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Crystal reveals river newbuild designsCrystal reveals river newbuild designs

Crystal River Cruises' newly released designs for Crystal Ravel, Crystal Bach, Crystal Debussy and Crystal Mahler show stylish contemporary decor and glamorous details like a glass-topped Palm Court, marble faux fireplace in the penthouse living room, walk-in closets and two-sink bathrooms in deluxe suites.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

July 1, 2016

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Set to embark in spring and summer next year, the yachts will emulate the sophisticated style of the fully redesigned Crystal Mozart, debuting in Vienna this month. All have signature Crystal spaces like a Bistro café, Palm Court, Vintage Room and Cove Bar.

All of the newbuilds' all-suite accommodations are located above the waterline. Instead of balconies, they have large, panoramic windows with a drop-down top half.

While Crystal Mozart is Europe's largest river-going vessel, it accommodates just 158 passengers in its redesign for Crystal. And the newbuilds carry approximately half that number. Sailing on the Rhine, Main and Danube, the 135-meter Crystal Mahler and Crystal Bach have 53 suites for 106 guests, while the 110-meter Crystal Debussy and Crystal Ravel will cruise the Seine, Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde with capacity for 78 guests in 39 suites.

Suites on the four newbuilds range up to the 759-square-foot Crystal Suite and feature plush king-sized beds that face the panoramic windows. All suites have walk-in closets, full-length mirrors, ETRO robes and slippers, wall-mounted flat-screen HD televisions, Nespresso machines and butler service.

Dining venues—all open-seating—include the Waterside Restaurant, the casual Bistro and the exclusive, intimate Vintage Room for special wine dinners.  

Further amenities and services include a full-service spa and separate, staffed fitness center with machines, cardio equipment and free weights. A small indoor/outdoor pool will be located aft on Crystal Bach and Crystal Mahler.

 

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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