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Crystal 2025 Crystal Endeavor 2025 ANTARCTICA - THE ROSS SEA EXPEDITION January 6-28 2025 - 22 Days HOBART TO CHRISTCHURCH  DISCOVER VAST ARCTIC SPLENDOR Among the boldest journeys of Crystal Endeavor’s™ inaugural season travels south to Antarctica. Guests will explore the Ross Ice Shelf and visit the historical “huts” of the great explorers that have come before, like Scott and Shackleton, as well as McMurdo Station and Scott Base. There will be epic quests in search of penguin colonies, glacier landings and the thrilling experience of cruising through pack ice on the fully-equipped Polar Class 6 yacht. Do not option your Luxury Cruises CRYSTAL ENDEAVOR Cruise ANYWHERE ELSE before you CONTACT US. Contact Us Now for Premium Service and Optimal Pricing! Email Us Call for Best Pricing HURRY - EMAIL US NOW - CLICK HERE  Accommodations Home |
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schedule
DAY 01 - HOBART, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA
EMBARK
HOBART, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA
Situated between Mount Wellington and the Derwent River, Hobart is
recognized as one of the world’s most beautiful harbor cities – as well
as an Antarctic gateway. History adds picturesque charm to this
Tasmanian capital, for there are no less than 90 buildings with National
Trust classification. At Salamanca Place and Battery Point, relics of
the last century’s whaling days can still be seen.
DAY 02 - CRUISING THE TASMAN SEA
DAY AT SEA
Aboard the world’s largest and most spacious luxury expedition yacht,
you’ll find an array of unmatched experiences to immerse in during your
days at sea. Indulge your senses at the serene Crystal Life Spa & Salon,
work-out at our state-of-the-art fitness center, and learn about art,
history and worldly destinations with our engaging enrichment programs.
Or simply lounge poolside in solarium bliss while our attentive crew
caters to your every whim. As evening arrives, indulge in the renowned
culinary creations of Nobu Matsuhisa, enjoy special wine-makers dinners,
lounge in luxurious spaces, or try your luck at the action-packed
Resorts World At Sea Casino.
DAY 03-05 - CRUISING THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
DAY AT SEA
Aboard the world’s largest and most spacious luxury expedition yacht,
you’ll find an array of unmatched experiences to immerse in during your
days at sea. Indulge your senses at the serene Crystal Life Spa & Salon,
work-out at our state-of-the-art fitness center, and learn about art,
history and worldly destinations with our engaging enrichment programs.
Or simply lounge poolside in solarium bliss while our attentive crew
caters to your every whim. As evening arrives, indulge in the renowned
culinary creations of Nobu Matsuhisa, enjoy special wine-makers dinners,
lounge in luxurious spaces, or try your luck at the action-packed
Resorts World At Sea Casino.
DAY 06 - CROSSING THE ANTARCTIC CIRCLE
DAY AT SEA
Aboard the world’s largest and most spacious luxury expedition yacht,
you’ll find an array of unmatched experiences to immerse in during your
days at sea. Indulge your senses at the serene Crystal Life Spa & Salon,
work-out at our state-of-the-art fitness center, and learn about art,
history and worldly destinations with our engaging enrichment programs.
Or simply lounge poolside in solarium bliss while our attentive crew
caters to your every whim. As evening arrives, indulge in the renowned
culinary creations of Nobu Matsuhisa, enjoy special wine-makers dinners,
lounge in luxurious spaces, or try your luck at the action-packed
Resorts World At Sea Casino.
DAY 07 - BALLENY ISLANDS, ANTARCTIC
MORNING
BALLENY ISLANDS, ANTARCTIC
The isolated and pristine Balleny Islands, discovered by English sealer
John Balleny in 1839, are an archipelago straddling the Antarctic Circle
in the Ross Sea. The uninhabited islands and their nutrient-rich waters
are part of the world’s largest marine reserve. This surreal,
snow-covered wonderland of glaciated, volcanic islands and ice floes is
perfect for cruising and possible sightings of humpback whales, which
feed on the region’s abundant krill and plankton.
DAY 08 - CRUISING THE ROSS SEA
DAY AT SEA
Aboard the world’s largest and most spacious luxury expedition yacht,
you’ll find an array of unmatched experiences to immerse in during your
days at sea. Indulge your senses at the serene Crystal Life Spa & Salon,
work-out at our state-of-the-art fitness center, and learn about art,
history and worldly destinations with our engaging enrichment programs.
Or simply lounge poolside in solarium bliss while our attentive crew
caters to your every whim. As evening arrives, indulge in the renowned
culinary creations of Nobu Matsuhisa, enjoy special wine-makers dinners,
lounge in luxurious spaces, or try your luck at the action-packed
Resorts World At Sea Casino.
DAY 09 - CAPE ADARE, ANTARCTICA
AFTERNOON
CAPE ADARE, ANTARCTICA
History buffs are in for a treat at Cape Adare where the remains of the
oldest buildings in Antarctica are located. The two prefabricated huts
were built on Ridley Beach during the 1899 expedition of Norwegian
explorer Carsten Borchgrevink and were later used by British explorer
Robert Falcon Scott’s team in 1911. The historic huts are surrounded by
the world’s largest Adélie penguin colony.
