UnCruise Adventures

UnCruise Adventures is an American owned small ship adventure cruise line founded in Everett, Washington. In 2008, the then American Safari Cruises was purchased by the parent company InnerSea Discoveries Alaska Inc..[5] In early 2013 after a fleet expansion, the American Safari Cruises was renamed to Un-Cruise Adventures.[6] In 2016, the company rebranded itself UnCruise Adventures, while also unveiling a new logo. Currently the cruise line operates 9 ships, 8 of which are fully owned. The cruise liner operates two headquarters, the main headquarters is located in Seattle, Washington and the second located in Juneau, Alaska.[7][8]

UnCruise Adventures
FormerlyAmerican Safari Cruises[1]
TypeWholly owned Subsidiary
IndustryHospitality, Travel & Tourism
Founded1996 in Everett, Washington, United States
HeadquartersFishermen's Terminal,
Seattle
,
Washington[2]
Area served
Central America, Pacific Ocean, United States[3]
Key people
Dan Blanchard, CEO
Tim Jacox, President & COO
Eric Gier, CFO[4]
ProductsCruises, river cruises
ParentInnerSea Discoveries Alaska Inc.
Websitehttps://www.uncruise.com/

History

UnCruise Adventures was founded as the American Safari Cruises in 1996 in order to provide small yacht cruises in Alaska.[9] Following in 1997, the American Safari Cruise commenced operations with a charted yacht able to fit a dozen or more passengers.[10][11]

Fleet

Wilderness fleet
  • Wilderness Adventurer
  • Wilderness Discoverer
  • Wilderness Explorer

Safari fleet
Safari Endeavour in the Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska.
  • Safari Endeavour
  • Safari Voyager
  • Safari Explorer
  • Safari Quest
  • La Pinta

River Cruise fleet

See also

References
  1. "Glossary of Nautical and UCA Terms". www.un-cruise.com. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
  2. "Careers - Come Join Our Team". www.un-cruise.com. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
  3. "Our Destinations". www.un-cruise.com. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
  4. "Our Adventure Bios - Executive Team". www.un-cruise.com. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
  5. "American Safari Cruises to operate under new company - Cruise Industry News | Cruise News". www.cruiseindustrynews.com. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
  6. Smith, Peter C. (2014-03-31). Cruise Ships The Small Scale Fleet: A Visiual Showcase. Pen and Sword. ISBN 9781781592816.
  7. "Company Background | Un-Cruise Adventures". www.un-cruise.com. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
  8. "About Us | Un-Cruise Adventures". www.un-cruise.com. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
  9. Smith, Peter C. (2014-03-31). Cruise Ships The Small Scale Fleet: A Visiual Showcase. Pen and Sword. ISBN 9781781592816.
  10. "American Safari Cruises & Sunstone Tours & Cruises - THE BOAT DIRECTORY". THE BOAT DIRECTORY. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
  11. SLATER, SHIRLEY; BASCH, HARRY (1998-10-04). "Closer Look at the Real Alaska". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
  12. "Small Ship Cruise Vessels | Un-Cruise Adventures". www.un-cruise.com. Retrieved 2015-10-24.
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