Crystal Cruise officially welcomed Crystal Esprit to its fleet of ultra-luxury vessels Sunday, December 20 as the yacht was christened in a ceremony held at Eden Island Marina in Mahé, Victoria, Seychelles.

Crystal’s president and CEO, Edie Rodriguez, welcomed an audience of local dignitaries, yacht guests, travel partners and professionals and executives from the line’s new parent company, Genting Hong Kong (GHK), for a day of celebrations.

The yacht’s godmother, Lady Gaenor Anne Meakes, christened the vessel.

“To say today is a special day is an understatement,” said Rodriguez. “Since joining Crystal just over two years ago, a personal goal of mine has been to see Crystal realise the next step in continuing to pioneer luxury travel and hospitality; and today I am seeing that dream fulfilled.” She went on to personally thank GHK Chairman and CEO, Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, for his and his company’s support of her vision for Crystal’s future.

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