Looking for a high-adrenaline family getaway on the high seas? Small-ship cruise expert AdventureSmith Explorations has just the ticket (and discounted ones, at that!), with their sweet selection of reduced-rate cruise offerings for the year ahead. The company specializes in high-end adventure cruise travel and works with a bevy of upscale, expedition-style ships that accommodate just 12 to 148 passengers, and ply the coastal waters of exciting destinations like Alaska, Borneo, Baja, and beyond. Their itineraries are tailored for high-energy excursions, including sea kayaking, wildlife viewing, wilderness hiking, and cultural encounters, with a handful of special departures dedicated especially to family-friendly fun. Some of the best kid-friendly values include:

Weeklong Summer Alaska Sailings – Kids Save 25 Percent
Length of Sailing: 7 nights
Embarks: Designated family trips run June 23–30, July 21–28, and August 4–11
Cruise Ship: 60-passenger Wilderness Adventurer
Ports: The "Eastern Coves Adventure Cruise" includes stops in Juneau, Ketchikan, Wrangell, and more.
Savings: Kids ages 12 and under save 25 percent off of full fares, which start at $2,895 per person.
Book It: www.adventuresmithexplorations.com

7-Night Baja Cruises in the Sea of Cortez - $400 or 25% Off for Kids
Length of Sailing: 7 nights
Embarks: December 24–31 (2011) and December 31–January  7
Cruise Ship: 22-passenger Safari Quest
Ports: The “Aquarium of the World” itinerary features Mexican ports of call in Cabo, La Paz, and more.
Savings: Book by November 30 and spend the holidays at sea with savings of $400 off for guests ages 12 to 19, and a 25 percent discount for those 12 and under; full-price rates start at $4,995.
Book It: www.adventuresmithexplorations.com

Year-Round 10-Night Borneo Sailings – Children Save 75 Percent Off
Length of Sailing: 10 nights
Embarks: Year-round
Cruise Ship: 100-passenger Orion II
Ports: The “Camp Leakey – Faces in the Forest” itinerary sails from Bali to Singapore, taking in stops around Bali en route.
Savings: Kids ages 2 to 15 save 75 percent when sharing a cabin with two adults; full adult fares start $7,335. Book by November 30, and save 15 percent off of the adult fares, too.
Book It: www.adventuresmithexplorations.com

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