Crystal Endeavor
 Crystal Endeavor in front of the MV Werft in Stralsund.
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| History | |
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| Name | Crystal Endeavor |
| Namesake | HMS Endeavour |
| Operator | Crystal Cruises |
| Port of registry | Nassau,  Bahamas |
| Ordered | August 19, 2016 |
| Builder | MV Werften |
| Cost | US$195 million |
| Laid down | February 9, 2018 |
| Launched | December 22, 2019 |
| Christened | June 26, 2021 [1] by Manuela Schwesig |
| Completed | June 29, 2021 |
| Maiden voyage | July 17, 2021 |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Megayacht |
| Tonnage | 20,449 GT |
| Length | 164.5 m |
| Decks | 5 decks |
| Ice class | PC6 |
| Installed power | 4 × Wärtsilä 6L32E/E2 (4 × 13,020 kW kW) |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric; two ABB Azipod D propulsion units[2] |
| Speed | 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) |
| Capacity | 200 passengers |
| Crew | 209 crew |
| Notes | [3][4] |
Crystal Endeavor is a megayacht operated by Crystal Cruises. Built by MV Werften in Stralsund, Germany, she was laid down in 2018 and completed in June 2021. She is the world's largest ice class megayacht with her PC6 rating.[5]
Concept and construction[]
Following the success of Crystal Esprit, the company sought to build the world's first purpose-built polar class megayacht. Its namesake is HMS Endeavour after Captain James Cooks' research ship which discovered Australia and New Zealand; while the newly built vessel would be designed for global expedition in the Arctic, Antarctic and tropical conditions.[6]
On June 26, 2021, she was christened at MV Werften shipyard, by Manuela Schwesig prime minister of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.[7]
Her maiden voyage began July 17, a 10-night circumnavigation of Iceland.[8]
Ports of call[]
The ship will focus on polar Icelandic voyages such as Westfjords in Patreksfjörður, the Arctic Circle on Grímsey Island, and Zodiac cruising in Djúpivogur.[9]
Features[]
The ship includes first-of-its-kind features for a cruise line including a U-Boat Worx Cruise Sub 7-300, and a remote-operated vehicle with an underwater camera to feed images back to screens in suites.[10] While also being the world's largest ice-class mega yachts gaining a PC6 rating.
References[]
- ^ "Crystal Expedition Cruises Christens Crystal Endeavor". Crystal Cruises. June 26, 2021.
- ^ "Crystal Endeavor Completes Final Sea Trial In Latest Milestone for the New Luxury Expedition Yacht". Crystal Cruises. May 21, 2021.
- ^ "CRYSTAL ENDEAVOR". DBV. June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Crystal Endeavor". MVWerften. July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Crystal Endeavor". MVWerften. July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Crystal Cruises Announces The World's Largest Megayacht "Crystal Endeavor"". Cision. March 14, 2016.
- ^ "Crystal Endeavor christened by Crystal Expedition Cruises". CruiseandFerry. June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Guests Embark Crystal Endeavor in Reykjavík for Maiden Voyage". CruiseIndustryNews. July 18, 2021.
- ^ "Crystal Endeavor Expedition Yacht Operates Maiden Voyage In Iceland". TravelPulse. July 20, 2021.
- ^ "CRYSTAL ENDEAVOR". CrystalCruises. July 20, 2021.
External links[]
- 2021 ships
- Cruise ships
- Ships built in Germany