
never been there before and the sun shone every day! Sure beats January at home all to heck!
Thanks for making this cruise possible to your radio show listeners! Oh ya - we love the show,
too!
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Enjoy warm days with the company of friends, ranchers, and Spirit
of the West listeners.
To see photos of the 2008 Cruise have a look at the:
2008 Diary Page!
To see photos of the 2009 Cruise have a look at the:
2009 Diary Page!
To see photos of the 2010 Cruise have a look at the:
2010 Diary Page!
To see photos of the 2011 Cruise have a look at the:
2011 Diary Page!
To see photos of the 2012 Cruise have a look at the:
2012 Diary Page!
To see photos of the 2013 Cruise have a look at the:
2013 Diary Page!
To see photos of the 2014 Cruise have a look at the:
2014 Diary Page!
To see photos of the 2015 Cruise have a look at the:
2015 Diary Page!
To see photos of the 2016 Cruise have a look at the:
2016 Diary Page!
To see photos of the 2017 Cruise have a look at the:
2017 Diary Page!
To see photos of the 2018 Cruise have a look at the:
2018 Diary Page!
To see photos of the 2019 Cruise have a look at the:
2019 Diary Page!
To see photos of the 2019 Cruise have a look at the:
2022 Diary Page!
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The Spirit of the West has developed a dedicated following on the radio and now on the
World Wide Web.
The Spirit of the West
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