Andy Geller Posted October 5, 2017 #1  Share Posted October 5, 2017 Hi Everyone,  Crystal River Cruises Press Release 10/4/17.  ===================================   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Photo: Crystal Mozart on the Danube    CRYSTAL RIVER CRUISES ANNOUNCES NEW ITINERARIES FOR 2019  Shorter options highlight European journeys along the Rhine, Danube, Moselle and Main Rivers for the fleet of five luxury river ships  MIAMI, October 4, 2017 âCrystal River Cruises, The Worldâs Most Luxurious River Cruise Line, has released its enhanced schedule of 2019 voyages, with more seven-day options in addition to the traditional 10-, 11-, 14- and 16-day routes. The voyages will embark in March 2019 with a fleet of five luxury river ships, including the âQueen of the Danube,â Crystal Mozart, plus four âRhine Classâ sister ships, Crystal Bach, Crystal Mahler, Crystal Debussy and Crystal Ravel. The itineraries span the most beautiful waterways in Europe, with each ship offering varied routes focusing on the Rhine and Danube rivers, with sojourns along the Moselle and Main Rivers incorporated into select sailings.  âWe are thrilled to announce more options than ever for Crystal River Cruisesâ first full year as a complete family of five river ships,â says Walter Littlejohn, vice president and managing director of Crystal River Cruises. âThe Crystal River experience is definitively unmatched in the industry. With five stylish and superbly appointed ships sailing itineraries that can accommodate virtually any schedule in 2019, travelers can enjoy a wealth of choices for their dream river cruise vacation â an experience named the âWorldâs Bestâ by the readers of Travel + Leisure.â  Each itinerary has been carefully crafted to showcase not only the medieval and modern towns along the riversâ shorelines, but the tranquility, intimacy and beauty of river cruising itself. Crystal sailings offer more extended and overnight stays in port, Complimentary Crystal Adventures shore excursions in every port, and a host of world-class culinary and cultural pursuits to enhance the journey. Major hubs of commerce and government like Amsterdam, Vienna, Frankfurt, Budapest and Basel display their prominence in the modern global landscape while paying homage to their storied pasts at every turn. Other quaint towns boast cobbled alleyways and pristinely preserved historical landmarks, along with welcoming hospitality and charm.  The complete 2019 Crystal River Cruises deployment is available for booking and exploring on the companyâs website. Some highlights of the fleetâs 2019 itineraries include:  *NEW* Wonders of the Danube, 7 days, Linz to Budapest/Budapest to Linz  Crystal Mahler, Crystal Ravel  Bookended with overnight stays in Budapest and Linz, this voyage also offers two full days in Vienna, plus calls to Krems and Melk, Austria and Bratislava, Slovakia.  *NEW* Danube Dreams & Discoveries, 7 days, round-trip Vienna  Crystal Ravel, Crystal Mozart  Venturing from Vienna to Hungaryâs Esztergom and Budapest (overnight), and Bratislava, Slovakia, this itinerary returns to Austria to visit Melk, Spitz (overnight) and Krems before concluding with an overnight in Vienna.  *NEW*Magnificent Christmas Markets, 7 days, Passau to Budapest/Budapest to Passau  Crystal Mahler  Showcasing the glittering sights and sounds of the traditional holiday festivities, this itinerary offers longer stays in port throughout, with overnights in Passau, Vienna and Budapest, plus a visit to Linz.  *NEW*Grand Danube Celebration, 11 days, Budapest to Nuremburg  Crystal Mahler  This singular Christmas holiday voyage features a double overnight stay in Budapest, with Christmas Day spent sailing the Danube River. New Yearâs Eve will call in Regensburg, Germany, with other destinations including Bratislava, Vienna (overnight), Krems, Melk, Linz, Passau and ending with an overnight in Nuremberg.  Legendary Rhine, 7 days, Basel to Amsterdam  Crystal Bach, Crystal Debussy  Featuring overnights in RĂŒdesheim, Koblenz and Cologne, Germany, as well as Amsterdam, Netherlands, this itinerary also calls in Karlsruhe and Mannheim, Germany.  Splendors of the Rhine, 10 days, Amsterdam to Basel  Crystal Bach, Crystal Debussy  Beginning and ending with overnight stays in two of the Europeâs most fascinating cities (two nights in Amsterdam), the voyage also offers an overnight in Koblenz and visits to other German gems including Speyer, Kehl (for Strasbourg, France), Breisach, RĂŒdesheim and Cologne.  Jewels of the Rhine, 14 days, Amsterdam to Frankfurt/Frankfurt to Amsterdam  Crystal Bach  Overnight stays in Amsterdam, RĂŒdesheim and Basel maximize the immersive experience in these dynamic destinations, while a jaunt along the Moselle River offers new viewpoints from the ship. Other ports of call include Antwerp, Belgium; Nijmegen, Netherlands; Cologne, Cochem, Koblenz, Mainz, Speyer, Kehl (for Strasbourg, France), and Breisach, Germany. *November and December itineraries include visits to some of Europeâs most famous Christmas markets along the journey.  Tulips and Windmills, 7 days, round-trip Amsterdam  Crystal Debussy  Beginning and ending with overnight stays in Amsterdam, the voyage also explores the picturesque countryside and iconic sites of Rotterdam and Middleburg, Netherlands; and Ghent and Antwerp, Belgium.  