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Onboard the Crystal Serenity’s preview voyage, Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group, announced that the brand is working with their advisors, lenders and export credit agents in orde to sign a memorandum of agreement with two European shipbuilders for four new ships in the next six years. This will include two classic ships and two expedition vessels.
Levis said: "We have ambitious growth plans for Crystal and are proud of what we have accomplished with the relaunch of Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony in just under a year following the purchase of the brand. We are now thrilled to formally announce that we will be growing our fleet and continue to offer the most exceptional cruising experiences in the industry.”
Cruise ships have never been more popular. Ships of every size and every brand are reporting record number of occupants.
On Monday, July 31, Crystal Serenity will set sail for its inaugural voyage departing from Marseille following an extensive refurbishment. Crystal Serenity’s sister ship Crystal Symphony will depart from Athens on September 1, for its inaugural sailing.
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