Ship: Safari Explorer
Itinerary: Famed Inside Passage - Spring 2010
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| Day 1 : | Sail from Seattle, Washington |
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| Day 2 : | San Juan Islands & Friday Harbor |
| Days 3-6 : | Exploring the Canadian Inside Passage |
| Day 7 : | Prince Rupert, British Columbia |
| Day 8 : | Ketchikan, Alaska |
| Day 9 : | Alaskan Waterways |
| Day 10 : | Petersburg - "Little Norway" |
| Days 11-12 : | Fjords & Hot Springs |
| Days 13-14 : | Glacier Bay National Park |
| Day 15 : | Disembark in Juneau, Alaska |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||
| Single | Master | Commander | Captain | Admiral | Commandore | ||
| 15 | Apr 30, 2010 | $9,195 | $8,095 | $8,595 | $9,195 | $10,395 | $12,095 |
| Destinations : Alaska, Canada, North America, Pacific Northwest Activities : Cultural Activities, Expedition Cruising, Hiking, Nature Viewing, Paddling, Photography, Whale Watching |
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- All rates are quoted in USD and represent cost per person, based on double occupancy.
- Quoted rates include all excursions, meals, educational programming, transfers, taxes, port charges and fees.
Cruise the full length of the West Coast of North America's Inside Passage without the open ocean, but with shores ever-so-tight to the sides of your yacht for most of the 900 nautical miles between Seattle and Juneau. Embrace exhilarating closeness to snow-capped mountains, wildlife and birds far too numerous to keep count, waterfalls, tree-lined narrow passageways and surprises at just about every "gunkholing" turn. Spring is an excellent time for cruising along British Columbia's coast and Alaska's Inside Passage. At these times of the year the foliage is vivid, there are fewer boats and people, and bears and other animals are likely foraging along the shoreline. Then make a second choice of the yacht that best fits you among the Safari Explorer. The value is extraordinary and the daily encounters with nature are astounding! Journey Highlights: * Kayaking and small-boat exploration * 2-days of in-depth exploration of Glacier Bay National Park with a Park Ranger * Beachcombing and guided hikes * Cruising the Inside Passage of British Columbia and Alaska * Daily insights from your onboard Expedition Leaders/Naturalists
Day 1 : Sail from Seattle, Washington
You'll be met at the airport and transferred to the Safari Quest where your crew greets you with champagne and hors d'oeuvres. Shortly after boarding, begin your northward cruise from Seattle's historic Fishermen's Terminal passing through the Hiram-Chittenden Locks entering Puget Sound. Later cruise through Deception Pass, a dramatic narrow cut between two islands before dropping anchor in a quiet cove in the San Juan Islands this evening.
Day 2 : San Juan Islands & Friday Harbor
The misty San Juan Islands will greet you this morning. Settle into the rhythm of the sea as you leave your busy lives behind. Beautiful forested islands dot the seascape and wind through the untouched islands in the San Juan's. Today visit the port of Friday Harbor. Here you'll enjoy time at leisure to stroll through the town's many intriguing boutiques and shops, or perhaps the Whale Museum. Depart for Canadian waters this afternoon; all eyes open for orca whales!
Days 3-6 : Exploring the Canadian Inside Passage
Search for orca whales, seals, sea lions and bears as you leave civilization behind. Your Expedition Leader will lead nature hikes and kayaking excursions, and enjoy a First Nations dance performance in a cedar-planked big house. Further north, step ashore with Naturalists from Raincoast Conservation Society who will tell us about local wildlife and fisheries studies, including little known details on rainforest wolves and the mysterious Spirit bear.
Day 7 : Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Prince Rupert is British Columbia’s northernmost port along your route. Here, a historic sightseeing and museum tour introduces you to this scenic community. Stay dockside tonight, so enjoy a walk in town after dinner this evening.
Day 8 : Ketchikan, Alaska
Discover the rich, cultural heritage of Alaska's Tlingit Indians on a guided tour or Saxman Totem Village with local village resident Joe Williams. Before departure, take time to browse shops or stroll along Creek Street where there's often a good dose of local color to be found.
Day 9 : Alaskan Waterways
Open space and solitude greet us as we cruise north. Stop in at Meyer's Chuck, a hide-away village of fewer than 50 people. Later anchor in Canoe Pass where explore via kayaks for a more thorough look at the area.
