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On board Spirit of the Rhine
Embracing the Spirit of the Rhine with Saga by Sally Dowling
It took a while to decide where to go once travel opened up. A river cruise along the Rhine and Main with Saga in late autumn fitted the bill nicely. Made even more tempting by the opportunity to experience Saga’s brand-new river boat, Spirit of the Rhine.
We flew to Frankfurt to join the ship and what a beauty she is, larger than the average river vessel with a capacity for 190 passengers. Due to Covid restrictions, we sailed with just over 100 guests on board, so plenty of room for everyone.The public areas are spacious, light and airy with panoramic windows along each side. Cabins are well proportioned and attractively decorated. They also have more storage than any other cabin I have travelled in which is always welcome.The cabins on the top two decks have floor to ceiling picture windows with sliding doors, a real bonus in the summer! As always, the food on any Saga holiday is excellent. A good choice at every meal and innovative, tempting menus. There was always a choice of red or white wine included at mealtimes, and a comprehensive wine list if you wished to purchase a favourite tipple. Drinks from the bar were charged, and I was pleased to see that unlike some hotels, prices were what you would expect.Tea and coffee are included throughout the day. If you feel peckish between meals, a choice of exquisite cakes appears at teatime, and savoury snacks are served at 10pm in the bar. Spirit of the Rhine also has a small speciality restaurant, ‘Rheinfels’, positioned at the back of the boat. Pre-booking is essential due to size, but there is no supplement to pay. Be prepared for a memorable 6 -course meal to rival any top restaurant.
Our Itinerary River cruises are all about relaxation and this one didn’t disappoint. We travelled overnight from Frankfurt along the River Main to Aschaffenburg, an historic Bavarian town. A beautiful sunny morning
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