Crystal Expedition Cruises has unveiled details of the complete deployment of Crystal Endeavor for 2022 which will open for bookings on 14 November.
The 200-guest luxury vessel will offer 28 voyages of nine to 19 nights, with nearly two-thirds of these classified as ‘Remote Expedition’ sailings that will visit the High Arctic and Antarctica, Svalbard, Iceland, Greenland, the Falkland Islands, and Chilean fjords and glaciers. These designated voyages focus on the rugged and remote adventures of the destinations, with Zodiac landings, invigorating hikes, volcano explorations, wildlife observation and other bold pursuits.
The remaining itineraries comprise concentrations on ‘Cultural Discovery’ – distinguished by an emphasis on connecting to the traditions and history of the region and its people – and ‘Destination Exploration’ – highlighting the natural wonders and beauty of the destination. Itineraries explore the heart of Western Europe, the British Isles, Africa’s Ivory Coast, the Caribbean and the Panama Canal. All will feature expert guidance and insight into the destinations from Crystal Endeavor’s team of expedition leaders.
“From her first voyage, Crystal Endeavor will take the world’s boldest and most discerning travellers farther than the traditional beaten path, and the newest collection of expeditions reaffirm this commitment,” said Karen Christensen, Crystal’s Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Australasia.
“For 2022, we have turned our focus on the true expedition nature of travel, taking guests to some locales rarely visited by humans, as well as bringing them into the heart of well-travelled beloved destinations for a new and unique perspective.”
In 2022, UNESCO World Heritage Sites underscore the profound importance of many locales. Among them are the significant birding refuge of remote Gough Island in the Tristan da Cunha group of islands; the biosphere reserve in Puerto de la Estaca, Spain; Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland; Scotland’s isolated St. Kilda Archipelago; Norway’s spectacular Nærøyfjord; Iceland’s Surtsey Island; Canada’s L’Anse aux Meadows; and others.
