Rare Lois R Posted August 26, 2015 Author #26 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I wonder if AMA has any contracts with airlines where you can book a refundable ticket at non-refundable prices without paying until final payment is due. This way if the price goes up instead of down you have something booked. The reason that I ask is that I've done this when booking Gate1 tours with Lufthansa and it worked out great. My TA already called AMA for me:)....they have flights but not enough difference for me to have them do anything......I would rather have control of my own stuff (unless the savings would be hunderds of $$$ of course;)). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted August 26, 2015 #27 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Sure you may ask:)..and the answer is no:D...AMA has cruises where it istotally waived...they have a certain amount of single cabins and when you book one of those there is no supplement:D. Good to know. One of the things that has prohibited me from taking river cruises is the (generally) 200% single supplement.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor_Sally Posted August 26, 2015 #28 Share Posted August 26, 2015 On the AMA waterways website they have free air or reduced air advertised for the early April tulip cruise . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 26, 2015 Author #29 Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) On the AMA waterways website they have free air or reduced air advertised for the early April tulip cruise . My TA called for me......it is not what it seems....there is always "fine print"...... I can't remember everything but I saw that "airfare deal" and so did my TA.......it won't work for me. Edited August 26, 2015 by Lois R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise kitty Posted August 27, 2015 #30 Share Posted August 27, 2015 How exciting! :) A river cruise is definitely on my bucket list, but when ever I look into them, they are a bit pricey for us, but I'd love to combine one with a land trip some day... Hopefully you can give us some insights when you're done! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satchiesmom Posted August 27, 2015 #31 Share Posted August 27, 2015 We just got an AMA brochure yesterday and your cruise looks great Lois. We want to do the 14 day Bordeaux one, but it's a little out of our price range. It'll go on the bucket list. Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted August 28, 2015 #32 Share Posted August 28, 2015 There's a river cruise forum that's really helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 28, 2015 Author #33 Share Posted August 28, 2015 There's a river cruise forum that's really helpful Thanks....I know:D...I found it a few years ago (when I was looking at taking one back then)......so I have now gone back over there to post and research:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted August 28, 2015 #34 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Lois - I know you've been over on the RC forum. I think awhfy & I are just trying to point out to others who are asking lots of questions here in Beauty & Fashion that there is a specific forum full of experienced & helpful people who might be able to answer these questions. Also, because I keep getting in trouble for being "off-topic" - I was trying to divert those questions appropriately:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 28, 2015 Author #35 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Lois - I know you've been over on the RC forum. I think awhfy & I are just trying to point out to others who are asking lots of questions here in Beauty & Fashion that there is a specific forum full of experienced & helpful people who might be able to answer these questions. Also, because I keep getting in trouble for being "off-topic" - I was trying to divert those questions appropriately:) Oh..ok...:) I wasn't trying to get anyone in trouble.......:eek: And since I started the thread, you should not be getting repripranded at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted August 28, 2015 #36 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Not specifically here, just in general. I'm easily diverted. As Host Jazzbeau recently said, "oh look, a squirrel....." :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted August 29, 2015 Author #37 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Not specifically here, just in general. I'm easily diverted. As Host Jazzbeau recently said, "oh look, a squirrel....." :D I must have missed that one;) As for clothing:D.......I know it will be pretty casual but I still plan to bring some nice slacks for evenings (with tops too LOL:)). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted August 29, 2015 #38 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I've posted my capsule wardrobe a couple times - I won't again here because I don't think it will be seasonally appropriate for you since I went in December. I brought 3 prs pants and 1 dress for our 13 days trip (10 day cruise, a couple days pre-cruise) - all black:p Water resistant (Mountain Hardwear), skinny black corduroy, black Chico traveler, and a knee length merino wool. I mostly wore the Mtn Hardware & cords for daytime touring and the Chicos and dress for dinner, but each piece could be worn daytime or evening, depending on temps & activities planned. When I wore the dress for dinner, I was typically more "dressed up" than 90% of others on the boat, but that's ok - it's one of my favorite things to wear, so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLite Posted September 29, 2015 #39 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Have you tried looking at a connection trough Frankfurt? Since both I and the DH are former service we have been through Frankfurt almost as many times as we have been through Heathrow for cruises. Check a train too. The area can be beautiful in spring. With Europe's mass transit and your packing savvy a air/train package can be easy if the prices are right. And I want to hear any sightings of the new accessible river boat. I forget the name at the moment. Enjoy,! