Crystal adds short-duration river cruise sailings

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Crystal River Cruises has introduced four “Crystal River Getaways” departing between March and May this year. The four- and six-day voyages are shortened segments of existing 10-day itineraries, suited perfectly for guests with busy schedules.“The Crystal River Getaways are packed with as much luxury, world-class cuisine, personalised service and cultural discovery as any Crystal voyage, but within a conveniently shortened itinerary that also offers great savings,” says Walter Littlejohn, Vice President and Managing Director of Crystal River Cruises.“These sailings are wonderful options for busy travellers, as well as those who have not yet sailed with us and want to experience a taste of the celebrated Crystal Experience.”The new 2019 getaways are offered on board Crystal Mahler and Crystal Mozart and include:

Wachau Valley Getaway, 29 March and 30 April (four nights) – Sailing from Vienna (overnight) to Passau visiting Dürnstein, Melk and Linz; offering shoreside explorations of the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley by bike or helicopter, Vienna’s Imperial Schönbrunn Palace, Dürnstein’s Schloss Gobelsburg Winery, and the pastries and city highlights of Linz.

Danube Getaway, 2 April and 4 May (six nights) – Sailing from Passau (overnight) to Vienna (overnight) and visiting Budapest (overnight) and Bratislava; offering an inclusive Signature Event at the Budapest History Museum within Buda Castle and shoreside explorations of the Bavarian forest and countryside, Bratislava’s culinary highlights, Vienna’s Jewish heritage and more.

Crystal River Cruises’ 2019 Getaways are available for booking now, with Crystal Flex Fares starting at US$1,349 per person when booked by 28 February 2019.Crystal Mahler boasts all-balcony, all-suite, all-butler accommodations with Panoramic Balcony-Windows, walk-in closets and a dual vanity in the bathrooms in most categories. Known as the “Queen of the Danube,” Crystal Mozart is Europe’s most spacious river ship, at twice the width of any other, and offers an unrivalled number of social spaces, restaurants and the largest spa on the rivers.Lead image: Crystal Mozart on the Danube

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