Emerald Dawn River Cruises Reviews

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Putting contest. Look at vineyards in background.amazing.
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Review of Jewels of the Rhine cruise 12 Aug 2023 from a disability perspective.
"There being no designated accessible cabins, the cabin itself was not quite big enough to manoeuvre even a small wheelchair like mine, and we had to leave it adjacent to the door, which was not a problem unless there had been a need of an emergency evacuation.Initial embarkation was straightforward, as the ship was docked adjacent to the port, but if this is not the case as we encountered later, it can be a matter of luck whether there is a straight walk through another ship, or if one has to climb to the sun deck, traverse two sun decks, and down again to the dock...."Read More
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Peter Lanky

2-5 Cruises

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Review of Jewels of the Rhine cruise 12 Aug 2023 from a disability perspective.

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Peter Lanky
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Initial embarkation was straightforward, as the ship was docked adjacent to the port, but if this is not the case as we encountered later, it can be a matter of luck whether there is a straight walk through another ship, or if one has to climb to the sun deck, traverse two sun decks, and down again to the dock. As I am able to walk a few steps with assistance, this was less of a problem for me, ...
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Sail Date: August 2023

Traveled with disabled person


Excellent cruise once on board.

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Just-a-mow
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We had travelled the Danube before with Emerald which prompted us to choose the Rhine cruise. The cruise ships were both excellent with superb service by all the staff and crew. The included trips were also well planned and well worth the money. The tour guides were well informed and the tours were very interesting. The one big complaint we all had was the travel arrangements getting to the ...
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Sail Date: July 2022


RELAXATION?

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mary/keith
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise for relaxation and panorama. We got plenty panorama but not much rest. The biggest problem was the departure times of the visits, 8am or 8.30am. We were 90% elderly people and like to lie in in the mornings, especially when on holiday. We could see no harm in the departure times being a little later, maybe 9.30am. Most tours were over well before the ship set sail again. We ...
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Sail Date: June 2022

Traveled with disabled person


Good but with some issues

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pwebster6
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Very good itiniary, staff were on the ball except for one gentleman who was not with it and lacked interest in any customers. Ship was quality with all the mod cons. On a negative side we did not stick to the itiniary and docked in some obscure places. Explanation given was Viking have more ships than us? When advertising cruises make sure you have booked moorings for the dates you are ...
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Sail Date: June 2022


The evening entertainment on the last night was magic and the lunchtime the day previously a real laugh.

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The Ayatollah
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We booked this Emerald cruise 2 years back for our Emerald wedding anniversary, Covid forced the delay. Food was good but limited in choice in comparison to other river cruises we have done with a massive buffet selection. With limited mobility access to the sun deck was limited with no assisted methods, lift or chairlift. Staff were good and Igor did well.. As this expensive cruise was sold with ...
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Sail Date: May 2022

Traveled with disabled person


Excellent, second only to Emerald Duoro where Portuguese crew were exceptional

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kandipa
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We had really enjoyed our Emerald Duoro cruise and wanted to explore the Danube countries. Although we found that we are less interested in the culture and language of this part of Europe we cannot fault Emerald. The staff all did a great job and the whole thing was very well organised and enjoyable. The cabin was spotless and although small was well designed with lots of storage. Comfortable ...
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Sail Date: October 2019


An Amazing Rhine River cruise

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Bruce2
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise because of the location and price. We were met at dockside by the tour director (Nina), dropped our bags off. She took us onboard where we could have a snack and a coffee. We then went off to explore Amsterdam. There was no set seating in the dining area so you could choose to join others or be by yourself. The meals were a la carte and lunch and dinner usually ...
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Sail Date: June 2019


First Timmers - had an excellent trip.

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Tony Mumford
First Time Cruiser • Age 80s

We where looking for a different idea for our holidays and went to a presentation for Emerald Waterways in Vancouver. We were impressed with the presentation and the all inclusive price no nickel and dimming you at very turn. So we took a brochure and a couple of weeks later booked the 8 day trip down the Rhine. We had an excellent trip, enjoyed all the off boat excursions. They were all very ...
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Sail Date: June 2019


Great land excursions and the staff and the ship were amazing.

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dlowcarter
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We went on a seminar by Emerald and they offered a lot of incentives so we decided to give it a try. It was our first River Cruise so we didn't know what to expect and it was overall a great experience. The staff were very pleasant and helpful and the ship itself was very comfortable and well maintained. The only drawbacks that we found is the entertainment in the evening was not to our ...
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Sail Date: April 2019


All sound and no vision

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Nognelg
2-5 Cruises • Age 80s

Everything was wonderful except I would not go again on Emerald Dawn, or orther ships like her, because the ill-fitting sliding bathroom door was only 60 cm from the nearest pillow of the bed and the loo was only another 45cm further away.....so all forms of privacy are lost when you have to answer " the call of nature " to have less privacy than that which I have at home is totally unacceptable ...
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Sail Date: June 2018


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