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🎄 River Cruising with Kids? AmaWaterways Christmas Markets Review!

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👁️ 1K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 19:36
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Northern_europe · Winter

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Creator's Key Takeaways

it was a really fantastic sailing no definitely does a great job on Christmas markets River Cruises

she was actually just shy of four we had to get an age weight from AMA waterways to bring her on board

I would absolutely recommend it to anybody considering bringing a kid of any age on board a river cruise

Creator's Tips & Advice

Know your child's activity level and needs before booking a river cruise with kids
Consider the itinerary structure with multiple stops per day to keep children engaged and worn out

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Child's energy level and behavior in adult-oriented settingsKnow your child and consider their personality; move to top deck or off-boat if needed
Flight logistics with young childrenPrepare with entertainment like iPads, games, and coloring books; choose airlines with kid-friendly entertainment

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs river cruising with kids a good option for a family vacation?
QWhat can families expect on an AmaWaterways Christmas Markets River Cruise with young children?
QHow child-friendly are river cruise ships and excursions?

Topics Covered

Kids Family3 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconDining Main3½ Happy BaconExcursions2½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Melk3½ Happy Bacon
Passau4 Happy Bacon
Top: Venture into Salzburg
Budapest4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Venture into Salzburg from Melk
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YouTube Video Description

River cruising with kids. What to expect and is it a great option for your family vacation? Thinking about taking your kids or grandkids on a Christmas Markets River Cruise? Wondering if AmaWaterways is the right choice for a family-friendly European river cruise? Join Ken from RTE-Travel Talk as he sits down with travel expert Christy Fitzharris to review her recent AmaWaterways Christmas Markets cruise—with her four-year-old daughter! 🌟 What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Are AmaWaterways cruises kid-friendly? What to expect when sailing with children. ✅ The magic of Christmas markets for families – what kids love the most! ✅ Challenges & surprises of cruising with a young child – real insights from Christy's experience. ✅ The best age for kids to enjoy a river cruise – should you wait until they’re older? ✅ Best river cruises in Europe for families – what makes AmaWaterways stand out? ✅ Shore excursions & onboard activities – what works (and what doesn’t) for kids. ✅ Dining on AmaWaterways with a picky eater – how they handled mealtime for a four-year-old. ✅ Tips for a smooth experience – from flights to entertainment, what worked best. 🎄 Is a Christmas Markets River Cruise Right for Your Family? If you’ve ever wondered whether a European river cruise is a good fit for kids, this episode is packed with first-hand advice. Christy shares her best tips and honest insights to help you decide if a Christmas river cruise should be on your family’s travel list! #AmaWaterways #RiverCruise #ChristmasMarkets #FamilyTravel #CruisingWithKids #EuropeTravel #TravelWithKids #TravelExpert #HolidayCruises #ChristmasRiverCruise #BestRiverCruisesInEurope #LuxuryTravel #TravelTips Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/​ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact Wheels Up Travel Co Christy@wheelsuptravelco.com Website:​ https://wheelsuptravelco.com/ Phone: 830-310-0244 Image Credits: AmaWaterways Images and Clips: AmaWaterways Other images : Courtesy of Wheels Up Travel Co RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk. 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Special Guest, Christy Fitzharris 01:18 Overview of cruise 02:53 Child friendly ship? 05:34 Christmas markets for kids 06:36 The markets for shopping 07:51 The cabin with kids 08:24 Christmas dining 09:50 Unique Entertainment & Santa 11:22 Excursions: Salzburg a "must see" 12:19 Bedtimes & challenges for travelling with a child 13:48 Most memorable experience 14:34 Educational Value 15:28 Advice & tips 17:23 Contacting Christy 17:57 Christy's future travel