Stateroom on a River Cruise???

[magnolia11]

Hi,

:confused: I was wondering after reading the threads addressing; no, french and real, balcony's, when does the ship usually move? I was wondering how much time is actually spent cruising during the day? where one could get maximum benefit from a balcony, french or otherwise. If one moves at night to be in another port for next day how much time can you possibly have to sit on your balcony watch the world go by? Although I really like that idea... All other considerations aside, no claustrophobia, etc. etc.

[Hoyaheel]

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2251651

 

Just asked, a few threads down.

[pbnjrockette]

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2251651

 

Just asked, a few threads down.

 

 

Reading the above thread will give you a sample of the variety of day/nighttime cruising. It definitely depends on what river you are on and where you are sailing.

We have never found the need for a balcony as we enjoy being on deck or in the front of the ship as we sailed (Germany, France, Russia, India, China)

[NavyVeteran]

We absolutely have to have either a veranda or French balcony on one of the Viking Longships. The standard staterooms are all on the main (lower) deck, and there is no elevator to that deck. If you have mobility issues and need an elevator, a French balcony or better is the only choice.

[Host Jazzbeau]

Pay attention to the size of the cabins, as well as the balcony options. Some river ships have much larger cabins than others, and the Viking longships have an unusual design in which the corridor is shifted to one side so the balcony cabins are larger and the French balcony cabins are quite small.