Day 10 : Petersburg - "Little Norway"
Join your local guide for a private tour of this charming fishing port. Petersburg's Norwegian history is quite prominent throughout the community, and have some first-hand experiences of the local culture before departure. This afternoon, enter some of the richest whale waters in Southeast Alaska, and be watching for the familiar blows of humpback whales all day!
Days 11-12 : Fjords & Hot Springs
Spend these two days in the wildest, most pristine corners of Alaska. Paddle your kayaks in remote fjords, hike to natural hotsprings, wander through the temperate rainforest of Southeast Alaska, and explore some of the most scenic, hidden gems one can find in the inside passage.
Days 13-14 : Glacier Bay National Park
One of America's crown-jewel national parks will be yours to explore and marvel at for the next two days. Tidewater glaciers sweep like rivers of ice down massive mountain valleys, terminating before us in the waters of Glacier Bay. If conditions permit, lower the inflatable and weave among the icebergs that have fallen from the face of the glaciers. Enjoy evenings at anchor in hidden coves, and mornings paddling your kayaks in the quiet of this majestic wilderness. And what will you find? Quite possibly you'll see puffins, sea lions, mountain goats, bears, moose, eagles, and scenery more spectacular than any place on earth. To top off your trip, celebrate and reminisce together during your festive Farewell dinner.
Day 15 : Disembark in Juneau, Alaska
After breakfast arrive in Juneau. A transfer to the Juneau airport or local hotel is included. Safe travels to all!
Ship Description: Safari Explorer
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Take your adventures to a new level aboard the Safari Explorer
The Safari Explorer is exquisitely appointed with new design features such as an intimate Wine Library and spa area including a large hot tub, sauna, fitness equipment, yoga classes and complimentary massage.
Accommodations
All staterooms feature heated tile floors in the bathroom; Tempur-Pedic® memory foam mattresses; Flat-screen TV/DVD; iPod docking station. All staterooms have view windows (no portholes).
COMMODORE SUITES (2)
Separate sitting area, king or twin beds, private bath with Jacuzzi tub & shower, view window and sliding glass door with balcony.
ADMIRAL STATEROOMS (3)
King or twin beds, windowed door or windows, private bath with Jacuzzi tub & shower.
CAPTAIN STATEROOM (1)
King or twin beds, view window, windowed door and private bath with Jacuzzi tub & shower.
COMMANDER STATEROOMS (2)
King or twin beds, view window, windowed door and private bath with tub & shower.
MASTER STATEROOMS (9)
Queen or twin beds, view window, windowed door and private bath with tub & shower.
SINGLE STATEROOM (1)
Twin bed, view window, windowed door, private bath with shower. Pullman berth available.
Amenities & Activities
• Sauna, yoga classes and complimentary massages, plus on-deck hot tub
• On-board exercise equipment such as elliptical trainer and exercise bike
• Large screen TVs/DVD's in both salon dining room and an exclusive wine library
• A full-beam swim-step for ease in boarding the double or solo sea kayaks the high-speed skiffs
• Hair dryers, bathrobes, alarm clock, i-Pod docking station/clock, binoculars and TV/DVD in each stateroom
• Heated tile floors in bathrooms
• Tempur-pedic® memory foam mattresses
• A DVD and book library highlighting hundreds of titles and information on cruising destinations as well as fiction and
other genres
• Fishing in Alaska and snorkel in Hawaii
• Included bar stocked with premium spirits, fine wines and micro-brews
Ship Specifics:
Length: 145
Beam: 36
Draft: 8.5
Cruise Speed: 10
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 2008
Staterooms: 18
Guest Max: 40
Crew: 15
Routes: Alaska, Columbia & Snake Rivers, Hawaii
Single B6. Twin bed, view window, windowed door, private bath with shower. |
MasterB3, B7-14. Queen or twin beds, view window, windowed door, private bath with shower. |
CommanderB15, B16. King or twin beds, view window, windowed door, private bath with shower. |
CaptainB2. King or twin beds, view window, windowed door, private bath with Jacuzzi & shower. |
AdmiralB1, C1, C2. King or twin beds, windows, private bath with Jacuzzi & shower. |
CommandoreA1, A2. Separate sitting area, king or twin beds, private bath with Jacuzzi & shower, window and sliding door with balcony. |
