Cabin Review

We chose a Cat C. (French Balcony) cabin, starboard-side aft on the mid (Cello) deck.

Although significantly smaller than the touted “Twin-FrenchDoor-Balcony” cabins (Cat BB & up), one exceptional feature of these is that the sole french door slides completely away, essentially leaving one entire side of the cabin, floor-to-ceiling, completely open. With a railing of course.

Thus, do not dismiss these Cat C. cabins.

If this is your first time on the Danube or on a river cruise, Avoid the Cat D & E Window cabins on the lower (Piano) Deck as you’ll mostly miss the endless scenery passing by,

including the occasional middle-of-the night concrete lock-wall.

Being at the aft end of the ship was not an inconvenience. No engine noise. Obviously, no waves.

Also, up the rear stairs to the Violin Deck and in the Chef’s Table is the second, lesser-known, 24hr Coffee/Espresso/Cappuccino machine.

The spacious bathroom features a sliding-door shower with both “rainfall” and hand-held showers.

Both it and the cabin were kept spotless.

I found the pillows to be a bit thin, perhaps worn, but a request for new ones was executed forthwith.

Notable is the iMac-based en-suite infotainment system, easily the most sophisticated yet intuitive such system to be found on the water.

Don’t forget your Euro-to-US plug adapter and an outlet strip to keep all your technology charged up.

Free, fast & unlimited WiFi throughout the ship was an equally pleasant surprise.

The minifridge was kept full of complimentary bottled water, which would also appear whenever disembarking for a tour, and on coaches.