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Genting Announces Sale and Leaseback Deal for Crystal Endeavor

Crystal Expedition Cruises | Crystal Endeavor Rollout | Stralsund, Germany | December 21, 2019

Genting Hong Kong has announced a sale and leaseback deal for the new Crystal Endeavor for a total price of 350 million euro. The interest rate was reported at 7 percent. Genting will sell the ship to SNC Endeavor Leasing, which is wholly-owned by Cafi Hester and Doumer Finance, both part of Crédit Agricole. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Crystal Endeavor Rolled Out at MV Werften in Stralsund, Germany

Crystal Expedition Cruises | Crystal Endeavor Rollout | Stralsund, Germany | December 21, 2019

On Saturday, December 21st, Crystal Endeavor rolled out of MV Werften in Stralsund, Germany touching water for the first time in the most recent milestone for the polar class expedition vessel. Video footage from the shipyard gives viewers a close-up look of the roll-out process and aerial views of the ship, including its expansive deck space and helicopter pads. (more…)

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Count Down – 1 Year Until The Launch Of Crystal Endeavor

The Crystal Endeavor (Artist concept, courtesy Crystal Cruises, March 2018)On August 10, 2020, Crystal Endeavor will embark on her maiden voyage from Tokyo. The groundbreaking vessel under Crystal Expedition Cruises will sail a remote and remarkable journey through the islands of Japan and the Russian Far East, marking the beginning of her inaugural season exploring the world’s farthest corners. (more…)

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Hotel Director Announced For Crystal Endeavor

Crystal Expedition Cruises has appointed seasoned Hotel Director Harry Ter Horst to oversee the hospitality operations aboard Crystal Endeavor, set to launch in August 2020. With an esteemed career of nearly 30 years, Ter Horst served as Hotel Director aboard Crystal Esprit in 2015 and worked across the globe in various positions aboard cruise ships, expedition ships and private yachts. (more…)

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New Zealand Wines Take Center Stage In Episode 7 Of Crystal’s ‘Culinary Journeys’ Video Series – Episode 8 Ventures To Madagascar

A Culinary Journey with Crystal Cruises | Madagascar

In episode 7 of “Crystal Cruises Presents: A Culinary Journey Hosted by Chef Jon Ashton,” the spotlight shines on the pairing of New Zealand’s signature wines and the culinary artistry of Crystal Serenity’s chefs. Chef Jon Ashton joins Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas just outside of Auckland where they explore the perfect vintages to pair with a multi-course dinner in the ship’s Vintage Room. (more…)