The Crystal yacht, Esprit is the newest addition to an impressively expanding portfolio from one of our favorite luxury cruise lines, Crystal Cruises. They’ve recently also announced the purchase of 2 “Exclusive Class” vessels and 5 new “River Yachts.” The Crystal yacht, Esprit, debuted in December of 2015 and made quite a splash! Read the review in Travel + Leisure Magazine here.
The Esprit was built 20 years ago for Princess Diana and has been completely refurbished by Crystal with a style all her own; the yacht is now also outfitted with state of the art technology. The ambiance of the Crystal yacht has and understated elegance, which reminded me of a Four Seasons Hotel. But, with only 32 staterooms, this is a much more intimate setting. The Crystal yacht is designed for discerning guests who are looking for an energetic, yet elegant cruising experience that is informal & flexible.
Why should consider a Crystal Yacht Cruise?
It’s Size
- She is sleek and elegant and small enough to get up close and anchor in smaller coves that are normally overlooked by the larger ships.
- The Crystal yacht only has 32 staterooms with a maximum of 62 passengers, which creates a very unique and exclusive environment.
The Ambiance
- Esprit is designed to be a very personal home away from home. It feels more like you are staying in a friend’s guest house and your friend happens to be very stylish and has a great eye for contemporary design.
- The Cove is Esprit’s living room. This is a great space for congregating with friends to make plans for the day. The room comes to life at night for cocktails and celebrations.
- The Pantry, open 24 hours a day, serves coffees, teas, snacks and even wines and champagne
- Sunset Deck serves as your balcony during the day and hosts creative events after sunset. Moonlight cinema, anyone?
The Experiences
- Crystal Esprit’s shallow draft allows it to navigate hidden harbors and breathtaking coastlines that are simply not accessible to larger ships. Available itineraries are designed with island hoping in mind. Exotic locales include The Seychelles and The Adriatic.
- Onboard the ship, you will enjoy Michelin Star quality cuisine inspired by local ingredients. The casually elegant setting features an open kitchen, personal greetings from the chef, and wait staff that is trained to anticipate your every need.
- Esprit offers something for both water sports lovers and land exploration lovers. The cruise offers 2 complimentary shore excursions at each port varying from cultural immersion to soft adventure; additionally, bicycles are available for independent exploration. The yacht’s marina platform takes the exploration of secluded coves and crystal clear bays to all new levels with complimentary snorkeling and kayaking. For the ultimate extravagance, optional Crystal exclusives include a two-passenger submersible for underwater adventures and a high-performance Wider 32 speedboat.
There are just too many great features and experiences to list! If you are interested in exploring the possibilities of a luxury yacht cruise, get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to share even more details and opportunities with you!
