[designerko]

A bit more about Avalon: they give a military discount, you don't have to pay in full until 90 days prior to departure (deposit when booking) unlike others requiring payment in full; the company is headquartered in Colorado; they are part of Globus, so if something does happen (like high waters making it impossible to go under bridges or drought causing low water) they have a ready source for buses and tours to make changes. Went with group of 25 on a new ship on the Rhine River in 2012.
The ship was non-smoking.
Hope this helps. Have heard great comments on other river cruise lines as well.

[senior citizen]

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