American Safari Cruises to Christen New Flagship Yacht Safari Explorer on May 23, 2008

After a 10-month, $3.5 million renovation, American Safari Cruises' new luxury flagship yacht, the 36-guest, 145-foot Safari Explorer, will be christened May 23, 2008 in Seattle. Two days later, the vessel will depart for Juneau and her inaugural season in Alaska, and will relocate in the fall to Hawaii and offer inter-island yacht cruising and yacht charter mid-December through early May. Like her sister ship the 22-passenger Safari Quest I sailed on in March, the Safari Explorer will offer travelers the opportunity to see waters less traveled without having to "rough it". With a focus on soft adventure, the ships feature hiking, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking and wilderness exploration by shore boat.

We loved our cruise on the Safari Quest, and it sounds like the newest ship in the American Safari fleet has a few extras. Among the new yacht's features are a wine library for tastings; suites with balconies, master bedrooms and Jacuzzi tubs, and an active spa environment with complimentary massages from a licensed masseuse, sauna, yoga classes, exercise equipment and an on-deck hot tub.
American Safari Cruises to Christen new Flagship Yacht Safari Explorer on May 23, 2008

Safari Explorer Photo Courtesy of American Safari Cruises