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I Tried a Budget River Cruise

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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👁️ 484K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 17:05

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Editorial Summary

The creator details her experience on a budget river cruise with Tui through Germany, specifically aiming to visit Christmas markets. The journey began with complications due to high water levels on the Rhine, which forced a flight diversion and a change in the embarkation port to Cologne. Despite the initial delays, the creator describes the ship, the Tui Skyla, as well-maintained and beautifully decorated for the holiday season. She provides a detailed review of her upgraded suite, noting its ample storage and improved bathroom door compared to her previous experience with the cruise line. The summary covers various aspects of the trip, including the dining experiences in the bistro and main restaurant, the lack of onboard amenities like swimming pools to keep costs low, and the ease of boarding and disembarking. The creator also shares practical advice for visiting German Christmas markets, such as carrying coins for public toilets. Ultimately, she concludes that the cruise was a successful and cost-effective way to experience the region, noting that the total cost for the trip was well within her expected budget.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
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Northern_europe · Winter · 5 nightsFrom CologneVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Tui are very much a budget River Cruise Line and this Cruise was around half the price of the other Big River Cruise companies which meant that I could give it a go

I was more than excited than ever to get on board

this definitely didn't feel budget to me

I paid £899 which is $1,146 us which is well under that budget I was very happy with that price

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring coins for public toilets at Christmas markets
Don't forget your card when going ashore to avoid being left behind
Use packing cubes for easy unpacking

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Water levels affecting itineraryBe aware that river cruising itineraries can change last minute due to water levels
SeasicknessRiver cruises are smooth with no waves, good option for those prone to seasickness

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a budget river cruise worth it?
QWhat are the pros and cons of TUI river cruises?
QHow do water levels affect river cruising?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing3 Happy BaconShip Condition2 Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconItinerary Route1½ Happy BaconPort Destination3 Happy BaconEmbarkation1 Happy BaconSafety Medical2 Happy BaconCabin Suite3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cologne3 Happy Bacon
Düsseldorf3 Happy Bacon
Mainz1½ Happy Bacon
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