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American Safari#Cruises officially started it’s #inaugural season in Hawaii on October 26, 2011 when the 36-guest Safari Explorer began its first inter-island voyage. The upscale yacht will sail 24 voyages between Maui/Lana’i and the Big Island through May 2012, all open for booking now.
Sister line to#InnerSea Discoveries, the up-close personal adventure experience #doing what they call an “un-cruise” in#Alaska,#American Safari Cruises, is also offering a unique adventure experience on water. Now in #Hawaii. In style.
The#darn-near-all-inclusive cruises#include all from-the-yacht activities and equipment; transfers; meals; fine wine, premium spirits and microbrews in addition to only the “port charges, taxes and fees” that are included in a big-ship cruise. All#American Safari#yachts feature a hot tub, Tempur-pedic mattresses, heated tile floors in all bathrooms and upper category balconies. Some also feature saunas, a complimentary massage and Jacuzzi tubs. An all-American crew has a guest-crew ratio of 2 to 1.
“This type of inclusive yacht cruise is a totally new way to vacation in Hawaii” said Tim Jacox, executive vice president of sales and marketing. “We are an exclusive floating resort that cruises between the islands to show you the best of Hawaii. Going ashore with only 36 total guests means cultural experiences are more personal and authentic. And since we provide adventure gear and include activities, it’s 100% fun and relaxation.”The 36-guest#Safari Explorer#sails inter-island Hawaiian adventure cruises between Maui and the Big Island (and reverse). From November through April, weeklong#Hawaiian#Seascapes and 10-night Hawaii’s Traditional Shores itineraries explore Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Molokini and the Big Island.The 22-guest#Safari Quest#sails weeklong Aquarium of the World itineraries in Mexico’s Sea of Cortés from November through April. Sailing roundtrip from La Paz, Mexico, the flexible itinerary takes time to seek out the myriad marine life in this World Heritage biosphere reserve and explores Isla Partida, Isla San José, Bahia Agua Verde, Los Islotes, Isla Coyote, Isla San Francisco and Isla Espiritu. In both warm water destinations, the two yachts feature exciting and novel#holiday#travel Thanksgiving,#Christmas,#New Year’s,#Valentine’s Day#(with a special Hawaii Romance Package),#Easter#and special Kids in Nature family departures during popular spring break weeks in March.
A relaxed itinerary of cruising from cove-to-cove among islands in Hawaii and the Sea of Cortés maximizes the yachts ability to act as a platform for water based adventures such as#kayaking, stand up#paddle boarding,#swimming#from the yacht’s swim step, snorkeling, braving the rope swing, sailing, skiff explorations and tubing. Guided excursions are led by expert on board naturalists.

Seven- or 10-night active, adventure un-cruises#explore Lana’i, Moloka’i, Maui, Molokini and the Big Island. Itineraries sail between Maui/Lana’i and the Big Island and reverse; a scenic ferry ride connects guests between Maui and the yacht on Lana’i.
“We’ve spent six years nurturing relationships with localbusinesses#and families in Hawaii,” said Dan Blanchard, principal and chief executive officer. “Introducing our guests to the traditional culture and history of the#Hawaiian Islands#is a key#component#of the trip and crucial to our philosophy of authentic travel.”
A Hawaiian blessing for the yacht and crew took place on October 25 on Moloka’i. Hawaiian cultural advisors from Maui, Lana’i, Moloka’i and the Big Island were invited to attend. The blessing celebrated the beginning of operations in Hawaii. Traditional Hawaiian protocols are also being arranged at each island to ask permission for entry.
Ready to book?# Look for an agent that is certified as an “Adventurist” for#InnerSea Discoveries or a “Yachtalist” for American Safari Cruises. Those agents have gone through comprehensive training that qualifies them for insider information and are featured on the line’s website.

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