Genting confirms five-year production schedule
Rendering of a Global Class cruise vessel ( Source: Genting Hong Kong / MV Werften)
On these occasions, the executive chairman Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay stated that Genting was committed to the long-term development of the cruise industry in Asia. With the rapid growth of the cruise industry in Asia but only a limited number of yards capable of building large cruise ships, Genting has decided to invest in Germany’s MV Werften to build new cruise ships for its three brands – Star Cruises, Dream Cruises and Crystal Cruises. The first 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” 20,000gt exploration yachts for Crystal Yacht Cruises to be delivered in 2019, 2020 and 2021; and two “Global Class” 201,000gt mega cruise ships for Star Cruises to be delivered in 2020 and 2021.
