Canal archive

pontac thank you from a narrow boat owner of many years so many incorrectly call them barges. Enjoy your cruise lucky having your son on hand to crew.

They could have driven in the Scenic tour coaches (buses). They used to have quite few along the Rhine.

When Scenic first went over to all inclusive yes I’m old enough to remember that, they frowned on extra tipping (tipping is part of all inclusive) now it’s not remarked on so if you think a member of the crew be it hotel or maritime goes above and beyond go ahead. If I’m right and not out of date there is a German company that trains the majority of cruise staff for many of the companies. It had two departments, maritime and hotel. When the companies recruited their staff they were then trained to that companies standards. I’ve known crew to either refuse tips or thank gracefully and ask if it’s okay to add to the end of season pot. Tipping is so subjective easy to work out in the U.K. just ask if it goes to the staff etc. Its also straightforward in the US, slightly more difficult in Canada and the rest of Europe.

Way to go Germany what cou shows things can be done it will go a long way towards helping all not just tourists.

This is one of the hotel barges that works on the Canal du Nivernais France, I think this one also cruses on the Bourgogne. I’m putting together a short review of our recent DIY cruise aboard the Madam Ashley. She was a pig to steer. Although two on suite large double cabins. More later.

It’s to do with the various laws covering travel companies and others and how they apply their payment methods I have a feeling that Australia has similar controls.

Pete-coach deluxe are slightly larger and on Diamond deck but not all Scenic vessels have deluxe cabins.

Ohh new game hunt river cruise vessel 🚢

Pontiac I do agree it does seem somewhat strange.

Interesting on Anyoverip she is currently moored, on marine traffic in the same area but moving and showing Swiss Pearl in the same area and on vessel finder two Scenic Pearl are listed one shows her on the move and another implys she is out of commission. Now there’s a conundrum!

Interesting as Emerald is Australian owned.

Jazz thanks for that, will check it out looks good, from one very proud born & bred Londoner, not quite within the sounds of Bow Bells but with the wind in the right direction within the sound of the Lions roaring in London Zoo.

Waldorf I doubt you will find New World wines on a European cruise but I’m surprised at only three whites, how many reds?

Then don’t start on the London Underground! Im more involved with the Georgians than the Victorians but our archive still has loads of hidden goodies and ohhh it’s so easy to get side tracked.

Sorry meant to say it was always possible to change my mind. Note to self read before pushing the button! Cpt is right always ask ( nicely)

Oh at leat one of the ‘Time Team’ lot is very involved with Crofton steam engine on the K & A canal. As far as I have seen they are absolute archialogical nerds.

Pete-coach what deck are you on? Genuine question?

We’ve always done the pre-booking but at the port talk when sometimes an excursion has been described and (prior to two new knees) I’ve realised no way we’ve always been able to change.

On Scenic the Deluxe Balcony suits are yes closer to reception but also as Jazz has said slightly more floor space of 20 sq ft. I quite like them.

Please note all docking is under the control of the local docking manager or master he or she has complete control of when and or where the final docking point is. I’m actually not surprised that exact timing is not given as it gives far more flexibility if for instance an excursion has to be cancelled and or substituted for whatever reason. What would happen if you booked your spa slot and say the water levels meant that the ship had to by pass that stop, one unhappy bunny. So what if you soon after boarding you talk to reception and see if there is anything they can do to make it happen.

Jazz it would seem tha a CD can make or break a cruise your right a little flexibility can work wonders.

Doug I didn’t realise that site still existed it’s the one Scenic told us about when we took our first cruise with them, what seems like eons ago. I’ve spent quite a few hours following the different Scenic vessels around Europe thank you for reminding me.

Whoops sorry completely missed that, having just spent two weeks in France and only having to show proof of vaccinations prior to travelling from the U.K. through the tunnel I’m getting used to not thinking about C.

Sparrowhood if you booked including your flights through Scenic they will arrange all transfers. If you organised your own flights they will at least arrange a taxi transfer for you but at your own cost.

Beautiful!