The 2019 Crystal River Cruises itineraries showcase five luxurious river ships offering trips from seven to 16 days across Europe.
“We are pleased to offer more choices than ever for Crystal River Cruises’ first full year operating a fleet of five river ships. The Crystal River experience is unmatched in the industry. With five elegant, well-appointed ships sailing a wide range of itineraries to suit many schedules in 2019, travelers have abundant options for their ideal river cruise vacation,” said Walter Littlejohn, vice president and managing director, Crystal River Cruises.
Sailings begin in March and include several new routes that highlight top European destinations.
One of the new options is a seven-day Wonders of the Danube cruise, which runs from Linz to Budapest and back aboard Crystal Mahler and Crystal Ravel. Scheduled port calls include Vienna, Krems and Melk in Austria, and Bratislava in Slovakia.
Another addition is the seven-day Danube Dreams & Discoveries itinerary, a round-trip that starts and ends in Vienna on Crystal Ravel and Crystal Mozart. The route visits Esztergom and Budapest in Hungary; Bratislava in Slovakia; and Melk, Spitz and Krems in Austria.
The new Magnificent Christmas Markets seven-day cruise sails between Passau and Budapest on Crystal Mahler. Extended time in each port lets guests enjoy holiday markets and seasonal events in Passau, Vienna, Budapest and Linz.
Finally, the 11-day Grand Danube Celebration cruise travels from Budapest to Nuremberg aboard Crystal Mahler. This special holiday voyage, offered once over Christmas and New Year’s, calls at Budapest, Regensburg, Bratislava, Vienna, Krems, Melk, Linz, Passau and Nuremberg.