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InnerSea Discoveries Small-Ship Line to Launch in May 2011 |
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 InnerSea Discoveries, a new small-ship line that is a sister
company to American Safari Cruises, plans to begin operations in Alaska in May.
The company says its four seven- to 14-night itineraries are designed to take
advantage of the wildlife in Alaska. Rather than just being an observer, guests
are invited to participate in daily included activities, such as kayaking,
hiking, stand-up paddle boarding, fishing, exploration by small water craft and
more.The activities will cater to all levels of abilities. Guests can choose a tranquil paddle along the shoreline or a robust guided six-hour paddle and hike at Deep Cove. All itineraries feature a call at the authentic town/communities of Wrangell or Klawock. The itineraries include seven-night cruises between Ketchikan and Juneau, a 14-night Juneau roundtrip and 14-night voyage between Seattle and Juneau. The itineraries are purposely flexible so nature can set the schedule -- if a pod of Humpback whales is frolicking in Frederick Sound, the ship will stop and linger. The expedition ships Wilderness Adventurer and Wilderness Discoverer each accommodate 50 passengers with a 1:3 crew-to-guest ratio. The vessels carry gear such as Diamond Trail compact hiking poles, Necky tandem kayaks and Surftech softop stand-up paddle boards. Onboard naturalists present topical information and serve as guides on excursions. Both vessels are undergoing full refurbishment with enhancements being added such as underwater cameras mounted on the bows, kayak-launching floats, flat-screen TVs/DVDs/iPod docks in all cabins, 24-hour streaming video from the underwater camera or DVDs, memory-foam mattresses; and main salons designed with the blended feel of a 1940s National Park Service lodge and a neighborhood pub. Optional excursions include a package that includes kayaking, hiking and overnight camping with a guide; searching for bears at the Anan Creek Bear Observatory by river boat; and a half-day of sport fishing at Little Port Walter. InnerSeas Discoveries offers three departure dates aimed at kids on June 25, July 23 and Aug. 13. Activities include kayaking, hiking, meeting local families such as oyster farmers or commercial fishermen, and presentations designed to appeal to kids as well as adults. Kids 12 years and under receive a 30 percent savings in all cabin categories. A savings of 25 percent is available on all other departure dates. Prices for the seven-night cruises start at $1,795 per person, double occupancy, and include transfers and all activities except the optional excursions. Port charges of $167 per person per week, massages and spirits are extra. |
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