![]() ![]() “They travel seeking connection with the destinations and authentic experiences far different from those offered with mass market cruise lines. They are the perfect target market guest of islands such as Great Exuma and Harbour Island. They typically visit a destination several times after a cruise, staying in hotels and B&Bs and have a second or vacation home. ![]() They have three or more foreign trips over the past three years and some of them have sailed with us hundreds of times. Their average age is 55-64, they are college-educated and are professionals. “Crystal’s guests are sophisticated and well-travelled. She also accommodates just a fraction of the number of guests compared to ships of similar size and the ship will also be operating at a reduced capacity of 900 guests (normally the ship accommodates 980). Mr Anderson said: “It’s important to note that the ship we are bringing to The Bahamas, Crystal Serenity, is significantly smaller than mass market, ‘mega’ cruise ships, accommodating less than a quarter of the number of guests of such mega ships and offering a true luxury all-inclusive cruising experience. We will also be holding community town halls in the next few weeks to further the open dialogue and communicate the nuances that make Crystal different from the enormous, mass market ships.”Ĭrystal Cruises’ intention to sale to Harbour Island and Exuma has been met with aa frosty response from businesses on both islands who say they don’t want cruise ship passengers or large cruise ships docking in their harbours.Ĭrystal Cruises started marketing their Luxury Bahamas Escape Itinerary on March 18 with Harbour Island and Exuma slated firmly as destinations. ![]() We are finding that the support and enthusiasm for the itineraries and the benefits they will bring are growing once more people understand the Crystal Difference. He said: “We met with local leaders in Exuma on Monday this week to listen to concerns and share key information about ourselves and our guests. Jack Anderson, interim president and chief executive officer of Crystal Cruises, told Tribune Business the cruise line is “working with many local partners in The Bahamas to ensure our current plans for Luxury Bahamas Escapes are aligned with the best interests of the island communities we will visit.” The scrap value of the 'Crystal Serenity' was estimated to be around 22.2 million dollars, with a trading value of 87.4 million dollars.Business Cruises’ president has sought to allay fears that this summer’s planned visits to Exuma and Harbour Island don’t fit the islands’ tourism model and believes locals will “support” his company’s initiative. The Federal Maritime Commission has also set up a mechanism for passengers covered by the cruise line's bond to be reimbursed. In addition, the fuel supplier that set off the collapse when they moved to arrest the vessel for unpaid bills, other suppliers, former crew members, passengers with reservations, and travel agents due commissions are believed to be among the claims. ![]() The administrators in Florida overseeing the liquidation of the company reported recently that over 30,000 creditors filed claims. The banks that hold the mortgages will decide the outcome of the auctions as they could move to take over the vessel through the auction or petition the court to reject the bids if they are deemed too low. According to reports, the management of the vessel was handed over to V.Ships after it was arrested on behalf of the banks holding mortgages on the vessel and the creditors. The vessel remained at Freeport in the Bahamas since the cruise line ceased operations in Jan 2022 as part of the broader financial collapse of its parent company Genting Hong Kong. They would then have an additional seven days to complete the acquisition and take possession of the vessel on an ?as is, where is? basis. According to the notice, the winning bidder in the auction will be notified by Jun 14. The Supreme Court Commercial Division in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas published the official notice of sale for the 'Crystal Serenity': Inspections of the vessel are ongoing with the bids to be in by June 7 accompanied by a 10 percent deposit. ![]()
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