Two-Time Winner in 2025 Sunset Travel Awards

Sunset Magazine
September 5, 2025
By Sunset staff

AdventureSmith Explorations Wins Back-to-Back Sunset Travel Awards

We are thrilled to share AdventureSmith Explorations has been named a winner in the 2025 Sunset Travel Awards—for not just one, but two categories. After taking home the honor for “How to Get There” in 2024, we’re proud to say we’ve repeated that win this year and earned the title of “Best Cruise in the West.”

The Sunset Travel Awards spotlight the very best ways to explore, and to be recognized back-to-back by Sunset’s editors is an incredible honor. These awards celebrate the experiences and companies that help travelers see the world in meaningful, memorable ways—and we’re grateful to be counted among them.

Below are excerpts from Sunset Magazine’s features highlighting our award-winning small ship cruises. Check out the complete list of winners here.

These Are the Easiest Ways to Get Around the West

Planes, ferries, and automobiles—these are the best ways to get around in the West.

AdventureSmith Explorations

For deep access to the West’s most remote wilderness, AdventureSmith Explorations offers small-ship cruises that combine comfort with adventure—think kayaking, hiking, and dining in secluded coves from Alaska to Baja—thanks to nimble vessels, expert guides, and all-inclusive itineraries designed to immerse you in the wild.

Sail the West and Beyond on These Top Cruises

Not all cruises are created equal. These are the very best, providing maximum comfort and transformative access to fascinating destinations.

Sea Wolf Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise

The Sea Wolf is one of just three small ships allowed to enter Glacier Bay National Park. With just 12 guests, it provides one of the most intimate experiences of the grandeur of the bay with its fjords, cascading and calving glaciers, and rich wildlife, while local guides lead botany hikes and kayak excursions. Alaskan sea exploration at its best.