Is internet available onboard?
Internet service is available for a fee on the ship.
Is there smoking on the ship?
All interiors of the ship are non-smoking. Smoking is only permitted on the open air sun deck.
Is internet available onboard?
Internet service is available for a fee on the ship.
Is there smoking on the ship?
All interiors of the ship are non-smoking. Smoking is only permitted on the open air sun deck.
Do all rooms have full private facilities?
Yes, each stateroom has a fully equipped bathroom and shower.
Is there a TV in my stateroom?
Yes, there is satellite TV in each stateroom.
Is there a safe in the room?
Yes, each stateroom has a personal safe for your use.
Is English spoken on ship?
English is the common language spoken on board and there is also an English-speaking Cruise Director.
Is sightseeing included?
What dates should I book my air and where should I fly to meet the boat?
You will need to depart the USA no later than one day prior to your ship boarding as you are boarding the boat. Please plan your flights so that you will be able to embark the ship by 4 pm.You may disembark the ship at 8:30 am on your last day unless the boat overnights in the last port like in Budapest and Amsterdam. Please allow enough time to get to the airport and check into your flight.
Where should I fly into:
For the Rhine Cruise travels in both directions between Basil, Switzerland and Amsterdam. Many airlines fly into/out of Basil at competitive prices. As an alternative we suggest you consider Zurich. There is direct train service between the airport and Basil that takes a bit over one hour. Additionally you can fly into Geneva which also has direct train service from the airport and will take you nearly 3 hours. For Amsterdam it is best to fly directly into/out of Amsterdam.
For the Danube which travels in both directions between Budapest and Nuremberg. For Nuremberg a number of airlines fly directly into here or alternative you can fly from Munich. You can take a train in approximately 1.5 hours to Munich. For Budapest it is best to fly directly into/out of Budapest.
For the French Cruise it is best to flying into or out of Lyon. Many airlines fly into Lyon. Alternatively, consider visiting Paris. It will take you just two hours by train.
We can arrange transportation from Basil, Zurich, Amsterdam, Nuremberg, Munich, Budapest and Lyon from the airport to/from the ship.
Will you assist me book my air?
Yes, we can book your air. There will be a small fee on top of the airfare.
Can you book an extension to Prague?
Yes. Please click here for details on the two or three night package we have available. It includes transportation to Prague, hotel, breakfast and tours.
Can you book an extension to Budapest?
Yes. Please click here for details on the One or two night packages we have available. It includes transportation to from the airport to the hotel, the hotel to the ship, breakfast daily and a four start well located hotel.
Is there a fitness room onboard the ship?
Yes, there is a fitness room with a variety of equipment free for you to use.
Is there a doctor onboard?
The ship always sails close to shore, in the event of an emergency, medical service can be request promptly.
Is there laundry service onboard?
Laundry service is available onboard for a fee.
What is the cuisine?
All meals on board are prepared by European chefs and consist of local food adjusted to appeal to North American tastes. There is a full buffet breakfast with many familiar choices.
Can you accommodate special diet requests?
Yes, they can accommodate special diets and food allergies for many needs. Please be sure to ask about your needs to find out if they can be accommodated.
What is the dress code?
During the day time casual attire is the norm. Shorts are acceptable during the day. At dinner it is casual with a collar shirt (e.g. Polo) and pants required. Be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes.
Can we reserve a table in the dinning room?
The ship has an open seating policy. This way you can meet new people. If you would like to dine with a special group of friends please arrive at dinner when the dinning room first opens.
Is wine included with meals?
Complimentary local fine wine with every dinner onboard. Coffee and tea is also included with your meals.
Is there an elevator onboard?
Yes, though often it is not needed as there are only three passenger decks plus the sun deck.
What is the currency and can we use credit cards?
All the countries you will visit on the cruise (including on the ship) except for Hungary will use the Euro. The ship and many location accept major credit cards; however in small towns they may not be widely accepted. In these cases you should have some local currency. ATM machines are located throughout most of Europe.
Is a passport required?
Yes, a U.S. passport is required with at least six months of validity left from the date of your return. For non-U.S. passport holders please contact your airline for other passports to be sure you are able to travel to all the countries on your itinerary or transiting.
