Indigobeej

But you will need 2 transfers ...

We're flying into Cologne, so will take the local train from the airport into Cologne (€3) and from the main station we can walk to the boat. On the other end, the cab is cheaper than Vantage's transfer, especially if we share with our new friend across the hall! :)

Nice to meet you BJ and Bob. I'm right across the hall in cabin 218. I'm traveling alone.

 

It was a bit of an impulse buy for me. I was sitting at my desk with my son who was visiting from Colorado Springs when I received a postcard from Vantage in my mail listing a promotion that the company was waiving the single supplement for a regular cabin. The cost of the regular cabin was less than the smaller single cabin. So I called and booked.

 

Feel free to knock on my door too.

 

Scott (Florida)

That's really funny that you're right across the hall! We got a good deal too - $1999. each plus our airfare. So if there is only one of you, we probably can share a cab in Budapest. See you in a week,

BJ & Bob

940$ is a lot Vantage marks it up that much?

It was about $470 each for us. Yeah, we thought it was a lot too, which is why I shopped around and found much cheaper airfare, directly to Cologne.

To iuscottdd - couldn't find a way to message you directly so sorry to impede on this post. We will be on the 11/12/13 Majestic Rivers cruise also and also booked our own airfare. We will be taking a cab to the Budapest airport from the ship and will share it with you if there is room. Not sure how big Budapest cabs are and if they will hold 3-4 ppl plus suitcases and carry-ons. Let's talk onboard!

BJ and Bob from NH

To iuscottdd - PS - Forgot to mention - we're in Cabin 219, so knock on our door some evening, if we don't run into you some other time on the cruise. What's your name and cabin?

BJ and Bob from NH

Hi - we saved about $940. booking our own air, plus we're flying to Cologne so we don't have to get from Frankfort to Cologne, which also saved a bit.

I board the River Splendor on November 12th in Cologne upon your arrival. Any suggestions for which of the tours to pick (during those stops where I have a choice) will be appreciated. Also, please let me know if you do any of the optional tours during the Budapest to Cologne portion of your trip.

 

Have you had any meals in the alternate dining area? If yes, what do you think?

 

I booked my own plane fare but Vantage is meeting me in Frankfort and transporting me to the boat in Cologne. I arrive in Frankfort at 7:40 am so I assume I will have the day on my own in Cologne.

 

I have not yet booked my transportation to the airport in Budapest. I hope to meet one or two people on board to split a cab.

To iuscottdd - couldn't find a way to message you directly so sorry to impede on this post. We will be on the 11/12/13 Majestic Rivers cruise also and also booked our own airfare. We will be taking a cab to the Budapest airport from the ship and will share it with you if there is room. Not sure how big Budapest cabs are and if they will hold 3-4 ppl plus suitcases and carry-ons. Let's talk onboard!

BJ and Bob from NH