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Review for Europe River Cruise on Scenic Ruby
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bookie2016
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Oct 2016

This was our first European River Cruise. Having done all-inclusive cruises with Regent Seven Seas we decided that an all-inclusive river cruise would be the way to go. We were certainly not disappointed. The experience was even better than we expected from beginning to end. We were met directly in Budapest and taken directly to the ship even though there were only 5 of us, three in our group. Our arrival time was perfect and we did not have to go to a hotel to wait for transfer. Our cabins were made ready in short order and were very well-appointed. A little smaller than we were used to, but well thought out and extremely clean. This was the case from day one until the day we disembarked.

The food was excellent and several choices of entrees each day. The evening at the specialty restaurant was great with wonderful Italian cuisine. I can't say enough good things about the staff and crew. Our wait staff was amazing, so friendly and helpful. The bar staff could not have been any better, always making sure that you were taken care of promptly. Something was always available for snacking, either in the lounge or from your well-stocked cabin. Breakfast was filled with choices, either buffet or made to order. Our butler was wonderful - coffee arrived every morning on time -- sometimes even before I called! The service was exceptional..

Our cruise director, J.J., was one of the most energetic people I have ever had the pleasure to sail with. Funny and always smiling, he made the daily briefings lots of fun and the events he planned for the evenings were great. Entertainment was excellent for such a small ship and you would be hard pressed to complain about the quality of any of the musicians and artists that we were provided.

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Even though the cabin is a little small, it is appointed so well and organized to use every bit of space wisely. The bathroom is pretty spacious for a small cabin and the shower is great. Plenty of room and instant hot water with plenty of pressure. The "Wonder" bed is truly wonderful - I think it may be the most comfortable mattress I have ever had! Our cabin steward kept everything spotless. We loved the Spaceship balcony - worked like a charm.

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