UnCruise Adventures
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About UnCruise Adventures
Alaska was the birthplace of UnCruise Adventures and it continues to be wide open for exploration. Almost 25 years later, innovation continues to be at the core of their motto. They are serious about your fun and driven by a commitment to leaving the charted course and really experiencing what the world has to offer. UnCruise Adventures operates from its offices at historic Fishermen’s Terminal in Seattle, Washington and in Juneau, Alaska.
Their mission: To provide their guests an enriching adventure travel experience and inspire an appreciation of local cultures and the natural world.
They understand that ecosystems are fragile yet important environments. And we know first-hand the impact our adventures have on sustaining local communities. One of the key components of their company’s mission statement is to actively promote environmental protection through education, actions, and initiatives that promote responsible travel.
Responsible Travel
Leave no trace. That’s their intention, wherever they travel. They partner with a number of organizations to guide their practices and help them achieve their sustainability goals. They continually look for ways to share the wealth and enrich the lives of those they meet
Company Culture
A company’s culture, core values, stance on discrimination, how they treat one another, it all matters. At least they think so. Get to know them and become an UnCruise Citizen who represents all of them: guests, crew on board, and their office team.
Awards & Accolades
They’re honored to have received awards from industry leaders, movers-and-shakers, editors, and readers! They have received several distinctions among the following: the top 10 oceanic cruise lines on small ships in 2020, the best adventure cruise line in 2019.
Why UnCruise Adventures?
Their definition of Un-ness: Breaking away from the masses. Challenge. Freely used to release, exemplify, or intensify a force or quality. To engage, connect, and explore unique places, oneself, and with others on a most uncommon adventure.
Small boats. Small groups. Small footprint.
Welcome aboard UnCruise Adventures. After a crew member gives you a quick tour of your cabin, take a stroll around the boat and head to the lounge for a glass of bubbly and to meet your shipmates. Then you’re off on an all-out active experience, thanks to our uncompromising commitment to going places and doing things others can’t. Small vessels, hosting 86 guests, tops, fulfill unimpeded excitement about truly getting in the wild with a few nature-leaning souls.
No matter how you travel, with a companion, family, solo, or in a group, connection, place, and adventure are at the heart of your exploration. Uncover hidden treasures, meet locals (the human, feathered, and wild-and-woolly ones), and learn while having fun. Change the way you see the world.
Adventure
Kayak in a quiet cove eyed by an eagle. Snorkel with sea lions nibbling on your flippers. From kayaking 101 to your first time on a paddle board, your expedition team helps you find the right fit and is ready to lend a hand.
Place
The only sounds, a kittiwake’s call or an oystercatcher’s whistle, a calving glacier or the splash of a breaching whale. They go deep, listen to the locals, and opt for remote corners. Use all your senses to discover a place.
Connection
Meet your tribe. From solo adventurers to families, travelers share attitudes: enthusiasm for exploration, eagerness to discover, and readiness to unwind. And with an openhearted crew leading the charge, there’s never a lack of expertise, and everyone is at ease.
Destinations
Fjords and Glaciers of Alaska
Take an 8-day cruise between Juneau and Ketchikan, with beautiful scenery, spectacular wildlife viewing and a great view of the…
Hawaiian Seascapes
Discover authentic Hawaii on this 7-night adventure cruise. The whales and dolphins next to the boat are just the beginning. Make the most of the…
Gourmet cruise on the Columbia River with exclusive vineyard visits
Dream cruise for oenophiles and gastronomes. Washington State is the largest wine producer in the…
Unparalleled Value
From your very first inquiry, expect personalized service and expertise, and a host of benefits that make them unique.
Backstage pass
Small group travel – from the vessel itself to groups of a dozen or so afield – puts you in on the action (not watching from afar), with AHA! and “I-can’t-believe-I-just-did-that” moments around every corner.
Expert guides
Seriously – they’re aces. Their guides have vast and deep experience, plus an impressive collection of advanced degrees in curiosity-peaking subjects from whales to fungi to geology. Their enthusiasm is infectious.
Home away from home
Boats are comfortable, welcoming, and unique in style and personality. All are adventure-ready for gearing up, kicking back, and mixing and mingling.
Adventure for all
Kayak or paddle board. Snorkel or skiff. Beach stroll, hike, or mountain goat climb. There are plenty of options and equipment for everyone to join in the fun.
Active as you like it
Do as much or as little as you like. On top of the daily activities, ease into the day with sunrise stretches on the top deck. There’s exercise equipment at the ready, anytime. Or just watch the landscape go by.
Fresh, hand-crafted cuisine
You didn’t know it would be this good. Chefs (including pastry chefs) impress meal after meal with locally sourced ingredients, swoon-worthy desserts, and baked-on-board breads.
Cheers to that!
An astounding array of beverage options, both non-alcoholic and alcoholic (signature cocktails every night!), mean you’re never far from a toast. And it’s all included.
Zero hidden costs
What most defines your trip is included in the fare – excursions, adventure equipment, transfers, and baggage handling. Put your wallet away (until it’s time to recognize your topnotch crew).
Accommodating… and then some
Dietary restrictions? Special occasion? Need a little extra help on a hike? It’s their business to make sure your adventure not only matches your needs and expectations, but surpasses them. Just ask and they will do their best!
The ineffable spirit of adventure
You’re all in the same boat. Crew and guests alike, wide-eyed with wonder and childlike curiosity – and it shows. The excitement. Laughs. Collective energy. Tugs on the heartstrings throughout your adventure.
Life On Board
Each ship has its own personality. But they all share a common goal – to bring relaxation, comfort, and camaraderie to adventurers. The ambience is welcoming, casual and friendly. The crew calls you by name and quickly knows your preferences, making you feel right at home. And by the end of the cruise, you and your fellow travelers will feel like one big family.
Dining
Local. Fresh. Inspired. It’s a simple motto with delicious results. Their culinary program begins by building relationships with local farmers and vendors – with a focus on what’s fresh and sustainable. Field-to-table produce and ocean-friendly seafood from the waters they cruise in. The result? Innovative, nutritious, and tasty dishes that highlight the flavors of the region.
Guest Testimonial
“This was perfect for us! Like everyone we met on board, we would not consider a cruise with thousands to be a vacation. We made friends each night in the lounge and it felt like a dinner party. The flexibility of the captain and our guides was a fantastic touch. Being able to go into places where it was just our boat was very special.” – Richard L., Kamas, UT (2019)