Safari Quest

Why travel aboard this ship?

• Maximum of only 22 passengers ensuring a very personalised experience
• Very comfortable and supremely well-appointed luxury motor yacht
• Able to access the quieter, less visited backwaters larger vessels cannot
• Relaxed, informal and convivial onboard atmosphere
• Flexible daily itinerary making the most of wildlife encounters
• Complimentary use of onboard kayaks, mountain bikes, fishing equipment & sailing dinghies
• High crew to guest ratio with naturalist guide accompanying all excursions
• Dedicated 'Family Departures' with tailored daily schedules for all ages
• Sauna and complimentary massages, plus on deck hot tub for unforgettable star gazing
• All drinks included

Technical specifications:

• 22 passengers (max)
• Staff & Crew of around 9
• 120 feet long x 28 feet wide
• Speed approx. 10.5 knots

Intimate and elegant, the 120-foot 'Safari Quest' is an uncommon yacht for the uncommon traveller. The fortunate few who choose to sail aboard Safari Quest experience the ultimate in yachting, as opposed to cruising. Designed for the relaxation and comfort of just 20 discerning guests, she's the ideal way to experience Alaska's intriguing Inside Passage.

In contrast to travelling the well-worn channels from which the large ships cannot stray, the small, agile Safari Quest has an explorer's spirit and you'll leave the busy cruise routes as quickly as possible to explore the quieter backwaters in peace and privacy

In port or at anchor, the possibilities are endless. Paddle in a placid cove on one of the yacht's eight double sea kayaks or float aboard the 12-passenger inflatable keeled tender amid impossibly blue icebergs. Walk on a wilderness beach, stroll along a boardwalk in a quaint fishing village, or just relax on board. Wildlife is a major focus on these trips, and it's an awe-inspiring experience to chance upon a bear or a deer. When humpbacks or orcas appear, you will stop to enjoy the show.

Safari Quest offers accommodation in three cabin categories, all charmingly decorated and equipped with private bathrooms with showers, small closet areas, individual temperature controls and VCRs. The salon has a bar and comfortable seating, the perfect place for an informal recap of the day's events with your expedition leader, while the topside Observation Deck offers the "best seats in the house" for outdoor sightseeing & a hot tub for unforgettable star gazing.

The food on board, as you would expect, is also excellent with meals served together in a convivial and informal setting.

This ship undertakes the following expeditions in 2008:

Alaska's Inside Passage - 8 day Juneau to Sitka cruise

Juneau to Sitka
30th August - 6th September 2008

Sitka to Juneau
6th - 13th September 2008

Alaska & British Columbia - 14 day Juneau to Seattle cruise

Seattle to Juneau
13th - 27th September

This ship undertakes the following expeditions in 2009:

Alaska's Inside Passage - 8 day Juneau to Sitka cruise

Juneau to Sitka
23th - 30th May
6th - 13th June
20th - 27th June
4th - 11th July
1st - 8th August
15th - 22nd August
29th August - 5th September

Sitka to Juneau
30th May - 6th June
13th - 20th June
11th- 18th July
25th July - 1st August
8th - 15th August
22nd - 29th August
5th - 12th September

Alaska & British Columbia - 14 day Juneau to Seattle cruise

Juneau to Seattle
12th - 26th September

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Call 01285 880981
Email voyages@steppestravel.co.uk

Steppes Travel cruise destinations include: Alaska, Amazon, Antarctica, Arctic, Baja Mexico, Galapagos.