22-guest Safari Quest yacht gunkholes through Washington’s San Juan
and British Columbia’s Gulf Islands
Seattle, WA, January 28, 2013 –Un-Cruise Adventures’ newly renovated 22-guest yacht Safari Quest returns to the Pacific Northwest in 2013 with 19 Luxury Adventure
departures set for spring and fall and a new itinerary sailing
roundtrip Seattle. Known as a yachter’s paradise, Washington’s scenic
San Juan Islands and British Columbia’s Gulf Islands are a favorite
destination for boaters on leisurely explorations.
Weeklong Pacific Northwest Passage cruises
depart roundtrip from Seattle, WA from March-May and Sept-Nov 2013.
Areas visited include Harmony Islands, Princess Louisa Inlet, Jervis
Inlet, Nanaimo, Gulf Islands and Victoria, BC; San Juan Islands and
Friday Harbor, WA. Gunkholing is a term widely used in the Northwest to
describe a style of boating among the islands—meandering from place to
place seeking out isolated anchorages.
“The Safari Quest’s
intimate size enables us to take full advantage of narrow passageways
and scenic, remote bays in the Salish Sea,” said Tim Jacox, executive
vice president of sales and marketing. “It is truly like being on your
own private yacht, but better—you are relaxing and enjoying the scenery
and activities.”
A highlight of the
journey is extended time in Princess Louisa Inlet, a stunning fjord with
mile high cliffs rising up from the water and Chatterbox Falls at the
head of the inlet. The yacht anchors overnight with time to hike ashore
and explore by kayak and skiff.
In Victoria, guests enjoy
free time to explore downtown, visit the elegant Empress Hotel or Royal
British Columbia Museum before traveling to the 55 acre Butchart
Gardens for High Tea and a tour of its flower and foliage displays. The
Harmony Islands and Buccaneer Bay beckon guests outside to explore via
kayak and skiff. Though wildlife may be found anywhere, Jervis Inlet is
a good place to look for orca whales, porpoise, seals and sea lions.
In Friday Harbor, guests visit the Whale Museum and spend time wandering
through the quaint town. A flexible itinerary enhances the gunkholing
adventure with freedom to seek out wildlife and explore by sea and
shore.
The Safari Quest
will be fresh from a major refurbishment of interior spaces including
the Captain staterooms on Bridge deck and a new hot tub on the
Observation deck. A new bow camera streams underwater views of dolphins
and other sea life to TVs in the lounge and staterooms. The upscale
yacht has 11 staterooms, all with Tempur-pedic memory foam mattresses,
iPod docking station and flatscreen TV with DVD player. Unique among
yachts, the Safari Quest’s four Captain staterooms feature sliding glass
doors and French balconies. Other amenities include fitness equipment
and a DVD/book library.
Adventure activities
include nature walks, skiff excursions, wildlife searches, kayaking,
paddle boarding, beachcombing and shoreside tours. Rates begin at
US$3,995 per person based on double occupancy. The Luxury Adventure
includes all meals, premium wine/beer/spirits, transfers and port fees
and taxes. To book an Un-Cruise Adventure or to request additional
information, contact your travel agent or the company directly at
888-862-8881 or email sales@un-cruise.com.
About Un-Cruise Adventures |formerly InnerSea Discoveries + American Safari Cruises
Un-Cruise Adventures’
fleet of seven boats carries 22-88 guests on Active, Luxury and
Heritage Adventures. What began in 1997 as yacht cruising in Alaska,
pioneered by American Safari Cruises, has since expanded into Mexico’s
Sea of Cortés, Columbia & Snake Rivers, Hawaiian Islands, and
Coastal Washington & British Columbia with hands-on small boat
explorations. Un-Cruise Adventures, under the parent company of InnerSea
Discoveries, is a member of Trusted Adventures, dedicated to the highest standards of small-group travel and to giving back to the places visited. Connect with Un-Cruise Adventures on Facebook and Twitter.
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