River Cruises | Gate 1 Travel (2024)

It was fantastic. The Danube River cruise ship Monarch Queen was amazing, great staff and crew, delicious food, fun entertainment, etc. Kudos to our tour coordinator Adrien who went over and beyond her duty to take care of our group and individual needs as necessary. I was the only one traveling solo but had the best time meeting couples and groups from all walk of life and I was still able to be on my own when I wanted or needed to. Thank you Gate 1

Ofelia A.

I have been on many Gate 1 trips, and now quite a few River Cruises, this time I went with my 21-year-old son, Alex, we each had our own cabin. The trip was wonderful, as always, I had actually gone on the same cruise last August, Shom*o and Laura were the cruise and activity directors on that one also. What was especially nice was I saw our waiter from last year, Veljko, he was new last year, and we really liked him, so this trip we purposely sat in his section. He is very attentive, polite, friendly, and extremely competent, as well as just a really nice young man.

Diane K.

The river cruise down the Seine was just wonderful!I would like to compliment the Cruise Director-Kate as the best cruise director ever! Kate was the main reason everyone enjoyed the cruise.In addition I would like to sincerely compliment Music or Entertainment Director Nad for making the trip a really special experience. Nad needs to be in show business- he's exceptionally talented and all my new friends on the boat thought he was absolutely the best person for the job.We look forward to scheduling another Gate 1 trip in the near future!

John N.

Fabulous river cruise. This was my first river cruise and first Gate 1 trip. My travel companion has traveled extensively with other groups, and she was so happy with Gate 1. She believed it was top notch. The food, staff, ship, transportation were all top notch. I cannot say enough good things about this experience. I look forward to my very next trip with Gate 1. Great job!!

Beth M.

This trip was beyond my expectations. I took my friend to celebrate her 80th birthday. The cake and champagne provided by the cruise helped make her celebration so special. The evenings were the best. The entertainment provided by Nad was the best of any trip I've been on. Nad, Bart and Pascal together added to the fun. My only reservation to booking another cruise is I won't have Nad and Bart. Together they are the dynamic duo. The entire staff was extraordinary. Everyone was so helpful. This was definitely one of my favorite Gate 1 vacations.

Elaine W.

It was fabulous! We could not believe that two weeks flew by so quickly. We loved river cruising, so laid back and relaxing. The scenery was constantly changing, and one thing was better than the next. We are ready for another river cruise. Just need to look at what is offered and decide when to go. We also made some wonderful new friends on our journey and met beautiful people from all over. Great time: it didn't disappoint. Thank you, Zoe, for all your help and input.

Kathleen G.

We would just like to pass on our commendations for a job well done for Miklos, the cruise director, and Laura, the activities director. Without them, the cruise wouldn't have been half as good. We loved everything about the cruise, and it far exceeded our expectations. We are both deeply connected to the travel industry and will be singing Gate 1's praises from now on.

Ray A.

We would just like to say what a joy it was to have Adrien as our cruise director and Amir as our activity host. Being our first time to Europe and our first river cruise we had no idea what to expect. Adrien and Amir had such a wonderful impact on our cruise. They took a genuine personal responsibility in keeping us organized, safe and engaged. They were so patient and helpful with all the passengers, who at times must have made it seem to Adrien and Amir that they were herding cats. Adrien's port talks and scenic sailing commentaries were insightful and interesting. Amir's activities were so much fun. They both made our cruise unforgettable. We will certainly be recommending Gate 1 to family and friends and look forward to travelling with Gate 1 again.

Daryl C.

