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Joining the yacht fleet in summer 2013, the 88-guest Safari Legacy adds a new style of adventure to InnerSea Discoveries/American Safari Cruises un-cruise lineup. Heritage Adventures in Alaska and along the Columbia and Snake Rivers bring history to life with an innovative Living History program on board and ashore.
After significant renovations and upgrades, the replica Victorian steamer will sail two 11-night cruises between Seattle and Juneau, AK departing August 11 and August 22, 2013. In fall and spring, the Safari Legacy will sail weeklong cruises on the Columbia and Snake Rivers roundtrip Portland, OR. In summer 2014, it returns to Alaska for a full season of weeklong cruises between Juneau and Ketchikan, AK.
In both destinations, historical characters and stories come to life in unexpected ways, said Tim Jacox, executive vice president of sales and marketing. You may meet naturalist John Muir on the bow of the boat in Alaska or Meriwether Lewis along the river.
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In contrast to the lines luxury and active adventures which tend to forgo port calls for maximum time in the wilderness, the Safari Legacy calls on historic ports along the route and includes a tour in each town. Guided visits to museums and historical sites provide another view into the past and a chance to visit with local people and historians.
Two 11-night Gold Rush Legacy sailings affordable hotels downtown vancouver bc between Seattle and Juneau (and reverse) kick off the Safari Legacys inaugural year. The August 11 and August 22 cruises visit San Juan Islands and Friday Harbor, WA; Canadas Inside Passage; Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Frederick Sound, Sitka, Icy Strait, Glacier Bay National Park, Haines and Skagway, AK.
Highlights include guided tours in port, whale watching, viewing glaciers in Glacier Bay, discovering native Tlingit culture and exploring scenic waterways by Victorian-style steamer. Legacy Leaders weave the colorful stories from Alaskas history and the gold rush into activities throughout the voyage. Rates start at US$ 7,895 per person, double occupancy.
From September through November and March through May, weeklong Legacy of Discovery cruises depart roundtrip Portland, OR to explore the history and scenery of the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Areas visited include the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Richland, Hells Canyon, Walla Walla, Washington Wine Country, The Dalles and Astoria.
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