StarClass, Crystal's representative in Spain, presents the itineraries for 2021 voyages aboard the Crystal Endeavour, the company's revolutionary new expedition ship. With a displacement of 20,000 tons, the ship was built in Germany, will be inaugurated in August 2020, and will accommodate only 200 guests with spacious, elegant, and informal public areas; suites with butler service; dining options including Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's Umi Uma & Sushi Bar; a full-service Crystal Life Salon & Spa; and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
Each voyage on the Crystal Endeavour will focus on the biodiversity, adventure, and natural and cultural history of the destinations, with expert expedition guides on board. Guests travel to rarely visited extreme destinations and popular locations, but with a fresh perspective, from a privileged vantage point.
On these voyages of between 10 and 28 nights, the polar-class vessel will reach the most remote destinations such as Antarctica, Japan, Kamchatka Peninsula, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, Australia & New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Norway, or South America, not forgetting the Northeast Passage in 2021, which allows navigation subject to certain weather conditions.
These unforgettable voyages offer travelers the chance to go beyond a typical luxury cruise. They provide the opportunity to create lifelong memories with Crystal's expedition team, venturing further than you could have imagined in the comfort and superlative luxury that defines the company.
A host of natural and cultural wonders mark the journeys, including dozens of UNESCO World Heritage sites. The expeditions will offer unique experiences such as hiking, biking, kayaking, snorkeling, diving, helicopter and Zodiac tours, and encounters with majestic wildlife, depending on the region.
On board, guest expedition guides, scientists, and destination experts further enlighten guests with engaging presentations and seminars focused on the region's unique nature and history.
ANTARCTICA
Travelers will access the white continent from the rarely crossed Ross Sea, via Tasmania, or venture into the Weddell Sea from South America. They will visit historic huts and polar research stations, explore the Antarctic Peninsula, and embark on missions to spot penguin colonies, whales, and wildlife amidst the extraordinary white wilderness.
Eastern and Northeastern Russian Passage
Guests aboard the Crystal Endeavour will explore Russia's unusual Kamchatka Peninsula, as well as the Kuril Islands, places of breathtaking beauty and prime locations for spotting whales, otters, seals, bears, and foxes. They will also have the option of sailing the legendary Northeast Passage through the remote coastlines and archipelagos of the High Arctic, a journey previously reserved only for seasoned explorers.
ALASKA AND THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS
Dark green forests, icy blue glaciers, red foxes, grizzly bears, and orcas await travelers visiting Alaska. They will explore spectacular glaciers, fjords, native cultures, and extraordinary wildlife, from Kenai Fjords National Park and the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary to the Aleutian Islands Biosphere Reserve.
JAPAN
With its 6,852 islands, the archipelago has captured the curiosity of artists and explorers for centuries. From waterfalls and volcanoes to icebergs and wildflowers, exploring Japan means discovering islands with rainforests, spectacular mountains, charming towns, temples, gardens, and monumental sites.
EUROPE AND TRANSATLANTIC
On exceptionally intimate voyages, guests of the Crystal Endeavour will experience the North Cape, the Norwegian fjords, and the Scottish islands up close. They will sail through the vineyards of Bordeaux, explore the beaches of Normandy, and discover Spanish villages. They will embark on an unparalleled ocean expedition with explorations of the Atlantic islands and West Africa before reaching South America.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA AND NEW ZEALAND
From deep explorations in Fiordland National Park to birdwatching on remote coastlines, travelers will discover the wild wonders of the sub-Antarctic islands, be fascinated by wildlife along Tasman's bays, and explore eucalyptus forests, coastal trails, and exceptional vineyards along Australia's southern coast.
SOUTH AMERICA
From Penguin Island to the Falkland Islands, an immersive expedition will reveal the spectacular wilderness and wildlife: penguin colonies, sea lions, fur seals, and all kinds of seabirds are just some of the explorations aboard the Crystal Endeavour in South America. The bustling cities that boast famous beaches will give way to the crystalline waters of rainforests and beautifully preserved history in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
