According to Robb Report, Crystal Mozart is among the “Best of the Best” travel experiences available to discerning travelers, in a spotlight piece that highlights the return of “slow travel.” Crystal Mozart debuted for Crystal River Cruises in summer 2016, marking an entirely new standard of luxury on the rivers of Europe and in the river cruising industry overall. The vessel is appointed with the plush amenities, butler service, Michelin-level culinary options, and the crew-to-guest ratio for which Crystal has been celebrated for more than 27 years.

At 22.85 meters (75 feet) wide, Crystal Mozart is nearly twice the width of the standard river cruiser. Will the extra width make a difference to your river cruise experience? Yes. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
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“It is a tremendous honor to be recognized by the team at Robb Report, as like Crystal, the publication’s standard of luxury exceeds the rest,” says Crystal CEO and president, Edie Rodriguez. “Crystal Mozart marks the beginning of a new era in river cruising as the ‘Queen of Europe’s Rivers’ and the new standard bearer of true luxury in the industry.”
River cruising has always represented a relaxed, elegant manner of travel, boasting numerous opportunities to disconnect and immerse oneself in new cultures. With dozens of complementary options that explore various facets of each destination, as well as optional expanded shore-side options, guests can enjoy the European river voyage of their dreams.
Since embarking on her maiden voyage in summer 2016, Crystal Mozart has earned the acclaim of the world’s most discerning travelers and experts alike. Crystal’s acclaimed butler service is offered for every room category, along with plush king-sized beds, ETRO robes and slippers, wall-mounted flat-screen HD TVs, and Nespresso machines. Additional enticing features include complimentary shore excursions, Michelin-inspired, farm-to-table dining in multiple, open-seating eateries, and a full-service spa and separate fitness center, equipped with modern machines and cardio equipment as well as free weights.
Crystal Mozart also holds the distinction as the most technologically advanced vessel on Europe’s rivers. Throughout the ship, digital signage puts available services and port information at guests’ fingertips, including weather forecasts for the day, available spa appointments and dining reservations. Each suite offers iPad devices that serve as Digital Directories for virtually all of guests’ on-board needs, from dry cleaning and butler service to room service and dining reservations, as well as concierge and Crystal Adventures inquiries. Bathrooms also feature TOTO Washlet personal cleaning systems, offering heated seats, automatic open/close, aerated water and warm air dryer.
As Crystal continues forward with its brand and fleet expansion, Crystal River Cruises prepares to welcome the next member of its family. Crystal Bach – the first of the all-suite, all-balcony “Rhine Class” quadruplet sister river yachts – will embark on her maiden voyage in August of this year.
That is one clunky looking ship, at least on the outside. It will be really slow if it gets stuck in the mud during low water season. However, I guess it must appeal to some folks.
Looks a bit like a space ship, yes, but I do like the roominess inside. There’s even an indoor pool. Hopefully, the water levels will remain enough to float it. Mozart doesn’t have the challenges of stretches of river where the water gets real low, as it only operates between Passau and Budapest.
Yes, it is the other side of Passau that the Maria Theresa, one of Uniworld’s big ships got hung up when we were on it. I understand that their newest ship is actually smaller and has a shallower draft and fewer cabins. The companies should be considering the effects that dryer summers might have on their ships. I guess Uniworld did.