AmaDolce Review
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This was our first river cruise, and my first cruise. The pre-cruise information packet and the information provided by the travel agent AmaWaterways referred us to was excellent. We had some specific concerns and she addressed them clearly. We got a better deal through CruiseCompete.com, however, and took that.
Arrival in Prague: we hadn't booked a transfer but we were on the same plane as others who did, so we got a ride in the van provided and they billed us for it, which was convenient. The pre-tour in Prague was well-organized, although the hotel (Old Town Hilton) was used by many cruise and tour groups and the elevator was jammed.
Transfer to Nuremberg and embarkation: Well-handled, good commentary provided during the long ride. Stop at the Czech border with last chance to spend Czech money. Tour of Nuremberg and then embarkation. We had a cocktail welcome and snacks in the lounge while the crew boarded the luggage. It was all well done, and the crew was introduced. Our cruise director clearly explained our itinerary each day.
Cabin Review
The cabin was amazingly quiet. While small (as expected for a standard cabin) it had lots of storage space in the closets and bathroom cabinet. Had trouble with the door deadbolt -- they recommended not using it and I almost ended up locked in the room when it stuck. Loved the view from the french balcony, and we often just sat in our room watching the river go by while we sailing. The Wi Fi worked well in general, with dead spots when going through locks or in some areas of the gorges.