Crystal Endeavor, the first ship for Crystal Expedition Cruises, will make its debut in Iceland, sailing five, 10-night immersive voyages circumnavigating the country beginning 17JUL. The reduced capacity Luxury Iceland Expedition voyages will sail round-trip from the ship’s homeport of Reykjavík. Reservations will open on 13APR.
“As we prepare to welcome Crystal Endeavor to the Crystal fleet, we share our guests’ great anticipation of this extraordinary new ship and the journeys to come,” said Jack Anderson, Crystal’s interim president and CEO.
“We know that travellers have looked forward to this thrilling new way to explore the world with Crystal and, like every Crystal ship that has come before her, Crystal Endeavor will set a new bar for luxury in her market, with onboard accommodations, amenities, spaciousness, experiences and service that are simply unmatched in the industry.”
Crystal Endeavor Expeditions
The Luxury Iceland Expedition voyages explore Iceland’s glaciers, wildlife and landscapes during the season of endless daylight.
Itinerary highlights include overnight stays in Reykjavík and Akureyri; a call to Grímsey Island and crossing the Arctic Circle; the unspoiled Arnarfjörður fjord, cascading Dynjandi Waterfall, and famous geothermal springs of Vopnafjörđur.
The itinerary sails through peak whale migration in the region allowing guests the chance to visit Húsavík, also known as Iceland’s whale-watching capital. Birder havens include “puffin paradise” Hafnarhólmi and Flatey Island, a floating nature preserve that is home to thousands of puffins, Eider ducks, Black Guillemots and Arctic Terns.
Guests will also have the rare opportunity to stand on the Bridge Between Two Continents, which spans the Mid-Atlantic rift and connects North America with Eurasia.
A pre- and post-cruise hotel program at the Hotel Borg in Reykjavík allows guests to extend their Crystal vacation in the heart of Iceland’s captivating capital city. Guests have the option of one-, two- or three-night stays, with inclusive transfers between Crystal Endeavor, the hotel, and the airport.
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