It was so awesome! I loved every minute. This was my 13th trip with Gate1 and absolutely one of my favorites. I loved Amsterdam and Andrienn our tour manager was so kind, helpful, fun, totally accommodating to whatever I needed, and responded very quickly. She is an expert at her craft and knows Amsterdam inside and out. Extremely pleased with her!I loved the riverboat cruise and I'll never do a large cruise ship again. The staff was truly incredible and I didn't know that kind of superior service even existed. Anything you needed was delivered with a smile and immediately! Even the engineer that fixed my toilet arrived promptly with a smile, I was shocked he was so nice. My housekeeper Desy was fabulous, delivering anything I needed in minutes. Lucian, Nico, Bettina, George (Clooney) were all exceptional at their jobs, you should be very proud of the service they deliver. And the restaurant staff exceed my expectations with every meal; the presentations were stunning! The restaurant staff of Patrick, Mon, Marco, bartender and karaoke singer Rudi (Frank Sinatra) were outstanding. The front desk staff was beyond friendly and accommodating.I have worked in corporate America for over 30 years and I was blown away at the exceptional customer service delivered on the beautiful Monarch Baroness. That staff really cares and it shows! You should be so proud that in this day and age exceptional customer service still exists, and it does with Gate! Give them all a raise!

Cheryl M.

This Friday I returned from the above trip and wanted to let you know what a pleasant experience it was. Bartel and Nad as well as the entire crew on the ship were wonderful. I can't praise them all enough. The food on board was excellent and varied. The entertainment was great, and Bartel was a joy to travel with. I almost regretted it coming to an end. I am looking forward to my upcoming Rhine Cruise and hope it is just as memorable. Thank you.

Carmen C.

We had a really nice time. The weather could have been warmer, less windy, less rainy, etc. but- Gate 1 was on top of everything. The crew, Martin & Nico, the food, etc. was great! As were the tours and the guides for the tours. Thank you!

Kathleen O.

We had an amazing time. The cruise director Kate did an outstanding job! The ship was so nice, and the room was very comfortable. The staff and crew were very attentive. We enjoyed our Gate 1 trip very, very much.

Linda B.

I was very impressed with our Gate1 tour out of Amsterdam. I particularly want to mention the outstanding service of the restaurant manager. He was very active and attentive to all aspects of our dining and was also a hands-on person. Also want to mention what a fantastic job Nick, our activities director, did. He was enthusiastic and so funny. He really encouraged the group to participate and made the evenings very enjoyable. He was also great at morning exercise and yoga. A great asset to your company. Loved our room, 307, and the state of the entire boat was excellent. I think your theory of open seating in the dining room and the color-coded buses is brilliant and it certainly contributes to a friendly atmosphere on the boat. Really the entire staff is to be commended.

Joy F.

I have to bring to your attention just how GREAT our Cruise Director Jorn and Activity Host Nick were. They were top notch, had great sense of humor and were very entertaining and very informative. This was our first (real) river cruise, and we enjoyed it very much.

Rochelle D.

My trip to Amsterdam and Paris was fabulous! The tulips were absolutely breathtaking. Paris was thrilling and Eiffel Tower magnificent. Thank you for all your help in making this a trip of a lifetime!

Deborah D.

This was the first time my husband and I have booked travel through Gate 1. It was at the recommendation of our dear friends, who traveled with you previously and said you were the best. They were right! We just completed a Rhine River cruise, and it was spectacular and life-changing! We had never been on a river cruise before, and we thought it would be an extra special way to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We could not be more pleased and honestly, cannot wait to take another river cruise or land tour with Gate 1! We felt so pampered and well-taken care of the entire time. It was a luxurious, first-class experience but one without pretentiousness. It felt very comfortable and was a family-type of atmosphere but with class. It was lovely getting to know the outstanding crew. They were all fantastic, efficient, kind, and professional. We miss them all very much! Those hardworking people made the experience even better.

Victoria P.

Once again Gate 1 outdid themselves with a fantastic tour and a great price. We really appreciated the efforts made to keep our tour on schedule despite the rising water levels on the rivers and canal.Soma outdid himself helping to ensure our lost luggage arrived. We really feel it would not have happened without his assistance and many efforts. He was always upbeat, even when things were not going to plan, and he is an excellent representative of Gate 1. We really hope to see him again on a future cruise.Daniele was fantastic. He was fun and funny, enthusiastic, and did a wonderful job ensuring we were all entertained. He made us want to attend the evening entertainment in the lounge.We ended up eating every meal in the same area of the dining room because we so enjoyed Indra and Phyo. They learned our usual drink orders and had them ready for us the moment we sat down. Excellent customer service!Lilly, our room steward, took excellent care of our room and always greeted us, asking if there was anything we needed when passing in the hallways. Again, excellent customer service.All-in-all, this was a great experience. We had never done a full river cruise before, but will certainly be back!

