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Tui Skyla River Cruise: our 7 night Danube experience

Travel Blog Jamie
Travel Blog Jamie
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👁️ 75K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 41:26
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · 7 nightsFrom Bratislava

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

first impressions are actually very very positive

I have had many misgivings about booking onto one of these and I just want to tell you why I am now completely sold

the staff the crew are absolutely fantastic

everything we've eaten so far has been superb without fail

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the Tui Navigate app or website for daily schedules and excursion details
Reserve wellness area slots in advance
Purchase the Little Extras Package for added benefits
Validate metro tickets before use in Vienna
Ask staff for more food if portions are insufficient

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

River cruising might be boringIt's blissful and scenic, with plenty to do and see
Limited menu choices on boardWith fewer passengers, menus are curated but food is superb and you can ask for more
Need for security checks at portsUnlike ocean cruises, no security checks are needed when boarding the riverboat

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the overall experience of a Tui Skyla Danube river cruise?
QHow is the food and dining on board?
QWhat are the cabin and ship facilities like?
QHow are the ports of call and excursions?
QWhat should first-timers know about river cruising?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconDining Main3½ Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks4 Happy BaconCabin Interior4 Happy BaconSpa Fitness4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bratislava4½ Happy Bacon
Budapest4½ Happy Bacon
Dürnstein4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

It's the epic one! In 40 minutes I share with you our WHOLE 7 night experience on a Danube river cruise onboard Tui Skyla so grab a drink and some nibbles, settle down and enjoy! I show you the journey to the boat, the embarkation process, cabin, all venues (including wellness area and crew areas), every meal time (including menus, drinks available, a look at all the dishes we were served), lots of tips for making the most of your river cruise, a look at what we did in Bratislava, Durnstein, Melk, Linz (for Mondsee and Salzburg on the "Sound of Music" excursion), Vienna (including the awesome Prater Amusement Park, a recommendation for lunch, the Big Bus experience and how to use the metro), Esztergom, Budapest and the disembarkation experience. So, what do you think? Drop your comments below! Don't forget to like and subscribe for weekly travel vlogs and for access to the other vlogs in this river cruise series. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @travelblogjamie, Facebook "jamiewrobins" and my website travelblogjamie.com. #rivercruise #tuiskyla #danube #tuirivercruise #danuberivercruise #cruise