Crystal Expedition Cruises plans to return to Arctic and Northern Europe cruising in July on a new vessel for passengers who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Genting Hong Kong-owned Crystal Cruises plans to resume sailing on 17 July with the Crystal Endeavor, a 200-berth expedition ship coming from German shipyard MV Werften this summer.

MV Werften received a €193m ($228m) government bridging loan in October to help complete the ship for parent Genting Hong Kong after a Covid-19 lockdown.