Crystal River Cruises announced over 2 dozen new Crystal Getaways for 3 of its river ships, sailing between May-November 2018. The new Getaways collection for the all-suite Crystal Mahler, Crystal Ravel and Crystal Bach offers multiple overnights in notable port cities on 6- to 9-day trips.
The new itineraries sail along the Rhine and Danube rivers, with visits in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, Slovakia, Belgium and Netherlands. Passengers can explore medieval fortresses, cathedrals, riverside towns, art and musical heritage, as well as cities that border European waterways.
The Crystal Getaways include:
- Crystal Bach: 7-day Romantic Rhine, between Amsterdam and Mainz; 7-day Rhine Serenade, between Mainz and Frankfurt. In addition to the new Getaways, Crystal Bach will offer 3 previously announced Getaways to Belgium and the Netherlands, highlighting the region's spectacular tulips and high season in April and May.
- Crystal Mahler: 7-day Delightful Danube, between Regensburg and Budapest; 9-day European Escape, between Amsterdam and Regensburg;
- Crystal Ravel: 8-day European Treasures, between Nuremberg and Basel; 6-day Danube Getaway, between Vienna and Nuremberg.