American Safari Cruises Offering Travel Credit

Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands will receive $150.00 per person or $300.00 per couple travel credit aboard the Safari Explorer if the cruise is purchased by 29/July 2011.

Experience 5 star luxury resort living aboard the 36 passenger Safari Explorer and see the Hawaiian islands in a different light.  Sailing 7 - 10 night active, adventure itineraries between Maui and the Big Island from November 2011 through April 2012, visiting Moloka’i, Lana’i and Molokini. The credit is intended to help guests defray air costs to the Hawaiian Islands where they will embark on their adventure cruise.

“We are confident guests will be thrilled with the experience of seeing and experiencing Hawaii up close on an upscale yacht,” said Tim Jacox, executive vice president of sales and marketing. “This is a brand new vacation option in the Hawaiian Islands, and we hope the travel credit aids in the decision-making process to try an adventure un-cruise in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.”

Jacox says the un-cruise defines the active, up close and personal style of adventure travel that makes American Safari Cruises different from other cruise vacations. The Safari Explorer is the only small-group expedition yacht offering overnight cruises in the Hawaiian Islands.

Flexible yacht itineraries focus on the leeward side of the eastern-most Hawaiian Islands. The unstructured itinerary allows time for seeking wildlife such as Manta rays, dolphins and humpback whales. Outfitted for active adventures, the yacht’s well stocked water sports equipment includes kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling gear, wet suits, sailboats and inflatable skiffs for up-close excursions. Guided snorkeling tours are a highlight throughout the trip. Two knowledgeable expedition leaders guide hiking and kayaking tours. Bicycles are also available for guest use on Moloka’i and Lana’i.

Exclusive cultural tours have been arranged for guests in Moloka’i including guided hikes, visiting and restoring a family’s ancient taro terraces, “talking story” with native Hawaiians and a private, authentic Hawaiian pa’ina (feast).

The Safari Explorer has an on-deck hot tub, sauna, exercise equipment, a wine library and two large-screen TVs in the main salon. Exceptional cuisine is prepared with fresh, local ingredients and the complimentary bar offers premium spirits, fine wines and microbrews. The active spa environment includes a complimentary massage and yoga classes. All staterooms offer Tempur-pedic mattresses, flat screen TV/DVD players and iPod docks. Upper category staterooms feature Jacuzzi tubs and suites have private step-out balconies.

Fares start at $4,995 for the seven-night cruise and $6,495 for the 10-night cruise, both per person, double occupancy. Itineraries include exclusive excursions as well as all from-the-yacht activities and equipment; transfers; 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 to 1 and includes Hawaii residents who have personal knowledge of the islands.

Posted Originally by American Safari Cruises/Innersea Discoveries

For more information contact Teresa@Luxuryhideaways.net or call 800 644-6659

Note from Travelgal:
I personally experienced life onboard one of American Safari Cruises for a few days, it is a floating all inclusive luxury resort. If you were to break down the cost of hotel, meals, transfers, alcohol and activities - this is a deal!

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American Safari Cruises defering entrance into Hawaii cruise market

SEATTLE, Wash. - American Safari Cruises is deferring entry into the Hawaii inter-island cruise market until a time when the capital funding markets and the overall U.S. economy improve, announces Capt. Dan Blanchard, President and CEO. [Read more]

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American Safari Cruises is the only way to cruise!

Luxury in the Pursuit of Adventure!

Last week I was invited to preview and experience a new yacht that will be sailing around the Hawaiian Islands beginning this December 19th. The Safari Explorer, a 145-foot luxury yacht, carries 36 passengers and has a crew of 18 to cater to their every whim! The yacht has been cruising the waters in Alaska and is owned by American Safari Cruises.

We boarded the ship in Bellingham, Washington and headed for the San Juan Islands with our final destination of Seattle in 3 days. The excitement of pulling anchor and cruising out into the sunset is a heady feeling! We were greeting onboard by the friendly staff, cocktails and pupus (snacks). As the staff escorted us to our outside staterooms (no inside cabins here) and deposited our luggage, we headed to the bar to grab a quick cocktail and headed to the upper deck to waive goodbye to the City of Bellingham.

The concept of cruising with American Safari Cruises allows the average person to experience small yacht cruising without the burden of owning their own yacht.

American Safari Cruises guests are passionate about nature, seeing it as up-close as imaginable from the bow and decks of their expedition yachts or being active in the outdoors on guided hikes, kayaking and skiff excursions. American Safari Cruises are now translating the realization of these passionate pursuits from their explorations in Alaska’s Inside Passage and Mexico’s Sea of Cortés (and in 2009) to the Hawaiian Islands.

I cannot imagine a better way to experience Hawaii and look forward to traveling with them on their other yachts to Mexico, the Columbia River in Washington State and as far as I am concerned - this is the only way to see Alaska!! Please stay posted for our updates.

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