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American Safari Cruises specializes in intimate, active, deluxe cruises
on four yachts. Itineraries focus on close-up viewing of wildlife, fine
dining, and activities such as kayaking, beachcombing, hiking,
snorkeling, sailing, and exploration by motorized Zodiac inflatables.
Each ASC yacht cruise is offered at one inclusive price, so all premium
wines and liquors, shore excursions (even flightseeing in Alaska), and
off-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.
ASC was founded in 1996 to provide up-scale luxurious
yacht cruises in Alaska's Inside Passage. The first season was in 1997
with a single yacht. In 1998, the company added a second yacht and a
second Alaska itinerary. In 1999/2000, the company completed major
refitting and interior redesign, adding staterooms on both yachts. The
total cost was approximately $1 million per yacht. A third yacht was
added to the fleet in 2001. The company currently markets four yachts.
ASC main office
is located in Lynnwood, Washington, which is just north of Seattle.
American Safari Cruises operates yachts in Alaska, Mexico’s Sea of
Cortes, Belize, Costa Rica and the California Wine Country.
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, Mexico’s Sea of Cortes, Belize and Costa Rica, 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 California Wine Country, guests
enjoy unique art tours and wine tastings that are not open to the
public. 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.
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