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Is THIS Germany's most Beautiful river cruise? 7 Nights, 3 Rivers!

Visit With Us (Rich and Helen)
Visit With Us (Rich and Helen)
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👁️ 60K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 40:39

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a seven night river cruise through Germany aboard the AmaPrima, sailing the Main, Rhine, and Moselle rivers. The journey begins in Nuremberg and moves through various historic regions, including Bavaria and the Rhine Gorge. The creators highlight several cultural and architectural landmarks, such as the medieval town of Bamberg, the Würzburg Residence, and the Roman history of Trier. They also explore unique local experiences like pretzel making in Wertheim, visiting the world's only wine barrel hotel in Rüdesheim, and hiking to various castles. The video provides a detailed look at life on board the AmaWaterways ship, covering suite amenities, dining arrangements, and onboard activities like wine and chocolate tastings. While praising the high quality of the food, the scenic beauty of the landscapes, and the depth of the excursions, the creators note a few practical drawbacks. These include the high frequency of river locks, limited top deck access due to low bridges, and a dining room layout that lacks tables for two. Ultimately, they conclude that the itinerary is a sleeper hit that offers a peaceful, authentic, and storybook experience of Germany.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for AmaPrima
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for AmaPrima
Solid Strip

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review🏅Authority Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Spring · 7 nightsFrom NurembergVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

This itinerary is a sleeper hit. Less crowded, more scenic, blissfully free of ship stacking.

We loved our suite, the onboard food, and the ship itself is absolutely gorgeous.

Honestly, we never encountered such relentless storybook beauty packed into a single week.

But there's a tiny catch or two or possibly three. Number one is so many locks.

Creator's Tips & Advice

If the ship isn't sailing full, wait until the scrum for tables subsides to get an intimate dinner for two.
Don't underestimate the joy of having an outside balcony to yourself.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Too many locksBelieve us, it's worth it to tolerate the locks for the destinations.
No private dining for couplesIf the ship isn't sailing full, wait 10 minutes after everyone has sat down to find an empty table for four for an intimate dinner.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs this Germany's most beautiful river cruise?
QWhat is it like to sail on the Moselle, Main, and Rhine rivers aboard AmaPrima?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4 Happy BaconExcursions4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconCabin Suite4½ Happy BaconDining Main3½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconPool Deck1½ Sad BaconPort Destination4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bamberg4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Walking tour
Cochem4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Castle hike
Rüdesheim4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Hike to Arenfell's castle
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