# About Cruise West Coast

*By James Hills, cruisewestcoast.com — Updated February 2025*

James and Heather Hills are veteran travel and lifestyle influencers who have enjoyed more than 30 cruises together. James was even featured in Muck Rack's, "Top 10 Outdoor Journalists In 2022" and is an expert contributor to national media covering the cruise industry. While they enjoy any cruise opportunity, west coast cruises are special. This market includes some of the world's most bucket-list-worthy destinations - Alaska, Hawaii, Baja and Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal, as well as Pacific Coastal Wine Cruises. As San Diegans, this also matches their passion for luxury travel, food, wine, technology, and sustainability.

Since 2019 they have worked to share this part of the world with their community through blog, video, and social content as well as organizing cruises for those who want to join their adventures in person.

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    We are dedicated to supporting a community of west coast cruisers from ports including [San Diego](index.php?Itemid=838), [Los Angeles](index.php?Itemid=839), [San Francisco](index.php?Itemid=840), [Seattle](index.php?Itemid=841), and [Vancouver](index.php?Itemid=842) as they set sail to destinations worldwide. We offer cruise news, tips, and deals to help make cruising to our favorite West Coast and [Canadian destinations](index.php?Itemid=1812) an amazing adventure!

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### Need help planning?

**Heather** is a cruise and travel specialist at cruisewestcoast.com with over 15 years of experience in personalized trip planning. She helps travelers plan cruise vacations tailored to their specific needs — whether it's choosing the right ship, coordinating a group, or finding the best itinerary for your budget and interests.

**Get in touch:**
- [Request a personalized quote](https://cruisewestcoast.com/book-with-heather?ref=agent)
- Email: heather@flowmediamarketing.com


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**About cruisewestcoast.com:** West Coast cruise travel authority since 2015. Expert cruise reviews, port guides, and personalized trip planning.

*Source: [About Cruise West Coast](https://cruisewestcoast.com/about-cruise-west-coast.html) — cruisewestcoast.com*

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