fisherboe Posted May 10 #1 Share Posted May 10 I have more questions than answers after reading this, but it feels like a positive signal. https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2024/05/ak-travel-group-names-architects-for-crystal-newbuilds/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted May 10 #2 Share Posted May 10 A backgrounder from 2020: https://www.cruiseandferry.net/Home/articles/articles/cruise-ship-design-legend-giacomo-mortola-1 From the GEM website: https://gemsrl.com/project-list (Which says they did the Serenity and Symphony refurbs) https://gemsrl.com/the-studio https://gemsrl.com/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted May 10 #3 Share Posted May 10 This is great. I know everyone wants answers but like most good things they will happen in time. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted May 10 #4 Share Posted May 10 A similar writeup on this. https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/people-opinions/adriana-granato-tapped-ak-group-design-oversight-mortolas-crystal-newbuilds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crickette Posted May 10 #5 Share Posted May 10 If they are taking credit for the re-vamped Double rooms, it is back to the drawing board, I'd say. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWIVince Posted May 10 #6 Share Posted May 10 2 hours ago, crickette said: If they are taking credit for the re-vamped Double rooms, it is back to the drawing board, I'd say. They are responsible for the refurbished staterooms, but in fairness to them at least in regards to the staterooms, they had to work within the constraints (including some big headaches) created by Vittorio Garroni. What they do with a blank sheet could be a lot different/better. ….or not. Either way though, GEM remains a sharp turn from the designers that OC used prior…. I keep reminding myself of the importance of change. Vince 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woodrowst Posted May 10 #7 Share Posted May 10 Has anyone heard how many ships Crystal plans to build? I may have missed it, but that info did not appear in any of the articles. Thanks! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted May 10 #8 Share Posted May 10 28 minutes ago, Woodrowst said: Has anyone heard how many ships Crystal plans to build? I may have missed it, but that info did not appear in any of the articles. Thanks! David I read it "somewhere" - 2 ocean ships and 2 expedition ships. Patty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsCrystalina Posted May 10 #9 Share Posted May 10 Very impressive builds- all of my older favorite Princess ships, all of Silversea- including the magnificent Nova- best design ever IMHO- and the soon to sail Ray! Crystal will be marvelous with new ships in coming years! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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