Safari Explorer

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Editorial score

3.0/ 5

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Page updated October 2026

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Safari Explorer under way in Hawaii, 2012 · Photo: Un-Cruise Adventures, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

About Safari Explorer

Safari Explorer is an UnCruise Adventures cruise ship, in service since 1998. She carries 36 guests. She sails Hawaii, Alaska itineraries. We rate her 3.0 out of 5.

Built in 1998, Safari Explorer is a small, U.S.-flagged expedition yacht, 44 metres long, with 18 cabins for 36 guests on three decks. She spends winters in Hawaii, on one-way cruises between Kona and Molokai that take in the four main islands, and summers in Alaska, where she sails Prince William Sound, the Inside Passage and San Juan Islands, and the Aleutian Islands. A rooftop sun lounge, an open bridge and a hot tub used on Alaska cruises join kayaks, paddleboards, skiffs and snorkel gear, and meals and drinks, including beer, wine and spirits, are part of the fare.

Ship facts

Guests: 36; Fewer guests than 99% of 600 ships
Entered service: 1998
Length: 44 m; Shorter than 100% of 575 ships
Decks: 3

Ratings

How she ranks

Cabins: 2/5, fleet average 2.1
Dining: 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Entertainment: 2/5, fleet average 2.0
Service: 5/5, fleet average 5.0
Pools & decks: 2/5, fleet average 1.9
Value: 3/5, fleet average 3.0

Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the UnCruise Adventures fleet average across 9 rated ships in service.

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Official deck plans

Deck plans on uncruise.com

Photos

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Safari Explorer under way in Hawaii, 2012Photo: Un-Cruise Adventures, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Where she sails

Quick answers

Which cruise line operates Safari Explorer?

Safari Explorer is operated by UnCruise Adventures.

How big is Safari Explorer?

Safari Explorer measures 44 metres in length, with 3 decks.

How many passengers does Safari Explorer carry?

Safari Explorer carries 36 guests at double occupancy.

When did Safari Explorer enter service?

Safari Explorer entered service in 1998.

Where does Safari Explorer sail?

Safari Explorer sails Hawaii and Alaska itineraries.

Where can I find the deck plans for Safari Explorer?

UnCruise Adventures publishes the deck plans for Safari Explorer; this page links to Deck plans.

How is Safari Explorer rated?

Cruises Frog rates Safari Explorer 3.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on service (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (2/5).

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