Rivers and Eastern Europe

[meow!]

Oceania has been offering the usual itineraries for several years in a row. Is there any plan to sail the European rivers, and the new countries of the European Union? Or business is good enough as is, and there is no need to try something new and thereby take risks in occupancy rate?

[Windrunner I]

Oceania has been offering the usual itineraries for several years in a row. Is there any plan to sail the European rivers, and the new countries of the European Union? Or business is good enough as is, and there is no need to try something new and thereby take risks in occupancy rate?

 

How would ships the size of the Regatta sail the European rivers?

[orchestrapal]

Even if the ships were of a size for rivers, why would O even think of going into an already overcrowded market.

The river cruise companies are giving deals up to the day of sailing.

Don't think they run as full as O does.

[smj]

Where can you find deals on the river cruises?

[Jancruz]

I just came off the my first Viking river cruise and LOVED it, I would go back in a heartbeat..happy to answer any questions.

Jan

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[Ask4Jay]

Jan -

we did a Viking cruise down the Rhine River last fall and enjoyed it somewhat.

The scenery was gorgeous, food and company were OK, but the ships are just too small to have balconies. And "no balcony" is a deal breaker for us. Gotta have private outside space. So we'll stick with O and NCL (in that order).

[Jancruz]

I know what you mean ..but I just liked the change of pace and the sifference from a blue water cruise..it would never take the place of Oceania to me..just take it in addition to!!

Jan

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[spindrift]

If you want a top river line, try Avalon's river boats. The BEST. If you want Apples to Apples (Oceania to river boats) go with Avalon.