UnCruise Adventures explained

UnCruise Adventures
Former Name:American Safari Cruises[1]
Type:Wholly owned Subsidiary
Industry:Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
Founded:1996 in Everett, Washington, United States
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Hq Location:Fishermen's Terminal
Hq Location City:Seattle
Hq Location Country:Washington[2]
Area Served:Central America, Pacific Ocean, United States[3]
Key People:Dan Blanchard, CEO
Tim Jacox, President & COO
Eric Gier, CFO[4]
Products:Cruises, river cruises
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Parent:InnerSea Discoveries Alaska Inc.

UnCruise Adventures (formerly American Safari Cruises) is an American-owned small ship adventure cruise line founded in Everett, Washington. In 2008, the then American Safari Cruises was purchased by the parent company InnerSea Discoveries Alaska Inc.[5] In early 2013 after a fleet expansion, the American Safari Cruises was renamed to Un-Cruise Adventures.[6] In 2016, the company rebranded itself UnCruise Adventures, while also unveiling a new logo.[7] Currently the cruise line operates 9 ships, 8 of which are fully owned, and a majority sailing under the U.S. flag. The cruise liner operates two headquarters, the main headquarters is located in Seattle, Washington and the second located in Juneau, Alaska. It offers small group tours and expedition voyages in destinations ranging from Alaska to the Galápagos Islands.[8] [9]

History

UnCruise Adventures was founded as the American Safari Cruises in 1996 in order to provide small yacht cruises in Alaska.[6] Following in 1997, the American Safari Cruise commenced operations with a charted yacht.[10] [11]

The company focuses on small vessels, with capacities ranging from 22 to 88. Their tours take guests on seven to twenty-one night trips to destinations such as Alaska, British Columbia, coastal Washington, Columbia and Snake Rivers, Mexico, Hawaii, Costa Rica and Panama. The focus is on nature.

UnCruise Adventures was listed on Conde Nast's "Best Cruise Ships in the World" 2021 list,[12] and number 8 on USA Today's 2021 "Best Adventure Cruise Line" list.

Fleet

Current fleet

Wilderness fleet

Safari fleet

River Cruise fleet

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Glossary of Nautical and UCA Terms. www.un-cruise.com. 2015-10-24.
  2. Web site: Careers - Come Join Our Team. www.un-cruise.com. 2015-10-24.
  3. Web site: Our Destinations. www.un-cruise.com. 2015-10-24.
  4. Web site: Our Adventure Bios - Executive Team. www.un-cruise.com. 2015-10-24.
  5. Web site: American Safari Cruises to operate under new company - Cruise Industry News Cruise News. www.cruiseindustrynews.com. 20 February 2009. 2015-10-24.
  6. Book: Smith, Peter C.. Cruise Ships The Small Scale Fleet: A Visiual Showcase. Pen and Sword. 2014-03-31. 9781781592816. en.
  7. Web site: Leppert . Jason . UnCruise Adventures Unveils New Branding and Logo . Travel Pulse . 27 October 2021.
  8. Web site: Company Background Un-Cruise Adventures. www.un-cruise.com. 2015-10-24.
  9. Web site: About Us Un-Cruise Adventures. www.un-cruise.com. 2015-10-24.
  10. Web site: American Safari Cruises & Sunstone Tours & Cruises - THE BOAT DIRECTORY. THE BOAT DIRECTORY. 2015-10-24. en.
  11. News: Closer Look at the Real Alaska. Los Angeles Times. 1998-10-04. 2015-10-24. 0458-3035. en. SHIRLEY. SLATER. HARRY. BASCH.
  12. Web site: CNT EDITORS . The Best Cruise Ships in the World: The 2021 Gold List . Conde Nast Traveler . 28 October 2021.
  13. Web site: Small Ship Cruise Vessels Un-Cruise Adventures. www.un-cruise.com. 2015-10-24.