Is River Cruising Really This Miserable?

[PatriciaF]

Wow--I have only been on one river cruise, Viking Seine, Paris to Normandy and found none of that true. If anything, I found the staff nicer and more knowledgable than the Ocean cruises i have taken (about 14 now).

From talking to people aboard the Seine, they said that there was a lot of variability to service and food, and thought that Viking was one of the best and one of the most consistent for quality.

I would be reluctant to take my husband as he is not a sit and relax person--the on board activities are limited compared to a large ocean liner.

[ddean52]

others may and will disagree, however, your listed issues all happened to us! we are seasoned travelers, and normally are no-fuss , however, our experience was a singularly miserable event should you decide to give river cruising a try , chose wisely!!

Best Of Luck!!

Dean

[PatriciaF]

I guess for some the only highlight wasn't getting sea sick (which is one for me)

 

I also sailed on the Mississippi Queen 3 times and also had no problems.

 

Perhaps I have just been lucky.