Ship: Safari Explorer
Itinerary: Famed Inside Passage - Fall 2010
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Take your adventures to a new level aboard the Safari Explorer
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| Day 1 : | Sail from Juneau, Alaska |
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| Days 2-3 : | Glacier Bay National Park |
| Days 4-5 : | Fjords & Hot Springs |
| Day 6 : | Petersburg - |
| Days 7-8 : | Alaskan Waterways |
| Day 9 : | Ketchikan, Alaska |
| Day 10 : | Prince Rupert, British Columbia |
| Days 11-13 : | Exploring the Canadian Inside Passage |
| Day 14 : | San Juan Islands & Friday Harbor |
| Day 15 : | Disembark in Seattle, Washington |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||
| Single | Master | Commander | Captain | Admiral | Commandore | ||
| 15 | Sep 10, 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. Fall 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 Juneau, Alaska
You'll be met at the airport and transferred to the Safari Explorer where your crew greets you with champagne and hors d'oeuvres. Cruise north toward our serene anchorage this evening.
Days 2-3 : 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.
Days 4-5 : 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.
Day 6 : Petersburg -
Petersburg- "Little Norway"
Day 6: Petersburg- "Little Norway"
Today we make a port stop to the quaint Norwegian-style fishing village of Petersburg. Once back onboard, our journey leads us through the ever-so-narrow Wrangell Narrows, a passage that's been dubbed "Christmas Tree Lane" for the red and green navigational markers that mark the route. Home to rich salmon runs.
Days 7-8 : Alaskan Waterways
Remote waterways, hidden villages, and wilderness cruising will be your focus. Tour Chief Shakes Island's Tlingit tribal house and call at the true Alaskan town of Wrangell. Continuing on your cruise, keep an eye out for seals and porpoise on your way to a silent, hidden cut between two islands called Canoe Pass. Drop the kayaks for those wanting to use their own power to take advantage of the extremely close-in shores. Later, poke into Meyer's Chuck. Tucked behind a fortress of broken islands, Meyer's Chuck lies undetected by most that pass this way. Pull in for a look at this surprising community made up of a handful of fishermen, artists and bush pilots. Saunter up the cedar-planked boardwalks that are the "streets" of the village, and meet the locals. Spend the night at anchor in a remote cove. There, have time for investigating your surroundings by kayak or inflatable with your Expedition Leaders/Naturalists.
Day 9 : 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 we depart, take time to browse shops or stroll along Creek Street where there's often a good dose of local color to be found.
Day 10 : 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.
Days 11-13 : 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 14 : San Juan Islands & Friday Harbor
Arrive in US waters today; all eyes open for orca whales! 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!
Day 15 : Disembark in Seattle, Washington
During breakfast pass through the Hiram-Chittenden Locks and dock at Seattle's Historic Fishermen's Terminal for a 9:00 am disembarkation. A transfer to the Seattle 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. |
