UnCruise Adventures

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UnCruise Adventures

UnCruise Adventures has spent 28 years cruising in the places the big ships can't reach. With just 22 - 86 guests on board, you will get to know everyone. Our crew knows your name, your cabin, and how you like your martini. Expert and engaging guides are the heart of the experience. They will teach you, encourage you, and lead you on grand adventures. After a full day kayaking and bushwhacking, you come back to locally and ethically sourced gourmet meals that will surprise you on an expedition style boat. Learn more about us: uncruise.com/pages/our-uncruise-story

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Can't decide which amazing entrée to try? If you ask, the kitchen will provide you half of one and half of another!

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Safari Endeavour is a guest favorite, and it's easy to see why. Her shining wood fixtures and accents give class to this 42-cabin expedition vessel. Roomy lounge, dining room, and two hot tubs give space for everyone to enjoy. EZ-launch platform is your gateway to the wilderness where we play.


Safari Explorer is the princess of the fleet, our flagship. She carries up to 36 guests in comfort in Hawaii and Alaska. From her heated tile bathroom floors to her spacious lounge, library, and piano, guests come back from wilderness adventures to pampered comfort. Frequently chartered.


Safari Quest is our most intimate vessel at 11 cabins. The perfect combination of comfort and class. Library for private time. Sectional in the lounge for family time. Dining room full of windows for exquisite meals. Comfy beds and bathrooms with heated tile floors. Heaven. Frequently chartered.


Safari Voyager brings international flair to the fleet. Native inspired art, bed linens, and soft goods. 270 degree wrap around windows in the lounge. Indoor and al fresco dining spaces. With 32 cabins, she carries up to 64 guests through Latin America. EZ kayak launch sends you out for adventure.


Wilderness Adventurer takes her name to heart. With just 30 cabins, she heads straight out to places the larger ships can't go. Her EZ launch platform makes getting out there in your kayak a breeze. Come back from a bushwhack to gourmet food in a casual environment. Perfect.


Wilderness Discoverer goes to the areas never visited. Her 37 cabins keep you snug in bed at night - but that's the only time you'll be there. EZ launch platform for day fun. Lounge and bar with an Alaskan lodge feel. Great food and expert presentations in casual space. Hot tub under the stars.


Never a dull moment on Wilderness Explorer. She sails multiple routes in Alaska, allowing for 14 night cruises. Her 36 cabins are a comfy place to catch your breath before heading out for your next adventure! Her lounge and dining rooms are bright with windows, and her hot tub is front and center.


Wilderness Legacy's beautiful looks hide her taste for adventure. With more viewing space from deck than any other boat, you'll never miss a thing. 43 cabins. Huge lounge with piano. Equally huge Commodore Suite up top. The Sea Dragon launches kayaks and skiffs. Fine dining in flip flops. Perfect.


The elegant 48-guest La Pinta is the physical creation of the combined dreams shared by captains, crew, guides, and guests over the years. This beautiful yacht features spacious cabins with floor-to-ceiling windows and sophisticated yet relaxed decks and lounges. Dine indoors or al fresco.


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Inland Passage Cruise with Alaska as the Focus

By: Trombonedaddy


Reviewed on: 08 Jul 2015

We took the UnCruise "Discoverer's Glacier Country" cruise aboard Safari Endeavor this June. The itinerary took us past glaciers, beautiful scenery, and wildlife. The focus was on seeing Alaska, especially the wildlife. Our itinerary was adjusted in real time to maximize the opportunity to see wildlife while at the same time ensuring minimum discomfort due to weather. A special feature of this cruise is that there are no stops in port ... except to embark and disembark in Juneau. You'll be away from wi-fi, cell phones, TV and all the distractions of modern life. Activities were great and appropriate to the wide range of ages on the 80-passenger boat. Bushwhacks (hiking in the wilderness), paddle-boarding and swimming (!) for the adventurous, skiff rides, kayaking and guided walks for the less adventurous. A warm, welcoming, knowledgeable crew made boat life fun and educational, and the food was terrific. The boat is very comfortable ... all in all a spectacular trip.

