InnerSea Discoveries’ and American Safari Cruises’ dual-boat christening ceremony in Seattle
Seattle
– Sporting new hull colors, interior spaces, furnishings and amenities,
the 86-guest Safari Endeavour and 76-guest Wilderness Explorer emerged
from major renovation projects on May 18, 2012 for a dual-boat
christening event in Seattle and a summer season of un-cruise adventures
in Alaska. InnerSea Discoveries/American Safari Cruises
operates three expedition vessels and three yachts in scenic
destinations including Alaska, Mexico’s Sea of Cortés, Pacific Northwest
and the Hawaiian Islands.
“We’ve
invested in these two boats to ensure maximum comfort, adventure and
unsurpassed value for our guests,” said Tim Jacox, executive vice
president of sales and marketing. “Whether you choose the inclusive
yacht or the expedition vessel, the value and quality of our un-cruise
adventure package will be remarkable.”
In
true maritime tradition, both boats will be welcomed into the fleet
with a crack of champagne across the bow at a gathering of company
executives, employees, friends and family on Friday, May 18, 2012. The
5:30 pm christening event is open to the public and will be held outside
office headquarters at Seattle’s Fishermen’s Terminal.
The 86-guest Safari Endeavour
joins American Safari Cruises’ upscale fleet of yachts—all with navy
blue hulls and exceptional comfort and refined atmosphere on board. The
guest capacity has been reduced from 102 to 86 guests with a mix of twin
(some convertible) and king beds. During renovation, four Commodore
Suites were created by merging eight former staterooms and adding new
step-out balconies and Jacuzzi tubs. Four more stateroom categories
include three Masters, 21 Commanders, 12 Captains and three Admirals,
all with one or two outside view windows. All rooms have flatscreen
TVs/DVDs and iPod docks.
During
an 11-month renovation, interior spaces were updated with higher-end
furnishings and fixtures and new spaces and amenities added. In the main
dining room, a wine bar and a resource library have been created to
provide two new gathering places to relax and read or enjoy a glass of
wine. Other additions include six microbrews and eight Proletariat wines
on tap in the lounge bar, new outside decks and a keyboard and
flatscreen TV for presentations in the lounge. The dining room and
lounge also received updated décor and an improved public announcement
system.
Wellness
facilities added to the Safari Endeavour include two massage rooms, two
hot tubs, sauna, yoga mats for yoga classes on deck and fitness
equipment. Two wellness directors provide a complimentary massage to
each guest and lead morning yoga classes. Carrying 20 double-kayaks, a
high-tech kayak launching platform was added to the stern to quickly
launch four kayaks at a time.
The 76-guest Wilderness Explorer,
now painted with InnerSea Discoveries’ signature forest green hull,
joins the active adventure fleet in Alaska this summer. During a
seven-month renovation, refinements were made throughout the vessel.
Staterooms were refreshed with new décor, linens, flatscreen TVs/DVDs
and iPod docks. Three cabin categories consist of 21 Trailblazer, 13
Pathfinder and 4 Explorer cabins. Bed configurations include twin or
queen with many more made convertible during renovation. In the lounge
bar, guests will find eight microbrews and two Proletariat wines on tap.
A new buffet in the dining room will streamline meal service usually
held buffet-style to ensure maximum flexibility with adventure
activities. Other shipboard amenities include complimentary on-deck yoga
classes, a large resource library, well-stocked DVD library and board
games. A professional masseuse is part of the crew and massages are
available for a fee.
Wellness
facilities added include a hot tub on the bow, sauna and fitness
equipment on the sun deck, and a massage room. A new swim step has been
added to the ship’s main deck aft and serves as a launch pad for
excursions. The boat carries 28 kayaks and hosts a state-of-the-art
kayak launch platform able to quickly and safely launch four kayaks at
once.
An
innovative human-powered watercraft, built especially for the company,
will be on board the Wilderness Explorer for guest use. Powered by two
peddlers and up to six paddlers, it can be taken out for low-impact,
up-close exploration of remote areas closed to motorized vessels in
Glacier Bay.
The Safari Endeavour will sail weeklong, inclusive luxury adventure cruises in Alaska
roundtrip Juneau from June to August. Guests enjoy the luxury of two
days exploring inside Glacier Bay National Park with opportunities to
hike and kayak with park rangers. Seven theme cruises feature guest
presenters or performers and a $518 per couple travel credit
commemorating the christening of the vessel May 18. From November
through April, the Safari Endeavour sails weeklong Baja’s Bounty
adventures in Mexico’s Sea of Cortés.
The Wilderness Explorer sails weeklong active adventure cruises in Alaska
between Juneau and Sitka (and reverse) from June through August. The
itinerary includes three full days exploring inside Glacier Bay National
Park including the lesser visited but equally spectacular East Arm with
McBride Glacier and Muir Glacier.
Un-cruise
fares in Alaska start at US$4,795 aboard the Safari Endeavour and
US$3,095 aboard the Wilderness Explorer, per person based on double
occupancy. Adventure activities are included on both boats: hiking,
kayaking, skiff excursions, whale watching, paddle boarding. Yachts and
expedition vessels can be booked as a private charter or by individual
stateroom. To book an un-cruise adventure or to request additional
information, contact your travel agent or American Safari Cruises at
888-862-8881 or email sales@innerseadiscoveries.com.
About InnerSea Discoveries and American Safari Cruises InnerSea Discoveries offers moderately priced adventure cruises in Alaska. Operations began in May 2011. American
Safari Cruises, a division of InnerSea Discoveries, pioneered yacht
cruising in Alaska in 1997 and has since expanded into Mexico’s Sea of
Cortés, Columbia & Snake Rivers, Hawaiian Islands, and Washington
& British Columbia. Both brands are owned by long-time industry
veterans Dan Blanchard and Tim Jacox who are accomplished adventurers
and businessmen with a combined total of more than 60 years in the small
ship cruising business. InnerSea Discoveries and American Safari Cruises as a company 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 InnerSea Discoveries on Facebook and Twitter.
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