American Safari Cruises
American Safari Cruises specializes in intimate, active, deluxe cruises and charters on four luxury yachts. Itineraries focus on close-up viewing of wildlife, fine dining, and activities such as kayaking, beachcombing, hiking, snorkeling, scuba diving (Hawaii), sailing, and exploration by motorized Zodiac inflatables. Each of the yacht charters and cruises are offered at one inclusive price, so all premium wines, micro brews and liquors, exclusive shore excursions, on-yacht meals and activities are included. American Safari Cruises offers an alternative to traditional large- and small-ship cruises by taking guests into areas that are not accessible to most larger ships, and on excursions and to activities that are exclusive, private, and unavailable to most other travelers. Yachts accommodate just 12, 22 or 36 guests, which makes them perfect for a group of friends or family to charter.
Our yachts travel only during the day so guests miss nothing along the way. We anchor every night in pristine coves or dockside in small villages so guests can explore by water and on foot. In Alaska and Mexico’s Sea of Cortés, daytime cruising to secluded islands and seldom visited areas yield unique opportunities to experience, by kayak, launch or on foot, a rich variety of wildlife and local cultures. In the Pacific Northwest, guests enjoy unique art tours and wine tastings. The crew includes a professional Naturalist/Expedition Leader who organizes activities and provides presentations on the day’s sights and activities, and a gourmet chef who serves up fine food and fresh-baked goods. With so few guests, the itinerary is flexible and can be altered at a moment’s notice to maximize wildlife and scenic viewing opportunities.
Other than gratuities to the crew, an American Safari cruise is a completely all-inclusive experience from first to last:
- Gourmet meals
- Premium wine, beer and liquor
- Kayaking and Zodiac exploring
- Snorkel gear (Mexico and Hawaii)
- Fishing (Alaska)
- Exclusive shore excursions
- On-board naturalist, or wine expert
- Airport transfers
- Port Charges, taxes, fees