Is there tipping onboard the ship?
In total they suggest 5 to 8 Euros per day, per person which will be distributed among the entire crew.
Do all rooms have full private facilities?
Yes, each stateroom has a fully equipped bathroom and shower.
Is there a TV in my stateroom?
Yes, there is satellite TV in each stateroom.
Is there a safe in the room?
Yes, each stateroom has a personal safe for your use.
Is English spoken on ship?
English is the common language spoken on board and there is also an English-speaking Cruise Director.
Is sightseeing included?
What dates should I book my air and where should I fly to meet the boat?
You will need to depart the USA no later than one day prior to your ship boarding as you are boarding the boat. Please plan your flights so that you will be able to embark the ship by 4 pm.You may disembark the ship at 8:30 am on your last day unless the boat overnights in the last port like in Budapest and Amsterdam. Please allow enough time to get to the airport and check into your flight.
Where should I fly into:
For the Rhine Cruise travels in both directions between Basil, Switzerland and Amsterdam. Many airlines fly into/out of Basil at competitive prices. As an alternative we suggest you consider Zurich. There is direct train service between the airport and Basil that takes a bit over one hour. Additionally you can fly into Geneva which also has direct train service from the airport and will take you nearly 3 hours. For Amsterdam it is best to fly directly into/out of Amsterdam.
For the Danube which travels in both directions between Budapest and Nuremberg. For Nuremberg a number of airlines fly directly into here or alternative you can fly from Munich. You can take a train in approximately 1.5 hours to Munich. For Budapest it is best to fly directly into/out of Budapest.
For the French Cruise it is best to flying into or out of Lyon. Many airlines fly into Lyon. Alternatively, consider visiting Paris. It will take you just two hours by train.
We can arrange transportation from Basil, Zurich, Amsterdam, Nuremberg, Munich, Budapest and Lyon from the airport to/from the ship.
Will you assist me book my air?
Yes, we can book your air. There will be a small fee on top of the airfare.
Can you book an extension to Prague?
Yes. Please click here for details on the two or three night package we have available. It includes transportation to Prague, hotel, breakfast and tours.
Can you book an extension to Budapest?
Yes. Please click here for details on the One or two night packages we have available. It includes transportation to from the airport to the hotel, the hotel to the ship, breakfast daily and a four start well located hotel.
Is there a fitness room onboard the ship?
Yes, there is a fitness room with a variety of equipment free for you to use.
Is there a doctor onboard?
The ship always sails close to shore, in the event of an emergency, medical service can be request promptly.
Is there laundry service onboard?
Laundry service is available onboard for a fee.
What is the cuisine?
All meals on board are prepared by European chefs and consist of local food adjusted to appeal to North American tastes. There is a full buffet breakfast with many familiar choices.
Can you accommodate special diet requests?
Yes, they can accommodate special diets and food allergies for many needs. Please be sure to ask about your needs to find out if they can be accommodated.
What is the dress code?
During the day time casual attire is the norm. Shorts are acceptable during the day. At dinner it is casual with a collar shirt (e.g. Polo) and pants required. Be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes.
Can we reserve a table in the dinning room?
The ship has an open seating policy. This way you can meet new people. If you would like to dine with a special group of friends please arrive at dinner when the dinning room first opens.
Is wine included with meals?
Complimentary local fine wine with every dinner onboard. Coffee and tea is also included with your meals.
Is there an elevator onboard?
Yes, though often it is not needed as there are only three passenger decks plus the sun deck.
What is the currency and can we use credit cards?
All the countries you will visit on the cruise (including on the ship) except for Hungary will use the Euro. The ship and many location accept major credit cards; however in small towns they may not be widely accepted. In these cases you should have some local currency. ATM machines are located throughout most of Europe.
Is a passport required?
Yes, a U.S. passport is required with at least six months of validity left from the date of your return. For non-U.S. passport holders please contact your airline for other passports to be sure you are able to travel to all the countries on your itinerary or transiting.
Is there tipping onboard the ship?
In total they suggest 5 to 8 Euros per day, per person which will be distributed among the entire crew.
