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Crystal Mahler Ship Review<\/h1>\n
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The crew of Crystal Bach at her christening. Crystal Mahler is a direct sister to Crystal Bach. Photo courtesy of Crystal Cruises.<\/p><\/div>\n

Note (January 2023)<\/strong>: Crystal declared bankruptcy in 2021. All five of its river cruises have been acquired by Riverside Luxury Cruises, a Hamburg, Germany-based company. We will be updating this review, but for now see\u00a0Crystal River Cruises Reincarnated? Riverside Acquires Rest Of Crystal Fleet<\/a><\/p>\n

Crystal Mahler debuted in September of 2017, the 104-guest vessel became the second purpose-built river cruise ship to enter service on the waterways of Europe for Crystal River Cruises<\/strong><\/a>. The river cruising arm of the ultra-luxury oceangoing Crystal Cruises <\/strong>brand, Crystal Mahler brings the luxurious amenities of ocean cruising to the world of river cruising.<\/p>\n

Distinguishing Crystal Mahler from her competitors is easy, thanks to her unique exterior profile that is as innovative as Viking River Cruises\u2019 Viking Longships first were when they burst on the scene back in 2012.<\/p>\n

With Crystal Mahler and her sisters Crystal Bach<\/a>, Crystal Debussy<\/a> <\/strong>and Crystal Ravel<\/strong><\/a>, Crystal placed the ship\u2019s wheelhouse all the way forward in the very bow of the ship, freeing up valuable Sun Deck space for niceties like a Pop-Up Bar<\/strong>, more seating options, and skylight windows over the ship\u2019s entry lobby and the grand Palm Court Lounge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Crystal Mahler Staterooms<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Accommodations aboard Crystal’s river cruise ships are lavish. Photo courtesy of Crystal River Cruises.<\/p><\/div>\n