From interesting destinations to high-quality experiences, here are 10 reasons to book a river cruise as your next big travel experience:

Traveling Europe’s great waterways with Crystal is truly an exercise in superlatives. Nowhere else will you encounter state-of-the-art ships as spacious, service ratios as high, cuisine as inspired, and cultural immersion as enriching. These defining hallmarks of the Crystal Experience have helped us become the World’s Most Luxurious River Cruise Line™ — and a rising tide of accolades from travel publications, cruise critics and past guests confirms that these are indeed journeys far beyond compare.

1. All-inclusive, all-balcony, all-suite ships with king-size beds
2. European butler service in every room category
3. The largest suites on Europe’s rivers
4. Twice the number of crew per guest than the industry average
5. The most spacious ships carrying 45% fewer guests
6. Michelin-inspired cuisine—fresh lobster, Dover Sole—prepared à la minute, plus caviar
7. Flexible open-seating dining in multiple restaurants plus 24-hour room service
8. An abundant choice of shore excursion options in every port
9. Private luxury motor coaches with free Wi-Fi
10. The youngest fleet in the river cruise industry