The benefit of a river cruise, which we expected to be less crowds in ports and more personalized service, were evident; however there were many disappointments. First, we paid more than $1000.00 per day more than a year in advance on the premise that this was half price. Not so! The majority of the people we met paid less than half of what we paid, only a few weeks prior to the cruise. River cruising must be increasing In popularity but imagine the disappointment of opening the blinds to your balcony in the morning to find that you are looking into the room on the next boat! The food was not good, very, very salty, with limited vegetables, and often undercooked meat.

The staff were friendly, but inflexible to accommodation requests, including medical restrictions. Wine included, but only with meals, and no selection, white or red, and generally one glass.

Well organized for sure, but we would not do this again, not good value for the cost, and misleading advertising on the issue. I asked to be contacted at the end of the cruise (when specifically asked if we would like that), and had no opportunity to express concern, no contact was made. Read more