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Crystal River Cruises changing the world of river cruising!

June 4, 2018 by River Cruise Lady Linda Leave a Comment

Crystal Cruises entered in the world of river cruising two years ago and is upping the ante all around.   They’ve just launched their 4th ship, the Crystal Debussy, which is a sister ship to the Crystal Bach, Crystal Mahler and Crystal Ravel. 

All four ships will sail either on the Danube, Rhine, Main or Moselle with only 106 passengers (compare that to their same size longship competitors sailing with almost 190 passengers) which means more spacious cabins and more lounge space.

They have also introduced open seating dining in their Waterside restaurant so no more 7pm rush for a table.  They also boast the following: 

  • The only all-suite river yachts in Europe; every suite featuring a King-size bed, most with walk-in closets and double sink vanities
  • The highest staff-to-guest ratio among all European river cruise lines
  • Michelin star-inspired farm-to-table dining, featuring Crystal’s acclaimed six-star cuisine with regionally-inspired menus
  • Unmatched culinary choices with flexible open seating dining in each restaurant
  • Wine sommeliers offering educational insight and endless pour of acclaimed vintages
  • Unmatched collection of multiple Complimentary Crystal Adventures® ashore in each destination; cultural, active and overland
  • High-tech in-suite amenities including: bedside iPad directory; interactive TV system with complimentary movies on demand, extensive music library; ambient lighting and temperature controls
  • A full service, well-appointed Crystal Life Spa aboard each river yacht, staffed by dedicated, highly-trained professionals
  • Crystal luxury motor coaches, featuring complimentary Wi-Fi and coffee bars

As part of their luxury all inclusive river cruising experience, Crystal includes:

  • unlimited fine wines, champagne, premium spirits, beers, soft drinks, specialty coffees, teas and bottle water in-suite
  • All gratuities both shipboard and shoreside 
  • Unlimited wifi/Internet plus electronic international newspapers
  • Daily yoga and fitness classes 
  • Complimentary self-service guest laundry  (so handy for those 15 day voyages)
  • Use of eBikes for both excursions and on your own
  • Complimentary airport transfers from the airport to the ship on day of embarkation/disembarkation

Here is a short video about these wonderful new ships

 

If you would like to view the deckplan seen in the video, just click CRYSTAL SISTER SHIPS DECKPLAN

I will be sailing on the Crystal Mahler in Sept so look for a new post with a full report upon my return.   Cheers, Linda

 

 

Filed Under: Crystal River Cruises Tagged With: all inclusive river cruising, Crystal Bach, Crystal Debussy, Crystal Mahler, Crystal Ravel, Crystal River Cruises, river cruise, River Cruise Lady, river cruising

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