Safari Voyager

The 1982-built MV Safari Voyager cruise ship is currently owned and operated by UnCruise Adventures USA. The ship was built in 1982 by “Chesapeake Shipbuilding” and was last refurbished in 2015. In July 2016, AdventureSmith Explorations announced adding the renovated Safari Voyager to its fleet under time-charter from UnCruise Adventures.

Like all UnCruise ships, Safari Voyager (IMO number 8963753) is USA-flagged (MMSI 334558000) and all American-crewed.

History - construction and ownership

The 66-passenger ship Safari Voyager has a navy blue hull and offers refined atmosphere, just like all other Un-Cruise Adventures ships – the expedition-style cruising is combined with luxury. Safari Voyager cruise ship is the perfect size to explore Baja California and Mexico’s Sea of Cortes (“the aquarium of the world”).

UnCruise Adventures (formerly American Safari Cruises) is a USA-based, wholly-owned cruise company, a subsidiary of InnerSea Discoveries Alaska. In 2013, the American Safari Cruises line was renamed to "Un-Cruise Adventures". Currently, the company has 2 headquarters - main headquarters in Seattle WA and second in Juneau AK.

Decks and Cabins

MS Safari Voyager has only 33 staterooms, all of which are outside/oceanview, and have private heated bathrooms. The cabin grades number is 6.

The boat has 4 decks, all of which are passenger-accessible and 3 have cabins.

Shipboard facilities and amenities

Safari Voyager has an intimate salon, Wine Library, and inviting dining room that encourages mingling among guests. All meals are included, all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary in the main dining room and Voyager’s Lounge.

The UnCruise Voyager ship easily visits areas that bigger ships cannot and offers adventure equipment including paddleboards, kayaks, inflatable skiffs, hydrophone and an underwater camera (linked to the yacht’s lounge and all cabin TVs). Entertainment options also include a Sun Deck, Lounge, Bar, Library, Fitness equipment, massages.

Itineraries

MS Safari Voyager schedule calendar includes Mexico’s Sea of Cortes round-trip cruises departing from San Jose del Cabo. In 2016-2017 the cruise ship explores the shorelines of Panama and Costa Rica.

In 2020, the company introduced the new "Belize and Guatemala Wonders - Rivers, Reefs and Cultures" itinerary (roundtrip from Belize City). Operated by Safari Voyager in the period October-December 2020 (a total of 6 departures), the voyage visited Belize Barrier Reef (world's second-largest coral reef - after Great Barrier Reef in Queensland Australia), Ranguana Caye (private island, west of Placencia), Carrie Bow Cay, and Laughing Bird Caye (an island off Placencia's coast). Cruise prices started from USD 4550 pp (Master Stateroom with double occupancy) inclusive of meals, beverages (including alcoholic), watersports activities (snorkeling, seakyaking, beach BBQs) and all transfers. Early bookings received USD 800 ticket price discounts.

In 2023, UnCruise Safari Voyager's schedule featured the "Belize Eclipse Cruise 2023". Departing on October 13th (2023), the 7-night/8-day roundtrip from Belize City visits Belize Barrier Reef (DAY 2/Solar Eclipse Day, Ranguana Caye, Laughing Bird Caye NP), Guatemala's Tapon Creek Nature Reserve/Las Escobas Rainforest Park (DAY 3), Guatemala's Rio Sarstun/Rio Dulce/Livingston (DAY 4), Belize's Punta Gorda (DAY 5/Mayan ruins tour), Payne's Creek NP (DAY 6/Lime Caye), Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary (DAY 7). Prices started from US$5845 per person with double occupancy.

In 2024, UnCruise scheduled for Safari Voyager the "Baja California Eclipse Cruise 2024”. Departing on April 6th (2024), The special voyage offers a perfect viewing of the total Solar Eclipse (April 8th) off Mazatlan's coast. The 7-night/8-day itinerary visits San Jose del Cabo (DAY 1/flight to Los Cabos Airport, embarkation in La Paz), sea day (DAY 2/Gulf of California), Solar Eclipse Day (DAY 3/Northwest of Mazatlan), sea day (DAY 4/Sea of Cortes), Isla San Francisco (DAY 5), Los Islotes/Isla Partida (DAY 6), La Paz (DAYS 7-8/overnight), San Jose del Cabo (DAY 8/home flight). Prices started from US$ 7150 per person (additional $495 for port taxes and fees). Single-occupancy cabin rates started at $9200.

Safari Voyager cruise ship is an expedition type vessel. Its adventure equipment includes stand-up paddle boards and kayaks; inflatable skiffs; hiking poles; hydrophone (for listening to sounds below the surface). The bow-mounted underwater camera is linked to the ship's lounge and also to all the cabin TVs.

This ship is the best choice for those who like expedition-style cruising and activities, combined with luxury on board. All meals are included in the fares, as well as the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks - complimentary in both main dining room and in the Lounge. All Un-Cruise ships feature navy blue hulls.

The other Un-Cruise "Safari" ships are Endeavour, Explorer and Quest.

Safari Voyager cruises in the regions of Baja California and Sea of Cortes (often called "the aquarium of the world").