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Headquartered at historic Fishermen’s Terminal in Seattle, Washington, InnerSea Discoveries and American Safari Cruises offer an alternative to traditional cruises by taking guests into areas that are not accessible to most larger ships and on excursions that are exclusive, private and unavailable to most other travelers.

 

InnerSea Discoveries enjoyed its inaugural season of up-close exploration of Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage in summer 2011. American Safari Cruises, a division of InnerSea Discoveries, pioneered yacht cruising in Alaska in 1997 and today operates four luxury yachts: 12-guest Safari Spirit, 22-guest Safari Quest, 36-guest Safari Explorer and the 86-guest Safari Endeavour.

 

InnerSea Discoveries specializes in adventure voyages in Southeast Alaska aboard three expedition vessels, the 76-guest Wilderness Discoverer, 60-guest Wilderness Adventurer and 76-guest Wilderness Explorer. Itineraries focus on exploring the wilderness – kayaking, hiking, skiff explorations, stand-up paddle boarding and whale watching, all included activities.

 

American Safari Cruises’ yachts specialize in upscale adventure cruises. Itineraries focus on close-up experiences at each destination – wildlife searches, skiff explorations, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, snorkeling, stand-up paddle boarding, and always fine dining. All ASC yacht cruises are inclusive – premium wines, micro brews and spirits, shore excursions and activities are included in the price of the cruise. Destinations include Southeast Alaska, Columbia and Snake Rivers, Pacific Northwest, Mexico’s Sea of Cortés and Hawaiian Islands.

 

Our Executives
The InnerSea Discoveries executive team of Dan Blanchard and Tim Jacox offer a combined 60 years of experience in yacht and small-ship cruising.

 

Dan Blanchard, Principal/CEO
A captain with a master's license since 1981, Blanchard began his marine career as owner/operator of Blanchard Marine, a small shipyard and yacht importer in Everett, Washington. He later was named captain for sightseeing vessels based at Glacier Bay Lodge in Alaska. He worked for Alaska Sightseeing/Cruise West for 12 years beginning as captain in 1987 and soon after was promoted into the position of Director of Marine operations. Blanchard led the acquisition and renovation of seven passenger vessels during his tenure at Cruise West. He was promoted to acting vice president of operations before leaving the company in 1999 to join American Safari Cruises. In 2008, Dan became Principal/CEO and launched InnerSea Discoveries, a new cruise line with two expedition ships specializing in active adventure vacations in the wilderness of Southeast Alaska. American Safari Cruises is a division of InnerSea Discoveries. He attended Everett Community College.
Tim Jacox, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
A 30-year travel industry veteran, Jacox worked for Alaska Sightseeing/Cruise West for 20 years. Positions included local summer operations in Fairbanks, Alaska and winters as Director of Sales and Marketing at the headquarters in Seattle, culminating in a 12-year term as vice president of land and marine operations. Prior to joining American Safari Cruises in 2001, he was vice president of automotive services for AAA Washington. Jacox was a board member of the Southeast Alaska Tourism Council and legislative chairman of the Passenger Vessel Association. In 2008, he partnered with Dan Blanchard, principal and CEO, on the launch of InnerSea Discoveries. American Safari Cruises is a division of InnerSea Discoveries. He is a graduate of the University of Montana and served in the US Navy.