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Saying Farewell: Hawaii UnCruise

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Looking Back on the last 4 years with UnCruise Hawaii Crew bonding at the erupting volcano Humpback whale tail action No Boat, No Problem 2019 Crew w/Danny and Anna Akaka   It has been a heck of a ride running as Expedition Leader aboard the UnCruise vessel Safari Explorer on their Hawaiian Islands adventure cruise these past four years. I have been able to work with some wonderful people, meet some amazing locals, and give so many guests the trip of a lifetime. I have been able to see new wildlife that I had never seen before, and I was able to finally step foot onto the island of Molokai, and experience the 'Friendly Isle' at its best. 2019 Crew, my last day Monk seal snorkel, 5 Sisters Lana'i This made the cover of the Brochure    The trips are seven days filled with snorkeling, whale watching, kayaking, hiking, cultural immersions, wining and dining (for the guests), and educational presentations. It is truly adventure luxury at its fin...

2016-17 Hawaii Season: A Review

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Great crew of my last trip of the season Kyle, Amanda, and Hannah   As I listen to some of my favorite go-to slideshow songs from this season I can't help but reminisce on the amazing sights, wildlife, people, and events that shaped the 2016-17 Hawaii season aboard UnCruise's Safari Explorer. Green hills after all the rain on Maui   The season got off to an auspicious start as Mitch and I were forced to begin the first trip of the season without a boat! But we found a way to rock it and even sneak a little more in than usual. It was a wet winter, with some solid rainstorms coming through. Even though this brought some cloudy weather for a while the lush green islands lasted all season. The crew this season was filled with many veterans so we quickly found our mid-season form.   The water stayed warm all winter, never falling below 77 degrees. It was a great year for turtles and whales as the sightings for both spiked way above last years numbers. L...