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River cruises

#1 Post by tlynn78 » Mon May 06, 2024 11:32 am

Anyone here done one? I'm considering a European River Cruise(probably Viking) in the next couple of years. I'd love to hear pros/cons and tips.
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#2 Post by a1mamacat » Mon May 06, 2024 1:53 pm

tlynn78 wrote:
Mon May 06, 2024 11:32 am
Anyone here done one? I'm considering a European River Cruise(probably Viking) in the next couple of years. I'd love to hear pros/cons and tips.
My folks did one about 15 years ago, through Germany and France they had also done traditional cruises. They absolutely loved it. Mom was particularly pleased with being able to see the towns and villages, with the slow speed, and not having to frantically try to figure out how to get to the attractions they wanted to see. The smaller crowds were just their cup of tea. And no children lol.
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Re: River cruises

#3 Post by tlynn78 » Mon May 06, 2024 3:40 pm

a1mamacat wrote:
Mon May 06, 2024 1:53 pm
tlynn78 wrote:
Mon May 06, 2024 11:32 am
Anyone here done one? I'm considering a European River Cruise(probably Viking) in the next couple of years. I'd love to hear pros/cons and tips.
My folks did one about 15 years ago, through Germany and France they had also done traditional cruises. They absolutely loved it. Mom was particularly pleased with being able to see the towns and villages, with the slow speed, and not having to frantically try to figure out how to get to the attractions they wanted to see. The smaller crowds were just their cup of tea. And no children lol.
It all sounds very appealing. I'm thinking Amsterdam to Bucharest, or one of the Christmas ones.
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#4 Post by earendel » Mon May 06, 2024 3:52 pm

elwing and I haven't done one yet, but have considered it.
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#5 Post by tlynn78 » Mon May 06, 2024 5:25 pm

earendel wrote:
Mon May 06, 2024 3:52 pm
elwing and I haven't done one yet, but have considered it.
My in-laws did one back in '09 and loved it. we get the brochures all the time, and it's lit a fire.
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#6 Post by Bob Juch » Tue May 07, 2024 7:48 am

I'm considering one; that's why I need a scooter.
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