Spirit of Endeavor

#1 (**permalink**) July 17th, 2004, 07:13 AM

A friend and I are taking a 4-night wine country cruise from San Francisco on the Spirit of Endeavor in mid-October. Can anyone give me feedback on either the ship or the cruise?

#2 (**permalink**) July 22nd, 2004, 06:50 AM

I have not been on that ship, but have cruised with Cruise West to Alaska on the Oceanus. You will not find a better experience anywhere. You will be given first class treatment and will have wonderful experiences. You made an excellent choice!!!

#3 (**permalink**) July 27th, 2004, 03:24 PM

My husband and I were on this wine country cruise on the Spirit of Endeavor in 2001. We own a liquor store so it was my husband's idea. It hooked him on cruising.

Loved the cruise; small informal ship (around 100 passengers); did not have locks at the cabin doors then. Ship does not have many amenties as larger ships do. Crew was wonderful.

Passengers very congenial; tours are part of cruise and include visits to wineries and we even went to a place which made champagne. Very well organized.

Food was good.

Let me know if you have any specific questions.

Judy
Little Rock, AR

#4 (**permalink**) September 8th, 2004, 02:03 PM

If your "mid-October" sail date is 10/11/04 -- we'll meet on board.
I hope you have good cruise.

#5 (**permalink**) September 17th, 2004, 12:25 PM

Love Cruise West. Been on 2 cruises - Baja California (on the Endeavor) and Panama/Costa Rica.

The crew is wonderful. The travellers are very friendly and with the open dining arrangement never a problem with being asked by someone to join them for dinner.

Though no locks on the door, I went with around 30 photographers with tons on equipment and computers. Not a problem.

Enjoy

noodles · #6 (**permalink**) September 9th, 2007, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bev Rose

I have not been on that ship, but have cruised with Cruise West to Alaska on the Oceanus. You will not find a better experience anywhere. You will be given first class treatment and will have wonderful experiences. You made an excellent choice!!!

I have to disagree with you here. I have been on the Endeavour on the wine country voyage and found it far from first class. It is not to say I did not enjoy it - but if you are expecting first class service, cuisine or accommodations you will be sorely disappointed.

I have also sailed to Oceanus - found it to be a better ship - but it is what I call "faux luxury" - lots of laminates made to look like marble.

If you really want a fantastic experience, look at the Yacht Safari wine cruises - far better experience as far as I am concerned.