![]() Embarkation will take place Saturdays from Nassau and Sundays from Bimini. delivering an equitable source of income for thousands of Bahamians."Capacity aboard Crystal Serenity will be capped at 900 passengers. for our nation."Given that more than 70 percent of the government's tax revenue comes from tourism, the return of Crystal Cruises will bring economic benefits to the country. Indeed, this may very well prove to be the tipping point for our citizens. Added D'Aguila: "This is a milestone achievement, one that we are proud to be a part of. The announcement was made by Crystal interim president and CEO Jack Anderson, and Bahamas Minister of Tourism Dionisio James D'Aguila."Today, in partnership with the Bahamas, we are thrilled to announce Crystal Serenity will be deployed in the islands of the Bahamas beginning July 3 of this year, offering a 100 percent Bahamian itinerary through at least October 2021," Anderson said. ![]() The announcement makes Crystal the first oceangoing cruise line to restart operations in the Americas, the first to be homeported in the Bahamas, and the first line to resume operations in the Caribbean. Ports of call include rarely visited Harbour Island, Great Exuma, Long Island, and San Salvador Island. Departing from either Nassau or Bimini, these Bahamian-focused cruises will call on several islands typically only visited by smaller yachts. The new seven-day cruises begin Jand run into October. EST) - In a move that jumpstarts the return of cruising in North America, Crystal Cruises announced Thursday it would deploy its luxury oceangoing ship, Crystal Serenity, on all-new weeklong itineraries departing from, and exclusively visiting, the Bahamas. The idea of combining the unparalleled onboard service that Crystal Cruises is known for, with the extraordinary tailor-made experiences Abercrombie & Kent has been successfully providing for our guests for the past 60 years, fills me with excitement, enthusiasm and pride,” said Kent.(Updated 3:25 p.m. “Even though it seems like yesterday, 30 years have passed since the Lefebvre family and I had our first ship together…Manfredi and I have been best friends and business associates ever since. Geoffrey Kent remarked how his long working and personal relationship with Lefebvre d’Ovidio made this partnership the right decision. RELATED: ARE LUXURY CRUISES WORTH THE PRICE? Having next to me my incredible friend and inspiring leader Geoffrey Kent makes this venture even more enjoyable,” said Lefebvre d’Ovidio. Therefore, when the opportunity arose to acquire Crystal Cruises, I did not think about it twice. Selling the cruise business that belonged to my family for a quarter of a century was a difficult decision, as I knew I would miss this industry immensely. Our goal was to deliver the best experience, pampering guests from all over the world with around-the-clock butler service and extraordinary culinary experiences. Thirty-five years ago, my family acquired control of Sitmar Cruises, building three of the first purpose-built cruise ships, and 30 years ago my family pioneered a new way of cruising. ![]() “I am thrilled to start this new chapter and to be back in an industry that has always had, and always will have a special place in my heart. Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio commented on starting a new chapter in his long history in the cruise industry. The two ships will resume service in 2023 after undergoing extensive refurbishment and will operate under the “Crystal Cruises” brand that has also been acquired by A&K Travel Group Ltd. We now know the fate of Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony as it was announced today they’ve been purchased by A&K Travel Group, a travel company owned by Geoffrey Kent, and Heritage, an industrial holding company chaired by Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, the former owner of Silversea Cruises. Long considered one of the top high-end cruise brands, the cruise line left behind a fleet of river and ocean ships that many believed would be scooped up by other cruise lines. One of the biggest storylines to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic was the demise of luxury cruise operator Crystal Cruises. ![]()
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