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'Our evolution has only just begun', says confident Crystal boss

Luxury
Gary Buchanan
7 December 2024

Crystal continues to evolve following its rescue from bankruptcy in 2022. Manfredi Lefebvre D’Ovidio, executive chairman of A&K Travel Group, parent company of Crystal, discusses future plans exclusively with TTG Luxury during the brand’s first Chairman’s Cruise. 

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Crystal will launch three new ships between 2028 and 2032

It may only be a couple of years since the industry heard the news that cruise veteran Lefebvre was rescuing the Crystal brand but in a major sign of confidence, the company has already announced an order for three classic 61,800-GT new-builds to be delivered in 2028, 2030, and 2032. 

 

These ocean ships will incorporate advanced energy efficiency technologies, significantly reducing their environmental footprint.

Proposals for two 220-passenger (approx) expedition vessels announced last year are still in place and the line currently has two classic ships in service.