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It's hard to choose a destination to spotlight when our favorites include them all! This is the time of year, however, as summer draws to a close, our dreams move to warmer locales.
The welcoming nature of Hawaii will make you a lifelong member of the [F]UnCruise family! See four islands from the water in a way that is far from the crowds. Kayak, snorkel, and skiff in the birthing ground of the mighty humpback whales! Then, in January, we have the first opportunities to soak in the sun in the Sea of Cortes on our Baja's Bounty and Whale Sharks, Whales, & Mobulas itineraries.
Hawaiian Seascapes:
November 20, 2021 - May 7, 2022
Cruising between four islands—Molokai, Lana‘i, Maui, and Hawai‘i, the Big Island—experience a new aloha aboard a 36-guest boutique yacht.
Included highlights:
- Talk with a local Kahuna in Molokai’s ancient Halawa Valley
- Hike Hualalai Volcano—peer into the crater or venture inside a lava tube
- Two National Historic Parks offer time with a ranger, on the beach, and for water play
- Evening pa‘ina (feast) and Hawaiian jam session with Molokai locals
- Lunch at a mountainside coffee plantation
- Search for dolphins, whales, and other sea life in the Humpback National Marine Sanctuary
- Snorkel among coral gardens and at a sea turtle habitat
- Island history at the Lana‘i Culture and Heritage Center
- Snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and skiff exploration
- Exclusive yacht getaway—unforgettable for honeymoons
Baja's Bounty:
January - March 2022
Stocked with supplies and a bountiful sense of adventure, our Baja cruise follows Steinbeck’s path into the protected waters of Cousteau’s “world’s aquarium.” Active exploration and a menagerie of wildlife await you!
Included highlights:
- Sea of Cortes UNESCO World Heritage Site—a marine life–rich natural aquarium
- Snorkel with sea lion pups and colorful reef fish
- Mule ride into the arroyos with local rancheros
- Search for whales in the Sea of Cortes or Bahía Magdalena
- Watch for mobula rays, dolphins, and whale sharks
- Birding—hummingbirds, cormorants, Great Blue Herons, Blue- and Red-footed boobies, pelicans, and Magnificent Frigatebirds
- Hike among desert shrub, cacti, along ridges, and take on a rock scramble
- Explore rugged shores by skiff
- Kayak, paddleboard, snorkel, and play at a beach party
Whale Sharks, Whales, & Mobulas:
March - June 2022
Explore stunning underwater views and reawaken your inner adventurer. Follow Steinbeck's path into the protected waters of Cousteau's "world aquarium." A menagerie of wildlife awaits you in this transformational land of beauty.
Included Highlights
- Sea of Cortes' UNESCO World Heritage Site - a marine-life rich natural aquarium
- Snorkel with sea lion pups and colorful reef fish
- Mule ride into the arroyos with local rancheros
- Search for whales in the Sea of Cortes
- Watch for mobula rays and dolphins.
- Birding - hummingbirds, cormorants, Great Blue Herons, Blue and red-footed boobies, pelicans, and Magnificent Frigate birds
- Hike among desert shrub, cacti, along ridges, and take on a rock scramble
- Explore rugged shores by skiff
- Kayak, paddle board, snorkel and play at the beach party
- Snorkel or skiff with whale sharks in Bahia de la Paz for a grand finale
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