Spotlight on Riverside Debussy
The former Crystal River Cruises' vessel has relaunched under Riverside Luxury Cruises
Named after the renowned French composer Claude Debussy, this 106-guest ship is the latest boutique- style vessel to be added to Riverside Luxury Cruisesʼ fleet.
Having originally launched in 2018 as part of Crystal Cruisesʼ portfolio, Riverside Debussy has 53 staterooms (cabins), each of which has a butler and 24-hour room service. A range of itineraries take in the Rhine’s shoreline, countryside and city highlights, such as Cologneʼs imposing twin-spired cathedral.
1. Itineraries
Five to seven-night itineraries sail
between March and November,
visiting the Netherlands during
peak tulip season, the romantic
Rhine gorge with its castle ruins,
and the beautiful Flemish city of
Ghent in Belgium.
2. Dining
Take your pick from four dining
venues, which offer everything from
freshly baked bread to gourmet
tasting menus, plus barbecues on
the upper deck. Bistro is the place
to go for a relaxed buffet, while the
Waterside Restaurant offers fine
dining à la carte.
3. Upper deck
The upper deck bar and grill
provides a stylish hangout from
which to enjoy the North Rhine’s
bucolic backdrops. Enjoy delicious
summer bites such as grilled scampi
alongside a chilled glass of local
Riesling or Champagne as the sun
sets over the horizon.
4. Service
As well as offering two crew
members for every four guests,
Riverside Debussy provides
personal butler service. You can
also book a table at the restaurant
for dinner, order round-the-
clock room service or schedule
a massage, all via WhatsApp.
5. Accommodation
All of Riverside Debussy’s
staterooms are above the lower
deck, so you can open the
windows to feel a breeze. Its
staterooms range from the 17sqm
Melody Suite to the 70sqm Owner
Suite, with the latter sleeping up
to four guests.
6. Wellness
After a day exploring, book
into the spa for a facial, peel or rejuvenating massage. An
indoor pool and workout area
with top-of-the-line Technogym
equipment, Latex resistance
Therabands and weights are also
on hand to keep you ship-shape.
FAST FACTS
106 guests
53 crew
27 itineraries
6 suite categories
4 restaurants