Crystal Cruises will be home to the new Crystal Endeavor, the world’s largest and only purpose-built polar class megayacht. At 600 feet long and 25,000 tons, it will contain 100 guest suites and be available for voyages beginning August 2018. The announcement of the new vessel comes only months after the launch of Crystal Esprit.

“Luxury means something different to virtually everyone, and we strive to meet and exceed the wishes of the discerning modern luxury traveler,” said Edie Rodriguez, president and CEO, Crystal Cruises. “Crystal Endeavor will cater to a particularly daring audience, one who values luxurious comfort and amenities as much as life-changing adventures.”

The megayacht will cruise the Arctic during summer and fall, then follow migrating whales through the Americas and Europe in the winter, visiting spots often inaccessible to cruise ships. Guests will have access to sporting and adventure equipment also not typically found on cruise ships and megayachts, including two helicopters, a submarine, jet skis, wave runners, kayaks, scuba equipment, electric amphibious zodiacs and more. Suites will be 400 or more square feet, with two 3,122-square-foot owner suites. The owner suites will include three bedrooms, two living areas, a conservatory, garden, spa and gym.