Poor Value Cruise

Item: American Duchess
Rating: 3.4
Author: bbrodowy

American Duchess Cruise Review to River Cruises - United States

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Contributor Level: Purser

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 22

Overall rating:

3.4 out of 5

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8 Night Charms Of The True South (New Orleans To Memphis)

Sail date: April 16, 2022

Ship: American Duchess

Cabin number: 237

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Overall - one of the more expensive cruises we have taken - and frankly - one of the poorest value for the dollar. We have been on 20+ cruises. Not a fan of the cruise line - poor service and food selection. Will not be a return patron.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Fine

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

Limited dining selections. Poor food quality - for example - croutons on salads always soggy (I think they pre-make salads and put in refrigerator). Really disappointed. Have been on over 20 cruises.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Limited on ship activities - but to be expected for a river boat cruise.

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Very dated. Catered to very old crowd.

Children's Programs

No children on boat.

Service and Staff

2 out of 5

Room steward was great. Food service was very poor. For example, only 1 time in a week did a waiter refill coffee without me asking for more coffee. Staff didn't remember names of passengers - nor did they try. Very different experience from the other 20+ cruises we have been on.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Top deck not very well maintained. Rest of ship was fine.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cabin met expectations. Was clean.