New vessel to Kristina Cruises

The Finnish shipping company Kristina Cruises Oy has signed a letter of intent to buy the 12,825 GT Malta-flagged cruise vessel The Iris. She will be renamed Kristina Katarina and in August 2010 she will replace the Kristina Regina, built in 1960. Next spring, the Kristina Katarina will be rebuilt and its capacity increased to 195 passenger cabins with 380 lower beds.