Is internet available onboard?
Internet service is available for a fee on the ship.
Is there smoking on the ship?
All interiors of the ship are non-smoking. Smoking is only permitted on the open air sun deck.
Is internet available onboard?
Internet service is available for a fee on the ship.
Is there smoking on the ship?
All interiors of the ship are non-smoking. Smoking is only permitted on the open air sun deck.
Do all rooms have full private facilities?
Yes, each stateroom has a fully equipped bathroom and shower.
Is there a TV in my stateroom?
Yes, there is satellite TV in each stateroom.
Is there a safe in the room?
Yes, each stateroom has a personal safe for your use.
Is English spoken on ship?
English is the common language spoken on board and there is also an English-speaking Cruise Director.
Is sightseeing included?
What dates should I book my air and where should I fly to meet the boat?
You will need to depart the USA no later than one day prior to your ship boarding as you are boarding the boat. Please plan your flights so that you will be able to embark the ship by 4 pm.You may disembark the ship at 8:30 am on your last day unless the boat overnights in the last port like in Budapest and Amsterdam. Please allow enough time to get to the airport and check into your flight.
Where should I fly into:
For the Rhine Cruise travels in both directions between Basil, Switzerland and Amsterdam. Many airlines fly into/out of Basil at competitive prices. As an alternative we suggest you consider Zurich. There is direct train service between the airport and Basil that takes a bit over one hour. Additionally you can fly into Geneva which also has direct train service from the airport and will take you nearly 3 hours. For Amsterdam it is best to fly directly into/out of Amsterdam.
For the Danube which travels in both directions between Budapest and Nuremberg. For Nuremberg a number of airlines fly directly into here or alternative you can fly from Munich. You can take a train in approximately 1.5 hours to Munich. For Budapest it is best to fly directly into/out of Budapest.
For the French Cruise it is best to flying into or out of Lyon. Many airlines fly into Lyon. Alternatively, consider visiting Paris. It will take you just two hours by train.
We can arrange transportation from Basil, Zurich, Amsterdam, Nuremberg, Munich, Budapest and Lyon from the airport to/from the ship.
Will you assist me book my air?
Yes, we can book your air. There will be a small fee on top of the airfare.
Can you book an extension to Prague?
Yes. Please click here for details on the two or three night package we have available. It includes transportation to Prague, hotel, breakfast and tours.
Can you book an extension to Budapest?
Yes. Please click here for details on the One or two night packages we have available. It includes transportation to from the airport to the hotel, the hotel to the ship, breakfast daily and a four start well located hotel.
Is there a fitness room onboard the ship?
Yes, there is a fitness room with a variety of equipment free for you to use.
Is there a doctor onboard?
The ship always sails close to shore, in the event of an emergency, medical service can be request promptly.
Is there laundry service onboard?
Laundry service is available onboard for a fee.
What is the cuisine?
All meals on board are prepared by European chefs and consist of local food adjusted to appeal to North American tastes. There is a full buffet breakfast with many familiar choices.
Can you accommodate special diet requests?
Yes, they can accommodate special diets and food allergies for many needs. Please be sure to ask about your needs to find out if they can be accommodated.
What is the dress code?
During the day time casual attire is the norm. Shorts are acceptable during the day. At dinner it is casual with a collar shirt (e.g. Polo) and pants required. Be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes.
Can we reserve a table in the dinning room?
The ship has an open seating policy. This way you can meet new people. If you would like to dine with a special group of friends please arrive at dinner when the dinning room first opens.
Is wine included with meals?
Complimentary local fine wine with every dinner onboard. Coffee and tea is also included with your meals.
Is there an elevator onboard?
Yes, though often it is not needed as there are only three passenger decks plus the sun deck.
What is the currency and can we use credit cards?
All the countries you will visit on the cruise (including on the ship) except for Hungary will use the Euro. The ship and many location accept major credit cards; however in small towns they may not be widely accepted. In these cases you should have some local currency. ATM machines are located throughout most of Europe.
Is a passport required?
Yes, a U.S. passport is required with at least six months of validity left from the date of your return. For non-U.S. passport holders please contact your airline for other passports to be sure you are able to travel to all the countries on your itinerary or transiting.
