Crystal signs order with Fincantieri for third ocean ship

Crystal has finalized an order with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for the construction of a third ocean ship, the company announced Nov. 8. 

The move comes as a result of the option granted under the two-unit agreements announced earlier this summer. The ship's delivery date is tentatively set for 2032, the cruise line said. 

Similar to its sister ships, the 690-passenger (based on double occupancy), 61,800-gross-ton ship promises a host of amenities and innovative designs.

One standout feature will be a promenade extending through the whole ships’ perimeter, similar to those on Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, the company said.

Culinary enthusiasts will have a variety of dining options, showcasing world-class cuisines including Umi Uma, the only Nobu at sea as well as Beefbar, from restaurateur Riccardo Giraudi, along with dishes created in collaboration with Chef Massimiliano and Raffaele Alajmo.

Additionally, Crystal will continue to offer exclusive entertainment along with Casino de Monte-Carlo, which is set to debut on Crystal Symphony this month and Cystal Serenity in December.

The new ships will feature all-suite accommodations, with private verandas including a popular single occupancy category, with veranda, designed for solo travelers.

“Exercising this option and agreeing to build a third ship together showcases the trust and partnership between my family and Fincantieri, dating back to Sitmar Cruises and evolving through Silversea to our present vision with Crystal,” said Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, executive chairman of A&K Travel Group, in a release. 

Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group, added: “We’re pleased to bring an expanded fleet to our guests, offering even more ways to explore the world with the extraordinary service and style synonymous with Crystal.”

The announcement comes two years after A&K Travel Group acquired Crystal in 2022, marking a new chapter for the cruise line.

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