Transcend Cruises celebrated a construction milestone with the keel-laying ceremony for its first ship on February 4 at Den Breejen Shipyard in Orsova, Romania.
The event was attended by executives from Transcend Cruises, including CEO Hans Rood, and representatives from Den Breejen Shipyard and RensenDriessen, featuring remarks, hull viewing, and a traditional coin-laying ceremony.
A custom coin was presented to commemorate the ship’s construction, featuring the phrases “Group Travel. Redefined” and “Building the Future,” alongside Transcend’s symbol.
After the ceremony, the ship will move up the Danube to Den Breejen’s shipyard in the Netherlands for final outfitting and is expected to launch in the following year.
CEO Hans Rood shared: “After years of planning and design by our Transcend team alongside our partners from Den Breejen Shipyard and RensenDriessen, it is truly thrilling to see our vision come to life and for us to get even closer to delivery. What we are creating is truly ground-breaking in the group travel space and our dedicated team looks forward to the next construction phase when the completed hull is brought to Den Breejen’s shipyard in the Netherlands this summer for the final outfitting and commissioning phases before we launch next year.”
Wouter Henstra CCO, Den Breejen Shipyard shared “The keel laying of Transcend Cruises’ new vessel marks the beginning of an exciting journey. This ship embodies innovation, luxury, and sustainability—crafted with precision and passion by our dedicated team. We are honored to partner with Transcend Cruises in bringing their vision to life and look forward to seeing this vessel set sail on unforgettable voyages.
