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Riverside Luxury Cruises | 2023 Mozart Sailings With Pricing
I am excited to see the Mozart launch under Riverside Luxury Cruises. I sailed the double-width beauty when it operated under Crystal (and even before that when it cruised for Peter Deilmann). Mozart is one of the loveliest vessels afloat, and those who have sailed it appreciate its spaciousness. Because of Mozart’s width, it can only cruise the Danube – primarily between Budapest, Vienna and Passau. That’s fine as the Danube is one of the most popular rivers in Europe – and the one we recommend for first-time river cruisers.
Mozart is particularly appealing to those jumping ship from small-ship ocean cruises. Indeed, Mozart has the feel of those small luxury vessels, with twice as much room as a standard river cruiser. You can get a feel for Mozart by checking out this digital online brochure and in my photo gallery below.
We’ll be reporting lots more about Riverside in the coming weeks and months, so stay tuned. For now, peruse the sailings below for sailing dates and pricing. Note that some travelers are choosing to combine shorter cruises for multi-night back-to-back sailings. Also, note that Riverside’s pricing in the chart below is per cabin, not per person. Rates provided are all inclusive. If you missed our earlier post about Riverside’s foray into river cruising, check out Crystal River Cruises Reincarnated? Riverside Acquires Rest Of Crystal Fleet
Riverside Luxury Cruises | 2023 Mozart Sailings
Pricing is PER CABIN in U.S. dollars, all-inclusive including excursions. Note that the table can be sorted by clicking the header row columns.| Start Date | # Nights | Package Name | Begins | Ends | H1 Per Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4/23 | 5 | Mozart's Overture | Vienna | Vienna | $4,507 |
| 4/4/23 | 9 | Mozart's Dreams | Vienna | Vienna | $8,085 |
| 4/9/23 | 4 | Impressions of the Danube | Vienna | Vienna | $4,088 |
| 4/9/23 | 7 | Danube Serenade | Budapest | Vienna | $6,712 |
| 4/13/23 | 3 | Captivating Danube Capitals Eastbound | Budapest | Vienna | $3,066 |
| 4/16/23 | 3 | Captivating Danube Capitals Westbound | Vienna | Budapest | $3,066 |
| 4/16/23 | 7 | The Blue Danube | Vienna | Budapest | $6,712 |
| 4/19/23 | 4 | Mozart's Discoveries | Vienna | Vienna | $4,088 |
| 4/23/23 | 4 | Impressions of the Danube | Vienna | Vienna | $4,088 |
| 4/23/23 | 7 | Danube Serenade | Budapest | Vienna | $6,712 |
| 4/27/23 | 3 | Captivating Danube Capitals Eastbound | Budapest | Vienna | $3,066 |
| 4/30/23 | 3 | Captivating Danube Capitals Westbound | Vienna | Budapest | $3,066 |
| 4/30/23 | 7 | Danube Serenade Westbound | Vienna | Budapest | $6,712 |
| 5/3/23 | 4 | Impressions of the Danube | Vienna | Vienna | $4,088 |
| 5/10/23 | 4 | Danube Quartet | Budapest | Vienna | $4,570 |
| 5/10/23 | 11 | From Vienna to the Iron Gates | Budapest | Vienna | $11,738 |
| 5/14/23 | 7 | Eastern Danube Discoveries | Budapest | Budapest | $7,472 |
| 5/14/23 | 14 | Allegro from the Iron Gates to Vienna | Vienna | Budapest | $14,939 |
| 5/21/23 | 7 | Danube Symphony | Vienna | Budapest | $7,472 |
| 5/28/23 | 7 | Treasures of the Danube Eastbound | Budapest | Vienna | $8,232 |
| 6/4/23 | 7 | Treasures of the Danube Westbound | Vienna | Budapest | $8,232 |
| 6/11/23 | 7 | Treasures of the Danube Eastbound | Budapest | Vienna | $8,232 |
| 6/18/23 | 7 | Treasures of the Danube Westbound | Vienna | Budapest | $8,232 |
| 6/25/23 | 7 | Treasures of the Danube Eastbound | Budapest | Vienna | $8,232 |
| 7/2/23 | 7 | Treasures of the Danube Westbound | Vienna | Budapest | $8,232 |
| 7/9/23 | 7 | Treasures of the Danube Eastbound | Budapest | Vienna | $8,232 |
| 7/16/23 | 7 | Treasures of the Danube Westbound | Vienna | Budapest | $8,232 |
| 7/23/23 | 7 | Treasures of the Danube Eastbound | Budapest | Vienna | $8,232 |
| 7/30/23 | 7 | Treasures of the Danube Westbound | Vienna | Budapest | $8,232 |
| 8/6/23 | 7 | Treasures of the Danube Eastbound | Budapest | Vienna | $8,232 |
| 8/6/23 | 14 | Adagio from Vienna to the Iron Gates | Budapest | Vienna | $16,459 |
| 8/13/23 | 7 | Eastern Danube Discoveries | Budapest | Budapest | $8,232 |
| 8/13/23 | 10 | From the Iron Gates to Vienna | Vienna | Budapest | $11,757 |
| 8/13/23 | 14 | Danube landscapes & Grand Cities | Vienna | Budapest | $16,459 |
| 8/20/23 | 3 | Captivating Danube Capitals Westbound | Vienna | Budapest | $3,790 |
| 8/20/23 | 7 | Danube Serenade Westbound | Vienna | Budapest | $8,232 |
| 8/23/23 | 4 | Impressions of the Danube | Vienna | Vienna | $5,052 |
| 8/23/23 | 11 | Wine and History on the Danube | Budapest | Vienna | 13691.5 |
| 8/27/23 | 7 | Treasures of the Danube Eastbound | Budapest | Vienna | 8991.5 |
| 9/3/23 | 7 | Treasures of the Danube Westbound | Vienna | Budapest | 8991.5 |
| 9/10/23 | 7 | Treasures of the Danube Eastbound | Budapest | Vienna | 8991.5 |
| 9/17/23 | 7 | Treasures of the Danube Westbound | Vienna | Budapest | 8991.5 |
| 9/24/23 | 7 | Treasures of the Danube Eastbound | Budapest | Vienna | 8991.5 |
| 10/1/23 | 7 | Treasures of the Danube Westbound | Vienna | Budapest | 8991.5 |
| 10/8/23 | 7 | Treasures of the Danube Eastbound | Budapest | Vienna | 8231.5 |
| 10/15/23 | 7 | Treasures of the Danube Westbound | Vienna | Budapest | 7471.5 |
| 10/22/23 | 7 | Treasures of the Danube Eastbound | Budapest | Vienna | 6711.5 |
| 10/29/23 | 3 | Captivating Danube Capitals Westbound | Vienna | Budapest | 2703.5 |
| 10/29/23 | 7 | The Blue Danube | Vienna | Budapest | 5951.5 |
| 11/1/23 | 4 | Mozart's Discoveries | Vienna | Vienna | 3606 |
