This Boeing jet is a luxury cruise ship for the sky

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P4-XTL  - B777-200LR

But the vessel, named the Crystal Skye, isn't the company's traditional cruise ship, river boat, or luxury yacht. Instead, it's a new Boeing 777-200LR Worldliner wide-body jet.

That's right, you can now tour the world on board a private luxury jet courtesy of Crystal AirCruises.

"Crystal Skye beautifully complements all things Crystal, with its exclusively styled design and custom experience she will offer guests," Crystal president and CEO Edie Rodriguez said in a statement. "As a global luxury traveler myself, I have been privileged to travel aboard some of the world's finest aircraft, and there is nothing like Crystal Skye around the world."

The Crystal Skye's interior is the work of Greenpoint Technologies with the installation completed at its Moses Lake, Washington facility.

"Our goal for this program was to create a luxurious interior showcasing the elegant brand Crystal established with their cruise ships, yachts and riverboats," Greenpoint Technologies executive vice president, Bret Neely, said in a statement. "It was amazing to see the combined core team come together to focus on Crystal's guest experience, resulting in the beautiful and functional interior we see today."

Crystal AirCruises, a subsidiary of leisure travel giant Genting Hong Kong, expects to deploy the Boeing 777 as both a flying cruise ship and as a private charter for the ultra wealthy, as well as corporations and sports teams.

The Boeing 777-200LR has a list price of $320.7 million and that's before the millions of dollars Crystal poured into the interior conversion.

Here's a closer look at the Crystal Skye.

Businessinsider

Crystal AirCruises to start widebody ops in 3Q17

Crystal AirCruises (Los Angeles Int'l) will make its global commercial debut on August 31, 2017, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President of Crystal Cruises Edie Rodriguez has announced.

Using a VIP-configured B777-200(LR) operated by Comlux Aruba (CXB, Aruba), the luxury travel firm will offer a round-the-world trip stopping in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Manila, Bangkok, and Paris.

Tickets, which cost USD159,000 each, went on sale on November 1.

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Crystal Luxury Air To Take To The Skies With A Boeing 777

Crystal to work with Registry of Aruba in securing Air Operator's Certificate to launch around the world itineraries

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Crystal Cruises, the world's most awarded luxury cruise line, is once again pioneering new fronts in the luxury travel industry with the purchase of a Boeing Business Jet B777-200LR, offering an array of global itineraries for its expanded brand extension Crystal Luxury Air. The announcement comes on the heels of Crystal's groundbreaking news in July of an extensive brand expansion, which will include extravagant air vacations around the world aboard a luxurious Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.

Crystal Luxury Air - Boeing 777 Artist's Concept

In addition to doubling the initial air projections with the expanded aircraft fleet, Crystal will work with the Registry of Aruba in developing and securing an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC). This will pave the way for Crystal Luxury Air to launch international operations. The twin-aisle BBJ B777-200LR will be redesigned to accommodate just 88 guests with flat-bed first class seats; a beautifully appointed lounge and bar; and offer 14- and 28-day around-the-world and international itineraries, beginning in 2017.

"Our mission is to make Crystal the core of what will become the world's premier luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand collection, not only for the immediate future, but for years to come," said Crystal Chairman Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay. "The acquisition of our second luxury aircraft is another profound step toward establishing our goal."

The twin-aisle Boeing 777-200LR, and the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which typically seats up to 300 passengers and will be redesigned to accommodate just 52 guests, will boast the premium luxury that discerning global travelers have come to expect from Crystal, including copious amounts of guest space, plush amenities and Crystal's world-class service and crew. Trips will include accommodations at the world's most luxurious hotels, the finest Michelin star-level cuisine prepared by celebrated chefs and fabulous local cultural entertainment. Additionally, the aircrafts can be arranged for special charters.

"Following our expansion announcement, travelers and travel agents expressed a strong interest in all-inclusive luxury air travel with a wider range of itineraries," says Crystal's President and CEO Edie Rodriguez. "Based on this enthusiastic feedback, we are growing our fleet to meet the demand from our guests and travel partners in luxury air options."

Crystal Cruises is the world's most awarded luxury cruise line, having earned more "World's Best" accolades than any other cruise line, hotel, or resort in history. Crystal Cruises has won "World's Best Cruise Ship" in Conde Nast Traveler's Reader Choice Awards for 22 years; been voted "World's Best Large Ship Cruise Line" by Travel + Leisure readers for 20 consecutive years; and the "Best Luxury Cruise Line" by Virtuoso in 2014. In summer 2015, Crystal embarked on the most significant brand expansion in the history of luxury travel and hospitality, which will introduce three new classes of cruising – Crystal Yacht Cruises (December 2015), Crystal River Cruises (July 2016), Crystal Exclusive Class Ocean Cruises (late 2018) – and Crystal Luxury Air Cruises (2017).