Updated with official Crystal Cruises statement: "Today, during an executive briefing to media and travel advisors sailing onboard Crystal Serenity's preview voyage, Cristina Levis, CEO of A&k Travel Group, announced that the brand is working with their advisors, lenders and export credit agents in order to sign a memorandum of agreement with two European shipbuilders for four new ships. This will include two classic ships and two expedition vessels."

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Crystal Cruises, the two-ship ultra-luxury cruise operator, which is returning back to the business under A&K, has today announced plans for four new cruise ships. Two vessels will be built for the expedition segment and carry 220 guests, while two others will be traditional ultra-luxury vessels with a capacity of 650.

The news is reported by various members of the media, who currently sail onboard the Crystal Serenity, which emerged from the drydock in Trieste. Crystal Serenity will start its inaugural voyage with revenue guests on July 31 from Marseille.