American Safari Cruises – Exclusive Yacht Adventures Joins Trusted Adventures Travel Alliance
April 16th, 2010
American Safari Cruises – Exclusive Yacht Adventures Joins Trusted Adventures Travel Alliance. This Brings to Eight the Number of Distinguished Travel Companies Enjoying Privileged Membership in Trusted Adventures
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, April 9, 2010 – Trusted Adventures (http://www.trustedadventures.com/), an alliance of award-winning travel firms, announces that American Safari Cruises – Exclusive Yacht Adventures has joined its ranks, bringing to eight the number of owner-operated active travel companies that now enjoy the membership privileges of this distinguished adventure travel consortium.
Headquartered at historic Fishermen’s Terminal in Seattle, Washington, American Safari Cruises (http://www.americansafaricruises.com) specializes in elegant, active cruises aboard three luxury expedition yachts with itineraries focusing on close-up experiences at each destination including wildlife searches, exploration by Zodiac, kayaking, hiking, snorkeling, and always fine dining.
The company has recently announced the addition of a new brand, InnerSea Discoveries http://www.innerseadiscoveries.com/ with a focus on moderately priced, Alaska Inside Passage itineraries that appeal to a more active, youthful market.
American Safari Cruise destinations include; Alaska’s Inside Passage, the Columbia and Snake Rivers (with special wine/culinary departures), Mexico’s Sea of Cortes, the Pacific Northwest, and coming in October 2011 – the Hawaiian Islands.
The company was voted “one of the Top 5 small ship/specialty cruise lines in the world” by Virtuoso, a highest end, by-invitation-only travel trade organization. Among its many notable guests have been Kate Winslet, Emma Thompson, Bill Gates and Warren Buffet.
“This exceptional company represents the attention to detail and service standards that our Trusted Adventure clientele expect from our members,” said Brad Moss, executive director of Trusted Adventures that has tour itineraries embracing the entire globe. “We couldn’t be more excited that they have joined our exclusive alliance.”
“American Safari Cruises’ small group yacht adventures provide an alternative to traditional large and small-ship cruises by taking guests into areas that are not accessible to larger groups on big ships, and on excursions, and to activities that are exclusive, private, and unavailable to most other travelers,” added Moss.
Yachts travel only during the day, anchoring overnight in quiet coves. Cruise packages are all-inclusive providing hand-crafted meals, premium spirits, wines and micro brews; all excursions, equipment, naturalist guides and activities. Reservations are available by stateroom or by private charter.
American Safari Cruises features three mega-yachts – the 36-guest, 145-foot flagship Safari Explorer; the 22-guest, 120-foot Safari Quest and the 12-guest, 105-foot Safari Spirit.
American Safari Cruises’ new sister brand, InnerSea Discoveries, just announced that it is now taking 2011 season bookings for its moderately priced Alaska’s Inside Passage small ship cruises that provide experiential adventures for young-minded travelers of any age who may want to push themselves physically or simply relax and enjoy the view. Guests are given the option of activity level, from challenging hiking and paddle boarding to beachcombing, shore boat excursions and kayaking. Two expedition vessels, the 170-foot, 49-guest Wilderness Discoverer and the 157-foot, 49-guest Wilderness Adventurer explore the “Inner Reaches” between Ketchikan and Juneau on eight-day, seven-night itineraries.
Typical included activities are hikes of varying length and difficulty; snorkeling, whale-watching, birding, polar bear club swims, glacier viewing, yoga sessions and naturalist-led discussions. A dedicated web site is available at www.innerseadiscoveries.com.
About Trusted Adventures
Recognized worldwide for uncompromising quality, exceptional guest care and sustainable travel ethics, the Trusted Adventures alliance is a partnership of eight distinguished, award-winning companies; Austin-Lehman Adventures, Wildland Adventures, Western River Expeditions, Myths and Mountains, The Wayfarers, ROW Adventures, Great Alaska International Adventure Vacations and American Safari Cruises. United under a common mission to provide authentic, transformational travel experiences, Trusted Adventures offers the world’s finest collection of active vacations showcased online in a richly textured, easy to use website:
The alliance helps individuals, families and groups find active walking, rafting, cycling, cruising and trekking trips throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. With a Trusted Adventures company you travel with the experts on carefully crafted itineraries designed to enrich your experience while preserving our planet and its cultural heritage.
Contact:
Brad Moss, Director
Trusted Adventures
Phone: 800-451-6034 / 208-770-2518
Email: [email protected]
http://www.trustedadventures.com/
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