Crystal AirCruises welcomed the newest member of its expanding fleet, the Crystal Skye, during an official delivery ceremony held at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington. The exquisitely appointed Boeing 777-200LR was delivered to Crystal CEO and President Edie Rodriguez by Greenpoint Technologies. The Crystal Skye is the world's largest private jet and will be christened in Las Vegas on August 12.
“We are thrilled to welcome Crystal Skye to the family as it marks the beginning of a new chapter in luxury travel for guests seeking the unparalleled Crystal Experience,” says Rodriguez. “As we embark on new adventures with Crystal Skye, we are inspired by the shared vision of our own experts and Greenpoint Technologies, who have made this dream a reality.”.
With a spacious design for up to 88 passengers, Crystal Skye is meticulously equipped and boasts the highest crew-to-passenger ratio of any aircraft in its class, along with a flight range of 19.5 hours. The exclusive Crystal Class™ seats are designed for maximum personal space and ergonomic comfort and convert into comfortable beds. The ship features a large lounge with a central bar and fine dining prepared by an executive chef, complemented by Crystal SkyeCellar's elegant premium wine list. The Boeing 777 Crystal Skye is operated for Crystal AirCruises by Comlux Aruba NV.
Greenpoint Technologies has worked alongside Crystal's experts to conceive the standard of excellence and luxury necessary to guarantee Crystal's exclusive quality. Bret Neely, Executive Vice President of Greenpoint Technologies, said: “Our goal for this program was to create a luxurious interior showcasing the elegant brand that Crystal has established with its cruise ships, yachts, and riverboats.”.
By sea, river, land, and air, Crystal has redefined luxury travel. Celebrating 27 years of excellence, Crystal Cruises is the world’s most awarded luxury cruise line, having won the “World’s Best Cruise Ship” award in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards for 23 years; been voted “World’s Best Large Ship Cruise Line” by Travel + Leisure readers for 20 years; and “Best Luxury Cruise Line” by the professional travel organization Virtuoso for three consecutive years (2014, 2015, and 2016).
Travel + Leisure readers also voted Crystal River Cruises the “World’s Best River Cruise Line” and Crystal Yacht Expedition Cruises the “World’s Best Small-Ship Cruise Line” in 2017. Crystal experiences include Crystal Cruises, Crystal Yacht Expedition Cruises, Crystal Luxury Air, Crystal River Cruises – the world’s most luxurious river cruise line – Crystal AirCruises, and Crystal Exclusive Class with Crystal Residences. Crystal is also proud to be a Platinum Member of the American Association of Travel Agents (ASTA).
