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I Thought A River Cruise Would Be The Perfect Girls' Trip

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What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥈Expert Creator
👫 Best for GroupOther · Summer · 7 nightsFrom ParisOccasional Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

It's not that it's bad, it just doesn't quite match with what I had in mind. And that's my fault.

If you're looking for a lively party atmosphere on the ship, then this won't be the one for you.

The ship is so modern, luxurious, and the crew members are so lovely as well. They really are friendly and do a lot for everybody.

I wouldn't rush to recommend it to everyone in my age group. I think it is more suited for retired couples if I'm honest.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Look for a themed cruise that matches your specific interests to get the most out of the itinerary.
Consider the demographic; this specific ship may be better suited for retired couples than active groups in their 40s.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Excursion timingBe prepared for very early morning starts for included excursions.
Dining styleIf you prefer casual food like pizza, be aware that the dining is very high-end/fine dining focused.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a Viva River cruise good for a girls' trip?
QWhat is the dining experience like on Viva Beyond?
QHow does a river cruise compare to an ocean cruise?
QAre drinks and excursions included on Viva Cruises?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition4½ Happy BaconPool Deck1 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities1 Sad BaconCrowd Capacity3½ Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4 Happy BaconItinerary Route3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Laav1½ Happy Bacon
Paris2½ Happy Bacon
Vernon3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Monet's house and garden
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

I thought a Seine River cruise aboard VIVA BEYOND would be the perfect girls’ trip. Beautiful French destinations, an all-inclusive ship and a relaxing week with my friend sounded ideal. But once we were onboard, we realised it wasn’t quite the right match for us. In this honest VIVA Cruises review, I share what we loved, what surprised us and the reasons the experience didn’t suit the trip we had imagined. I cover the cabins, food, drinks, atmosphere, entertainment, outdoor spaces, destinations and some unexpected aspects of river cruising. That doesn’t mean VIVA BEYOND is a bad ship. In fact, it could be perfect for a different type of traveller. This is simply our honest experience, along with who I think this cruise would and wouldn’t suit. Would you choose a river cruise for a girls’ trip? Let me know in the comments! 📍 Cruise Line: Viva Cruises 🛳 Ship: Viva Beyond 🌍 Itinerary: Seine River Cruise (Paris to Le Harve Round Trip) Ad disclaimer - I was invited onboard for a press trip. All opinions are my own. See cruises: www.viva-cruises.com About Cruise Mummy: My name’s Jenni and I’ve worked in the cruise industry since 2015. My goal is to help as many people as possible to make the most of their cruises and my cruise blog helps around 1 million people each month. If you’d like to contact me, my email address is jenni@cruisemummy.co.uk