We decided to try a river cruise and selected AMA due to its reputation and well as its offering of bike tours on the Danube. We have extensively traveled by ocean liner and wanted this new experience.

We were very pleased with everything! It is, with the exception of very few optional tours, totally inclusive. All tours are included in each city/village visit, the length of each stay more than enough (with the exception of needing more time in Vienna), wine and beer are included for dinner (in fact, unless you bring onboard your own wine, there aren't even any other offerings). The cruise director, John, was wonderful, catering to each person's needs and wants as well as informative regarding regional history. At most ports where we spent the night, a local talented group was brought on-board for entertainment and were very good. At every port, we were docked in the center of town. Many times, after dinner, my husband and I just walked off the ship to walk around a bit before heading off to our cabin.

The positives of the food was that it was regional. Each day there was a highlighted menu suggesting local regional specialties (something that I find really lacking on our ocean cruise lines that don't take where we are cruising into consideration with menu planning). The first night's menu was a wow, but the selection and variety kind of went downhill after that. Presentation was always good, but variety was lacking, although the fish every night was excellent. Read more