beckmars

49 minutes ago, MitchellD said:

 

 

 

Hello all from an Aussie.

THought I should come in here and check on some cruise information as I was told that the Rhine River may not be totally navigable.

 

Will be on the Uniworld Cruise as well from November 2. Looking forward to it, if not a bit wary now.

 

Regardless, looking forward to meeting new people on this cruise.

I will try to find you with your accent :)  

7 minutes ago, notamermaid said:

millebe and beckmars,

It is good to read that Uniworld is so confident. Sounds like the River Queen is ready to take you along the river smoothly.

Have a great time.

 

notamermaid

 

It will be fun, no matter where it goes :)

26 minutes ago, millebe said:

Yes, I am on Facebook but we will be flying out of Florida on Thursday so will not have internet access.  We are John & Betsy so look for us on the River Queen!  Have a safe trip!

Will do - My name is Rebecca.  See you soon!

2 minutes ago, gnome12 said:

You can't. The function has not (and probably won't be) enabled.

Thank you - I figured it was ME, not the system - lol.  Not this time :)

On 10/25/2018 at 3:51 PM, Begete said:

lol.   We are in Coupeville but have many friends in Clinton. Can you private message someone here on cruise critic?

Hi, I tried messaging you through here, and I am unable to.  If anyone knows how to send a PM to another member, do tell :)

25 minutes ago, millebe said:

To my fellow cruiser “beckmars” on the Nov. 2 Uniworld River Queen Cruise, AMS-BSL:

Because I had not rec’d a response from my email I sent to Uniworld last week, I called them today to see if they would provide any updates.  As expected, they said the current itinerary remains as is and they do not expect any changes as a large amount of rain is expected this week.  After I chuckled a moment and told them the current Kaub & Koblenz River levels as of this AM (thank you “notamermaid” for this updated info), Uniworld responded, “I told you there is no change to the itinerary and it is going to rain and raise the river levels”!  Instead of arguing any further, I asked them it there was a Uniworld boat available south of the Rhine Gorge where we could bus for a swap.  He said yes there is.  I did see the S.S. Antoinette stopped south of Strasbourg which started in Basel for an 8 day cruise (BSL-AMS).  I am hoping that is a possible swap option for us but not sure how those passengers on the Antoinette will get to AMS by next Sunday if the swap to the River Queen!  I am glad I am not on that logistical team!

i wanted to keep you posted on what I have heard so far which is not much at all!  At least the drinks are included with this cruise and hopefully we can join up on the River Queen and have a drink together!

Hi, Looks like the River Queen made it from Dusseldorf to AMS.  It is only 110 meters long, so one of the smaller ones.  This seems to be a good thing :)  I am flying out of Seattle tomorrow.  I evidently cannot message folks through Cruise Critic  - Do you have Facebook?

2 hours ago, Walsen said:

We just returned from a Viking cruise from Basel to Amsterdam and the ship swap went smooth and they did everything to make the cruise great. They rented a day cruise for the Rhine river gorge 

Which port did you change ships?

3 minutes ago, notamermaid said:

 

 

The River Queen has moved to Düsseldorf. Uniworld might be waiting for the updates on water levels after the rain this weekend.

 

I do hope they send you some info soon.

 

notamermaid

 

The River Queen is one of the "shorter" ships (I think).  110 meters - 361 feet.  It will be what it will be :)  Adventure time!

9 minutes ago, millebe said:

Still no info from Uniworld on the Nov.2 AMS-BAS Cruise.  Sent them an email yesterday requesting and update but no reply as of the time of this message.  Sounds like Viking is be proactive and communicating....I wish Uniworld would be more customer oriented.

They are probably inundated with email & phone calls.  I can understand why they would wait to notify us with changes, because of Mother Nature being so unpredictable.

7 minutes ago, Begete said:

lol.   We are in Coupeville but have many friends in Clinton. Can you private message someone here on cruise critic?

I am not sure.  I will try.

34 minutes ago, Begete said:

millebe and beckmars.  we are on the very next cruise after yours, will you lease keep us updated?’ That would be much appreciated. thank you

Sure.  By the way, I have family on Whidbey Island - in Clinton.

17 minutes ago, millebe said:

We are also on the River Queen on Nov. 2.  Would love to hear from Passengers on the ship this week. Have not heard a thing from Uniworld if the itinerary will be modified.

Looks like the River Queen is moored right now, in Duisburg.  I am wondering if it is even on a trip right now.  I couldn't find an itinerary for it during this time.

14 minutes ago, CILCIANRQTS said:

On the Viking Mani November 9, B>A.

Here’s an ironic thought - if people cancel because of anxiety over itinerary uncertainty or bussing ( and the cruise does go), then the ship is lighter and may travel better through the low spots.

Yes, I DO have a strange perspective on things...

Just sayin’.

Good point.  I'm just going to roll with it, and get what I get :)  It will be an adventure for sure.

Thank you to all who are posting information here.  I am booked on Uniworld's River Queen AMS-BSL, departing AMS November 2nd.  

If anyone has any information on that particular cruise, I would love to hear it. (I have been getting a bit of information on MarineTraffic.com, but am still trying to figure out how to navigate the site.)