We wondered when it would happen: When would a savvy river cruise company pick up the rest of Crystal River Cruises fleet. Nearly a year after Crystal ceased sailing, Riverside Luxury Cruises acquired … [Read more...] about Crystal River Cruises Reincarnated? Riverside Acquires Rest Of Crystal Fleet
Postcards From The Magical Moselle
Two years ago, I posted The Moselle: Europe’s Most Beautiful River – At Least During The Fall. The Moselle was just as enchanting when I cruised on Crystal Debussy earlier this month. The wine harvest … [Read more...] about Postcards From The Magical Moselle
I Cruised Crystal Debussy In October. Was This The Same Crystal That We Knew & Loved Before The Pandemic? What Changed & Why.
Before boarding Crystal Debussy in early October, I wondered if this would be the same Crystal River Cruises that I had experienced two years ago. In October of 2019, I cruised Crystal Bach on the … [Read more...] about I Cruised Crystal Debussy In October. Was This The Same Crystal That We Knew & Loved Before The Pandemic? What Changed & Why.
A Taste Of Crystal Debussy: The Vintage Room
One day after disembarking Crystal Debussy, I received a phone call from one of the six guests who accompanied me. “Possibly the best cruise ever,” the experienced cruiser said. I had to agree. Just … [Read more...] about A Taste Of Crystal Debussy: The Vintage Room
Exploring The Pre-Pandemic World Before Boarding Crystal Debussy: Welcome To Amsterdam
“I listen to my body, and my body says no to the vaccine.” I was standing at Amsterdam’s Rembrandt Square, dipping fries into a dab of mayonnaise (patat met) when a fellow standing next to me said, … [Read more...] about Exploring The Pre-Pandemic World Before Boarding Crystal Debussy: Welcome To Amsterdam
Waldorf-Astoria Amsterdam: A One-Night Stay Before Boarding Crystal Debussy
After arriving at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport at noon on Sunday, I hailed a taxi (53 euros) to check into the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, just a block away from Rembrandt Square. What an … [Read more...] about Waldorf-Astoria Amsterdam: A One-Night Stay Before Boarding Crystal Debussy
