14-Night Europe Cruise

It was absolutely wonderful!

Loved the cruise. We were very fortunate to be able to make it the whole way in the Rhine. The captain told us that at one point on the river there was just 12” of water between the bottom of our ship and the bottom of the river. We met a couple from North Carolina while we did the boat tour around Lake Lucerne. They had been on a Viking cruise and their ship had to turn around at Strasbourg and go back to Worms, Germany because of the water levels. They then had to go either by bus or train to either Basel or Lucerne, so they never made it to Breisach and the Black Forest which was one of my

It was our first time on a river cruise. Unfortunately, due to the flooding and swelling of the Danube, cruising was the only thing we didn't do. However, most of the other elements of the trip went as planned. We saw memorable sites, tasted delicious local food, and loved every minute. The local guides were knowledgeable and informative. Our stateroom was a nice size and well appointed, with plenty of storage space and some room to move around. The bathroom was also a nice size, and the laundry line in the shower came in very handy. The food was varied and tasty, and the staff friendly and

I gave her three because I would give the ship and the cruise five but I would give the plane arrangements a one. That was a disaster.

Everything about this cruise was amazing! The ship was beautifully appointed, the food was terrific, the local guides were so engaging and knowledgeable, and the ship's staff and crew were attentive and helpful. The scenery was absolutely beautiful, green, and bucolic. I greatly appreciated the casualness of the cruise, and the views from almost any floor or location. Truly a trip of a lifetime for me.