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At-a-glance
Comparison
Compare our yacht adventures before you book a client
on a small-ship cruise.
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| Yacht
Adventures
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Small-Ship
Cruise |
| Exclusive:
12 to 39 guests, book a stateroom or charter the whole yacht
for families or friends.
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Most
small ships are 80 to 150 passengers or more. Too large to
charter. |
| Daylight-only
travel ensures guests never miss the sights, scenery or wildlife
they expect.
|
Ships
travel at night to maintain schedule, missing the sights and
wildlife as they cruise by.
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| Approximately
one crew member per two guests.
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Approximately
one crew member per four guests. |
| Fine
dining, gourmet cuisine and exceptional service.
|
Acceptable
food and presentation. |
| Premium
wines, micro brews, liquors included.
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Alcoholic
beverages are not included. |
| Full
staterooms with king, queen or twin beds (memory foam matresses),
and full bath with step-in shower or Jacuzzi tub.
|
Most
small ships have narrow beds or bunks. Baths are often marine
toilet/shower combos. |
| Flexible
routes highlight pristine beaches, native villages, isolated
coves and islands, and areas rich in wildlife. Yachts travel
in protected passages and waterways.
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Itineraries
often focus on port calls and bus tours to distant locations.
Most small ships travel in unprotected waters which may cause
sea sickness among passengers and crew. |
| Onboard
Expedition Leader personally guides guests to view wildlife
up close and provides daily naturalist presentations.
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Standard
cruise director provides commentary and is busy managing various
tasks and large group of tourists. |
| No
waiting in line for water activities or other excursions and
events. No frusterating crowds or wasted time.
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Passengers
must wait while groups are organized for off-ship activities
and tours. |
| Readily
available activities include small-boat expeditions, kayaking,
mountain biking, hikes, and visiting guest lecturers. Exclusive
small group visits.
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Very
limited activities offered off ship. Most often guests tour
ports by bus. |
Price
and Value Comparison
Based on 7 nights, Alaska's Inside Passage
(per person, double occupancy)
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Yacht
Adventures |
Small
Ship Cruises |
| Deluxe
stateroom - May 2008 |
$5,600 |
$5,000 |
| Premium
wine, beer, liquor |
Included |
$175 |
| Exclusive
shore excursions |
Included |
$250 |
| Multiple
guided wilderness hikes, kayaking |
Included |
N/A |
| Port
charges, taxes and fees |
Included |
$75 |
No
crowds or lines; exclusive experience |
Priceless |
N/A |
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American
Safari Cruises takes its yachts one step beyond the small-ship cruising
concept.
With our intimate size, luxurious setting and open itineraries,
our guests play in the waters and destinations where we travel,
doing, not just viewing as on other cruises.
No one gets closer to nature.
Luxury
in the Pursuit of Adventure
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