SHIP REVIEW: CRYSTAL ENDEAVOR
EXPEDITION CRUISING IN STYLE Crystal Cruises’s first expedition ship, Endeavor, sailed up the Thames to London to provide a taste of life on board, writes Emma Featherstone.
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t was an unusual vessel to be anchored on the Thames in the middle of London. A 200-passenger adventure ship, a gleaming hunk of white that vied for attention with the nearby restored clipper ship Cutty Sark. It was yacht-like but substantial, at 164 metres long and 23.4 metres wide. Equipped with 18 Zodiacs, 14 sea kayaks and its own submarine, Endeavor is built to sail between icebergs and over choppy waters. Those who book in for a voyage to the Antarctic will enjoy all-inclusive excursions led by a dedicated team of 20 experts, including a marine biologist, ornithologist and geologist. Hikes, wildlife spotting and yoga on remote beaches are some of the activities on offer. 36
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