Even though the tour was billed, Romantic Danube, my cousins and I enjoyed it as a family. There is so much to recommend: friendly, attentive service; delicious and healthy variety in dining experiences; organized excursions with knowledgeable guides with great personalities; but most of all, the convenience of having room, board and transportation taken care of means a traveler's time can be spent enjoying beautiful scenery, architecture, history and culture of these special cities and towns.

A special surprise was exceptional weather for this time of year and a variety of Christmas markets. Finding unique gifts with the flavor of each country or region was the icing on the cake.

Even though our ship experienced a mechanical difficulty, the program directly quickly organized several options so that we could enjoy time ashore while the problem was being fixed. Read more