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted September 29, 2015 Author #40 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Have you tried looking at a connection trough Frankfurt? Since both I and the DH are former service we have been through Frankfurt almost as many times as we have been through Heathrow for cruises. Check a train too. The area can be beautiful in spring. With Europe's mass transit and your packing savvy a air/train package can be easy if the prices are right. And I want to hear any sightings of the new accessible river boat. I forget the name at the moment. Enjoy,! Hi, Frankfurt? Nope. I keep looking at United because they actually fly right into AMS with no stops in Europe...in other words, Jax to either Philly, Houston or O'hare and then directly on to AMS. I just have to decide what I want to do and maybe prices will come down a bit while I am deciding;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnc411 Posted October 1, 2015 #41 Share Posted October 1, 2015 HI Lois: Good for you, we have been looking at river cruises for some time now , and the one we are most interested in is the Tulip cruise. Would love to go. Have researched AMA and they get good reviews . I do hope you post a review. I will follow that for sure. I have heard that Iceland air has some good prices , but have not researched that as yet , and they give you a free layover in Iceland as well . Our daughter when to Iceland and loved it, so may be that is something that you could check. Anyway , happy for you . Cori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted October 1, 2015 Author #42 Share Posted October 1, 2015 HI Lois: Good for you, we have been looking at river cruises for some time now , and the one we are most interested in is the Tulip cruise. Would love to go. Have researched AMA and they get good reviews . I do hope you post a review. I will follow that for sure. I have heard that Iceland air has some good prices , but have not researched that as yet , and they give you a free layover in Iceland as well . Our daughter when to Iceland and loved it, so may be that is something that you could check. Anyway , happy for you . Cori Hi Cori, thanks for the tip......I will check them out.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straughn Posted October 7, 2015 #43 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I have never done a river cruise, but one of my closest friends did an eight night one last year. She was on a different river cruise line than you, but we suspect it was comparable. She was able to get all her clothes in one checked bag and a carry on. I asked about specifically what she packed. For nighttime,on the boat,there were no formal nights. She packed one pair of black slacks and one pair of creme slacks with multiple interchangeable tops/sweaters. Daytime was a pair of dark denim jeans, a pair of khaki slacks, and a pair of navy corduroys. Tops were sweaters and T-necks. Two pairs of comfortable shoes for daytime and a pair of low heeled black shoes for evening. This woman is a fashion diva and she felt she was one of the best dressed women the cruise. Most people wore jeans during the day and casual clothing at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straughn Posted October 7, 2015 #44 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I have never done a river cruise, but one of my closest friends did an eight night one last year. She was on a different river cruise line than you, but we suspect it was comparable. She was able to get all her clothes in one checked bag and a carry on. I asked about specifically what she packed. For nighttime,on the boat,there were no formal nights. She packed one pair of black slacks and one pair of creme slacks with multiple interchangeable tops/sweaters. Daytime was a pair of dark denim jeans, a pair of khaki slacks, and a pair of navy corduroys. Tops were sweaters and T-necks. Two pairs of comfortable shoes for daytime and a pair of low heeled black shoes for evening. This woman is a fashion diva and she felt she was one of the best dressed women the cruise. Most people wore jeans during the day and casual clothing at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted October 8, 2015 Author #45 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I have never done a river cruise, but one of my closest friends did an eight night one last year. She was on a different river cruise line than you, but we suspect it was comparable. She was able to get all her clothes in one checked bag and a carry on. I asked about specifically what she packed. For nighttime,on the boat,there were no formal nights. She packed one pair of black slacks and one pair of creme slacks with multiple interchangeable tops/sweaters. Daytime was a pair of dark denim jeans, a pair of khaki slacks, and a pair of navy corduroys. Tops were sweaters and T-necks. Two pairs of comfortable shoes for daytime and a pair of low heeled black shoes for evening. This woman is a fashion diva and she felt she was one of the best dressed women the cruise. Most people wore jeans during the day and casual clothing at night. Good morning:)...glad she was able to have her packing done in 1 bag if that was what she wanted to do. I prefer to bring a checked a bag and a carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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