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Great info, thank you!! subscribed.

we have been on one Princess and one Holland America cruise because of the itinerary, but we prefer Celebrity.

What a fascinating idea! Thank you!!

I loved everything that Barb said about Explora Journeys. In fact, it resonated so much with me that I called Barb and booked the Explora 1 cruise with her. Barb has been excellent to deal with and is exactly as she presents on video. She is very knowledgeable and helpful, and although I am the type to plan all my own trips from start to finish, I decided to get Barb to book it for me for a special celebration I was planning. I would absolutely recommend using Barb if you are contemplating booking any cruises!

I'm booked on this cruise this next February 2025. Does Atlas give you any time in Ushuaia to walk around before you have to board the ship? I would like to purchase items to bring back to friends and hate cruise shop prices :). Thanks

Our last two Uniworld ships in France and on the Rhine had max 124 people. Viking dining rooms were reported to be excessively noisy by friends who like us having some hearing issues. Maybe it's the # of diners or how the rooms are built to reduce ambient noise but it's important to us.

We've done Uniworld Europe twice and continue because of all-inclusivity even though we are not big alcohol consumers. Uniworld offers significant incentives to return to sail with them and along with their top-notch service, food and BOTH free and optional shore excursions. We've only done one where we paid extra and even that one was not exorbitant. I'd perhaps like to try Ama once but that could be difficult price-wise. Friends who've sailed with Viking complained about the very noisy dining rooms....Uniworld has their DR's well insulated and the sound is not at all a bother and I have bad ears where such is noticeable. Our one and only dismay with Uniworld was that we could not visit the Versailles Palace on our Paris to Normandy cruise. They only had so many tickets and could not obtain more. We figured out quickly how to never allow that to happen: At the first ship's meeting, sit in the back near the exit and be the first in line at the service desk to arrange any trips that are optional, desirable and popular. Food choices dropped just a TAD between 2018 and post-COVID 2023 but not enough to warrant changing ships. We will see on our upcoming trip to Bordeaux whether it's back up to previous standards....if not, it may be the reason we try Ama next year.

On silversea cruises there were no anklebiters on board.

Sure is hard to call Regent an Ultra-luxury when they encourage kids. We loved Regent until this year and we were surrounded by Children. They tout the included airfare but since Covid, they don't give you a good choice for airfare. They took us west when going east and then past our state going west. Twenty-one hours to get home when it should have been 14. You can change the airfare but they charge more to do so. How can it be luxury when they book two stops? It is a beautiful cruise line and the children and bad airfare booking has changed it.

do a vidio on these three regent, silver sea or ocieina

I wish I could afford a luxury cruise, but my finances don't allow for it. But it was very interesting to listen. Lola really knows her stuff! I'm an older person and am going on my very first cruise in just 2 months. Can't wait! It appears that it's affordable, comfortable, and enjoyable. Can't ask for too much more than that. I like good food, relaxing entertainment, and lounging around the pool area to take in the sights and look out on the water. Thank you for this video. It was a good listen. But holy crap - $18,000 for a couple in a luxury suite? Wow. I'm spending $3,000 for my cruise, which includes my flight and a hotel stay. No wonder it's an all-included cost. That cake must have cost a grand then.

We have been on two viking riverboat cruises with free air. Stayed in main cabin for under 2500 each including tips.

All excursions on all river cruises are not included. Take Viking for example.

On our Viking Danube River cruise we had to walk through AMA or Uniworld boats.

AMA often has morning and evening included excursions on most cruises.

And a special thanks to Lola! What a gift!

Ken, again, this was awesome!! I had informed myself quite well already when I asked for a clip about the topic. But you did it again- find the perfect expert, and let me learn so many new tips and inspirations. WOW!!! THANK YOU so much!!! You never disappoint!

My teenage kids always had fun on Celebrity

Having Just come back from a TAUCK BRIDGES Danube River Cruise( we had only 102 on our boat), Which is the family river cruise, We looked at Adventures by Disney but that was 5 thousand more not thier ship, TAUCK, it’s thier ship, Guides etc. it really is 1st class, Top Shelf Beer Wine and Champagne (Local Wine was always offered at Dinner along with Local Beer) on Tauck, They made sure my son 11 was comfortable, they had game nights and a Pizza Party for Kids only at dinner, They had excursions planned for families, My son got to cut an apple with a sword, saw a Marionette show, The Formal night at the palace they had the Kids Dancing with each other. If was fantastic. I let the steward what Dinks we wanted in the mini fridge and it was full every day. You could either order off the menu or eat at the buffet and the buffet was geared more for the kids, Pizza, chicken nuggets, Spaghetti. They Chef had local sourced food and menu. The cabanara made with fresh pasta that was put in a cheese wheel after it was melted was amazing. I really felt like I was a 5 Star Hotel that followed use on the river. When we stopped for a rest stop and the Tour Guides had bathroom tickets, because in Europe you need to pay for the bathroom visit. They think of everything.

