Cruising the Rhine Gorge, Cologne and Life on Board - Episode 2 Avalon Vista River Cruise Vlog
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
- Join us as we explore Cologne in Germany, show you more of life on board an Avalon River Cruise Ship and see if it was worth facing the freezing weather in the Rhine Gorge!
We were invited on board the Avalon Vista by Avalon Waterways in October 2022 on the Romantic Rhine Cruise Itinerary visiting Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz in Germany, Strasbourg and Breisach in France.
Disclaimer: We cruised on Avalon Vista in October 2022 and were guests of Avalon Waterways for this trip. All views and opinions are our own and we retained editorial control.
Contact our Dan our travel agent here - dan@gocruise.uk.com and telephone 01622 891895 to book.
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Wow! Stunning scenery Carole and Paul.❤️
The Rhine is fabulous!
it looks absolutely gorgeous
It was lovely! 😍
Great vlog again!
Thank you 😊
As soon as you went baens, beans you had me!
Lol! 🤣
Was that paul playing the piano from your cabin watching the view...
Lol! 🤣🤣
regarding the temperature during the Rhine Gorge portion, it seems cold even in late May because there's always a wind. When there's no ambient wind, there's a wind chill from the speed of the boat, alone. When there is a headwind, add that to the ship's speed and things get VERY cold! All in all, it's worth it!
Yes the wind was fierce! Glad we did it though! 😀
Wonderful Blog. I love the Rhein beautiful memories as I once lived in Germany. The menus looked delicious, food & drink makes the holiday.
Thanks , glad you enjoyed it and that it stirred up some lovely memories.
Cologne is where one of the first perfumes that was made. It is called 4711. You can have a tour of their factory.
Yes we were told that!
Hi Paul & Carol we are going on the tui marella discovery 2 in April around the Mediterranean. Have you been tar Paul & Denise
We have been on Marella Explorer 2 in May. We have lots of Marella info here th-cam.com/play/PL_6zC3nwhe70bG2CwFnM3yvC0YxaXuAMX.html
We went to cologne cathedral just after my dad passed away, he was meant to go on the river cruise, i went with my mum, we took red roses and one of the Padres took them from us, put them in water and placed them on the altar and said a prayer, it was really emotional but amazing!
Oh what an amazing thing to do in memory of your Dad! 😍
What a complete joy your channel is! Thank you both so much for sharing your journey! I look forward to the rest of the episodes!
Thanks Nancy that's great to hear! 😍
I have booked my 4th Avalon for 2023. Our first trip was in a cabin down the end of the 200's, it was abit noisy and when the engines were starting up if you were docked, the diesel smell was terrible. Ever since we have booked 307 or thereabouts. Funny thing, I also discovered the omelette station and pretty much had one every breakfast, they are fabulous. Im really enjoying your vlog as this is the trip I will do September 2023.
Oh that's great to hear, good cabin choice. The omelettes were so good! Avalon are a great company so can understand you keep going back! 😃
I really enjoyed your vlog it gives me memories on my Avalon cruise on the Rhine in 2015 I agree they are the best River
Cruise line
Oh that's great to hear! 😀
Best part of the Rhine. We were on Scenic Jade in late October 2016. It was T-shirt weather at times, and cold at times. Cologne was our favourite, especially the beer in the little glasses! And the cathedral and Roman road! And the perfume shopping!
Yes it was the most picturesque part of the river for sure!
What a great cruise, blankets included. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching 😀
Great video, especially love the maps and explanation of the locations 😀
Thanks Stephanie, great to hear you enjoyed it!
We just finished this cruise on EMERALD DESTINY. It was fabulous and not cold
Oh brilliant, glad you had a better temperature for the Rhine Gorge. Thankfully the weather was better for the rest of our cruise!
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Wonderful episode & footage of laying in bed watching the river go by was so beautiful….you’ve sold it 5 times over for me!!!
The bed and cabin were just the best! 😍
There is nothing not to love about you both. Thank you both. Travel as a divorced (single) man is very expensive so I don't do it. Love your videos
Thanks Willie, yes solo travel can be very expensive!
Wonderful river cruise, Carole and Paul, especially the view from your cabin window as your ship sailed along, the scenery is gorgeous. I once had a holiday in one of these small towns, and always envied the river cruisers sailing by. Looking forward to the next episode.
The cabin with the Panorama window was the best!
Enjoying your videos!
Glad you like them!
I don't think I'd have enough fortitude to cruise in October. The older I get, the colder I get. Cruising is great if my teeth aren't chattering. I suppose I could pack arctic wear. Fur-lined everything!!!!
Glad you're having fun! Cologne is a beautiful cathedral. The last time I was there they'd discovered Roman ruins while digging up something...the foundation, the street, something or other. Quite a surprise!
Still lots more to discover too we bet! We don't mind a bit of chilly if we can warm up afterwards Lol!
My parents lived in Germany after WW11 as they were stationed there, they came home in 1949. Took my mum a long time to to revisit Cologne and other German cities and see them rebuilt. They had a German maid who was living in the basement of a building as did most of German people at that time.
Yes can understand that! My Dad (Carole) was stationed there too. 😍
I cruised on the Amadeus Star in 2019 for a Xmas markets cruise. We were also in cabin 230 on our ship, I noticed the engine noise/vibration for the 1st night but slept beautifully after that. Can’t wait to to cruise again with plans to do Budapest to Amsterdam in 2024.
Budapest to Amsrerdam that will be a fabulous trip!
...the more you toot the better you feel...I eat beans at every meal!
Lol true! 🤣🤣🤣
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Always love your content excited to see the next one.❤🛳😊
Thanks Laurie! 😀
Us aussies stick together.
Do they do veggie sausages for breakfast?
We don't remember specifics as two years ago but do remember they did have good selection for those with dietary needs. Also sure if you asked for them they would sort it out for you. Avalon were fabulous!
Does it cost extra to hire a bike?
No it was all included.