Less than two years ago, Crystal launched its river cruise line with its first ship, the Crystal Mozart, marking the company’s grand entrance into Europe’s luxury river cruise industry. On July 11, Crystal River Cruises welcomed its fifth ship and newest member of the fleet, the Crystal Ravel , during a christening ceremony in Budapest, Hungary. The world’s most luxurious cruise line celebrated the occasion with Crystal President and CEO Tom Wolber ; the ship’s godmother, Mariann Peller , Hungarian philanthropist and creator of the hit classical music talent show “Virtuosos”; and Crystal River Cruises Vice President and Managing Director Walter Littlejohn .
“Today is a great day for the entire Crystal family . In just over two years, we’ve launched five ships, which is a significant growth achievement for this expansion of the Crystal brand ,” said Wolber . “But what we’re most proud of is that with each new ship and new experience, Crystal ’s commitment to superior quality, luxury, and exceptional service has remained steadfast.”
Crystal River Cruises now comprises Crystal Ravel and its identical sister ships: Crystal Bach, Crystal Mahler and Crystal Debussy; and Crystal Mozart, which is twice as wide as any other river cruise ship, is the most spacious cruise ship in Europe and launched the brand in July 2016.
Crystal River Cruises' river cruises offer exceptional design and are sure to captivate even the most discerning travelers. Each suite features butler service, spacious walk-in closets, king-size beds, expansive picture windows with panoramic views—perfect for enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the European continent—splendid and luxurious bathrooms, and the latest cutting-edge technology.
We are delighted to offer a new Crystal ship to our StarClass Cruises. With its six-star service, exclusive , and high standards of quality , the Crystal Ravel fully meets the requirements of StarClass Cruises, stated Juan Rodero, CEO of StarClass Cruises.
Through StarClass Cruises, itineraries of 6 to 14 days between Vienna and Basel; also available are the 2019 cruises on what will be the only river vessel to make seven-night cruises on the Danube departing from and arriving from Vienna to ports in Austria, Hungary and Slovakia.