| 11/5/23 | 4 | Autumn along the Danube | Vienna | Vienna | 3606 |
| 11/5/23 | 7 | Autumn Serenade | Budapest | Vienna | 5951.5 |
| 11/9/23 | 3 | Captivating Danube Capitals Eastbound | Budapest | Vienna | 2703.5 |
| 11/12/23 | 3 | Captivating Danube Capitals Westbound | Vienna | Budapest | 2703.5 |
| 11/12/23 | 7 | Highlights of the Danube | Passau | Budapest | 5951.5 |
| 11/12/23 | 11 | The Habsburg Monarchy Westbound | Vienna | Budapest | 9349.5 |
| 11/15/23 | 4 | Pearls of the Danube Westbound | Passau | Vienna | 3606 |
| 11/15/23 | 8 | Danube Experience | Vienna | Vienna | 6800 |
| 11/15/23 | 11 | The Habsburg Monarchy Eastbound | Budapest | Vienna | 9349.5 |
| 11/19/23 | 4 | Pearls of the Danube Eastbound | Vienna | Passau | 3606 |
| 11/19/23 | 7 | Danube Waltz | Budapest | Passau | 5951.5 |
| 11/23/23 | 3 | Captivating Danube Capitals Eastbound | Budapest | Vienna | 2703.5 |
| 11/26/23 | 3 | Grand Capitals of the Danube Westbound | Vienna | Budapest | 3789.5 |
| 11/26/23 | 7 | A Taste of Christmas | Passau | Budapest | 8231.5 |
| 11/29/23 | 4 | Christmas Spirit along the Danube | Passau | Vienna | 5052 |
| 12/3/23 | 4 | Delightful Danube Christmas | Vienna | Passau | 5052 |
| 12/7/23 | 4 | Christmas Spirit along the Danube | Passau | Vienna | 5052 |
| 12/11/23 | 4 | Delightful Danube Christmas | Vienna | Passau | 5052 |
| 12/15/23 | 4 | Christmas Spirit along the Danube | Passau | Vienna | 3606 |
| 12/19/23 | 3 | Danube Christmas Markets | Vienna | Passau | 2703.5 |
| 12/22/23 | 12 | Dazzling Danube Celebration | Vienna | Vienna | 12806 |
Photo Gallery: Riverside Mozart
I took these photos in 2016, during inaugural ceremonies for Crystal Mozart. The ship underwent a massive renovation for Crystal and has changed little since Riverside acquired it. However, you may see some remnants of Crystal in the photo, such as the name of the ship on the hull.
Riverside Mozart docked in Vienna. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
At 22.9 meters wide, Riverside Mozart is nearly twice the width of the standard river cruiser. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Rooftop garden on Riverside Mozart. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Faux fireplace with lifelike flames in the reception area on Riverside Mozart. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Vestiges of an earlier time, bronze keys. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
A full king-sized bed convertible to two twins in my stateroom, measuring 219 square feet with a French balcony. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Riverside Mozart staterooms features European-style outlets, along with USB outlets and lighting that can be set to four different moods. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
My bathroom in stateroom 219. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Toto smart toilets feature a remote control. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
The Connoissuer Club for cigars and cognac. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Guest laundry is free of charge with soap and an ironing station. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Jacuzzi in spa. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
The spa features a pool and jacuzzi tub, as well as two treatment rooms and a full-service salon. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Blue restaurant, situated aft. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Blue restaurant, situated aft. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Blue restaurant, situated aft. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Tables at the Waterside main restaurant. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Riverside Mozart features only French balconies, such as this one in the Mozart suite. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
The Mozart Suite's dining room table will seat four. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Bedroom in Mozart Suite, which can be converted to a two-bedroom suite via a connecting door. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Tub in Mozart Suite. © Ralph Grizzle
Bathroom in Suite. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Bedroom in Suite 209. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Tub in the Suite 209, which also features a shower. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Fitness area on deck 1. Weight are offered on the other side of the room. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Vista Deck. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Palm Court. The back wall features large-screen televisions. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Lunch buffet in the Waterside restaurant. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
The Connoissuer Club for cigars and cognac. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Light dining in the Bistro, also open during dinner, providing four dining venues counting room service. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Butler service and room service for every stateroom and suite on Riverside Mozart. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Riverside Mozart features a wrap-around promenade. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
The Vintage Room also doubles as a meeting space. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
Like the wheelhouse, the 'pop up' Vista Bar lowers to pass under bridges. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle
The Bistro. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle