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First cruise on my own 'Absoluetly Fabulous'
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Reviewed By: STEELE, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME on 15th Nov 2009
Cruise Line: Peter Deilmann Times cruised before: 0
Cruise Ship: Peter Deilmann River Cruises Sailed: May, 2009
Destination: Western Europe Age: 56-65
Cabin: Outside
As a single lady this holiday was a big step into the unknown for me: having never before taken a holiday on my own or been on a river cruise.
But once stepping onto The Mozart all uncertainties disappeared and I experienced the most fabulous holiday.
I soon found that I was not the only single lady on board, so I had the choice of the company of some very interesting ladies.
Infact all fellow passangers were very friendly and welcoming; especially when I asked to join them at meal tables and on trips there was always someone to talk to and share the experience with.
Anyone would find it difficult to put into words the wonderful food that was served at all the meals; we were treated to tasting typical foods of the countries we were visiting and the most sumptuous evening meals that you can imagine, some having seven courses. All served by friendly staff, who appeared to genuinely enjoy their job.
I was lucky to have an outside cabin which was well fitted out with plenty of storage space and an awesome view of the River Danube gushing by past just below my window.
The ship generally cruised during the night, so that the days could be spent sight seeing. On stopping at each new destination, we were treated to a trip around the sights of that town/city, listening to the history and seeing all the wonderful buildings, monuments and people. All the excursions were lead by very knowledgable and experienced tour guides.
In the time spent on board and not sitting eating meals, there was a very comfortable lounge/bar where you could help yourself to coffee or tea or purchase something stronger, you could also help yourself from the big bowl of fresh fruit. There was also a sun deck, library, swimming pool and mini gym.
During the evenings we were treated to some excellent entertainment; if not the ship's resident band, there were visiting acts from the country we were visiting. All of which were extremely talented and professional.
Reading this, I think everyone can tell that I found this holiday to be a fatastic experience and that I had wondeful time.
I would definitely recommend anyone who is on their own and uncertain about holidaying alone to try river cruising. The ships are small and friendly having only a couple of hundred passangers and being on a river it is extremely smooth.



Quality of Food5
excellent - try and taste as much as possible
Entertainment4
All very good
Shore Excursions5
I enjoyed them all
Staff4
All members of staff were intentive, they appeared to enjoy their work, they laughed and joked amongst themselves and with the passangers.
Children's Facilitiesn/a
Onboard Activities4
As it was a river cruise, just sitting or standing watching the scenery and places go by was enough.
Cabins4
very much so - plenty of storage space - plenty of room - well maintained
Overall Rating5
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Comment by Thomas, newport (16 Nov 09 02:16) about this REVIEW
Sounds as though you had a wonderful time, good for you!
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Comment by Stone, Oxford (15 Nov 09 12:41) about this REVIEW
I was pleased to read that you had an enjoyable river cruise with Peter Deilmann. It would appear that they looked after their passengers far too well or simply did not have enough passengers to fill their boats, as the river cruise operation went in to administration on June 25 2009. They ceased their river cruise operation at the end of the summer. A friend booked at the beginning of the year for a Christmas Markets cruise and was very disappointed when it was cancelled. I can recommend Viking River Cruises as a suitable alternative. Happy cruising - Jan
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