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Crystal River Cruises In-Depth - Debussy sailing the Rhine - November 2021

Lainey Melnick
Lainey Melnick
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👁️ 2K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 3:13:49
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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · FallFrom BaselVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

i'm laini malnick with dream vacations i am coming to you from a gorgeous day in austin texas

crystal cannot be beaten the fine arts museum which i'm going to try to get to later

dinner tonight was amazing the pork i've never had portuguese so tender and delicious

the service of crystal is exceptional and so they put brandy in it and coffee it is a specialty of this region

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the i amsterdam discount card for museum entry
Book flights early for good deals to Europe
Be flexible with itinerary changes due to river conditions

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Itinerary changes due to droughtBe flexible and go with the flow, as travel requires adaptability

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like on a Crystal River Cruise?
QHow to prepare for a European river cruise?
QWhat are the dining options on Crystal River Cruises?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4½ Happy BaconCabin Suite4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconExcursions3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cologne4 Happy Bacon
Top: Jewish history and rise of nationalism tour
Koblenz3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Jewish history tour
Mannheim2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Carl Benz Museum
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Call Lainey Toll-Free 855-GR8-TRIP (855-478-8747) to book. Website: https://campsite.bio/855gr8trip -- Onboard the beautiful Crystal Cruises - Crystal River Cruises Debussy sailing the Rhine from Speyer Germany to Amsterdam Netherlands (was supposed to be from Basel). Experience Cabin 212, a Deluxe Suite with Panoramic Balcony with my own European Butler. Dine with us on an all-inclusive luxury experience with Michelin-inspired cuisine and a delicious celebration of our 24th anniversary with the special Vintages Room Private chef extravaganza (additional cost). Flying on spectacular cruise fares on American Airlines/British Airways to Amsterdam, one night at Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel and Conference Center, great deals with the I Amsterdam card to get into Rijksmuseum and my amazing private driver, Tony. With a quick hop to Basel on easyJet. Learn about the Covid restrictions and testing. Follow along on my day in Strasbourg, France (my birthplace) where we visited the old city, took a canal ride, went to Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg where there was a Henner exhibit, ate escargots, French onion soup and flammkuchen at Café Restaurant Le Gruber and saw Cathedral Notre Dame Strasbourg. From Mannheim see the Carl Benz Automuseum and Heidelberg Castle. Enjoy a morning in Rudesheim Am Rhein with a mini train ride through the vineyards then a tour of Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett with the coolest player piano-violin. Enjoy picturesque cruising the Rhine Gorge - Upper Middle Rhine Valley in Germany watching the castles go by between Rudesheim and Koblenz, plus my big win in the artist challenge to sketch a castle. Enjoy the day in Koblenz Germany, starting with very sad walking Jewish Heritage tour, a time out for our COVID test to return to the US in three days, then an afternoon at the Marksburg Castle. In Cologne, another depressing tour to hear about the dreadful history dating back to the Middle Ages and through the holocaust and the rise of Nationalism in the Jewish Heritage tour. Spend our last day in Amsterdam, visit Zaanse Schans windmills, clogs, cheese, Cafe de Walvis apple taart, Van Gogh Museum, and a very somber and silent experience at the Anne Frank House before ending the evening at the Red Light District in one last day. Entertainment on board led by the amazing Ged Scott, with special guest Julia Orloff. Thank you again to my Crystal friends and colleagues and for the amazing service and food. And Thank you to my co-stars and friends! — Reserve your next dream vacation with Lainey Melnick & Associates - Dream Vacations and Subscribe to my YouTube Channel and follow me on social media to stay up to date with my latest travel information: https://campsite.bio/855gr8trip --- Most importantly, please do me the honor of letting me book your next land, sea, river, villa and yacht #dreamvacation! -- Lainey Melnick lmelnick@dreamvacations.com Dream Vacations - Lainey Melnick & Assoc 855-GR8-TRIP / 512-799-0626 http://www.855GR8TRIP.com -- Table of Contents 0:00 Credits 0:43 Pre-Cruise Prep 4:55 Austin to Amsterdam Air 25:09 Sheraton Amsterdam 24:54 Pre-Cruise Day in Amsterdam 22:19 Amsterdam to Basel on EasyJet 24:57 Onboard Crystal Debussy Tour 32:52 Dinner in Waterside 34:55 Day in Strasbourg France 52:24 Dinner in Waterside 54:58 Ged Scott Evening Entertainment 56:21 Mannheim Germany - Carl Benz Museum - Heidelberg 01:12:39 Dinner in Waterside 01:16:18 Ged Scott Evening Entertainment - Disco Night 01:24:47 Rudesheim Morning Tour - mini train ride - Siegfrieds Mechanisches Musikkabinett 01:30:54 Lunch in Waterside 01:33:55 Rhine Gorge - Upper Middle Rhine Valley 01:36:46 Dinner in Waterside 01:39:20 Special Musical Guest Julia Orloff 01:44:30 Koblenz Germany 01:50:36 Return to US Covid Testing in Koblenz 01:52:41 Lunch in Waterside 01:55:00 Marksburg Castle 01:58:35 Liar's Club Game 02:03:09 Cologne Germany 02:12:27 Lunch in Waterside 02:14:05 Name That Tune Game 02:20:42 Vintages Room Chef Dinner 02:28:07 Amsterdam - Zaanse Schans - Van Gogh Museum - Anne Frank House - Red Light District 03:03:48 Dinner in Waterside 03:05:20 Special Musical Guests Quartet 03:06:37 Disembarkation and flight to US -- #luxurytravel #foodietravel #855GR8TRIP #dreamvacations #Blondevoyage #crystalriver #crystalcruises #rhineriver #debussy #rivercruise #europe #switzerland #germany #france #Amsterdam #basel #strasbourg #mannheim #Rüdesheim #koblenz #cologne #speyer #grapefruitmartini #champagne #bonvoyage