UnCruise Adventures Launches 'Holidays in July' Early Bird Offers for 2024 

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Unlock Unprecedented Combined Savings of up to 20% on Small Ship Adventure Cruises to  Alaska and Canadian Coastal Water Adventures 

JUNEAU, ALASKA July 24th, 2023 – UnCruise Adventures, a leading small ship adventure cruise line, is thrilled to announce its 'Holidays in July' super early bird offers for select 2024 voyages. With bookings now open, travelers can unlock exceptional savings on trips to Alaska, the newly launched Canadian Coastal & Olympic Peninsula Adventure.  

From July 24th through October 31st, 2023, guests can enjoy 10% early booking savings on all cabin levels for 2024 voyages to Alaska or the Canadian Coastal & Olympic Peninsula Adventures. This offer translates to savings ranging from $720 to $2,980 per cabin on 2024 itineraries. A $250 per person deposit is all it takes to secure these savings during the company’s early booking offers.   

The early holiday cheer doesn’t stop there. For all new bookings across all destinations, guests who pay their final balance in full, by cash, on or before October 31st, 2023, will receive a 10% early final payment savings (EFP).  And for those eyeing exciting Alaska and Pacific Northwest itineraries, the savings get even better with a combined total savings of up to 20%, early booking savings & early final payment savings (EBS + EFP). With UnCruise Adventures, bucket list dream adventures are more accessible than ever. 

The company is known for navigating to intimate waterways and stunning landscapes of the Alaska, Pacific Northwest, Hawaiian and Latin American regions. The company offers a wide range of glacier viewing experiences and multi-activity daily adventures allowing guests to enjoy up-close encounters with diverse wildlife and pristine wilderness. The UnCruise Adventures brand provides a “have-it-all” way of travel, providing personalized service, airport transportation, all-inclusive 7–14-night adventures, gear, professional guides and included excursions on each adventure. 

UnCruise Adventures is also offering special savings for warm water cruises. Guests can save $400 per person/$800 per cabin for all sailings in Baja, Mexico, or Hawaii, also valid between July 24th through October 31st, 2023.  

In addition, UnCruise Adventures is offering savings of $500 per person on individual sailings or a buy one, get half off the second cabin of equal value for 2023 adventures on the Columbia & Snake Rivers, Pacific Northwest and Belize sailings. These offers are valid for bookings made from July 24th to September 1st, 2023, and are combinable with loyalty savings, refer a friend, and kids in nature savings. 

 "UnCruise Adventures is all about providing unforgettable experiences in some of the world's most stunning destinations," said CEO Captain Dan Blanchard. "These 'Holidays in July' offers are our way of making these experiences even more accessible. We believe that adventure is the best gift you can give yourself, and there's no better time to unwrap it than now. Book early, save more, and get your holiday shopping done now." 

For more information about these limited-time offers, visit www.uncruise.com or call 866-CRUISE-2. 

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UnCruise Adventures Provides Front Row Seats for 2024 Total Eclipse Adventure Cruise

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by UnCruise Admin January 23, 2023

The New Specialty Eclipse Cruise is Now Open for Bookings with Limited Space

JUNEAU, AK, January 24th, 2023– Today, UnCruise Adventures announced it has opened bookings for a dedicated Baja California Eclipse Cruise departing April 6th, 2024. This one-time sailing will offer perfectly positioned viewing for guests off the coast of Mazatlán with only 66 available cabins. The 7-night adventure cruise offers the ultimate way to experience the natural wonder of the total solar eclipse while exploring the picturesque waters of Baja, California, Mexico. Reservations are currently open, and the cruise lines’ WAVE season savings can be applied to reserve individual cabins and groups.

UnCruise Adventures has been the leading small ship adventure cruise line in the Baja California, Mexico for decades, giving guests the added security in their knowledge and detailed itinerary of the area. The meticulously created eclipse sailing includes not only a total solar eclipse but an adventurous playground of steep red bluffs, sun kissed private beaches, charismatic marine life, sea lion snorkels and more.