DAY 10 - CAPE HALLETT AND ROGET, ANTARCTICA
MORNING
CAPE HALLETT AND ROGET, ANTARCTICA
The majestic peaks of the Admiralty Mountains welcome you to Cape
Hallett. Framed by the Ross Sea, the Southern Ocean and several
glaciers, the ranges are situated in Antarctica’s northeastern Victoria
Land. Discovered by British explorer James Clark Ross in 1841, the cape
is known for its large Adélie penguin colony. Just to the north of Cape
Hallett lies Cape Roget, marking the north entrance to Moubray Bay. Cape
Roget is home to an emperor penguin rookery.
DAY 11 - TERA NOVA BAY, ANTARCTICA
AFTERNOON
TERA NOVA BAY, ANTARCTICA
The iceberg-dotted Terra Nova Bay beckons with the possibility of
stepping foot on the continent of Antarctica. Nestled along the coast of
Victoria Land between Cape Washington and the Drygalski Ice Tongue, a
massive glacier that flows out into the ocean, the bay area hosts a few
scientific stations, including Italy’s Zucchelli Station, known for its
research on marine biology, oceanography, seismology and more. Adélie
and emperor penguins as well as Weddell seals may be spotted in the bay.
DAY 12-14 - ROSS ISLAND, ANTARCTICA
MORNING
ROSS ISLAND, ANTARCTICA
Discovered by Captain James Ross in 1840, this
island is home to Antarctica’s biggest scientific station, McMurdo
Station, and Scott’s Discovery Hut. At 950 square miles, it is often
considered part of the Antarctic mainland due the continuous presence of
the ice sheet. Formed by four volcanoes – including the world’s
southernmost active volcano, Erebus, and the dormant Terror, both named
for Ross’ expedition ships – it is the highest island in Antarctica and
the sixth highest in the world.
DAY 15 - MARBLE POINT / DRY VALLEYS REGION, ANTARCTICA
MORNING
MARBLE POINT / DRY VALLEYS REGION, ANTARCTICA
In this remote expanse of Antarctica that
resembles Mars more than it does earth, the McMurdo Dry Valleys
represent a region of earth where life approaches its environment limits
– remarkable ice-free dry deserts boasting a geological playground of
fossils and salt accumulations. Be among the few to tread in this place
that is unlike any other in the world, reaching the scientific stations
and historic huts by helicopter.
DAY 16 - CRUISING THE ROSS ICE SHELF
MORNING
CRUISING THE ROSS ICE SHELF
Scientific phenomena and other curiosities
abound on and around the world’s largest ice shelf, responsible for
stabilizing the Antarctic Ice Sheet; where certain fish species swim
upside down and icebergs are formed in tubes. The Ross Ice Shelf has
captivated explorers and researchers for centuries, from Amundsen and
Scott to today’s multidisciplinary scientists who tirelessly study its
stability. Survey this massive wonder during helicopter expeditions and
see what few other travelers ever have.
DAY 17 - COULMAN ISLAND, ANTARCTICA
MORNING
COULMAN ISLAND, ANTARCTICA
A treasure trove of geologic history, scenic Coulman Island is located
in the Ross Sea off the coast of northern Victoria Land, Antarctica. Its
picturesque landscape of mountains and cliffs dappled with snow is
actually a complex of shield volcanoes, massive dome-shaped formations
built of lava flows. Its most notable feature is the three-mile-wide,
2,300-foot-deep caldera on the southern end of the island. Coulman’s
untouched terrain hosts a large colony of emperor penguins.
DAY 18-21 - CRUISING THE ROSS SEA
DAY AT SEA
Aboard the world’s largest and most spacious luxury expedition yacht,
you’ll find an array of unmatched experiences to immerse in during your
days at sea. Indulge your senses at the serene Crystal Life Spa & Salon,
work-out at our state-of-the-art fitness center, and learn about art,
history and worldly destinations with our engaging enrichment programs.
Or simply lounge poolside in solarium bliss while our attentive crew
caters to your every whim. As evening arrives, indulge in the renowned
culinary creations of Nobu Matsuhisa, enjoy special wine-makers dinners,
lounge in luxurious spaces, or try your luck at the action-packed
Resorts World At Sea Casino.
DAY 22 - CHRISTCHURCH (LYTTELTON), NEW ZEALAND
DAY AT SEA
Aboard the world’s largest and most spacious luxury expedition yacht,
you’ll find an array of unmatched experiences to immerse in during your
days at sea. Indulge your senses at the serene Crystal Life Spa & Salon,
work-out at our state-of-the-art fitness center, and learn about art,
history and worldly destinations with our engaging enrichment programs.
Or simply lounge poolside in solarium bliss while our attentive crew
caters to your every whim. As evening arrives, indulge in the renowned
culinary creations of Nobu Matsuhisa, enjoy special wine-makers dinners,
lounge in luxurious spaces, or try your luck at the action-packed
Resorts World At Sea Casino.
DISEMBARK - CHRISTCHURCH (LYTTELTON)
MORNING
CHRISTCHURCH (LYTTELTON)
The historic port of Lyttelton serves as the gateway to Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island. Traditionally considered the most English of New Zealand’s cities, there is much to explore in vibrant Christchurch, from its neo-Gothic stone buildings and beautiful botanical gardens, to its picturesque Avon River lined by graceful willows. Further afar, the Canterbury Plains, snow-capped Southern Alps and numerous rivers beckon with their enchanting beauty and wildlife. |
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