2PrincesseInTow
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- Jul 9, 2010
Hello! I know there have been several trip reports on the Danube cruise so I won't do a full report. Just a thread for tips, impressions, and kid's activities. My family includes me, DH, DD 16, DD 11 and my mom 79.
First, what an amazing family trip this has been. My DD 11 was skeptical about the river cruise, "what! No kid's club" and by day three she said "way better than DCL".
Tips: try to book your chef's table reservation on a night when the ship is sailing. For Budapest departures that is day two. Much more scenic than looking into the back of another boat all night.
Weather... I expected hot and humid. Last week's trip report was very hot weather. 10 day forecast said more of the same for us. We have had pretty amazing weather. Today we were on deck with blankets (lots of blankets!). It was cold. So my tip is, bring a sweater or sweatshirt... I did not.
Kids: there are many activities planned for the kids. Both during excursions and on the ship. The Adventure Guides created a pirate party in the lounge one night, karaoke, on the Wachau Valley sailing afternoon we had an ice cream party, slime making and crafts. The kids who want to eat together in the lounge with a kid's buffet.
Also, our cruise director, Rachel, is awesome with the kids. She has a group of 10-12 year olds "working" with her, making announcements, helping out. The kids love doing it and it makes the cruise even more memorable for them. Rachel even had a scavenger hunt with hidden treats for the kids one day when they returned from excursions. All of the AmaViola staff has been wonderful and great with the kids.
My DD, 16, is enjoying the experiences and appreciates the out of the way stops we've made for example the apricot farm.
I'm so glad we chose this Adventure, it has exceeded my expectations. Our Adventure Guides have been amazing, really wonderful people. If you have questions, I'll be happy to try to answer.
First, what an amazing family trip this has been. My DD 11 was skeptical about the river cruise, "what! No kid's club" and by day three she said "way better than DCL".
Tips: try to book your chef's table reservation on a night when the ship is sailing. For Budapest departures that is day two. Much more scenic than looking into the back of another boat all night.
Weather... I expected hot and humid. Last week's trip report was very hot weather. 10 day forecast said more of the same for us. We have had pretty amazing weather. Today we were on deck with blankets (lots of blankets!). It was cold. So my tip is, bring a sweater or sweatshirt... I did not.
Kids: there are many activities planned for the kids. Both during excursions and on the ship. The Adventure Guides created a pirate party in the lounge one night, karaoke, on the Wachau Valley sailing afternoon we had an ice cream party, slime making and crafts. The kids who want to eat together in the lounge with a kid's buffet.
Also, our cruise director, Rachel, is awesome with the kids. She has a group of 10-12 year olds "working" with her, making announcements, helping out. The kids love doing it and it makes the cruise even more memorable for them. Rachel even had a scavenger hunt with hidden treats for the kids one day when they returned from excursions. All of the AmaViola staff has been wonderful and great with the kids.
My DD, 16, is enjoying the experiences and appreciates the out of the way stops we've made for example the apricot farm.
I'm so glad we chose this Adventure, it has exceeded my expectations. Our Adventure Guides have been amazing, really wonderful people. If you have questions, I'll be happy to try to answer.
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