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West Coast of North America

Between the windswept sands of Washington state and the golden beaches of Southern California, there are 1,500 miles of wild coastline.

1. San Diego

It’s time to hit the beach in San Diego, ready to relax in this Spanish influenced city.

The city itself is bustling – craft breweries are a big trend here, and the San Diego Zoo is a big attraction but what everyone loves about this gorgeous place is the surf.
Get out on the water and enjoy surfing, sailing, diving and whale watching on San Diego's beautiful beaches. Hang gliding is a great way to get a unique view of this corner of the US, while soaring over the pristine coastline for epic views of the coastal city below.



2. Santa Monica

Santa Monica is the beach haven of Los Angeles, where surfers and street performers mingle on the long promenade and Hollywood executives meet for lunches served by the wannabe actors that flock here.

Ride the Ferris wheel at the Santa Monica Pier for spectacular views along the coast to Malibu before cycling along to Venice Beach, people-watching as you go. You can while away many days here just chilling in the hipster atmosphere of LA’s most famous beach – don’t forget to visit the strong men of Muscle Beach and the boutiques of Third Street Promenade



3. Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel and Monterey might sit alongside each other in their snug corner of the Pacific Coast, but they couldn’t be more different. Carmel is a pretty seaside village full of small boutiques and expensive art galleries while Monterey is a tourist town built on the working class fishing industry and large cannery that dominates the wharf.

4. San Francisco

The steep hills and the spectacular views of San Francisco and the Bay Area are not to be missed in California. With so much to do here, it's hard to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Eat a sandwich at Ike's in Dolores Park for a view of the city before hopping on the streetcar that takes you from Union Square down to Fisherman's Wharf, where flashy shops and restaurants overlook Alcatraz prison rock, far out on the harbor. The Golden Gate Bridge dominates San Francisco's skyline, so be sure to make the crossing. Whether on foot, by bike or by car, enjoy the soft colours of the sunset as it casts its soft glow across the sky behind the scarlet structure.



5. Seattle Harbour

Seattle is the natural starting place for any west coast America fly drive – home to household names like Starbucks, Microsoft and also Boeing, Seattle is the beating heart of the Pacific Northwest. Take a turn round Pike Place Market where the daily catch is sold at dawn, visit the first-ever branch of Starbucks (opposite the market), then climb the Space Needle for killer views over the majestic Mount Rainer that dominates the skyline.

Take a cruise around the harbour and swat up on some local facts (including how the view from Frasier Crane’s Seattle apartment could never exist!). Then catch a Seahawks game before finishing your day at an indie music night while sampling craft beers from the various breweries dotted around the city.





Deck Cadet program

Victoria Cruises is supporting the training of young seafarers, with two new officers currently joining the company.

Victoria Cruises offers fantastic Deck Cadet training programmes for young people who want to pursue a career as a deck (navigation) officer on board cruise ships. At the end of the programme, successful candidates receive a professional qualification - a certificate of qualification as a watch leader - in addition to the academic qualification.

During their training, Deck Cadets can enjoy an adventurous lifestyle on board Victoria Cruises cruise ships, travel the world and even get paid for it.

The deck cadet programme lasts about three years and is divided into several phases. Some of the phases take place at the Maritime College, while others are spent on board seagoing vessels, where they serve as deck (navigation) officer cadets and gain valuable practical experience in all aspects of maritime navigation and ship operation.



Destination-Port list

By clicking on the buttons below you can see the list of ports, when and where the boats are calling during the trip. You will be able to get accurate information on the dates of the ports of call 45-60 days in advance, and you will also see the exact dates of the ports of call in the OBS system.



VCL Sales Partner Program

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