Many experts pointed out that rescuing passengers on such a ship would cost millions, not to mention the impact such a ship, with more than a 1,000 people on it, would have on the delicate environment, and of course the impacts on communities in the region. The northern voyage of the Serenity, although a success, was not without backlash. Stoll further commented that “ In the future, we are looking to offer guests a more intimate experience in the Arctic perhaps through our new expedition ship the world’s first purpose-built Polar Code-compliant yacht but nothing has been confirmed at this time.” With the Crystal Endeavor advertised on Crystal’s website as a “polar-class megayacht” debuting in 2019, it seems a fair assumption that this ship will be heading to the Arctic passages in the future. Stoll commented that “We are always looking to expand the experiences we offer our guests and the Arctic region is in consideration.” This leaves open the change that Crystal Cruises will continue trips in the region, although likely in a different capacity. Crystal Cruise Vice President of Land Programs, John Stoll, answered questions regarding this change via e-mail correspondence with the High North News.Īlthough the Crystal Serenity, which comes in at 820 feet and 68,870 gross tons, will no longer be heading through the Northwest Passage, there remains questions around if Crystal Cruises will be sending other ships along the route. However, it seems the 2017 voyage was also the final trip for the Crystal Serenity in these northern waters. This luxury cruise liner returned in the summer of 2017 for a second run of the voyage. Two years ago, history was made when the Crystal Serenity passed through the Northwest Passage with more than 1,000 people on board. Now, with much less fanfare, Crystal Cruise has cancelled the route.
In 2016, with much fanfare, the Crystal Serenity spent 32 days sailing through the Northwest Passage.
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