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.