The travelmarvel Sapphire is wonderful, the cabins are a decent size, they are clean and comfortable there are no obvious signs of age or wear and tear.

Every single one of the crew are happy courteous, friendly and helpful.

 

 The meals have been great, they have happily accomodated me being gluten free and dairy free, always offerring alternatives and … they stock gluten free beer!

At meal times there is always an abundance of food, breakfast has a whole table of breads, pastries, cake and … DONUTS! (Which is really putting my willpower to the test) as well as the standard bacon, eggs, hash browns etc. the lunches are a buffet style with a couple of additional options available from the kitchen made to order. Dinners are always À la carte and while the servings are small on massive plates there are five courses so you never leave the table hungry. Lunches and dinners are served with flowing red and white wine from the regions you cruise through and beer … all included in the price of the cruise.

 

 Additionally there is the cocktail bar professionally headed by the congenial Gerome with a “cocktail of the day” to indulge in if you feel like indulging as you settle back and enjoy your cruising.

Most of the other passengers have been friendly and engaging. Almost all of us are Aussies … could have done with a bit more variety there but as we found out this boat is part of an Australian run bussiness, so I guess that explains it.

 TravelMarvel have done a great job, all the extra little things add up to make it a really special experience the friendly heartfelt welcomes from ALL of the staff everyday, the swan folded from the towel on the end of the bed by the cleaners, the chocolate on your pillow at night with the turn down service and … as a special Easter treat for us all LINDT EASTER BUNNIES … Oh yeah!