We are a retired couple in our mid-70's. This was our 14th cruise, 2nd river cruise. We sailed on the Countess last May and had such a great time we decided to take another cruise on her. While this cruise was not as great as the previous one, we still had a good time.

I really love the ship. The layout is so convenient and everything is close together. The grand lobby and bar with the 2-story windows gives a beautiful view of the scenery. Our cabin was comfortable and the bathroom was huge. I enjoyed the open balcony, where I could visit with people as they walked around the deck. If you prefer a private balcony, those are also available.

The crew is fantastic, especially our cabin steward LaCoy and our waitress Leah. Anthony at the bar remembered us from the last cruise. That's the kind of personal detail AQV provides. Read more