MV Werften, the German shipbuilding unit in the Genting Hong Kong group, has confirmed a revised five year production schedule that mirrors an earlier decision to postpone the Exclusive class of Crystal Cruises, another unit of Genting Hong Kong.

The ships to be built in the next five years are:

– Four “Rhine Class” river cruisers for Crystal River Cruises for delivery in 2017 and 2018

– Three “Endeavor Class” 20,000 gross tons exploration yachts for Crystal Yacht Cruises to be delivered in 2019, 2020 and 2021 and

– Two “Global Class” 201,000 gross tons mega cruise ships for Star Cruises to be delivered in 2020 and 2021.

Crystal Cruises said on 1 November: "In the first quarter of 2022, Crystal will introduce the first Crystal Exclusive Class™ ocean ship that will set a new standard of luxury travel with signature features and guest amenities, and boast luxurious Crystal Residences, allowing travelers to literally call a Crystal ship home.”

On the crystalthenextchapter.com website the launch of the first of planned three 117,000 gross ton Exclusive class ship is given as the autumn of 2019.