gjcocruiser Posted March 16, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Will we need plenty of bug spray when near the river in May? Sent from my SM-T350 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gnome12 Posted March 16, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 16, 2017 It probably depends what river you are on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted March 16, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 16, 2017 There are few ifs here, which river are you cruising? The time of year etc. Scenic have only recommended taking bug spray on one of our cruises but the tour guides on the coaches also offered it, supplied by Scenic. I am usually very susceptible to mosy bites but no problem on that cruise which if I remember correctly was the Seine. Anywhere near any water source can be attractive to the little devils. Funnily enough no problem whilst on the boat but when we were touring. Just take some with you for your peace of mind and have a great cruise. CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcocruiser Posted March 16, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Rhine, Main & Danube rivers this May. The little critters just love me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OneSixtyToOne Posted March 16, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I was on the Grand European Tour last June-July (Rhine-Main-Danube). I packed insect repellent and never used it. Didn't encounter a single mosquito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcocruiser Posted March 16, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Wonderful news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDC1 Posted March 17, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Rhine, Main & Danube rivers this May. The little critters just love me. Had no problem on the Rhine last June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushroom Posted March 17, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Was on the Rhine last June and was eaten alive when sitting topside after dinner in the evenings. However, the venue was so awesome, I just learned to work with it and load up on the deet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted March 18, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Never encountered a mosquito in Europe, even in July. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan4182 Posted March 18, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Never encountered a mosquito in Europe, even in July. Roz We sailed the Seine in 2013 and the Danube in 2015, no mosquitos either time. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhJoyOhBliss Posted April 5, 2017 #11 Share Posted April 5, 2017 We sailed the Danube and Rhine in 2015 with no issue, but Scenic asked that we keep our decking window closed overnight to keep any bugs out of the rooms. We opened our window during the day and evening without any concerns. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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