AdventureSmith Explorations – Safari Explorer Yacht in Hawaii
“I always say that once you cruise aboard the Safari Explorer, you will be hooked on small ships forever,” says AdventureSmith Explorations founder, Todd Smith. This 36-guest yacht is the ultimate basecamp for fun in both Alaska each summer and Hawaii, where the ship spends the winter/spring season. But Hawaii is where the ship really shines as a standout place to stay that is unique from anything else the Islands have to offer.
Safari Explorer allows you to efficiently access four Hawaiian Islands without the added logistics, time, or cost of airports and rental cars. Simply unpack your bags once and let the ship’s captain navigate you to some of the best wildlife, active, and cultural experiences the Islands have to offer.
The all-inclusive cruise price wraps in meals, drinks, guided activities, and gear. Six stateroom categories aboard let you choose from simpler cabins to suites with balconies.
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