Fantastic Cruise

By: CTTraveler


Reviewed on: 27 Nov 2015

This cruise on the Sea of Cortes was superb in all ways. The crew was professional, passionate about their jobs, personable and approachable, and did everything and anything to try to make sure everyone had a great time throughout the cruise. Food was excellent. Activities, equipment, and training to use the equipment safely and efficiently were great. Interesting and friendly fellow passengers helped make this an active, enjoyable, casual and carefree vacation. Highly recommended.
Travel Advisor:  Nancy Yale

Outstanding Itinerary & Expedition Staff

By: Suz


Reviewed on: 26 Jun 2016

We've been on several cruises and the Un-Cruise Adventure Cruise to Alaska was by far the best. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, the flexibility exhibited by the expedition leader and captain enabled us to get the most out of each location we visited, the wildlife was spectacular and the food was amazing.
Travel Advisor:  Rose Passananti

Great Experience!!!!

By: EKW


Reviewed on: 20 Jul 2016

Great way to visit Alaska!!! If you are up to some adventure and not looking for luxury.... Views are breathtaking and activities totally worth doing. The photographer expert was a plus to the experience.
Travel Advisor:  Rosalena Huarcaya

Skilled, friendly helpful crew

By: P & C


Reviewed on: 05 Jan 2017

We were totally impressed with how caring, helpful and accommodating the crew was on the Safari Endeavour. It was evident they loved their job and had our safety as their highest regard. The presentations were most interesting and the presenters showed they were knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject. Delicious food and great tasting red wine!

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By: elmo


Reviewed on: 02 Feb 2017

Excellent - food, accommodations and activities all were wonderful but best of all is the staff, which is always helpful, ever available and, most of all, enthusiastic about the trip and the adventures.
Travel Advisor:  Jan Hammond

Baja California/Sea of Cortes

By: Linda


Reviewed on: 11 Feb 2017

Excellent trip! Knowledgeable and fun staff. Great food, saw and learned amazing things. Truly an adventure vacation.
Travel Advisor:  Roseann Konke

The cruise for people who hate cruises

By: Leland B


Reviewed on: 16 Jan 2018

Overall, this was an incredible vacation with Uncruise in the Gulf of California (Baja). From the moment they picked us up in Cabo san lucas to when they dropped us off at the airport, we were struck with their level of organization and attention to detail. It wasn't over the top, but it was incredibly competent. Our ship held approximately 84 guests, but there were only 68 on board. It was a manageable size, enough to fill the boat with energy, but small enough to get to know folks without getting overwhelmed. There were roughly 20 kids on board during this xmas cruise, which worked out great for my 2 kids (12 and 16 years old). Rooms were small, but clean and perfect as a home base for 7 days. The lounge and dining hall were the main hangout spaces. Food was excellent and there were enough options to work for my family. Activities and options worked well, weren't too short or too long. Some were flat-out amazing (sea lions, whalefish). Well worth it.
Travel Advisor:  Lisa Leavitt

uncruise baja

By: ace


Reviewed on: 26 Jan 2018

crew was great, food good, beautiful scenery
Travel Advisor:  Bobbi Nappi

Baja

By: Jim


Reviewed on: 02 Mar 2018

Had a wonderful time. Enjoyed the entire trip.
Travel Advisor:  Linda Van Buren

Marine life

By: Happy


Reviewed on: 09 Mar 2018

We really had a great time! Staff was very accommodating and the passengers were inclusive. Loved the talks.
Travel Advisor:  George Nagy

UnCruise does it again

By: Mike


Reviewed on: 17 Mar 2018

We have travelled with UnCruise in the past and once again they provided a delightful trip. There was the right balance of activity and relaxation. The crew were all personable, professional, and totally delightful. Food and drinks were excellent and plentiful. The ship was comfortable and fully met our needs. UnCruise provided a wonderful platform to have our 50th Anniversary celebrations with our daughters and their husbands.

