American Safari Cruises - Travel Special

Exclusive Hawaiian Cultural Experiences with American Safari Cruises

Having developed close relationships with local Hawaiian families, American Safari Cruises presents a collection of authentic sailing experiences from November 2011 through May 2012.

Featuring the 36-passenger Safari Explorer, flexible seven- and ten-night cruises will sail between Maui and the Big Island, with visits to Molokai, Lanai and Molokini. Currently, the Safari Explorer is the only overnight yacht or passenger ship that visits Molokai, and excursions there include:

Guided hikes with a 50th-generation Hawaiian, who will share his family's "talking story" and teach guests how to listen to the land

Opportunities to join a local family to repair ancient taro terraces, harvest taro and pound taro into poi, a paste that will be used in the evening's pa'ina feast

Additional activities on each cruise might include:

Exploring secluded coves and isolated beaches by foot, kayak, paddle board, sailboat, mountain bike and motorized skiff

Viewing the humpback whales that migrate to Hawaii from Alaska each year from winter through mid-May

Snorkeling among the ancient volcanic plugs of Lanai and the colorful corals, sponges, tropical fish and sea turtles of the Big Island's Kealakekua Bay

Swimming with Great Pacific Manta Rays on the Kohala Coast

Fares start at $4,995 for the seven-night cruise and $6,495 for the ten-night cruise, per person, based on double occupancy. Itineraries feature exclusive excursions and include all from-the-yacht activities and equipment; transfers; meals; fine wine, premium spirits and microbrews; and all port charges, taxes and fees.

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For more information, go to www.innerseadiscoveries.com/hawaiian-islands-cruises

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(Updated: 03/13/12 BH)