We arrived in Amsterdam 3 days pre-cruise and stayed in an AirBNB in Utretch. Between train and bus service we arrived at our destination in about an hour. We were able to spend a full day in Amsterdam and ...

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Sail Date October 2019

caversx2

2 Reviews Written

14 Helpful Votes

GATE 1 DELIVERS A GREAT CRUISE @ A TERRIFIC PRICE

Monarch Countess

Europe - River Cruise

We used Gate 1 for a trip to Thailand a dozen years ago so we decided to try them for our family reunion trip on the Rhine River. Their prices, air inclusive, just could not be beat! We travelled northbound ...

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Sail Date May 2019

Catie S

1 Review Written

13 Helpful Votes

Great value for money

Monarch Countess

Europe - River Cruise

We chose Gate 1 cruises because they were more economical than other options. We were in a twin cabin on Sapphire Deck. It was well set out and the bathroom was well appointed. The Monarch Countess isn’t a ...

Sail Date May 2019

Travelin_Bear

6 Reviews Written

47 Helpful Votes

Worthwhile Gate 1 river cruise on the Monarch Countess

Monarch Countess

Europe - River Cruise

This may be the first review of the Monarch Countess, one of Gate 1 Travel's own river cruisers. I was looking for reviews prior to our trip but was unable to find any. If I'm not mistaken, this ship was formerly ...

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Sail Date April 2019

Pat312

2 Reviews Written

8 Helpful Votes

Food was ok, but treat service and value

Monarch Countess

Europe - River Cruise

We have traveled few times with Gate 1 and liked their service and value. We had always wanted to do a river cruise but find most prices too high. One day we got an offer from Cruise Critic to river cruise with ...

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Sail Date September 2019

Aavenger

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Rhine with Italian lakes and Swiss Alps

Monarch Countess

Europe - River Cruise

Previous experience with gate one was excellent!This was our third trip.We were not dissapointed excellent food amazing service!Great guides with a super itenery all came together for an excellent cruise.Saw many ...

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Sail Date October 2019

DeToniaG

1 Review Written

Broken HVAC System Nightmare

Monarch Countess

Europe - River Cruise

This was supposed to be the Trip of a Lifetime but it turned sour pretty quickly because of a broken heater in the Monarch Countess Cabin #327. I got sick the first night because it shut off and started blowing cold ...

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Sail Date December 2019