Crystal Finalizes Financing for Two Newbuilds

Crystal secures SACE-backed financing for two 61,800‑GT newbuilds

Crystal Cruises has secured financing for two of the three vessels on order, each intended to carry approximately 650 passengers at around 61,800...

Crystal Finalizes Financing for Two Newbuilds

Crystal announced the finalization of a SACE-backed ECA financing facility for two newbuilds. “Securing this financing represents a decisive step forward in Crystal’s expansion and demonstrates the strong market confidence in our strategy,” said Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, executive chairman of A&K Travel Group, Crystal’s parent company. “We are grateful for the trust placed in us by our banking partners, led by Citibank, N.A. London Branch, alo…

Crystal finalises financing agreement for first luxury ships

Crystal has finalised a financing agreement for the construction of its first two luxury cruise ships, with the first to be delivered in 2028

Crystal Cruises Announces Financing of Two New Ships

Crystal Cruises has finalized financing for its first two high-end cruise ships via an Export Credit Agency facility backed by Italy’s SACE. The expansion is part of a larger effort by the cruise line to upgrade its fleet. “Securing this financing represents a decisive step forward in Crystal’s expansion and demonstrates the strong market confidence in our strategy,” said Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, Executive Chairman of A&K Travel Group, Crysta…

Crystal nails SACE-backed financing for two newbuilds

The first 61,500gt, 650-passenger all-suite ship is scheduled for delivery in May 2028.