Alaska 2013: Unscripted Un-Cruise Adventures With InnerSea Discoveries/American Safari Cruises

Seven boats sail Active, Luxury and Heritage Adventures in Southeast Alaska

Seattle, WA, Sept 26, 2012 – InnerSea Discoveries + American Safari Cruises unveils an expanded schedule of adventure cruises in Alaska for summer 2013 with three expedition boats and four upscale yachts, including the new-to-the-fleet Safari Legacy. Guests may choose an Active Adventure aboard the expedition boats or a Luxury or Heritage Adventure aboard the yachts.

From May to September, seven boats sail 11 different itineraries from 7- to 21-nights long. Alaska homeports include Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka.

Joining the fleet in August 2013, the 88-guest Safari Legacy will sail two 11-night cruises between Seattle, WA and Juneau, AK. The boat introduces a new style of Un-Cruise Adventure called Heritage Adventure with port calls and a focus on discovering gold rush history and culture of the Inside Passage.

“With the addition of Heritage Adventures, we now offer three Un-Cruise styles of adventure in Alaska,” said Tim Jacox, executive vice president of sales and marketing. “Whether on an Active, Luxury or Heritage Adventure, guests will experience eye-to-eye wildlife and one-on-one culture.”

Active Adventures
From May 4 through September 14, InnerSea Discoveries’ expedition boats offer weeklong Active Adventures in Alaska sailing between Ketchikan and Juneau (and reverse) or Juneau and Sitka (and reverse). With three different itineraries, Un-Cruises may now be combined into 14-night or 21-night adventures. Rates begin at US$1,895 per person based on double occupancy. In May and September, 14-night expeditions between Seattle and Juneau (and reverse) are available with rates starting at US$3,495 per person based on double occupancy.

InnerSea Discoveries’ three expedition boats—Wilderness Discoverer, Wilderness Adventurer, Wilderness Explorer—carry 60-76 guests and offer Active Adventures in Southeast Alaska. Un-Cruise Adventures specialize in rare up close explorations of nature and wildlife in remote wilderness areas. Kayaking, hiking, stand-up paddle boarding, skiff explorations and whale watching are top activities.

New in 2013, the Wilderness Adventurer hosts three Alaska Unleashed cruises with guest capacity reduced from 60 to 36 guests for high-gear adventures. Sailing between Ketchikan and Juneau (and reverse), the itinerary promises longer and more exhilarating hiking and kayaking adventures in daily small-group excursions.

Luxury Adventures

Three yachts—22-guest Safari Quest, 36-guest Safari Explorer, 86-guest Safari Endeavour—sail weeklong, inclusive Luxury Adventures roundtrip Juneau from May 24 through September 8, 2013. The yachts forego port calls and instead explore remote wilderness areas to maximize time for up close encounters with nature and wildlife. Two days are spent exploring inside Glacier Bay National Park with a park ranger on hiking, kayaking and skiff excursions. Rates begin at $4,195 per person based on double occupancy. Longer 14-night voyages between Seattle and Juneau (and reverse) sail in May, August and September. Rates begin at US$6,095 per person.

Heritage Adventures

The 88-guest Safari Legacy joins the yacht fleet in August and will sail two 11-night Gold Rush Legacy cruises between Seattle and Juneau, AK (and reverse) on August 11 and August 22. The replica Victorian steamer features a Heritage Adventure program combining on board presentations with tours ashore—all coordinated by on board Legacy Leaders. Stories and characters from the past are brought to life through educational presentations, expert guest speakers and character reenactments. The Safari Legacy calls on historic ports along the route and includes a tour in each town. Guided visits to museums and historical sites provide another view into the past and a chance to visit with local people and historians. Rates for the inclusive Un-Cruise start at US$7,895 per person, double occupancy. In 2014 the Safari Legacy will operate a full slate of weeklong Living History voyages between Ketchikan and Juneau punctuated by included historic tours in Skagway, Haines, Sitka, Petersburg and Wrangell.

Cruise rates include transfers and all activities except optional excursions. To book an Un-Cruise or to request additional information, contact your travel agent or InnerSea Discoveries/American Safari Cruises at 888-862-8881 or sales@innerseadiscoveries.com.

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NEW TAUCK BRIDGES RIVER CRUISE

Featured prominently in Tauck’s 2013 Bridges collection is its new river cruise itinerary, “Bon Voyage: France Family River Cruise.” The 10-day itinerary (from $4,690 per person, plus air) begins with an included two-night hotel stay with guided sightseeing in Paris that highlights the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre and a special dinner at Fouquet’s. Guests then travel on the high-speed TGV train to Lyon, where they’ll board Tauck’s MS Swiss Emerald for a seven-night cruise on the Rhone.

Tauck is including a number of fun and engaging activities for families throughout the itinerary, including a scavenger hunt in Paris’ Louvre, a lesson in “petanque” (a ball game similar to bocce) in Viviers, a hayride in the Camargue, bicycling in Avignon, and a hands-on French culinary experience in Tournon. Three departures of “Bon Voyage: France Family River Cruise,” will be offered in 2013, on July 11, July 25 and August 1.

In all, for 2013 Tauck will operate departures of 17 Bridges itineraries highlighting destinations in Europe, North America, Latin America and Africa. Each Bridges trip is fully inclusive, with all accommodations, ground transportation, entertainment, sightseeing, gratuities, most meals, airport transfers, luggage handling and much more built into the price.

COMPLIMENTARY HOTEL NIGHT FOR RETURNING TAUCK BRIDGES TRAVELERS Returning Tauck Bridges travelers can also benefit from the company’s Gift of Time offer, which allows them to extend their 2013 journey with a complimentary hotel night. Guests can choose to redeem their free night at either the beginning or end of their Tauck journey, at the hotel normally featured on the first or last night of their itinerary. To qualify for the Gift of Time, returning guests must book their 2013 Tauck Bridges trip and secure it with a deposit no later than December 28, 2012. Other restrictions may apply.

Information on Tauck’s full 2013 family travel line-up is contained in the company’s new 76-page Tauck Bridges brochure, which is currently mailing to travel agents and consumers. Those interested in more information can visit their local travel professional, call Tauck at 1 800 468 2825, or visit Tauck online at www.tauck.com.

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