Emerald Dawn Review
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Danube Delights-Budapest to Nurnburg: (not a Christmas Market sailing but site won't let me edit that) Travelling with my sister (2 females in our 50's) Age range was one couple in their 30's to age 90! Mostly couples but we never felt out of place. We chose to eat dinner with someone different every night. Met people from Australia, Scotland, New Zealand, Thailand, Spain, Canada and a few of us from the U.S.
The ship is beautiful. Understated elegance. Simple design, contemporary. The cabins have plenty of storage space although we did not notice the deep drawer beneath the sink until our second day. All the drawers are "quiet close" so no slamming drawers from your neighbors. A mini fridge, safe and a long shelf above the TV.
The inside balcony was ideal as it gives you extra interior space as opposed to an outside balcony space that would be unusable in bad weather. We enjoyed the open window balcony concept and used it quite often.
Cabin Review
Not as small as I thought it would be. Quiet close drawers. 2 huge drawer, a long shelf good for small items/accessories and charging cords, etc. A big drawer under the sink for cosmetics and 2 shelves next to the sink. A closet with plenty of hangers and 2 walking sticks, umbrellas, slippers and robes. A cabinet with a safe and 2 shelves for small items. 2 nightstands with an open bottom shelf.. There are 4 outlets that use the 2 prong plugs (bring your own adapters) They are all located in the same spot next to the vanity. One is taken up by the Quiet Vox system. If you are plugging in phones, tablets, etc bring several adapters. WiFi service can be spotty ...if you are in a lock you lose service. Strongest signal is when you are docked and/or in the Horizon lounge.
The indoor balcony is genius!
Port Reviews
Bratislava
Young college student was out guide in this included tour in which we walked around this quaint town for an hour and then had free time. In the afternoon we had the option to have tea and cake at a local family's house. Best part of the day!
Regensburg
Don't miss the sausage shop under the Old Stone Bridge! It was rainy the day we were there. Our guide on the included tour was very good but we arrived in port late so our 1 hour tour was cut to 45 mins so that we could have some free time.