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What have we DONE?! (European River Cruise First Impressions)

B&T at Sea
B&T at Sea
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👁️ 3K views📅 5 months ago⏱️ 25:24
What This Creator Said
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👦 Best for Family (Teens)Other · Winter · 4 nightsFrom FrankfurtVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We've been on so many cruises, both as crew and as passengers, but we've never done this.

The imbarcation process on this river was probably the easiest and the quickest we've ever had.

The only thing that I'm not sure about at the moment is kind of what to do in the evening once we finished eating because the lounge is very small.

Everything from imbarcation to our meals to to booking things has all been really great.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Don't pack a lot of stuff due to limited cabin space.
Bring slippers because the water refilling station is close to reception.
Consider the all-inclusive nature for non-drinkers due to good non-alcoholic drink selection.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin below waterlineIt's manageable and even has windows; ocean cruise inside cabins can be smaller.
Evening activities on a river cruiseEvenings may be quieter; focus on relaxation and socializing.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the first impressions of a European river cruise compared to ocean cruises?
QHow does the cabin size and layout differ on a river cruise?
QWhat is the evening entertainment like on a river cruise?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4 Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity1½ Sad BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy BaconPort Destination2½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife1 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Frankfurt2½ Happy Bacon
Mannheim2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Christmas markets visit
Strasbourg2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

After years of working on massive ocean liners, we thought we knew cruising... until we stepped onto a European River Cruise. 😱 Was switching to a smaller ship a huge mistake? Here is our honest take. In this video, we (Beth and Tony) share our unfiltered European River Cruise first impressions. We break down the biggest differences between River Cruises vs Ocean Cruises, including the cabin size, the daily schedule, and the ports. If you are used to mega-ships like we are, here is everything you need to know before booking your first river voyage. Join us as we embark the MS Viva Tiara (Viva Cruises) for a 4-day cruise on the Rhine River and the Main River in Germany. We have so many questions to answer in this video, including: - Are we too young? - Will our teens be welcome? - Is it a 'boat' or a 'ship'? - What's the food like? ... and more! Also - in this vlog we're using our new Level8 cases for the first time, and we really like them! If you're interested, check out their website at level8cases.com and use the code BTSEA15 to get your discount! Or go to our Amazon Shopfront here: https://amzn.to/4iKaAs0 Sea you soon, Beth & Tony @BandTatSea #rivercruise #rivercruises #cruisevlog 00:00 Why we were worried