My River Cruise Went Wrong Before It Even Began
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Even though nothing has gone to plan on this river cruise, I have still had a really nice time.
It's the most sociable cruise that I've ever been on, 100%. And that is fantastic.
I think that is absolutely fantastic that Emerald has the gentle walkers group. And if you're at all concerned about keeping up with the pace of excursions, then that is, I think, a reason to choose this cruise line over any others.
The food has been so so good. So, breakfast is served buffet style and it's got everything that you could want.
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What happens when a luxury river cruise doesn’t set sail for two days? I boarded Emerald Luna for a Rhine river cruise, but things quickly went off course. In this video, I’ll show you exactly what happened, what Emerald Cruises did to make sure we still had a fantastic time, what life was like onboard Emerald Luna, and whether the cruise managed to recover from such a difficult start. You’ll also see the cabins, food, facilities, excursions and destinations along the Rhine, plus my honest verdict on who this style of luxury river cruise would suit. 📍 Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises 🛳 Ship: Emerland Luna 🌍 Itinerary: Rhine (Basel to Amsterdam) Ad disclaimer - I was invited onboard for a press trip. All opinions are my own. ⭐ Emerald Cruises River Exclusive Offer ⭐ Get an additional £150pp saving on any departure year (2026 or 2027) when quoting the discount code JENNI. (Valid for 3 months 01/08/26 to 31/10/26) See cruises: https://emerald.cruises Terms and conditions apply T&C’s: Save an extra £150 per person on new Emerald River Cruise bookings made between 1 August and 31 October 2026 using promotional code JENNI. The offer is combinable with loyalty discounts and selected promotional offers. It is subject to availability, applies to new bookings only, and is available to UK residents only. Emerald Cruises reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time. Full itineraries and booking conditions can be found at emeraldcruises.co.uk/terms-conditions. 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