Having Just come back from a TAUCK BRIDGES Danube River Cruise, Which is the family river cruise, We looked at Adventures by Disney but that was 5 thousand more not thier ship, TAUCK, it’s thier ship, Guides etc. it really is 1st class, Top Shelf Beer Wine and Champagne (Local Wine was always offered at Dinner along with Local Beer) on Tauck, They made sure my son 11 was comfortable, they had game nights and a Pizza Party for Kids only at dinner, They had excursions planned for families, My son got to cut an apple with a sword, saw a Marionette show, The Formal night at the palace they had the Kids Dancing with each other. If was fantastic. I let the steward what Dinks we wanted in the mini fridge and it was full every day. You could either order off the menu or eat at the buffet and the buffet was geared more for the kids, Pizza, chicken nuggets, Spaghetti. They Chef had local sourced food and menu. The cabanara made with fresh pasta that was put in a cheese wheel after it was melted was amazing. I really felt like I was a 5 Star Hotel that followed use on the river.

Fantastic info! So inspiring and helpful for us, who love to travel as 3 generations! ...I loved you speaking about how wonderful it is to "raise the first round and now spoil the second"... exactly. Exactly!!

Wonderful soothing info. And wonderful wise advice... "Just go, and enjoy the Adventure!" 👍 That is what travel, and LIFE, really is.

I would totally hate being bussed everywhere when the plan was to be on a ship.

We did the Christmas Markets cruise with Avalon last December on the Danube and it was right after 17 inches of snow which resulted in the river being WAY too high. They bussed us to the towns we were scheduled to go to and gave us 30 Euro per person every day to cover extra lunches etc. After three days we bussed everyone to Vienna for two days and then to Budapest for 2 days. Only one couple decided not to do the trip, but, everyone else stayed and it was fine. You just need to be flexible and enjoy.

What about the Grand. Circle cruise line?

Does princess have single events and solo balcony rooms

We're planning an adventure for Fall 2026. Been Viking guests on German river-based cruises, and thoroughly had a great time. Never been to Portugal/Spain. This video is great, but it's soooo much information, that it's challenging to keep who's who and what's what. We're open to exploring other cruise lines. Wish there was a "spreadsheet" type comparison chart to make an informative decision on this pricey vacation. Thanks again for your video.

AS the summers become hotter and hotter American Cruise Line will have to start putting swimming pools on their sun decks! Luxury River Ships already offer this!

Unfair comparison as tauck is luxury versus viking is basic cheap cruise .

You should have compared Tauck with AMA WATERWAYS and Scenic...better comparison..

Very informative!

Great comparison and information!! Thanks!!

Tips included?

I also have this river cruise on my bucket list as someone who appreciates Canadian history. I wish you would have asked her about solo travel options. You usually are really good at asking about the needs of the solo and the disabled community, which I appreciate.

Don't just talk about it.....SHOW me, if you have been there.

Please include discussion of how the lines handle times when things don't go according to plan. We have cruised with Viking several times, and have experienced events where things did not go according to script thru no fault of Viking. Viking managed very difficult situations exceptionally well, leaving me with the idea that "When things go according to plan, anybody can look good. When things go off script, Viking looks VERY good!" Also, no kids on Viking.

awesome!! Thanks so much to both of you! <3

The resorts are truly an extension of the parks! Such a great experience added to any WDW vacation!

Im booked on Regent and all the free excursions are booked out on the second day the excursions opened. One excursion allowed 12 people on it. Ridiculous.

Thanks Lauren. Very great information.

Wow. She’s the expert, and she didn’t know the name of “Spice H2O, and the fact that it isn’t only on the Epic….

Great Video. Very informative. They are a great up and coming brand.

I am amazed. I had no idea about Riverside (which is exactly what I like- especially with having a big family), and I am a German! Wonderful knowledgable comparison by Lauren- and Ken, you did it again: Your choice of content is SO inspiring!!

My Regent cruise has 2 days at each port. That means on the first day in port you can do a twilight cruise and not worry about getting back. You don’t worry about missing the trip because the first 2 days are at the same port. At the end, you don’t have to worry about getting back to port on time because you get there the day before. I am seeing what a great advantage it is to have fewer ports, but more time at each.

I don’t see the attraction of cooking classes. I am a good cook but I can watch videos to learn new skills. I only signed up for a cooking class because it was an excursion to a beautiful place and it was at my activity level.

My sister loved the Regent’s vegan dishes they prepared just for her, with no extra charge.

On Regent, the best shore excursions cost extra, but not as much if you booked separately from an independent company.

We typically book 3 to 6 months out. Never had an issue getting what we wanted, or shall I say if we don't find what we want we just pivot to a different destination or cruise line. Booking 2 years out is super risky and at some point, just like all the other Covid inflated silliness and Lemming over-compensation, this too will begin to back-pedal.

Beautiful

Calling Viking cheap? You must have more disposable than most. You cant tell me that spas and massages are included in the Taulk all in cost. Taulk paid evaluator for sure. You imply that you only get fresh and hot food on TAULK at dinner. Give me a break.