“I highly recommend the Eclipse Cruise for anyone looking for a truly unique and adventurous experience. Our Belize 2023 Eclipse Cruise sold out quickly and we are expecting the same for the 2024 Baja Eclipse Cruise,” states, Captain Dan Blanchard, CEO of UnCruise Adventures.” I’m incredibly proud to be a part of the Baja California Sur community and support local tourism and growth. This is what makes over 25 years in this industry worth it.”

2024 Baja California, Mexico Eclipse Cruise Highlights:

  • Ease of flights with roundtrip entry and departure into San Jose del Cabo with safe tourism guidelines. Airport transfers are included.

  • Expert positioning for optimal viewing of the celestial event, ensuring that you witness the awe-inspiring moment of the moon passing in front of the sun.

  • Opportunity to discover the rich history and culture of Baja California Sur, like the early explorers of John Steinbeck to the modern-day conservation efforts that preserve the natural beauty.

  • Experienced guides and naturalists onboard every trip to take you on a journey through the historic areas while visiting the port of La Paz and immersing guests in the region's rich culture and history.

  • Daily activities to get up close and personal with the region's marine life: Snorkeling, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding are all included, allowing you to explore the region's crystal-clear waters and diverse marine life.

  • A perfect blend of comfort and adventure, with comfortable accommodations, gourmet meals, a friendly crew and a limited number of guests for a more personalized journey.

  • Network and adventure with like-minded travelers: This is an opportunity to not just explore the region but share stories and friendships with adventurers with similar interests.

The cruise line is a leader in the industry and known for unique, non-stuffy, multi-activity adventures in eleven destinations. The newest 2024 Baja California Eclipse Cruise takes you on a journey through the history of the region by land and sea. Every itinerary offers all-inclusive perks on each sailing and includes, all gear, excursions, national park fees, meals, beverages, including premium spirits and wine, personalized services and airport and overland transfers.

As a bonus, current WAVE Season offers are valid to use for the 2024 Baja California Eclipse Cruise bookings. Ask an UnCruise Adventures specialist or your travel advisor for more details. Book directly at sales@uncruise.com, 888-862-8881 to reserve your bucket list adventure cruise.

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UnCruise Adventures Announces “Break Up with Boring” Brand Campaign to Unleash the Un-Ordinary in Everyone  

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The Campaign Focuses on Everyday Experiences to Engage Guests in Future Travel Inspiration 

JUNEAU, AK, March 14th, 2022 – Small ship cruise line, UnCruise Adventures, voted best adventure cruise line, today, announced its 2022 integrated ad campaign to inspire future travelers to break up with the ordinary. The campaign amplifies the success of the brand’s [F]UnCruise adventure ingredient that differentiates them from other small ship operations. From an updated look and feel to exceptional WAVE season offers, the brand delivers what travelers want with small group adventures. 

The playful video and ad creatives will appear across online and streaming video, connected TV, digital partnerships, audio, podcast, and social channels, along with key media partners and other targeted ad properties. Continuing into 2022 with travel variables, UnCruise Adventures recognizes people want to come back to life with connections and real moments in travel. The brand campaign invites travelers to create their own breakup with boring moments of self-expression and share them with the hashtag #breakupwithboring in their social media. 

“We live and breathe our guest’s experience and believe in the adventures we share with them,” said UnCruise Adventures, CEO, Dan Blanchard. “This campaign celebrates our adventure product and our brand’s strong comeback in 2021 as a small business, now even stronger in 2022. We want to bring ‘break up with boring’ to life. It’s something that reinforces what we believe in and what people experience in our adventures, every single time.” 

