My wife and I have just returned from cruising along the Danube from Nuremburg to Budapest. Much of what your previous correspondent said I fully agree with, although I have to say that we found the food generally pretty good. Staff were pleasant and attentive and kept the ships public areas as well as our cabin spotlessly clean.

Compared to an ocean going cruise this is an expensive holiday and we were looking forward to something very special. Sadly the organisation and accommodation failed to reach anything like expectations.

Our flights from Manchester with Lufthansa were booked through Emerald. Our outgoing flight was at 7.15 am necessitating an early start leaving home at 4.00am. We arrived at Munich mid morning and then had a 90minute coach trip to Nurenburg. On arrival we were advised that the cabins would not be ready until 3.00pm. There was an option to take a coach to Nurenburg to explore the city. Having been on the go since 4.00am we were in need of refreshment. A very limited menu was available including the smallest plate of fish and chips you have ever seen, at a cost of £12.50 per portion. For the price paid for this holiday I would have expected complimentary sandwiches or at least a light buffet and soft drinks. Read more