Which way?

[JBVols]

I know this probably a stupid question but does it matter which way you go on the Amsterdam to Budapest river cruise? We are booked on the Amadeus river cruise next year on the July 5, 2008 from Budapest to Amsterdam. We had requested the July 19 sailing from Amsterdam to Budapest but it was sold out to a charter.

[pacmom]

Not a stupid question at all. Weather travels from west to east--A-B. If it is raining when you leave Amesterdam, you will have the rain for a good bit of the trip. If you have rain in Budapest, your next stop to the west probably won't have rain. We took a trip from the Black Sea to Ames. a few years ago and it was wonderful. We were on Uniworld, but just about all the English speaking trips are on the same level. You will have a wonderful time watching the scenery, plus it will be a shorter trip home--ending in Ames. Go a day or two early to really enjoy Budapest and get over jet lag. Travel safely and enjoy. Pat

[JBVols]

Thanks that helped

 

Jim

[rogerdawhip]

I have traveled in both directions and prefer the Budapest to Amsterdam route. Due to the strong current on the Rhine we spend less time in some stops going upstream. The current did not seem to effect the Danubve as much. Plus, traveling through the Rhine Gorge and it's castles seemed better towards the end of the cruise then the beginning.

[EURiverCruiser]

The rule of the thumb is that you travel about 1/3 faster, when you sail downstream than when you sail upstream. With the AMS-BUD or BUD-AMS arrangement, you want to look into the planning in greater detail and make sure that the program really addresses your priorities.

 

EURiverCruiser

[emmylou]

we are going from Basil to Amsterdam.If raining will we be traveling with rain the whole way????

emmy

[steamboats]

Basel to Amsterdam is more or less going South to North. The O.P. talked about East - West. Usually the weather might move more from North to South so you might be fine. But noone can predict the weather :D !

 

steamboats

[emmylou]

Didn't know if north, south, east, or west.But good to know we have a better chance going the way were going.Thanks Steamboat. Boy if only we could predict the weather:D

emmy

[rogerdawhip]

When I did the Basel to Amsterdam cruise in rained the second day in Strausburg and was then sunny the rest of the way.

[emmylou]

Thank you Rodgerdawhip we are doingthe Christmas markets in nov/dec what time of year did you go,was all you expected it to be.:)

emmy

[steamboats]

Emmy,

 

I fear you might face some rain in Nov/Dec. If you´re lucky you might get some snow.

 

steamboat

[emmylou]

steamboats,

I guess we have to take the bad with the good.:( Just hope mother nature will give us an even chance for some good as well.We have snow here in New Jersey so know what that is like.:eek: Thanks for all the help and if there is anything else you would like to share we will appreciate it.:)

emmy