Alaska inland passage

By: Leone


Reviewed on: 20 Sep 2018

Outstanding. Absolutely no complaints. Better than we ever imagined
Travel Advisor:  Jesse Taylor

Baja Mexico trip

By: CB


Reviewed on: 15 Feb 2019

We really enjoyed this larger boat.

Room for improvement

By: Sophia


Reviewed on: 09 Mar 2019

While I enjoyed the trip a great deal, there was a lot of downtime, waiting for the next activity. An example would be if you signed up for snorkelling in the morning, you would be occupied for an hour with the rest of the morning to yourself. This was to allow for the others on the ship to take their turn. I would recommend more coordinators so that you could double your snorkel time.
Travel Advisor:  Julie Bates

Sea of Cortes Uncruise

By: Maureen


Reviewed on: 01 Apr 2019

The time aboard ship was great! The Safari Endeavor was very comfortable. The were drawers, short hang areas and a long hang area in the cabin. the mattresses were comfortable. All of the facilities were actually in the bathroom with a separate area within the bathroom for the shower. The food was really delicious and we had table service for every meal, which was nice. I don't really like to stand in line for my food. The activities were well planned. We were provided with masks, fins and snorkels and had 2 great wildlife experiences with them. One snorkeling with sea lions and the second snorkeling with whale sharks. We also had other opportunities to snorkel and saw a vast variety of fish. It was like swimming in an aquarium. The staff are great, very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We had morning yoga sessions and a massage was offered to everyone on board. this was a really great trip. Great value for the money.
Travel Advisor:  Linda Terrill

Alaska

By: Jimb


Reviewed on: 01 Sep 2019

They took great care of us. The activities were interesting and rigorous. The food was very good and not too much. We saw one other ship so we were truly in the wilderness. Our fellow travelers were courteous and very interesting.
Travel Advisor:  Louisa Gehring

Baja

By: Carol


Reviewed on: 04 Oct 2019

We had a great FUN adventure.

Alaska July 9 - 16 Northern Passage and Glacier Bay

By: lmh


Reviewed on: 23 Jul 2022

A very professional operation - the crew and guides seemed to be carefully selected and proficient in their areas of expertise. The food was consistently excellent and accommodations comfortable. Despite the pre-trip documentation by passengers of Covid-19 vaccination, it wasn’t enough to stem it’s quick presence - the first case appearing within 2 days, with 17 reported cases during the week. My own case appeared within one day of disembarking. I believe pre-trip testing along with the exclusive use of KN-95 masks should be stipulated as a trip requirement.
Travel Advisor:  Jennifer Farmer

Fine trip

By: brent


Reviewed on: 29 Jul 2023

Fine trip enjoyed by our family and friend. Many thx.
Travel Advisor:  Ariane Ely

Safari Endeavor 2023

By: Bev


Reviewed on: 04 Aug 2023

Ship was in great shape and very comfortable. Nothing really fancy but was perfect for this type of adventure.
Travel Advisor:  Melita Hein

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    A key part of operating a responsible business is ensuring we positively impact the communities we visit. This core value is part of our initial itinerary planning on operations management and office practices. Whether it's a cruise donation to an organization for a fundraising effort or partnering with locals for tours, we look for ways to share the wealth and enrich the lives of those we meet.

    Responsible Actions:

    • Purchase local food and supplies
    • Serve only sustainable seafood and partner with Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program
    • Partner with local people for cultural tours/presentations
    • Follow "Leave No Trace" practices
    • Purchase supplies with less packaging to reduce waste
    • Recycle wherever facilities exist
    • Eco-friendly bath amenities onboard in refillable containers
    • Reusable water bottles in each cabin for guest use; no bottled water on board
    • Donate to local organizations in areas where we operate

    Additionally, UnCruise adheres to these guidelines and codes of conduct in our efforts to protect wildlife and habitat and to minimize our impact in the places we explore:

    • Killer Whales - Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act to protect killer whales. Visit www.bewhalewise.org to learn more.
    • Humpback Whales - Humpback Whale Approach Regulations "Code of Conduct" for Marine Mammal Viewing. See guidelines at www.fakr.noaa.gov.
    • Marine Mammals and terrestrial wildlife - Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972