Crystal Serenity
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| Name: | Crystal Serenity |
| Owner: | Crystal Cruises |
| Operator: | Crystal Cruises |
| Port of registry: |  Bahamas[1] |
| Ordered: | 7 November 2000[2] |
| Builder: | STX Europe Chantiers de l'Atlantique in St. Nazaire, France |
| Cost: | $350 million[1][3] |
| Laid down: | 9 July 2002[4] |
| Christened: | 3 July 2003[5] by Dame Julie Andrews |
| Maiden voyage: | 7 July 2003 |
| In service: | 7 July 2003 |
| Identification: | Call Sign: C6SY3[6] IMO: 9243667[6] MMSI: 311536000[6] |
| Status: | In Service |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Cruise ship |
| Tonnage: | 68,870 GT |
| Length: | 820 ft (249.94 m)[7] |
| Beam: | 106 ft (32.31 m)[7] |
| Draught: | 25 ft (7.62 m)[7] |
| Decks: | 13 decks 9 decks passenger accessible[1] |
| Speed: | service speed: 21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph) maximum speed: 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph)[7] |
| Capacity: | 1,070 passengers |
| Crew: | 655 |
Crystal Serenity is a cruise ship, owned by the cruise line, Crystal Cruises. Crystal Serenity was built in 2003 in STX Europe in St. Nazaire.[8] She operates together with her older fleetmate, Crystal Symphony, offering around the world voyages.
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[edit] Concept and construction
By March 2000, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, parent company of Crystal, started negotiations with the French shipyard, Chantiers de l'Atlantique, for the construction of a third ship for Crystal Cruises.[4] Crystal Serenity was then ordered in Chantiers de l'Atlantique (now STX France Cruise SA) in 7 November 2000, together with the signed Letter of Intent.[2] In 12 December 2000, the official contract was then signed by NYK and Chantiers, for the construction of Crystal Serenity, with an expected delivery by June 2003, which was 6 months ahead of the original plans.[9] By March 2001, Crystal Cruises unveiled the designs for the upcoming Crystal Serenity.[10] The keel of Crystal Serenity was laid on 9 July 2002[4] in Chantiers de l'Atlantique in St. Nazaire, France. She was then christened in 3 July 2003, by Dame Julie Andrews, in Southampton, United Kingdom.
The lead designer of Crystal Serenity was Robert Tillberg of Tillberg Design.[1] The other designers were the Italian Garroni Designers Company, Japanese Okada & Associates, American Nix Firestone Associates and II by IV design Associates, British Stephenjohn Design and was internally designed by Brennan Beer Gorman Monk (BBGM) of New York.[1]
[edit] Operational history
The maiden voyage of Crystal Serenity was on July 7, 2003, 4 days after her christening. It was a 14-day round-trip cruise, departing Southampton and cruising Northern Europe. During her inaugural season, Crystal Serenity held summer cruises in Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, and a transatlantic crossing. It was followed by two Caribbean/Panama Canal voyages and a combined Christmas/New Year Mexican Riviera cruise, round-trip from Los Angeles.[5]
On January 14, 2004, she embarked on her first world cruise; a 106-day voyage departing Los Angeles, which concluded on May 5, in New York City.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e Crystal Serenity Fact Sheet. Crystal Cruises. Retrieved 9 May 2010
- ^ a b Crystal Cruises Orders New Build. Press Release. Crystal Cruises. 7 November 2000. Retrieved 10 May 2010
- ^ Crystal Serenity cruise review and photos ShipParade. Retrieved 8 May 2010
- ^ a b c Crystal Cruises Announces Commitment to Build Third Ship. Press Release. Crystal Cruises. 8 March 2000. Retrieved 10 May 2010
- ^ a b c Dame Julie Andrews Christens Crystal Serenity Amid a Flurry of Color. Press Release. Crystal Cruises. 3 July 2003. Retrieved 10 May 2010
- ^ a b c Crystal Serenity - 9243667 marinetraffic.com. Retrieved 8 May 2010
- ^ a b c d Luxury Cruises - Travel Cruise Deals & Vacation Packages Crystal Cruises. Retrieved 8 May 2010
- ^ Technical information - STX Europe AS - Crystal Serenity STX Europe AS. Retrieved 8 May 2010
- ^ Crystal Cruises Signs Contract for New Ship. Press Release. Crystal Cruises. 12 December 2000. Retrieved 10 May 2010
- ^ Crystal Cruises Unveils Design Plans for Third Ship. Press Release. Crystal Cruises. 6 March 2001. Retrieved 10 May 2010
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[edit] Further reading
- Crystal Serenity ship reviews Retrieved 8 May 2010
- Integrated Automation System for cruise vessel Retrieved 8 May 2010
[edit] External links
- Crystal Serenity Deck Plans & Details at Crystal Cruises site
- "Dance With the Crystal Stars - and the Glenn Miller Orchestra - on Big Band Transatlantic Voyage" - PRNewswire
- "Jeddah’s blend of old and new wows Western tourists" - Arab News
- "Relishing routine on board and off Crystal Cruises' Serenity" - Mercury News
- "On Crystal Cruises attention to detail, luxury are crystal clear" - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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