Crystal Mozart, nearly twice the width of the standard river cruiser. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Two WIDER branded boats (made in Milan) will be featured on Crystal Mozart. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

At 22.9 meters wide, Crystal Mozart is nearly twice the width of the standard river cruiser. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Crystal charterd Grand Circle's River Melody to house workers during Mozart's refurbishment. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Rooftop garden on Crystal Mozart. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Faux fireplace with lifelike flames in the reception area on Crystal Mozart. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Reception staff on Crystal Mozart. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Vestiges of an earlier time, bronze keys. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

A full king-sized bed convertible to two twins in my Category S1 stateroom, number 219. measuring 219 square feet with a French balcony. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Crystal Mozart staterooms features European-style outlets, along with USB outlets and lighting that can be set to four different moods. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Bath robes and kimonos in each stateroom, just like on Crystal Symphony and Serenity. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

My bathroom in stateroom 219. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Toto smart toilets feature a remote control. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

The Connoissuer Club for cigars and cognac. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Laundry and dry cleaning services are available for a charge. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Pull-out stocked complimentary mini-bar. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Guest laundry is free of charge with soap and an ironing station. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Jacuzzi in Crystal Life Spa. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Crystal Life Spa, featuring a pool and jacuzzi tub, as well as two treatment rooms and a full-service salon. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Relaxation area in Crystal Life Spa. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Blue restaurant, situated aft. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Blue restaurant, situated aft. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Blue restaurant, situated aft. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Tables at the Waterside main restaurant. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Crystal River Cruises Managing Director Walter Littlejohn. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Gala dinner starter. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Crystal Mozart features only French balconies, such as this one in the Crystal Suite. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

The Crystal Suite's dining room table will seat four. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Bedroom in Crystal Suite 225, which can be converted to a two-bedroom suite via a connecting door. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Tub in Crystal Suite 225. © Ralph Grizzle

Bathroom in Crystal Suite. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Applauding the break. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

The bottle breaks. Photo courtesy of Crystal Cruises

Getting ready for the christening. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Friendly staff, all hired and managed by Crystal, on Crystal Mozart. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Tom and Edie Rodriguez with Reka on Crystal Mozart. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

An impressive pour. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Crystal Mozart godmother Elisabeth Gürtler, managing director of both the Hotel Sacher, Vienna’s most famous hotel, and the city’s historic Spanish Riding School. Pictured with Thomas Mazloum, Crystal Cruises' COO. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

A Crystal special event at the Belvedere Palace. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Christening day. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Christening day. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Bedroom in Crystal Penthouse 209. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Tub in the Crystal Penthouse, which also features a shower. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Entertainer Mark Ferris will be on many Crystal Mozart sailngs. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Fitness area on deck 1. Weight are offered on the other side of the room. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

One thing that was difficult to change was the stairs to deck one. My size 14 shoes are too large to walk safely, so I had to descend at an angle. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Vista Deck. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Palm Court. The back wall features large-screen televisions. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Now restored and the centerpiece of Palm Court. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

The piano that was nearly salvaged. The Bösendorfer piano was in bad shape when Crystal inherited it as part of the purchase of Mozart. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Crystal's custom motorcoaches. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Crystal's motorcoaches feature seats with lots of legroom. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Also on buses, espresso makers and bathrooms. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Lunch offering in the Waterside main dining room. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Desserts in the Waterside restaurant. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Fresh berries in the Waterside restaurant. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Salad bar in the Waterside restaurant. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Measuring 883 square feet (with connecting stateroom 227) the Crystal Suite features a fireplace (with convincingly real flames), dining room table seating four, and three bathrooms. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Salad bar in the Waterside restaurant. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Lunch buffet in the Waterside restaurant. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Electric-assist bikes were custom-made for Crystal River Cruises. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

The Connoissuer Club for cigars and cognac. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Light dining in the Bistro, also open during dinner, providing four dining venues counting room service. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Butler service and room service for every stateroom and suite on Crystal Mozart. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Crystal Mozart features a wrap-around promenade. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Crystal Mozart will have two Wider boats for excursions and events along the river. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

The Vintage Room also doubles as a meeting space. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Like the wheelhouse, the 'pop up' Vista Bar lowers to pass under bridges. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

The Bistro, similar to the ones on Crystal Symphony and Serenity. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle

Ralph Grizzle with Crystal Mozart hotel director Sonja Gruber. © 2016 Ralph Grizzle