Is there tipping onboard the ship?
In total they suggest 5 to 8 Euros per day, per person which will be distributed among the entire crew.
Do all rooms have full private facilities?
Yes, each stateroom has a fully equipped bathroom and shower.
Is there a TV in my stateroom?
Yes, there is satellite TV in each stateroom.
Is there a safe in the room?
Yes, each stateroom has a personal safe for your use.
Is English spoken on ship?
English is the common language spoken on board and there is also an English-speaking Cruise Director.
Is sightseeing included?
What dates should I book my air and where should I fly to meet the boat?
You will need to depart the USA no later than one day prior to your ship boarding as you are boarding the boat. Please plan your flights so that you will be able to embark the ship by 4 pm.You may disembark the ship at 8:30 am on your last day unless the boat overnights in the last port like in Budapest and Amsterdam. Please allow enough time to get to the airport and check into your flight.
Where should I fly into:
For the Rhine Cruise travels in both directions between Basil, Switzerland and Amsterdam. Many airlines fly into/out of Basil at competitive prices. As an alternative we suggest you consider Zurich. There is direct train service between the airport and Basil that takes a bit over one hour. Additionally you can fly into Geneva which also has direct train service from the airport and will take you nearly 3 hours. For Amsterdam it is best to fly directly into/out of Amsterdam.
For the Danube which travels in both directions between Budapest and Nuremberg. For Nuremberg a number of airlines fly directly into here or alternative you can fly from Munich. You can take a train in approximately 1.5 hours to Munich. For Budapest it is best to fly directly into/out of Budapest.
For the French Cruise it is best to flying into or out of Lyon. Many airlines fly into Lyon. Alternatively, consider visiting Paris. It will take you just two hours by train.
We can arrange transportation from Basil, Zurich, Amsterdam, Nuremberg, Munich, Budapest and Lyon from the airport to/from the ship.
Will you assist me book my air?
Yes, we can book your air. There will be a small fee on top of the airfare.
Can you book an extension to Prague?
Yes. Please click here for details on the two or three night package we have available. It includes transportation to Prague, hotel, breakfast and tours.
Can you book an extension to Budapest?
Yes. Please click here for details on the One or two night packages we have available. It includes transportation to from the airport to the hotel, the hotel to the ship, breakfast daily and a four start well located hotel.
Is there a fitness room onboard the ship?
Yes, there is a fitness room with a variety of equipment free for you to use.
Is there a doctor onboard?
The ship always sails close to shore, in the event of an emergency, medical service can be request promptly.
Is there laundry service onboard?
Laundry service is available onboard for a fee.
What is the cuisine?
All meals on board are prepared by European chefs and consist of local food adjusted to appeal to North American tastes. There is a full buffet breakfast with many familiar choices.
Can you accommodate special diet requests?
Yes, they can accommodate special diets and food allergies for many needs. Please be sure to ask about your needs to find out if they can be accommodated.
What is the dress code?
During the day time casual attire is the norm. Shorts are acceptable during the day. At dinner it is casual with a collar shirt (e.g. Polo) and pants required. Be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes.
Can we reserve a table in the dinning room?
The ship has an open seating policy. This way you can meet new people. If you would like to dine with a special group of friends please arrive at dinner when the dinning room first opens.
Is wine included with meals?
Complimentary local fine wine with every dinner onboard. Coffee and tea is also included with your meals.
Is there an elevator onboard?
Yes, though often it is not needed as there are only three passenger decks plus the sun deck.
What is the currency and can we use credit cards?
All the countries you will visit on the cruise (including on the ship) except for Hungary will use the Euro. The ship and many location accept major credit cards; however in small towns they may not be widely accepted. In these cases you should have some local currency. ATM machines are located throughout most of Europe.
Is a passport required?
Yes, a U.S. passport is required with at least six months of validity left from the date of your return. For non-U.S. passport holders please contact your airline for other passports to be sure you are able to travel to all the countries on your itinerary or transiting.
Is there tipping onboard the ship?
In total they suggest 5 to 8 Euros per day, per person which will be distributed among the entire crew.