Being in this business for 21 years it was time for me to start specializing in Unique Travel Experiences- Something different then the Mega Cruise Ships!
I am now an Un-Cruise Certified Adventurist!
With Un-Cruise Adventures, it’s all about BIG experiences!
Why Un-Cruise? Unrushed. Uncrowded. Unbelievable.
For Cruisers Who Prefer Flippers to Stilettos
- Travel focused on activities and excursions that complement the wilderness, wildlife,
- Boutique yachts and small ships carry on 22-88 guests
- Exploring waters inaccessible to larger ships
- Mingling with locals (both the civilized and wild-and-woolly kind)
- Creating lifelong memories
- Outdoor activities including kayaking, hiking, snorkeling, skiff explorations, stand-up paddle-boarding and whale watching.
Alaska
7 to 21 Nights | April - September
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS: (may vary based on selected itinerary)
- Explore “wild and woolly” wilderness
- Dawes Glacier in Endicott Arm and twin Sawyer Glaciers in Tracy Arm
- Kayak and paddle board in Stephens Passage, Thomas Bay, and Chatham Strait
- Whales and wildlife in Frederick Sound and Behm Canal
- Observe a Steller sea lion haulout at The Brothers Islands
- Navigate winding Wrangell Narrows and Behm Canal
- Explore El Capitan cave on Prince of Wales Island and hike the Tongass National Forest
- Discover Misty Fjords National Monument
- Wrangell's Kiksetti Totem Park and Chief Shakes Tribal House
Costa Rica & Panamá
7 or 8 Nights | Year-Round
- Transit the 48-mile-long Panamá Canal
- Two national parks, one wildlife refuge, and a conservation area
- Hike lush jungle among untamed wildlife—sloths, howler monkeys, scarlet macaws
- Stroll a butterfly- and flower-rich tropical preserve
- Snorkel, kayak and paddle board among Las Perlas, Guna Yala islands, and Granito de Oro
- Marine life search in the Gulf of Panamá
- Discover indigenous cultures of the Guna Indians and Emberá people
- Wildlife viewing in Darién Jungle by motorized dugout canoe
- Bird watching along the Chagres River
- Tour Miraflores Locks and UNESCO World Heritage Sites—Casco Viejo and Fort San Lorenzo
Hawaiian Islands
7 Nights | November - April
- Night snorkel with Giant Pacific Manta rays
- Marine life search in the Humpback National Marine Sanctuary
- Evening pa‘ina (feast) and Hawaiian jam session with Moloka‘i locals
- Snorkel among coral gardens and at a sea turtle habitat
- Visit Moloka‘i’s ancient Hālawa Valley
- Discover island history at the Lāna‘i Culture and Heritage Center
- Unparalleled snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, and skiff exploration
Galápagos
8 or 9 Nights | February-November
- Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Galápagos Islands and Quito’s Colonial city center
- Two nights at Quito’s historic Casa Gangotena
- A private dinner at Quito’s premier view restaurant
- Nesting birds and wildlife up-close in their natural habitat
- View marine life by snorkel or glass-bottom boat
- Charles Darwin Research Center
- Summit hike view of iconic Pinnacle Rock
- Roundtrip air between Quito/Galápagos
- Alcoholic beverages on board La Pinta
Mexico's Sea of Cortés
7 Nights | November - March
- Watch for whales, mobula rays, dolphins, and birds
- Hike, kayak, paddle board, and explore by skiff
- Mule ride into arroyos with local rancheros
- Search for gentle whale sharks in Bahía de La Paz (Nov – mid-Jan; Mar) –OR– Watch for gray whales at Bahía Magdalena (mid-Jan – early-Mar)
- Snorkel with sea lion pups and colorful reef fish
Pacific Northwest
7 nights | April - May | September - November
- Transit the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and cruise the Seattle waterfront
- Kayak, paddle board, and skiff in glacial fjords and winding island channels
- Hike in temperate rainforest, old growth forest, Washington State parks, and Mt. Constitution
- Watch for gray whales, orcas, seals, sea lions, eagles, and sea birds
- Uncover Native cultures of the Pacific Northwest
- Oyster and clam tasting hosted by local growers
Columbia & Snake Rivers
7 Nights | April - November
One replica coastal steamer offers river cruising with an eye on history and included shoreside tours to points of historical interest.
- Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and Multnomah Falls
- Learn about Merriwether Lewis and William Clark's Corps of Discovery expedition from onboard historians, presentations, and visits to historical sites
- Transit eight locks and tour the Bonneville Dam Visitor Center
- Jet boat ride into Hells Canyon
- Visit Astoria Column and Columbia River Maritime Museum
- Tours to Fort Clatsop, Maryhill Museum, Hanford Reach, and Columbia Gorge Interpretive Centers
- Private tour, tasting, and picnic lunch at Terra Blanca Winery & Estates Vineyard
- Hear tales of the Nez Perce and early American pioneers
