Crystal to Begin Construction of New Ship
Crystal has announced that it will start building its first new ship in 25 years in May 2026.
The ship, which is yet to be named, is scheduled for delivery in May 2028 and will be owned by the Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group.
- Steel-cutting ceremony: May 2026
- Keel-laying ceremony: December 2026
- Maiden season on sale: spring 2027
No specific details about the ship's inaugural voyages or new suite categories have been announced yet.
Author's summary: Crystal starts building new ship in May 2026.