Crystal Cruises’ award-winning luxury ocean ship, Crystal Serenity, completed its historic 32-day voyage through the historical Northwest Passage when it arrived in New York City on Friday, Sept. 16, becoming the first large luxury cruise ship to traverse the Arctic route that connects the northern Atlantic and Pacific oceans. With more than 1,000 guests and 600 crew members on board, the largest number of travelers to traverse the once impassable route, Crystal Serenity left Seward, Alaska on August 16 for a 32-day journey. The luxury expedition itinerary included port calls in Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories; Cambridge Bay and Pond Inlet, Nunavut in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, and featured rare wildlife encounters, rugged treks on icy waters, insightful visits to remote communities and immersive onboard enrichment from some of the world’s top expedition experts.
The trip involved more than three years of planning and careful collaboration with the local communities of the Arctic.
CRUISE INDUSTRY FIRST:
CRYSTAL SERENITY BECOMES FIRST LARGE LUXURY CRUISE SHIP TO
TRAVEL THE ARCTIC REGION
The World’s Most Awarded Luxury Cruise Line Completes Historic Voyage
From Alaska to New York Through Fabled Northwest Passage
WHAT: Crystal Cruises’ award-winning luxury ocean ship, Crystal Serenity, will complete its historic 32-day voyage through the historical Northwest Passage when it arrives in New York City on Friday, Sept. 16, becoming the first large luxury cruise ship to traverse the Arctic route that connects the northern Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
With more than 1,000 guests and 600 crew members on board, the largest number of travelers to traverse the once impassable route, Crystal Serenity left Seward, Alaska on August 16 for a 32-day journey. The luxury expedition itinerary included port calls in Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories; Cambridge Bay and Pond Inlet, Nunavut in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, and featured rare wildlife encounters, rugged treks on icy waters, insightful visits to remote communities and immersive onboard enrichment from some of the world’s top expedition experts.
The trip involved more than three years of planning and careful collaboration with the local communities of the Arctic. To see the full itinerary, click here.
WHEN: Friday, September 16, 2016
- Crystal Serenity arrives into New York Harbor: 6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
- Crystal Serenity approaches Verrazano Narrows Bridge: 7:00 a.m.
- Crystal Serenity Docks at Pier 88: 9:00 a.m.
- Media Interview Opportunities aboard Crystal Serenity: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Manhattan Cruise Terminal – Pier 88
711 12th Ave.
New York, NY 10019
WHO: Interviews with Captain Birger J. Vorland, Master of Crystal Serenity and other select Northwest Passage team members.
16 September 2016