Grand Europe, 16 days, Budapest to Amsterdam/Amsterdam to Budapest  Crystal Mahler  Overnighting in Budapest, Vienna, Passau and Amsterdam, this itinerary affords ample time for guests to explore the monumental history within those citiesâ limits, with other calls including Bratislava, Slovakia; DĂŒrnstein and Melk, Austria, as well as the countryâs UNESCO-recognized Wachau Valley; and Deggendorf, Regensburg, Nuremburg, Bamberg, Koblenz, Cologne, Miltenberg and WĂŒrzburg, Germany. Transit of the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal locks is also a highlight.  Eastern Danube Discoveries, 11 days, round-trip Vienna  Crystal Mahler, Crystal Ravel  Exploring the eastern realms of the river, the itinerary includes the treasures of Vienna, Austria; Budapest, MohĂĄcs, Esztergom and Kalocsa, Hungary; Belgrade and Novi Sad, Serbia and Vukovar, Croatia; Bratislava, Solvakia; Szentendre Island and cruising the Iron Gate Gorge.  Treasures of the Danube, 10 days, round-trip Vienna  Crystal Mahler, Crystal Ravel, Crystal Mozart  Three total overnights in Vienna allows guests extended time to immerse themselves in the fascinating history of the city, while overnights in Budapest and Passau also enhance the experience. Other destinations featured include Austriaâs DĂŒrnstein, Melk and Linz, the celebrated Wachau Valley.  Danube Serenade, 7 days, Vienna to Budapest/Budapest to Vienna  Crystal Mahler, Crystal Ravel, Crystal Mozart  In addition to a comprehensive focus in Austria with an overnight in Vienna and calls to Krems, Spitz, Linz and Melk, the sailing also visits Bratislava, Slovakia and concludes with an overnight in Budapest.  Danube Christmas Markets, 10 days, round-trip Vienna  Crystal Mozart  Showcasing the holiday spirit throughout Europeâs most historic and beautiful Christmas market, this voyage spend three total nights in Vienna, plus Linz (overnight), Melk, Krems, Passau (overnight), Bratislava and iIlshofen an der Donau, Germany.  Dazzling Danube Celebration, 13 days, round-trip Vienna  Crystal Mozart  This holiday voyage sails from Vienna through the winter wonderland of Melk, Passau (overnight), Vilshofen an der Donau, Linz (overnight), Budapest (overnight), Esztergom and Bratislava en route back to Vienna in time to ring in the New Year.  Crystal River Cruisesâ river ships set a new standard of luxury previously unseen on Europeâs rivers with the embarkation of Crystal Mozart. Continuing this direction, the four all-suite, all-balcony âRhine Classâ river ships offer plush amenities and spaces rare seen in the river cruising industry, including Panoramic Balcony-Windowsâą, walk-in closets and dual vanity in the bathrooms in most categories, ETRO robes and slippers, personal iPads, wall-mounted 42-inch, flat-screen HD TVs with streaming movies, complimentary Wi-Fi, and Nespresso machines. Each suite also offers Crystalâs celebrated butler service to attend to guestsâ individual wishes. Additional enticing features include a luxurious spa and separate fitness center and Crystalâs farm-to-table, Michelin-inspired cuisine in multiple, open-seating eateries: the elegant Waterside Restaurant, namesake Bistro cafĂ©s and the exclusive Vintage Room; and the Palm Court.  All-inclusive fares for Crystal River Cruisesâ 2019 itineraries begin at $2,805 per person.  By sea, river, land and air, Crystal has redefined the way the world views luxury travel. Celebrating 27 years of excellence, Crystal Cruises is the Worldâs Most Awarded Luxury Cruise Line, having earned âWorldâs Best Cruise Shipâ in CondĂ© Nast Travelerâs Reader Choice Awards for 23 years; been voted âWorldâs Best Large Ship Cruise Lineâ by Travel + Leisure readers for 20 years; and the âBest Luxury Cruise Lineâ by travel professional organization Virtuoso for three consecutive years (2014, 2015 & 2016).⯠The readers of Travel + Leisure also voted Crystal River Cruises the âWorldâs Best River Cruise Lineâ and Crystal Yacht Expedition Cruises the âWorldâs Best Small-Ship Cruise Lineâ in 2017. The newest and upcoming extensions of the celebrated Crystal brand include Crystal Yacht Expedition Cruises, Crystal Luxury Air, Crystal River Cruises â The Worldâs Most Luxurious River Cruise Line â Crystal AirCruises and Crystal Exclusive Class with Crystal Residences. Crystal is proud to be a platinum partner of the professionals of ASTA.  For more information and Crystal reservations, contact a travel agent, call 888.799.2437, or visit www.crystalcruises.com. Join the hundreds of thousands who follow the Crystal Cruisesâ Facebook page and @crystalcruises on Twitter and Instagram, and engage in the conversation with #crystalcruises.  ### Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Geller Posted October 5, 2017 Author #2 Â Share Posted October 5, 2017 Good Morning Everyone, Â As today's Installment (10/5/17) of the Crystal Insider Blog refers to yesterday's announcement from Crystal River Cruises, I'm sharing the link below. Enjoy ! Â http://blog.crystalcruises.com/if-these-rivers-could-talk-crystal-europe-river-cruises/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now