The trip’s extreme expedition nature was punctuated by Crystal’s signature six-star luxury. A small group of adventurous guests embarked on an overnight adventure to a Greenland Ice Camp, trekking through deep crevices in massive glaciers and sleeping under the stars on the frozen ground. Travellers reflected on the history of the fateful Franklin Expedition during a visit to Beechey Island, while a call to Pond Inlet brought Captain Vorland and the town’s mayor together for a mutual exchange of gifts of appreciation.Īlong the way, ‘Unexpected Adventures’ – introduced for this voyage – brought impromptu opportunities to encounter wildlife, including close-up greetings (from the safety of an expert-driven zodiac) with polar bears and numerous whale pods. In Ulukhaktok, a troop of young local dancers boarded the ship to perform their traditional interpretive dances, fully outfitted in handmade costume. Community visits in Canada’s Northwest Territories offered invaluable connections and insights into the local cultures. “Wet” zodiac landings, icy hikes and intrepid treks were enhanced by the extensive knowledge of the local Inuit guides and the onboard expedition teams. The rugged journey was somewhat of a departure from our famous luxury ocean cruises, as adventures ashore were centred on the remote and sparse terrain of the region.
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Larsen on achieving the professional milestone. Vorland, enters an exclusive club of maritime explorers to successfully lead a vessel through the Northwest Passage, joining fellow Norwegian-born sailors Roald Amundsen and Henry A.
For 32 days and 7,297 nautical miles, more than 1,000 guests and 600 crew members witnessed the remote Arctic waterways and terrain that was inaccessible just over 100 years ago.Ĭrystal Serenity Captain, Master Birger J. The successful voyage marks the first of its kind made by a large luxury cruise ship.
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