mikelan6 Posted July 20, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I recently returned from the June 17 Splendours of Europe sailing (14 nights from Budapest to Amsterdam) and had a great time. The ships were excellent. Due to high water levels between Passau and Regensburg, we had to switch ships, which allowed us to experience two slightly different ships and two slightly different crews. We had panorama balcony cabins, which were a bit small, but suited us fine. All that was missing really was a small sofa to sit on instead of the chairs by the balcony/window. The ships' crew were excellent. Some went way beyond in helping us when we needed a little medical assistance. The activities on board were limited due to the ships' size, but it was fine. The oompapa band were the best mariachis I've heard yet. The food on board left a bit to be desired. My family is pretty picky and were not fond of the limited dinner selection. I pretty much had the same breakfast (buffet) for two weeks - although I'm not complaining about that. Lunches (also buffets) were pretty good. Best of all, I didn't gain much weight as compared to ocean cruises. The itinerary was amazing. I would go back in a heartbeat. I would have liked more time in some cities like Vienna and Amsterdam. The ships tours were very good. Most guides were awesome. I was fascinated by the locks as you will see in my videos below. I have taken almost nine hours of video during the trip including flights and tours. I also added a few videos of my Disneyland Paris extension. I hope you enjoy them. Feel free to ask me any questions and I will do my best to reply. Miami to London London to Budapest Emerald Sky and Sun Ship Tours Food on Emerald Waterways Budapest Arrival Budapest Tour Bratislava Vienna Durnstein Sailing the Wachau Valley https://youtu.be/liljCnLAgg4 Melk Abbey https://youtu.be/5JA7wjgTADY Melk Locks https://youtu.be/7bvGuG21AEg Persenbeug Locks https://youtu.be/P0lnBrIZh94 Salzburg and Regensburg https://youtu.be/47fMAUq89dg BMW Regensburg and Kelheim https://youtu.be/4olMx95TGCo Bacchausen Locks https://youtu.be/qI5Rfy6qkP8 Hipolstein Locks https://youtu.be/ikHlT9rbe3c Eckersmuhlen Locks https://youtu.be/7OIPfe4UTxU Nuremberg https://youtu.be/iCqsKBT1Kfc Bamberg https://youtu.be/InLplfUl6w8 Wurzburg https://youtu.be/5MeIxyyW1HI Rothenburg https://youtu.be/Oz0grNcXcOU Miltenberg https://youtu.be/xTwYYeC68MI Rudesheim https://youtu.be/cKDgp4XKZ40 Germania Cable Car Ride https://youtu.be/_IjXG0D4lQU Rhine River Gorge https://youtu.be/q8csQbb7uS0 Koblenz https://youtu.be/3qTn86AX98c Cologne https://youtu.be/KXfgMWpoaKU Sailing the Rhine https://youtu.be/GlVLNh5MhQc Amsterdam https://youtu.be/rxrn3jZ-HoE Food on Emerald Waterways Amsterdam to Paris https://youtu.be/dB23JibQeVU Disney Stars on Parade at Disneyland Paris https://youtu.be/anS-dKdzsmU “it's a small world” at Disneyland Paris https://youtu.be/ZdsUOXPcIbk Disney Illuminations at Disneyland Paris https://youtu.be/pI4z5Yqzi1U Paris to Boston https://youtu.be/oWvEqdvGzkA Boston to Miami https://youtu.be/HX6i2rYvpAU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtebor Posted July 20, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 20, 2017 thanks for sharing. We are on the Sun next year Basel to Amsterdam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Thorny Posted September 10, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Amazing, thank you so much. We are sailing on the Emerald Sky in 13 days! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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