'UN-CRUISE' CHRISTENING NEW SHIP

Ever been on an "Un-cruise"? We haven't, but they sound like a great time. Un-Cruise Adventures is a Seattle-based company that "specializes in up-close, small group explorations focusing on nature, culture, wildlife and history in scenic destinations." They have a fleet of eight vessels that can carry 22-88 guests on adventures in Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico’s Sea of Cortés, Columbia and Snake Rivers, and Washington and British Columbia.

A few years ago on a trip to Yellowstone Park, we did a raft tour on the Snake River, and it's a wonderful experience. You might, like we did, even see a bald eagle

Un-Cruise is christening their newest vessel, the 88-guest S.S. Legacy, this week. It's a replica coastal steamer "decked out for transporting guests back to the 1890s." That's one thing to love about cruising -- there's something to suit every taste. Next time we are in that area, we are definitely going to look it up and give you a full report. -- Gerry