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American Safari Cruises 2009 exclusive yacht cruise dates and rates

 

SEATTLE, WA - To assist agents in early bookings for must-have dates and specific destinations for its four luxury yachts, American Safari Cruises announces its entire 2009 schedule and itineraries, as well as Hawaii and Mexico sailings through mid-January 2010.

Of special note is the new 145-foot, 36-guest Safari Explorer's first season in Hawaii, January 3-May 9, 2009 (inaugural sailing is December 19, 2008) and November 14-December 26, 2009, and January 2 and 9, 2010, with eight-day, seven-night inter-island cruises to the Big Island, Maui, Molokai, Lanai and the Molokini crater snorkel/dive site. At the same time, the 120-foot, 22-guest Safari Quest will be in Mexico's Sea of Cortés January 11-March 22 and November 22-December 27, 2009, and January 3 and 10, 2010, with eight-day, seven-night sailings one way between La Paz and Loreto. Select 10-day, nine-night northern Sea of Cortés cruises between Loreto, through the Midriff Islands, ending in San Carlos (Guaymas) on Mexico's mainland depart March 29, April 7 and November 12, 2009.

As in previous years, all American Safari Cruises' yachts will be in Alaska mid-May through early September for by-the-stateroom or full-charter bookings on 8, 9, and 14 day itineraries. All rates and dates for the 2009 Alaska yacht cruises are posted on the American Safari Cruises website, well in advance of the brochure release this coming July.

All yachts offer inclusive cruising, inflatable skiffs and kayaks for exploration and in warm waters also offer sailing, snorkeling and water-skiing. Other destinations include Pacific Northwest and Columbia/Snake rivers in the fall, and Washington wine cruises in late fall and spring.

For detailed schedules: www.amsafari.com or 888-862-8881.