On July 6, NYK announced that its new cruise ship, scheduled to enter service in spring 2027, will be named “Amane” (海音; the “Vessel”). The Vessel will succeed the dining ship Lady Crystal, currently operated by The Cruise Club Tokyo, an NYK Group company.

A dedicated website has been launched and will provide the latest updates and details about the Vessel: https://amane.nyk.com/en/ 　

The two kanji characters in the name — 海 (“sea”) and 音 (“sound”) — evoke the image of a serene voyage accompanied by the soothing sounds of the sea. The name also reflects NYK’s aspiration for both the Vessel and its vision to resonate widely with people.

The Vessel will carry forward the passenger-ship culture cultivated by NYK, offering guests a comfortable, relaxing, and refined experience tailored to their preferred way of spending time on board.

A dedicated butler service will be available for guests using private rooms, while attentive hospitality will be extended to all guests throughout the journey.

Dining on board will continue the tradition of French cuisine once served aboard NYK passenger ships. Course meals incorporating carefully selected Japanese ingredients will be created by Kenji Hayama, executive chef of Lady Crystal.

Project Consulting: Shimpei Terada, Tysons & Company, President
Designed an integrated customer experience extending seamlessly from the shoreside lounge to the onboard environment.
Total Vessel Design: Masamichi Katayama, Wonderwall®, Founder and Principal
Created a sophisticated space unique to the Vessel.
Brand Logo Design: Naomi Hirabayashi

Scheduled Service Entry: Around May 2027
Length Overall: Approx. 48.0 m
Beam: Approx. 9.5 m
Draft: Approx. 2.1 m
Gross Tonnage: Approx. 480 tons
Builder: Maehata Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Sasebo, Nagasaki
Operating Area: Tokyo Bay cruises based in Tennoz

NYK positions the Vessel as a platform for communicating the values and new initiatives of the NYK Group.

Through initiatives such as advancing environmental technologies aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and contributing to regional revitalization through the use of domestically sourced ingredients, the Vessel will provide a next-generation cruise experience that enables guests to directly experience the various challenges and innovations pursued by NYK.