Seeking middle of the road river cruise in Europe

[CPT Trips]

8 hours ago, RobInMN said:

Besides the rooms, probably the biggest difference between the 2 are the cruise managers/excursions. On the GCT we were on, there were 4 Cruise Managers and they led all the excursions. We were assigned to one as our primary, but there were a couple places where there were a couple options and we went with a different CM.

In my experience with GCT, the included tours were usually conducted primarily by a local licensed guide with the Program Director (PD) also accompanying the group. 
Often one, or more, of the PDs (not necessarily the one you were assigned) would offer some sort of tour after lunch. These were open to anyone who wanted to join in. Participants were responsible for any associated admission or transit costs. 
I found we got more individual attention and assistance with directions or transport information with four staff on board than on those ships with just one cruise manager on board. 
Bedding is what it is. I’m a big guy and I always slept well . . . it’s a gift 😎

[sjde]

I stand corrected. I just saw 89 and 98 passengers and didn’t realize they were ocean- going vessels.