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Crystal Expedition Cruises

Crystal introduces Crystal Endeavor, the world’s largest and most spacious luxury expedition yacht.

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Let your inner explorer guide you in choosing the expedition of your dreams with Crystal Expedition Cruises. You can choose from remote expeditions, explorations that take you more in-depth to a destination, or engage in immersive cultural discovery.

Crystal has been a pioneer in luxury travel for 30 years, and this passion now puts you in the perfect position to boldly travel to new territories while enjoying an unsurpassed level of comfort and service.

Indulge in six-star service, with one of the highest staff-to-guest ratios in the cruise industry. Alongside those service professionals, you’ll be joined by a team of expedition experts: scientists, explorers and more. You’ll relish Michelin-inspired dining with cuisine from renowned masters like Nobu Matsuhisa. Retire for a restorative night’s sleep in your spacious suite with private verandah and butler service. And savor the pampering lifestyle, whether you’re indulging in a spa treatment or relaxing with a glass of champagne in the glass-enclosed Solarium.

Category

Expedition

Popular Destinations

All 7 continents, including Antarctica and The Arctic

Types of Cruisers

Luxury travelers; experienced travelers who wish to seek beyond mainstream cruise destinations

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Penthouse Suite Living Area

Onboard Helicopter Lounge

Solarium

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Bridgett Quinn Webber

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Bridgett’s travel industry career includes five years working onboard Holland America Line ships as Cruise Staff and Guest Relations Supervisor. She was fortunate enough ...Read more

Dan Twomey

Cruise Consultant

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Dan credits his love of travel to his father, an Irishman, who instilled in him the culture of his native country. Since then he has ...Read more

Diane Ritchey

Cruise Consultant

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With decades of experience in the travel industry, Diane has had a chance to explore its many diverse aspects including adventure travel, leisure and executive ...Read more

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A Luxe Look at Expedition Cruises

By: Anita Carmin | April 18, 2019

Just a few years ago, you weren’t likely to hear “expedition cruises” and “luxury” used in the same sentence. Explorers setting off for, say, Greenland, the Northwest Passage or Antarctica would likely be tucking into cramped quarters on a decommissioned research ship. Fast forward to 2019: Inquisitive travelers are visiting those same remote destinations—but sleeping on high-thread-count sheets in lavish suites, a glass of champagne in hand and a butler at their service. ... Read more

Crystal Cruises to Launch New Expedition Yacht in 2020

By: Jonathan Hermann | October 17, 2018

Crystal Cruises knows how to do small-ship expeditions right. Since 2015, the Crystal Esprit luxury yacht has been escorting privileged guests to the Mediterranean’s most beguiling coves and the Caribbean’s most peaceful harbors. In 2020, the celebrated cruise line will expand their small-ship fleet with the launch of Crystal Endeavor™. Crystal Endeavor is being billed as the world’s largest and most spacious luxury expedition yacht, and for good reason. Coming in at 539 feet, nearly twice as long as Esprit, Endeavor features enough space for 200 guests as well as six Michelin-inspired dining options. ... Read more

Expedition Cruises Let You Connect with Your Inner Explorer

By: Maggie Blehert | July 20, 2018

If you’ve been on a river cruise or an African safari, you could be the perfect candidate for an expedition cruise. The former are two types of journeys with similar qualities to expedition cruises: they are rich with opportunities to interact with local people or view wildlife, offer engaging discussions and interactions with experts, and they travel to unique destinations where larger ships cannot go. ... Read more