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Overview
Highlights
- View Alaska's massive glaciers
- Kayak and small boat explorations
- Visit Glacier Bay National Park
- Enjoy whale watching in Frederick Sound and bears near Icy Strait and Chichagof Island
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Trip includes
- Our accommodations aboard the specific vessel
- All meals aboard the ship
- Round-trip transfers and baggage handling between airport/boat
- All from-the-boat adventure activities and equipment
- National park/preserve entrance fees;
- Premium spirits, wine and beer
- Taxes and port fees
- Introductory annual membership to Alaska Geographic (requires registration)
- And a wellness program featuring hot tub, sauna*, yoga* and a complimentary massage* (*Safari Endeavour and Explorer only).
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Itinerary
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Airfare to and from your home city
- Discretionary gratuities to vessel’s crew, typically 5-10% of fare
- Travel insurance and insurance of any kind; optional excursions and land tours
- Excess baggage charges
- Items of a personal nature
- Super premium wine/spirits
Accommodation
The luxury motor yacht Safari Explorer embodies an ambiance of refinement and relaxation, with just 36 guests. Her crew of 16 takes care of passengers’ every need. The Safari Explorer cruises Alaska waters in the summer and the Hawaiian Islands in the winter. There are several comfortable and upscale social areas aboard the Safari Explorer, each providing guests with the opportunity to relax and mingle with new friends. The spacious wine library/salon features cozy chairs, warm wood accents and a large flat-screen television. Large couches and a piano are found in the lounge, adjacent to a full-service bar (stocked with complimentary premium beer and spirits). The dining room hosts plated dinners in an elegant setting
36 guests Year Built: 1998 Renovated: 2008 14-15 crew members Length: 145 feet Beam: 36 feet Cruising Speed: 10 knots
Main Deck and Cabin Deck
A deposit of $750 per person is required to secure a reservation. A Reservation Form, which includes a release of liability, must be completed and signed by all travelers. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing. Cancellations are subject to the following per-person fees, based on number of days prior to departure:
91 days or more - 50% of initial deposit
90 to 61 days - Forfeiture of full deposit
60 to 46 days - 50% of gross fare
45 to 31 days - 75% of gross fare
30 to 0 days - 100% of gross fare
6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 6 Dinners
Families & Children Kids 8 years and older are welcomed aboard all departure dates; exceptions for children 7 years and under may be allowed with special pre-approval. Save $500 per child, ages 8 to 13, with the exception of holiday departures.
Room Configuration
Any cabin may be booked as a single for 175% of the double rate. Triple accommodations are available in the Commodore Suites and Admiral Stateroom aboard the Safari Explorer. Inquire for pricing details.
Unused services & personal expenses
Regardless of any other term in this agreement, partial refunds are not available for unused services including but not limited to hotel rooms, meals, air or land transportation, activity days or other sightseeing excursions. You will not be reimbursed for any personal expenses such as airfare, hotel or other travel expenses due to changes in itineraries or cancellations. If a portion of the services of your tour are cancelled by us or our third party supplier because of an event within our control or the control of our third party supplier, and you are not offered a replacement or alternative, we will refund the cost of that portion of the services.
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