Small Ship Safari Explorer

 

Safari Explorer is designed for upscale comfort in the pursuit of adventure.

This high-end SUV of a yacht is nimble, strong, and loving. The Safari Explorer has what mariners call “feet” that take her into wild areas big ships can’t visit. Her performance-built rugged construction means access to faraway regions. But it’s what’s on the inside that makes this vessel the prize of the fleet. And with only 36 guests on board, the feel is decidedly exclusive.
 
Lovingly called “the Bulldog,” she’s poised, her interior is a pearl, and the general mood is down-to-earth. In the winter, she bops around the islands of Hawaii soaking up the laid-back aloha spirit—weaving through the islands, ready for bow-riding dolphins. In the summer, she follows the Humpbacks north to Alaska, navigating the inside passage and taking in The Great Land. A protective spirit is infused in every part of the ship, and within the crew. She’s made for adventures after all and with them comes inevitable fun and folly.
 

Onboard Features: Full-beam swim step; kayaks, paddleboards, inflatable skiffs, hiking poles, snorkel gear; on-deck hot tub (not available in Hawaii); fitness equipment and yoga mats; DVD and book library; wine library.

 

Size & Year

145' Length | 36' Beam | 10 knots or 11.5 mph | Decks 2 | Gross Tonnage 97 | Built 1998 | Registry: USA

Guests

36 Guests (4 with triples) | 18 Cabins

100% Cabins Outside | 2 Balcony Cabins | 4 Triple Occupancy Cabins

Crew

2:1 Guest-to-crew ratio

Crew: USA

Destinations

Alaska: Prince William Sound Explorer; Inside Passage and Glacier Bay Wilderness

Hawaii: Hawaiian Seascapes

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Ship Amenities

 

Three decks accessible to guests are designed for your comfort and sense of adventure. The Bridge Deck offers the rooftop sun lounge, exercise equipment, hot tub (open during Alaska cruises only), open bridge, and the Commodore Suites. The cabin deck houses guests in the Navigator and Trailblazer categories, as well as the Jr Commodore and one Admiral cabin. The main deck holds the larger Admiral suites as well as the luxurious common areas.

The Dining Room features open seating meals served at table at set times. Unlimited soda, juices and lemonade as well as alcoholic beverages are included in the price of the cruise. Vegetarian options are always available, and dietary restrictions are happily accommodated if noted in advance. The Main deck also houses the Salon, Bar, and Wine Bar.

Onboard Features: kayaks, paddleboards, inflatable skiffs, hiking poles, snorkel gear/wetsuits; one on-deck hot tub (open Alaska cruises only); fitness equipment and yoga mats; rubber boots from women's size 5 to men's size 12, medium width; reusable water bottles; DVD and book library and full-beam swim step for loading and off loading.

 

See a PDF version of the deck plan.

 

Main Deck - Admiral cabins C1 and C2, the Dining Room, Salon, Bar, and Wine Library. The full beam swim step is located on this level.

 

Cabin Deck - Most cabins are on this level, including all of the Navigator and Trailblazer cabins, as well as the Single, the Jr Commodore, and one of the Admiral cabins. The Bow viewing area is also on this deck. Stairs aft and port will take guests up to the Bridge Deck and down to the Main Deck.

 

Bridge Deck - Bridge, covered area with tables and chairs, fitness equipment, hot tub (only open for Alaska cruises), paddle boards, necky kayaks, inflatable skiffs.

Cabin Features  

Cabin Features: TV/DVD player; heated tile floor in all bathrooms; hairdryer, bathrobes, conditioning shampoo, body wash; binoculars; reusable water bottles

 

Navigator Cabin

Cabins B3 and B7 - B14. Queen / twin beds, view window, private bath with shower. Complete with TV/DVD player, heated tile floor in the bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobes, and eco-friendly hair and body products.

Single Cabin

Cabin B6. Fixed queen bed, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin comes complete with TV/DVD player, heated tile floor in the bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobes, and eco-friendly hair and body products.

Trailblazer Cabin

Cabins B15 and B16. King / twin beds, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin comes complete with TV/DVD player, heated tile floor in the bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobes, and eco-friendly hair and body products.

Admiral Cabin

Cabins B1, C1, and C2. King / twin beds, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin comes complete with TV/DVD player, heated tile floor in the bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobes, and eco-friendly hair and body products.

Jr Commodore Cabin

Cabin B2. King / twin beds, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin comes complete with TV/DVD player, heated tile floor in the bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobes, and eco-friendly hair and body products.                                                                                                                                      

Commodore Suite

Cabins A1 and A2. Separate sitting area with a step-out balcony. King / twin beds, view window, private bath with shower. Your cabin comes complete with TV/DVD player, heated tile floor in the bathroom, hairdryer, bathrobes, and eco-friendly hair and body products.