UN-CRUISE BlogNight Snorkeling with Giant Pacific Manta raysMarch 8, 2013 at 1:24 PM by AlysonBy Kristin, Senior Fleet Expedition Leader  If someone asked you if you wanted to spend an hour in the dark holding on to a surfboard encouraging manta rays to swim within inches of you underwater, what would you say?read more... categories: Hawaiian Islands, Safari Explorer Tags: Hawaii Pacific Manta Ray Kona
Email Post Comments (0) Baja Signature CocktailsMarch 6, 2013 at 10:16 am by SarahBy Jenn Meyers, Bartender, Safari Endeavour  When I volunteered to blog about my department, I had no idea what I was going to write about…then it dawned on me. What is the number one question asked of any bartender? Can I get the recipe for that? And this is where I begin…The Safari Endeavour is currently sailing in Baja Mexico's Sea of Cortés. I am given the freedom to pick and choose post-excursion (i.e.snorkeling, hiking, paddle boarding) beverages and “Cocktail of the Day” – a delightful happy hour concoction. I am constantly experimenting with infusions, off-the-wall liqueurs, and fresh ingredients. I have chosen to highlight my top three cocktails and one CALIENTE after dinner drink….Enjoy! read more... categories: Safari Endeavour Tags: Baja cocktail recipes
Email Post Comments (1) The Song of the HumpbackFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:55 am by SarahBy Kristin Roth, Senior Fleet Expedition Leader  Imagine walking down the stairs to the back deck of a boat you’ve been on for two days and hearing these miraculous sing song tunes coming out of a small speaker. The Safari Explorer carries a hydrophone, which is a microphone to be used underwater in order to hear marine mammal communications. read more... categories: Hawaiian Islands, Safari Explorer Tags: Whale Hawaii song
Email Post Comments (0) Valentine’s Day on the Sea of CortésFebruary 26, 2013 at 1:36 PM by AlysonBy Chris Arora, Safari Endeavour Steward  As the crew gathered in the galley for 7:00am crew breakfast, it was quickly noted that Valentine’s Day had arrived, as we were all welcomed with a small bag of chocolates that had our names on it. With that came the thoughts of how to make this a memorable day for the guests.read more... categories: Whales, Safari Endeavour Tags: Baja Mexico Whale Valentine Dolphin
Email Post Comments (0) Mysteries of the Seas Carnaval in La PazFebruary 22, 2013 at 2:41 pm by SarahBy Jenna Stevens, chief mate, Safari Endeavour  For a six day stretch each winter, the quiet waterfront town of La Paz, Mexico, becomes a lively hub of festivities. This year’s Carnaval occurred February 7-12, 2013 and the theme was “Mysteries of the Seas.”The Malecón, or main waterfront street, is lined with vendors, music thumps from oversized speakers, and people mill about enjoying the jovial atmosphere complete with street parties, costumes, parades, games, and local fare. read more... categories: Safari Endeavour Tags: La Paz Carnaval
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