For Immediate Release
Luxury Adventure Cruises in Mexico’s Sea of Cortés—American Safari Cruises Debuts Bigger Yacht, New Itinerary
Seattle, WA, July 11, 2012 – New to the American Safari Cruises fleet of upscale yachts, the refurbished 86-guest Safari Endeavour spends its first winter sailing Luxury Adventure cruises in Mexico’s Sea of Cortés.
Travelers interested in an Un-Cruise Adventure—up close access to
nature and wildlife and exclusive excursions—may choose a warm water
adventure exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site & Biosphere
Reserve.
Weeklong Baja’s Bounty expeditions
sail roundtrip from La Paz, Baja, Mexico from November through April
2013. As an added incentive, guests booking by September 30, 2012 earn a
$300 travel credit per couple for travel through April 2013.
“The stunning desert
landscape and rich marine life are the perfect backdrop for an un-cruise
adventure,” said Tim Jacox, executive vice president of sales and
marketing. “We’re able to navigate into small coves and access islands
inaccessible to larger boats.”
An unstructured itinerary
explores hideaways such as Isla Espíritu Santo, Isla San Francisco,
Bahia Agua Verde, Los Islotes and Loreto. Labeled the “Aquarium of the
World’ by Jacques Cousteau, the relatively unknown Sea of Cortés rivals
the pristine environment and geo- and biological diversity of the
world-renowned Galapagos Islands. Flexible itineraries spend time
seeking out dolphins and blue, fin, sei, orca and sperm whales. At Los
Islotes, guests enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime adventure snorkeling with
playful, young sea lions.
Guests can be as active
as they like and activities include hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding,
snorkeling and skiff excursions. A swim step and kayak launch platform
on the stern of the vessel serves as the hub for guests embarking on
water-borne adventures. Expert naturalists provide interpretation on
guided excursions ashore and at sea.
During a port call in the
historic mission town of Loreto, guests may join an included walking
tour of the picturesque village exploring the historical buildings,
mission, shops and plazas. Those interested in seeing gray whales may
take an optional tour to lagoons on the Pacific side where the whales
congregate seasonally.
Ashore, guided hikes
explore forests of giant Cardón cactuses, traverse island ridges with
sweeping views and head inland to explore scenic desert landscapes.
Depending on whim, weather and the moon’s cycle, guests may partake in
an evening barbecue ashore at Bahia Agua Verde, swim in a bay filled
with bioluminescence, enjoy a late night snorkel under the stars and
visit with local fishermen on Isla Coyote, a remote inhabited island.
Cruise fares start at
US$2,995 in the Sea of Cortés based on double occupancy. Transfers are
included from either Los Cabos or La Paz airports. The inclusive cruise
includes all from-the-yacht activities and equipment; a massage,
exquisite meals; fine wine, premium spirits and microbrews; and all port
charges, taxes and fees. An all-American crew has a guest-crew ratio of
2.5 to 1. Yachts can be booked as a private charter or by individual
stateroom. To book a yachting 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 began sailing moderately priced adventure cruises in Alaska in 2011 and expands to Hawaii in 2013. 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. 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 InnerSea Discoveries on Facebook and Twitter.
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