River Cruises in Europe

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River Cruises in Europe May 1, 2018 15:47:42 GMT -5 TOO $ likes this

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Post by VinnieTheEel on May 1, 2018 15:47:42 GMT -5

Hey all. Just getting back with the wife from a 2 1/2 week jaunt across europe to Budapest (Planned before my work ventures earlier in the year), Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Austria, and Germany. We had a great time, and I've decided I'm not going to let my mom (73) get away from at least one last trip to Europe with me next year. The wife has graciously decided to stay at home.

My question is this. My mom is not the most mobile, so I think a cruise is the only way she could see what she wants to see. Has anyone had any experience with these companies? My mom only knows of Viking, which appears to be expensive AF and not offer as much as the other companies do. My mom really wants to see France and Germany (We have ancestors from Normandy and Baden-Wuerttemberg). There are some more local european cruise companies that are much less expensive but I want to make sure they still would offer the comfort my mom needs. I'm trying to treat her well, but also not drop $20K on this.

Thanks for help in advance!

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River Cruises in Europe May 1, 2018 16:45:40 GMT -5 VinnieTheEel likes this

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Post by smosey wales on May 1, 2018 16:45:40 GMT -5

Welcome back!

My parents enjoyed some European river cruises--they are on smaller boats than the big Vikings so they can go to better places--and less crowded. The cruise would be quieter than the big ships--which many prefer.

There are also the trains like the Orient Express but they are expensive, as I recall, and don't stop.

Europe also has comfortable buses, unlike the USA. But the beauty of the boat is you avoid packing/unpacking and all the check in hassles that are hard on the older people. And she has the option to skip any land-based jaunts and take it easy.

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River Cruises in Europe May 1, 2018 17:36:26 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by VinnieTheEel on May 1, 2018 17:36:26 GMT -5

May 1, 2018 16:45:40 GMT -5 smosey wales said:

Welcome back!

My parents enjoyed some European river cruises--they are on smaller boats than the big Vikings so they can go to better places--and less crowded. The cruise would be quieter than the big ships--which many prefer.

There are also the trains like the Orient Express but they are expensive, as I recall, and don't stop.

Europe also has comfortable buses, unlike the USA. But the beauty of the boat is you avoid packing/unpacking and all the check in hassles that are hard on the older people. And she has the option to skip any land-based jaunts and take it easy.

Yeah I’m trying to think of something that works. I travel cheap and she doesn’t. Vikings just look extravagant for my taste but this one is about her (if i can afford it)

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VinnieTheEel Old Head Posts: 1,798 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Bring back Jacket Number of LOCKNs attended: 5	River Cruises in Europe May 1, 2018 17:37:38 GMT -5 via mobile TOO $ likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by VinnieTheEel on May 1, 2018 17:37:38 GMT -5 May 1, 2018 16:02:02 GMT -5 TOO $ said: I have nothing to add about the cruise but wanted to say welcome back, we missed you. 2 1/2 weeks later and it’s still not SOON
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River Cruises in Europe May 2, 2018 7:50:53 GMT -5

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Post by kuriti on May 2, 2018 7:50:53 GMT -5

My boss and her mother did one and thought it was great. They did an expensive one though and I don’t know anything about good vs bad companies. I have looked extensively at renting a houseboat to take the family on the French canals, but that sounds a little more DIY than you were thinking. They are pretty cheap though and would be roomy for just two people. Depends on how active/mobile she is and how much you would want to do yourself vs lounge.

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River Cruises in Europe

Post by VinnieTheEel on May 1, 2018 15:47:42 GMT -5

Post by TOO $ on May 1, 2018 16:02:02 GMT -5

Post by smosey wales on May 1, 2018 16:45:40 GMT -5

Post by VinnieTheEel on May 1, 2018 17:36:26 GMT -5

Post by VinnieTheEel on May 1, 2018 17:37:38 GMT -5

Post by kuriti on May 2, 2018 7:50:53 GMT -5