American Safari Cruises

The sleek profile and maneuverability of our yachts gives you unparalleled access to your destination's many wonders. You come so close to pristine waterfalls that you feel the invigorating spray. Your itinerary is flexible enough that your captain can change course when word of whale sightings comes over the radio, or slow the engines and linger in a tidal inlet if bears are out foraging on the beach. Maybe all the guests agree they want to spend extra time kayaking, hiking, or beachcombing. It's your trip.

We call it yacht cruising. We've plotted a course, set the menu and hired the crew. You get the pleasures of yachting without doing any of the work.

Lasting Friendships
Because your cruising party is small, you get to know your fellow travelers, people you'll have more to talk and laugh about with as the days go by. They're people like you, curious about new places and able to appreciate roads less traveled. Hiking or kayaking side by side, you and your shipmates will form lasting friendships. Our yachts accommodate just 12, 22 or 36 guests, which also makes them perfect for a group of friends or family to charter.

Expert Guides, Friendly Captains
You also become familiar with your crew and staff, whose goal is to make every aspect of your journey a pleasure and to facilitate your adventures ashore. Most times, you're welcome to visit the bridge and discuss navigation with the captain. Throughout your voyage, you're accompanied by a knowledgeable expedition leader who offers timely narratives about the local history and wildlife, introduces you to local indigenous peoples, and keeps a lookout for wildlife. Humpback whales abeam while you're in the lounge? Your guide will sound the alert!

An Inclusive Experience
Maybe you remember other cruises where you had to pay extra for tours and your drinks at the ship's bar. Not with us. With the exception of a gratuity for the crew - which we believe is a very personal elective - everything is included on our cruise. From your arrival at the airport to a fond farewell, you're a pampered guest aboard our yacht.

Everything's included from the first to the last:
Gourmet meals
Premium wine, beer and liquor
Kayaking and Zodiac exploring
Snorkel gear (Mexico and Hawaii)
Fishing (Alaska)
Exclusive shore excursions
On-board naturalist, or wine expert
Airport transfers
Port Charges, taxes, fees