![]() The summer season in 2016 has resulted in a larger-than-usual area of ice melting, thus making the route possible. Sailing out of Seward, Alaska, on 16th August, the Crystal Serenity embarked on a 32-day, 1,000-mile journey through the Northwest Passage, docking in various ports in Alaska, Canada, and Greenland before finally arriving in New York on 17th September. The 1,070 passenger Crystal Serenity will become the largest vessel to navigate this controversial route. It is only through climate change in recent years that this route has been opened up as a cruising option on board small vessels. Routes were discovered throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, however, the Arctic pack ice made regular marine shipping almost impossible. For centuries, explorers tried to navigate this passage as a possible trade route that would link the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This month, Crystal Cruises made headlines once again, for offering passengers the opportunity to sail the Northwest Passage – an icy route around northern Alaska and Canada. The line is seeking to dominate all fields of cruising within the ultra-luxury sector, delivering new and enhanced experiences to cruise passengers. ![]() Since being bought by Genting Hong Kong, in May 2015, the cruise line has introduced many new products to the line’s portfolio including yachts, river cruise vessels, expedition vessels, and a luxury airline. ![]() ![]() It goes without saying that the last year has been an exciting year for the ultra-luxury cruise line, Crystal Cruises. ![]()
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