Un-Cruise Adventures is rolling out seven theme cruises for 2015 that explore Mexico’s Sea of Cortés, Alaska, coastal Washington and the Columbia and Snake Rivers.
Itineraries last one week to 21 nights. All adventure activities and shore excursions are included. For theme cruise departures, a guest expert joins the cruise for a week of special presentations and hands-on learning opportunities.
Mexico’s Sea of Cortés - The 84-guest Safari Endeavour sails roundtrip from San José del Cabo, exploring islands, bays and marine life in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Birding/Ornithology: November 14 with Dave Verner, a lifetime birder now living in Mexico
Columbia & Snake Rivers — The 88-guest S.S. Legacy, a replica coastal steamer, explores the scenic beauty and history of the area, including the Lewis & Clark expedition, with living history presentations, and excursions to museums, wineries and forts.
Enhanced Lewis & Clark: May 16, 23; October 31; November 7; with Todd Weber, an expert on American history and the Lewis & Clark expedition
Music: August 8 with Letters from Home, a singing duo specializing in 1940s style harmonies, tap dancing and comedy
Wine & Culinary: A new Ameritage! Four Rivers of Wine and History itinerary visits nine wineries; August 15 with Steven (a certified sommelier) and MaryAnn Sinkler, owners of the Wine Shack in Cannon Beach, OR; August 22 with Kevin Correll, owner of Barrage Cellars; August 29 with Jameson Fink, wine expert and blogger
Coastal Washington/British Columbia — The 60-guest Wilderness Adventurer explores Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. The 22-guest Safari Quest visits British Columbia and Princess Louisa Inlet.
Craft beer (coastal WA): April 25 with Robyn Schumacher, owner and brewer at Seattle’s Stoup Brewing; October 3 with Nate and Becca Schons, owners and brewers at Orcas Island’s Island Hoppin’ Brewery
Birding/Ornithology(in B.C.): May 2 with Ken Wilson, teacher and expert in natural history and birding
Alaska — Theme cruises in Alaska are offered aboard the 84-guest Safari Endeavour, sailing roundtrip from Juneau.
Photography: July 5 with Peter West Carey, professional photographer and adventurer
Marine Biology: July 26 and August 2 with Jackie Hedgpeth, a marine biology expert and teacher; August 16 with Gary Freitag, an oceanography expert
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