Keels Laid for Crystal Debussy and Crystal Ravel

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Crystal River Cruises ushered in the next phase for its expanding “Rhine Class” fleet of river vessels, as the keels were laid for the company’s next two new-builds, Crystal Debussy and Crystal Ravel at a ceremony at MV Werften shipyard in Wismar, Germany. In spring 2018, the two all-balcony, all-suite vessels are set to embark on their maiden voyages along Europe’s rivers: the Rhine, Main and Danube.

Colin Au, President of Genting Hong Kong; Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, Chairman and Chief Executive of Genting Hong Kong; Harry Glawe, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s Economics Minister; Josef Lumetsberger, Crystal River Cruises’ General Manager of Operations. Photo courtesy of Crystal Cruises

In the presence of Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, Chairman and Chief Executive of Genting Hong Kong; Jarmo Laakso, Managing Director of MV Werften; Josef Lumetsberger, Crystal River Cruises’ General Manager of Operations; Manfred Korous, Managing Director of Future Development and Director, Crystal River Cruises; and Harry Glawe, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s Economics Minister, plus numerous guests, the first sections of the luxury vessels were ceremoniously lowered into position on keel blocks.

Tan Sri Lim and Minister Glawe placed the traditional lucky coins on the keel blocks before the first two sections, each weighing 170 tons, were laid down.

“We are pleased to celebrate this important milestone, the start of the block assembly, for two more ships for our brand Crystal River Cruises today at our own shipyard. These ships will offer their guests the highest standards in luxury cruising on Europe’s most beautiful river routes,” said Tan Sri Lim during the keel-laying ceremony.

“This ceremonial act represents a tremendous achievement for Crystal River Cruises and the entire Crystal fleet, as we introduce the next chapter of the continuing story of Crystal innovations throughout the travel and hospitality industry,” said Crystal CEO and President, Edie Rodriguez.

All-Suite, All-Balcony, All-Butler

The most prominent features aboard Crystal’s “Rhine Class” river vessels, the river cruising industry’s first all-balcony, all-suite designs. All four river yachts will also offer butler service in every room category, king-sized beds that face toward Panoramic Balcony-Windows, walk-in closets and dual vanity in the bathrooms in most categories, ETRO robes and slippers, wall-mounted flat-screen HD TVs, and Nespresso machines. Additional features include Crystal’s farm-to-table, Michelin-inspired cuisine in multiple, open-seating eateries: the Waterside Restaurant, namesake Bistro cafés and the exclusive Vintage Room; and the Palm Court.

Crystal Debussy and Crystal Ravel will measure approximately 135 meters in length and 11.5 meters in breadth, accommodating 106 guests.  Beginning in spring 2018, Crystal Debussy and Crystal Ravel, respectively, will sail routes of seven, 10 and 14 days between Amsterdam, Basel and Vienna.

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