Rebel54

My cruise is Christmas 2025 so it is a ways off but there are a couple of YouTubers that have done some reviews on them that make them seem to be a good line to try out: https://www.youtube.com/@watchuswander/videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19CPVPLFDYE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4Zr7suyPX0

I am booked with them for 2025 and I am told that there are now some included excursions too. Even if not, for the price, I'm ok with that.

Avalon (as previously stated) has tables for 2 as well as a less formal seating option in the Panorama Bistro (same menu just scaled down) AND you can do room service when you want to so you have options.

Yikes, this is why I stay with T-Mobile! I don't know alot about eSim's but that might be something to look into. Also, turn off your data/roaming and go Wifi and maybe you can use local or airport Wifi to do some business.

Probably have, but I thought I would ask, have you inquired with your hotel if they can arrange transport for you?

I'm embarking in August with the Avalon Envision from Prague to Transylvania. This will be my third with them and I love Avalon. Mid price point, excellent staff, smaller group of travelers. Mid level cabins are 200 SF with a wall of windows that open up all the way to make your cabin an open air balcony without loosing space for a balcony. Food is amazing. It's not "all inclusive" in that you only get wine and beer "free" with lunch and dinner and there is a 1 hour happy hour. For me that is not a big deal because I don't drink that much. They offer room service for all level cabins for all meals. They offer lots of different excursions for every stop. I really love that they are backed by Globus and have a great machine behind them if there are water or mechanical issues with the boat.

Avalon has a place on their site that shows all their cruises that waive single suppliments: https://www.avalonwaterways.com/river-cruise-deals/?computed_promotion_ids_sm=276319&sort=computed_itinerary_firstbestdiscountedprice_usd_tl%3Dasc Also, look at Viva cruises. Their prices are very reasonable and will discount for single travelers.

I remember when I lived in Germany having it Turkey. It was pretty good. It's thin enough that it isn't too dry. Lots of lemon made it extra yummy. I don't eat pork anymore so I have to find ways to get to enjoy some of my favorites without eating what I can't. I make homemade apfel strudel at home. Sooo yummy. Hmm need to make that again soon.

What about Turkey or Chicken schnitzel?

Oh I was just thinking about the little bird boxes. That was probably my favorite part!. I've given up all my electric coffee machines. I grind my own beans and I use an Aero Press to make my one cup a day. Nice thing is it is light weight, plastic and travels every where I go :).

Hmmmm now I need to go make a coffee 🙂

I can't believe I missed the coffee. Now I'm going to have to plan another cruise so I can try it. I don't recall anyone mentioning it when we were there.

I'm on Prague to Transylvania with Avalon Aug 2nd - 22nd. I choose Avalon because I love the cabins, the service and the price point. Avalon is a part of Globus and they are well known to handle water issues.

Too funny. Most of our group agreed on the water puppets. Bottom line is you won't know if you don't go :).

I've only traveled with Avalon and I'm with you on not being keen on excursions, however, these tours are included in the price of your cruise and for the most part they are pretty good. I can't think of too many I didn't like. I wish I had passed on the Vietnamese water puppet show but what can you do and I wasn't too excited with the Music machine museum in Germany. We tend to do a combo of going on the provided tour and going off on our own, esp when there's an overnight in that stop. The nice thing is you can decide as you go. No need to choose now ... wing it and do what you want on your vacation.