This experience was ok, not great, not bad. The highlights were the included orientation tours at each stop, and the great, friendly and efficient crew. Everyone on the ship tried hard to please, but it is hard to say it was an outstanding experience, relative to the price.

Port stops were often rushed and inconvenient. Although this was indicated as a Danube River Cruise, in fact at the start of the journey, for more then a day we were cruising along a not very pretty canal. Yes the locks are interesting, but not beautiful, except in a mechanical, scientific way.

The chef, the galley crew and the servers all worked hard to serve meals. It is not their fault, but the menu was rather boring, staid and not particularly tasty. Dessert choices were extremely limited, usually one pastry, one ice cream and one fruit dessert at dinner. Read more