Monday, December 30, 2013

Travel with Cate goes to Hawai'i!

A first post to Travel with Cate.....and anticipating my first trip with the amazing Un-Cruise Adventures crew aboard the Safari Explorer



The splendor of the Hawaiian islands will be our playground as we prepare for a week of immersion in the culture and wildlife of this amazing part of the world.  Our trip will feature...

  • Night snorkel with Giant Pacific Manta rays
  • Marine life search in the Humpback National Marine Sanctuary
  • Evening pa’ina (feast) and Hawaiian jam session with Moloka’i locals
  • Snorkel among coral gardens and at a sea turtle habitat
  • Visit Moloka’i’s ancient Halawa Valley
  • Discover island history at the Lana’i Culture and Heritage Center
  • Unparalleled snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, and skiff exploration

The term "Un-Cruise" is an apt name.  This is NOT your typical "cruise".  It is a boating experience much more akin to chartering a private yacht, complete with attentive crew (15 aboard this yacht, so a 2/1 passenger/crew ratio), all the water toys at your disposal, a great chef and and a ready supply of fine wines and spirits.  Only 36 passengers will board in Moloka'i to spend 7 nights and 8 days island hopping down the chain to end up at the Big Island.  Along the way we will visit Lana'i and Maui.  

More to come...so stay tuned!