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Crystal's winning formula - painstaking attention to detail, impeccable service, one-of-a-kind itineraries, and more - has made it cruising's most honored brand: no other cruise line, luxury or otherwise, has been voted "world's best" more often (by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, U.S. News & World Report, and other leading publications). And now, Crystal has extended that legacy of excellence from beyond the planet's oceans to its most famous rivers, via the launch of Crystal River Cruises.

The Crystal River fleet is comprised of five purpose-built vessels: Crystal Bach, Crystal Debussy, Crystal Mahler, Crystal Mozart, and Crystal Ravel, with Crystal Mozart being the largest of the five (and the largest river-cruise ship in Europe, period). Passengers can expect to encounter all of the offerings that have become the hallmarks of Crystal's ocean-cruise experience, plus several firsts for the river segment overall including its largest-ever suites and its highest staff-to-guest ratio (in Europe). Every Crystal River cruise includes your choice of two complimentary, curated Crystal Adventures® (small-group shore excursions that place an emphasis on authenticity; additional excursions are available for purchase) plus one complimentary Signature Event (a command performance in a landmark musical venue located somewhere along your ship's route).

What Are The Accommodations Like On A Crystal River Cruise?

Every Crystal river ship is all-suite, so you'll enjoy plenty of space - and plenty of sleek, stream-lined style - regardless of which category you choose. The Two-Bedroom Crystal Suite with French Balcony, the fleet's largest, measures over 880 sq. ft. and can comfortably accommodate four adult guests. Crystal River passengers can also opt for a One-Bedroom Crystal Penthouse with French Balcony (664 sq. ft.); a Penthouse with French Balcony (330 sq. ft.); a River Suite with French Balcony; or a River Suite with Fixed Picture Window (all River Suites measure in excess of 200 sq. ft.).

All guests will receive complimentary butler service (e.g. reservations and other arrangements, in-suite hors d'oeuvres and canapés, unpacking and packing upon request, and more). Additional highlights include a comfortable king-sized bed (featuring fine Egyptian linens); a two-seat sofa; fashionable robes and slippers, courtesy of ETRO; a wall-mounted, flat-screen television; and ‘round-the-clock room service (still a relative rarity aboard river ships).

Guests residing in Crystal River's highest categories (e.g. the aforementioned two-bedroom and one-bedroom suites) can count on all of the above plus special extras like a large and beautifully furnished living room; an ambient (i.e. LED-lit) fireplace; and a guest bathroom/powder room.

What's The Food Like On A Crystal River Cruise?

Set sail with Crystal River and you'll enjoy open-seating dining, a casual dress code, and a greater number of venues than you'd find aboard most competing river lines. All of Crystal River's chefs are European-sourced and European-trained, and farm-to-table ingredients are the norm; almost everything you'll find served onboard has been procured from (or within a few hours of) the ports of call that you'll visit.

Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Waterside, their ship's main dining room (lavish buffets for the first two meals of the day, while dinner is an upscale, sit-down affair featuring menu service, complimentary wines, and more). Additional options may include Blue (casual lunchtime choices ranging from made-to-order burgers and flatbreads to regional favorites like Sacherwürstel); Bistro Mozart (light buffet throughout most of the day, local specialties and more come dinnertime); The Pantry (self-service wine, beverages, and snacks, but open at all hours); and The Vintage Room, Crystal River's very exclusive specialty venue (elegant winemakers' dinners, limited to a maximum of just twelve privileged guests per seating; reservations are required and a surcharge will apply).

Explore Your Crystal River Cruise Ship: Innovative Spaces, Elegant Entertainments, Onboard Enrichment & More

Four main decks - Harmony, Crystal, Seahorse, and Vista - house an appealing array of shipboard options. Guests can avail themselves of an indoor pool; an enormous (by river standards) fitness center stocked with free weights, cardio equipment, a pair of Technogym® resistance machines, and more; the Crystal Salon (hairstyling, manicures/pedicures, and other services); and the all-new Crystal Life Spa.

But it's topside where things really shine: few river ships include a wraparound promenade, but all of Crystal's do (you'll find it on your vessel's Seahorse deck), and it's tailor-made for jogging, walking, and soaking up all those scenic river views. Climb one level to the Vista (sun) deck and you'll discover even more inviting choices including teak benches; colorful beanbag and deck chairs; canopy-covered couches; a rooftop garden; your ship's bridge/wheelhouse (mingling with the officers on duty is permitted); and a pop-up bar that cleverly retracts whenever your vessel needs to pass beneath a low bridge.

Outdoor yoga and other activities are available on the Vista deck throughout the day, and guests can return here come nightfall to view first-run films, major sporting events, and more on a "vanishing" movie screen. Additional evening entertainment is available in The Cove (open late-night for libations and live piano music) and Palm Court (modeled after the venue of the same name aboard Crystal Symphony, this multi-purpose space/observation lounge features everything from cocktails and dancing to the guest lecturers and local performers that Crystal River welcomes aboard its ships).

Crystal Society: Individual Recognition, Members-Only Savings & Exclusive Benefits For Returning Crystal Cruisers

The Crystal Society, Crystal Cruises' loyalty program, rewards any customer who sets sail with the cruise line more than once.

Becoming a member is both free and easy: upon completion of your first full-fare Crystal cruise - be it an ocean, a river, or a yacht voyage - you'll be automatically enrolled and eligible for special savings on every subsequent Crystal sailing.

Membership in the Crystal Society is tiered, so you'll accrue additional benefits over time including personalized onboard recognitions, free stateroom upgrades, increasingly generous amounts of shipboard credit, free berths (cruise-only), and more. Better still? Crystal Society savings are combinable with the benefits that you'll earn as a member of our V.I.P. Customer Loyalty Club.