Vacation
The folks at Grand European Travel were awesome, knowledgeable, and very helpful; their suggestions and recommendations made our vacation better. All of the employees on the cruise were super friendly, professional, and fun. they provided great service and worked very hard to make our vacation a trip of a lifetime. Our rooms were cleaned daily, the laundry service returned our laundry within 8 hours, the server in the restaurant always had great suggestions, and the Sommelier always had the perfect pairing of wine for dinner. The food was top-notch, and the boat was very clean and comfortable. All of the excursions were fantastic: Passau, Melk Abbey, Vienna, Salzburg, Bratislava, and Budapest. We really enjoyed the amount of free time so we could walk and explore the cities on our own. The concierge even helped us book tickets to the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. The nightly entertainment was fun, sometimes a little too loud, but all of the local entertainers were great. All in all, we highly recommend this trip.
Response from Grand European Travel:
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a wonderful review of your Christmas and New Year’s cruise on the Danube. We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your experience exceeded your expectations and created memories of a lifetime.
It’s brilliant to know that the team at Grand European Travel provided you with excellent guidance and recommendations that enhanced your holiday. We pride ourselves on our knowledgeable staff and their ability to tailor experiences to our guests’ preferences.
We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the exceptional service throughout your journey from the immaculate housekeeping and efficient laundry service to the attentive restaurant staff and our sommelier’s expert wine pairings. Our on-the-road team works tirelessly to ensure every detail is perfect, and it’s gratifying to hear their efforts have made such a positive impact on your trip.
How wonderful that you had the opportunity to explore such magnificent destinations: Passau, Melk Abbey, Vienna, Salzburg, Bratislava, and Budapest. We’re particularly pleased that the balance of Optional Excursions and free time allowed you to discover these beautiful cities at your own pace. It’s lovely to hear that our Concierge was able to arrange tickets to the Spanish Riding School for you. What a special experience that must have been.
Thank you for your feedback regarding the evening entertainment. Whilst we’re glad you enjoyed the local performers, we’ll certainly take note of your comments about the volume levels.
We’re honoured that you would highly recommend this cruise, and we’d be delighted to welcome you aboard again for another unforgettable journey.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026