Hosting just 12 to 36 guests, your yacht provides truly personal service, intimacy, and an up-close shared adventure that does justice to the wonders of Alaska, tropical Hawaii, Mexico's Sea of Cortez, Columbia & Snake Rivers, and Pacific Northwest. When you're not out hiking a wilderness beach, or motoring through icebergs by Zodiac, you're ensconced in comfort and style aboard the yacht. The vessel is yours to enjoy, from the boat launch at the stern to the view deck on top, from an elevated armchair in the wheelhouse to the plush couches in the window-wrapped main salon.

The sleek profile and maneuverability of the yachts give you unparalleled access to many wonders. You come so close to pristine waterfalls that you feel the invigorating spray. Your itinerary is flexible enough that your captain can change course when word of whale sightings comes over the radio, or slow the engines and linger in a tidal inlet if bears are out foraging on the beach. Maybe all the guests agree they want to spend extra time fishing, kayaking, hiking, or beachcombing. It's your trip.

We call it yacht cruising. We've plotted a course, set the menu and hired the crew. You get the pleasures of yachting without doing any of the work.

Lasting Friendships

Because your cruising party is small, you get to know your fellow travelers, people you'll have more to talk and laugh about with--as the days go by. They're people like you, curious about new places and able to appreciate roads less traveled. Fishing or kayaking side by side, you and your shipmates will form lasting friendships. Our yachts accommodate just 12 or 21 guests, which also makes them perfect for a group of friends or family to charter.

Expert Guides, Friendly Captains

You also become familiar with your crew and staff, whose goal is to make every aspect of your journey a pleasure and to facilitate your adventures ashore. Most times, you're welcome to visit the bridge and discuss navigation with the captain. Throughout your voyage, you're accompanied by a knowledgeable expedition leader who offers timely narratives about the local history and wildlife, introduces you to local indigenous peoples, and keeps a lookout. Humpback whales abeam while you're in the lounge? Your guide will sound the alert!

An All-inclusive Experience

Maybe you remember other cruises where you had to pay extra for tours and flightseeing and your drinks at the ship's bar. Not with us. With the exception of a gratuity for the crew--which we believe is a very personal elective--everything is included on our cruise.

From your arrival at the airport to a fond farewell, you're a pampered guest aboard our yacht. Everything's included from the first to the last:

• Gourmet meals
• Premium wine, beer and liquor
• Kayaking and Zodiac exploring
• Flightseeing (in Alaska)
• Exclusive shore excursions
• Pre-cruise hotel night on 8-night trips
• On-board naturalist
• Airport and hotel transfers

Gourmet Dining, Casual Style

Dining is a true delight, a cornucopia of fresh local seafood, just-baked breads, hearty soups, exquisite entrees, sinfully delicious desserts. Everyone is served at one seating, family-style; dress is always casual. Of course, we're happy to plan for any special dietary needs, and if there's something you've got a craving for, let us know.

Encountering Wildlife

Native Alaskans have a saying: "When the tide is out, the table is set." And that's certainly true for Alaska's bears, fond of mussels as they are. Always keep an eye on the shoreline - bears are abundant throughout these waters. And to approach one by Zodiac or kayak - carefully, quietly - is an awe-inspiring moment. Wildlife is a major focus on an Alaska Yacht Safari. Bald eagles, proud in the tall trees, pigeon guillemots, kittiwakes, perhaps a few puffins - it's a birdwatcher's paradise. When humpbacks or orcas appear, we'll stop to enjoy the show. The Captain makes a conscious effort to maximize wildlife viewing, always, however, with respect and restraint.

To check availability or request a brochure on American Safari Cruises, drop us a note, or call.... 800-777-7739