Construction of New Crystal Ship to Begin in May 2026
Construction on Crystal's first newbuild ship in 25 years will begin in May 2026 with the steel cutting.
The keel laying is expected to take place in December 2026 and the ship is scheduled to be delivered by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in May 2028.
Behind the scenes, our teams have been working diligently on every element of this extraordinary project, from design and craftsmanship to technical innovation
said Cristina Levis, CEO of Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group, which acquired the cruise brand.
The unnamed ship is the first newbuild commissioned by the cruise brand in 25 years.
Author's summary: Crystal's new ship construction starts May 2026.