This was our first ever trip to Europe and we were thrilled with the cruise, the staff, the excursions and the weather! Amsterdam was a great starting point and the tour added so much information that we would never have learned on our own. The ship was wonderfully clean and well maintained. The cabin was a bit snug but was a welcoming place to come back to each day. The balcony was a great addition providing a great place for close up viewing of many locks and life along the way. The food was exceptional and always good. The service was excellent all around. The churches, castles, towns and countryside were amazing and are fondly remembered still today. The tours added so much to the experience as we had someone familiar with the area to point out things we would not have found on our own. We enjoyed this cruise so much we plan to do another in the future.