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Rebecca Gibson |
Un-Cruise Adventures is to sail weeklong cruises to various destinations along the coast of Washington, US, and British Columbia, Canada, from autumn 2014 to spring 2015.
The 60-guest Wilderness Adventurer expedition vessel will sail a weeklong ‘Explore! Olympic Wilderness & San Juan Islands’ itinerary exploring South Hood Canal, Olympic Peninsula and the San Juan Islands.
Highlights of the coastal Washington itinerary include hiking in Mount Constitution, Washington State Parks and the Olympic National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition, visit Quilcene Bay for an oyster and clam tasting session, call at Friday Harbor and learn more about Native American cultures in Port Townsend. The can also explore the San Juan Islands including shore excursions to Orcas, Sucia and San Juan Island.
The 22-guest Safari Quest yacht will offer a weeklong ‘British Columbia Yachters’ Paradise’ itinerary exploring the San Juan Islands, Canada’s Harmony and Gulf Islands, Jervis Inlet and Chatterbox Falls in the Princess Louisa Inlet. The ship will also call in Victoria to enable guests to enjoy shopping, visit the Empress Hotel, the Royal British Columbia Museum before departing for High Tea at Butchart Gardens.
Both itineraries sail roundtrip Seattle, US, from September to November 2014 and April to May 2015.
“The waterways, fjords and islands of the Pacific Northwest are a playground for boaters and well-known for gunkholing (boating) adventures round the islands,” said Captain Dan Blanchard, CEO. “We keep a flexible schedule as we search for wildlife and each day’s new adventure.”
Guests on both itineraries can enjoy a range of outdoor activities including kayaking, hiking, skiff excursions, shore walks, paddle boarding and wildlife-spotting opportunities.