![]() Crystal Serenity will be helmed by Captain Vorland Birger, a 17-year veteran of Crystal and he has more than 45 years of mariner experience. We will be at anchorage in the Family Islands and we are working closely with Commander Wright on our positions. Mr Anderson said: “I read a comment about dredging… and I want to assure you and your readers that there will be no dredging at all. “We also have plans in place to provide supplemental infrastructure in certain ports when and where it is needed,” said Mr Anderson, addressing something that is a concern to Exuma businessmen worried about the possibility of massive construction and dredging at the harbour. Our team has worked hard to ensure that Crystal Serenity’s calls will help support local businesses without overwhelming them, while offering our guests memorable experiences. We understand that it is incumbent upon us to curate all elements of the itineraries, taking into consideration the most beneficial plans for all parties involved. “We are confident that a large majority of residents and businesses on these islands will support our entry into the market. “We have had a wonderful response to our announced plans of delivering a 100 percent all-Bahamas experience and our valued guests are looking forward to sailing again after more than a year away from our ships and their beloved officers and crew. ![]() Mr Anderson continued: “As we continue our discussions with the local communities we will, of course, review our current itinerary plan and adjust to befit the best interests of all. We are confident that their spirit of discovering the heart of each destination, combined with Crystal’s meticulous planning, rigorous and robust health and safety protocols and experiences offered including a well-developed capacity control plan to bring people ashore, will contribute to successful visits in The Bahamas positively impacting the islands’ local economies.Ĭrystal Cruises has won many accolades from various international travel journals, with cruise critic rating it at “very good” with 4.2 out of 5 stars and US News and World Report saying that in 2020, “Crystal also separates itself from other luxury liners with its low passenger-to-crew ratio, which allows for more personalized service.” “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.” ![]() 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. ![]()
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