Crystal to build polar class megayacht
Crystal Yacht Cruises has unveiled plans for the world’s first purpose-built polar class megayacht, designed for global expedition in Arctic, Antarctic and tropical conditions.
The luxury cruise line claims it will be the world’s largest and most spacious megayacht, with 100 guest suites.
Named Crystal Endeavor, after Captain James Cooks’ research ship HMS Endeavour which discovered Australia and New Zealand nearly 250 years ago, it will debut in August 2018.
With a PC6 Polar Class designation, Crystal Endeavor will be able to cruise in Polar Regions during the summer and autumn in medium ‘first year’ ice.
Thanks to state-of-the-art technology, she will be able to float on top of coral reefs or ship wrecks without using anchors, which can cause damage.
Crystal Endeavor will cruise in the Artic, then follow the route of migrating whales along the coast of the Americas and Europe to Antarctica during the winter, visiting seldom-seen islands on the way.
Expedition cruises will also be organised to see sunken galleons, warships and passenger ships, such as the Titanic at 12,500 feet.
She will also come with two helicopters and two landing pads for flightseeing expeditions, as well as two, 7-person submarines, eight electric amphibious zodiacs, jet skis, wave runners, kayaks, snorkeling and scuba equipment.
It will also be equipped with SEABOBs, the world’s most technically advanced and powerful underwater scooter .
Standard guest suites will be at least 400 square feet, including balcony, larger than all current expedition and luxury cruise ships, while the yacht’s two 3,122 square feet Owner Suites will have a master bedroom, two guest bedrooms, indoor and outdoor living areas, private conservatory, garden and outdoor Jacuzzi, private spa and gym outfitted with sauna, steam room and treatment room.
"Crystal Endeavor will absolutely set a new bar for expedition luxury travel," says Rodriguez.
"We have proven time and again that Crystal is the pioneer in luxury, and this megayacht will change the game entirely – the possibilities for expedition travellers will be virtually limitless."
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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