According to Market Research, the adventure tourism market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 26.7% through 2030, making soft adventure travel among one of the fastest-growing sectors in the market. UnCruise Adventures recognizes the global market and as a leader in small ship adventures, they choose to shift the paradigm, meeting their guests where they are in the market. This encourages them to see everyday events as an inspiration where they can share their own adventures. 

The new campaign had a soft roll out last month and will implement more campaign engagement opportunities, video releases, and news throughout 2022. These will connect adventure travelers with a cohesive message that continues to resonate as people increase their travel, much of it in their own back yard with U.S. destinations. UnCruise Adventures is the ultimate travel companion that embodies adventure with a small footprint, breaking away from the ordinary. Break Up with Boring serves as the perfect empowering message for 2022 in an upbeat and uplifting way, when travelers are ready for adventure. 

“We want guests to feel confident in their small ship experience and feel supported every step of their journey. We do not just engage in the possibilities of travel; we engage in the realities of future travel. With UnCruise Adventures you’re just one adventure away from breaking up with boring.” said Blanchard. 

View a new Break Up with Boring humorous video campaign on the company's YouTube channel here. 

Learn how to Break Up with Boring on small ship adventures at uncruise.com or reach out for more details and media partnerships at pr@uncruise.com. 

For the latest on the company’s COVID-19 health protocols, please visit https://uncruise.com/pages/covid-travel-updates  

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Hawaii Grants Permission for UnCruise Adventures Winter & Spring Sailings. Small Ship Adventures Continue to Lead in Pandemic. 

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The Adventure Company Launches a Successful Hawaii Season  During Large Cruise Line Ban 

JUNEAU, AK, December 8th, 2021 – Among widespread cruise line cancellations, UnCruise Adventures commenced operations in Hawaii over the Thanksgiving Holiday. UnCruise is the sole small ship company currently operating overnight interisland adventures. The 36-guest Safari Explorer kicked off her winter season with in-depth cultural immersion in Halawa Valley on the island of Molokai. 

Recent news proved to be a major setback for large ship cruise lines that were forced into canceling cruises in Hawaii until 2022. UnCruise Adventures does not fall into the large cruise ship ranks and has received permission to operate in ports and parks in Hawaii. The UnCruise Adventures safety and operations team worked in earnest with all levels of management at the State and County levels, including close coordination with the Hawaii Department of Transportation, and the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources.  

The company worked diligently with the Hawaii Department of Health to gain approval of the company’s 100% full vaccination and testing requirements for all guests and crew. UnCruise is now celebrating 12 years of operations in Hawaii with their 7-night Hawaiian Seascape adventures from Molokai to the Kona Coast and reverse. 

“It’s time to focus on our guest’s experience and the people and culture of Hawaii,” states UnCruise Adventures owner, Captain Dan Blanchard. “After almost two years of very limited travel, we are celebrating the permissions granted to us, and our ability to share an immersive exploration of the Hawaiian Islands, including the less-traveled island of Molokai, whose people and culture have become a part of the UnCruise Adventures family. We continue to work with the counties of Maui and Hawaii on operational details.” 

Guests on the Hawaiian adventure can immerse themselves in the heritage and living culture of the locals while sailing from Molokai to Maui, Lanai, and the Big Island of Hawaii with multiple adventures each day. The itinerary highlights the UnCruise focus on community, culture, and connection. The Hawaiian Seascapes itinerary visits four islands in one week and includes Halawa Valley, Hualalai Volcano, and Kealakekua Bay as examples of just three of the focal points along the route. 

Blanchard shares. “We have worked diligently to ensure that Hawaii’s residents are safe and confident in our operations. The support shown by Hawaii government officials has been invaluable in routing a path for our guests to experience these beautiful islands. It is humbling to be granted permission to operate. Mahalo to the many officials and residents of Hawaii that support our experiential adventures.” 

Find additional information at www.uncruise.com. For the latest on the company’s COVID-19 health protocols and Hawaii testing requirements please visit https://uncruise.com/pages/covid-travel-updates  

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