The views on this cruise were mostly very nice although you do go through some industrial areas that are hardly pretty. The food was much better than we expected but people we met who had been on other AMA cruises said they had not had the same good quality on their prior cruise(s). The cabin while small was comfortable with places to put things away and well serviced. The negative aspects were that for two shore excursions, the tour guides and by extension the cruise manager, did not know or take into account times that featured attractions would be closed to the public. If they had taken us there first, there would not have been an issue. We did not get to go inside the Strasbourg and Freiburg cathedrals. They should pay the tour guides enough so that they don't encourage you to tip the guide and bus drivers. Not only does the cost add up but it's a pain to have or get enough coins for the tips. Additionally, the tips for the crew (€100 per person per week) and cruise manager (€25 per person per week should be included in the price. The suggested amounts are €125 per person per week and the cruise manager really did nothing to warrant a tip. There are a number of advantages to a cruise but if you take into account the cost, the insurance that you really need to buy when booking in advance, the tips, and the cost of getting to and from the docking locations, the per day cost is relatively expensive. If you are comfortable making your own arrangements, you can stay in luxury hotels, eat in good restaurants and hire private guides for the same or less cost.
