World’s first mega-yacht coming in 2018

The 200-guest capacity Crystal Endeavor, named after Captain Cooks’ HMS Endeavour, will measure 183 metres long and offer 100 guest suites - making it the largest and most spacious mega-yacht on the high seas. The vessel, which will debut in August of 2018, will be designed for global expedition in Arctic, Antarctic and tropical conditions, Crystal stated in a press release. "Crystal Endeavor will absolutely set a new bar for expedition luxury travel. We have proven time and again that Crystal is

pioneer in luxury, and this megayacht will change the game entirely – the possibilities for expedition travelers will be virtually limitless," said Edie Rodriguez, Crystal president and CEO. It follows the successful launch of the 62-guest Crystal Esprit in December 2015.

Crystal Esprit - launched in 2015 "With Crystal Esprit, we discovered there are many guests, young and young at heart, who enjoy sports at sea and discovering remote islands, and as the interests and age of luxury travelers increasingly vary, we will continue to expand our collection of luxury travel options," commented Rodriguez. "Luxury means something different to virtually everyone, and we strive to meet and exceed the wishes of the discerning modern luxury traveler. Crystal Endeavor will cater to a particularly daring audience, one who values luxurious comfort and amenities as much as life-changing adventures," he continued.

Crystal Endeavor - Rendering Armed with state-of-the-art technology, including computer-controlled systems to automatically maintain the ship's position, the mega-yacht will cruise in the Arctic before following the route of migrating whales along the coast of the Americas and Europe to Antarctica during the winter - visiting remote islands in the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans along the way. Impressively, the yacht will have a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV), which can be sent underwater to see sunken galleons, warships and passenger ships, such as the Titanic. The luxury yacht will also offer “extreme adventures by air, sea and land” with a range of "toys" not commonly found on today's mega-yachts, including two helicopters and landing pads, two 7-person submarines, eight electric amphibious zodiacs, jet skis, wave runners, kayaks, fishing facilities, paddle boards, snorkelling and scuba equipment, recompression chamber, dive support tender and a multi-person ATV. Crystal has said that a standard guest suites will measure a minimum 400 square feet (including balcony), while the yacht's two Owner Suites' will each boast 3,122 square feet, making them the largest guest suites of any mega-yacht afloat. Owner Suites will consist of a master bedroom, two guest bedrooms, indoor and outdoor living areas, private conservatory, garden and outdoor Jacuzzi, private spa and gym outfitted with sauna, steam room and treatment room. To top it off, the mega-yacht will offer Crystal's signature Palm Court - offering 270-degree panoramic views - as well as a combined Spa and Conservatory, six dining options, a 200-seat theatre, numerous lecture rooms, cinema, card room and a computer centre. Crystal Endeavor will be built by the Lloyd Werft Group in Bremerhaven, Germany and will open for booking in late 2016.