On April 3, 2017, Kuala Lumpur-based Podiumspot Capital Group’s CEO, Mr. Tim Leonard will reveal some of the unique features that will set the world’s largest casino cruise ship, Crusino, apart from any other.
As planned, Crusino will measure just shy of 968 feet fore to aft and 118 feet port and starboard with 1,330 state rooms capable of carrying up to 3,200 passengers along with 900 crew members. Crusino will be operated by Podiumspot subsidiary Crusino Cruise Services Limited and is expected to set sail by April 2020.
Although not the world’s largest vessel to include a casino, Crusino will feature nearly 200,000 square feet (17,650 sqm) of gambling space over two full decks, easily eclipsing anything currently at sea, and when successfully deployed, promises a sea change for the casino cruise industry. The ship’s final design, as well as the design for the casino, will be revealed at the launch ceremony on April 3.
It is going to cost more than US$560 million, maybe of US$600-650 million and they hope to finish construction by the first quarter of 2020. Ship will be a ‘casino’ plus the amenities that comes with a typical cruise such as a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, restaurants, cafes, bars, shopping outlets, a theater, library, spa, sauna, massage and fitness centre.Those features that will distinguish Crusino from other cruise liners.
Crusino is going to be a class by itself, an affordable luxury experience. Rooms, 1,330 in total, are going to be built with trappings of luxury and everything onboard Crusino is going to give you the ultimate feel of luxury and being pampered.
"We are in the final stages of discussion with shipyards in China and Vietnam. Basically, we are going to adopt a modular construction method for the construction of Crusino. This gives us the option of working from two separate locations and greater flexibility", explained Mr. Leonard.
Crusino is not seeking to compete with other cruise liners. "We have our own niche and we want to serve the sizeable market of Asian gamblers from countries such as China, India, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. There is tremendous potential in Asian countries, such as Vietnam and China, because the citizens of these countries are deprived of participating in legal gambling activities due to government policies, said Group’s CEO.
Crusino wil be the largest casino on sea with two special decks with a combined floor size of more than 190,000 sq ft to cater for a wide variety of slot games, live games, table games, sports betting and other gaming activities. And there is going to be dedicated plasma TVs in each room to allow for live participation in dealer games. So to do this from the comfort of their rooms is going to be a one-of-its kind experience for seasoned as well as recreational gamblers.
"We are going to focus primarily on the Asian market. Then we will move on to the European and American markets. I also see a lot of potential in Latin America. And yes, we are definitely looking at the prospect of a Crusino fleet in the future. As for the port calls and itineraries, we will decide at a later stage", finished Mr. Leonard.
Source: GMB / World Casino Directory