Hillary H.

I loved this trip! The pace was so relaxing. The markets and towns visited were festive and fun. The ship was comfortable and the crew couldn't do enough to keep things running smoothly, the ship clean and the food and wine flowing. The quality of the food and drinks on board was amazing. I will definitely be taking more Gate 1 river cruises.

Mary K.

We had a great time. Enjoyed the Christmas markets, loved Regensburg! Had missed seeing the Rezidence in Wurzburg last time we were there, so really wanted to see the inside and was not disappointed. Could not believe Frankfurt's Christmas Market went on forever and we thought it was larger than Nuremburg's (which we had been to several times before). Overall, it definitely was a great vacation and service aboard the Monarch Governess was excellent. Other than losing a gold earring trying on hats, it was a wonderful vacation.

Kevin C.

This was a magical trip. It was so wonderful. Everything was perfect. I just wished it was a bit longer. The Monarch Queen is a beautiful vessel. The stateroom was perfect, lots of storage space. The Lady that took care of our room, Irena was the sweetest lady. We truly enjoyed everything about the trip. The food was very good, the presentation was amazing.I look forward to take another river cruise on the Monarch Queen. It was a perfect vacation. Bart was very professional, accommodating and willing to help everyone. Good job Gate1.

Maria R.

It was a memorable trip. We are a group of six people traveling together. The cruise allowed us to spend more time than we would have on a land tour. We hung out in the lounge, enjoyed tea, hot chocolate and cookies. The crew never failed to restock the goodies. The crew of the Monarch Governess is a bunch of fun and friendly people. Our regular servers, Necat, Joko and Ega always had smiles on their faces during meals. Desy, our room steward, was the nicest and most helpful with our questions and needs. Andreas was always ready to replenish our drinks and cookies. Everyone from the top, Lucian the GM to George (aka George Clooney), the maître d, down to every staff member we ran across seemed to love and enjoy their jobs. It was a fun atmosphere on the ship. We found out that the executive chef, Ketut, was Indonesian the first night we were on board. Lucian took the time to grab him from the kitchen to introduce him to our table. Ketut prepared us some ethnic dishes for us one night. Daniele, the activity director, was the funniest person. Lorin was also most helpful. My mom has difficulty walking. The day we were to embark on the ship, we started the day with a hilly tour which she opted not to join. He arranged a taxi to take her to the ship so she could check in ahead of the group. Later on, he showed me a picture of my mom with Daniele on the ship to let me know she arrived safely.

Stephani T.

Our recent Danube River Cruise was more than I anticipated in terms of how much we saw and accomplished. Loved the Monarch Empress from start to finish. Crew and staff were superb.

Michele R.

My first gate 1 trip with my fiancé who had traveled many times with gate 1. I was so impressed! First off, Nad is just a Rockstar. He is funny, kind, caring, talented and I could go on and on. I would take a cruise with him again no matter the destination. You're blessed to have him. Period. Soma is great as well. I always felt they truly cared about your enjoyment and safety. Our servers Jacinta and Amr were so sweet and professional. We sat in the same spot daily to be with them. The bartender Marius was so kind, fun and remembered everything. Nurtilek was sweet. Marius from the restaurant was hilarious and helpful. The chef threw down some awesome meals and exposed us to local flavors. What a joyous adventure.

Dymphna M.

My wife and I just finished the 7 Day Gate 1 Regensburg to Budapest Danube River Cruise and I have only accolades and praise to pass on to all Gate 1 employees involved on this trip. Everyone we came into contact from Gate 1 was not only professional but also knowledgeable about the ship (Monarch Governess) and all of our port of calls along the beautiful Danube. The sailing itself was well planned with amazing local guides at each stop to educate and inform on the local history and sights. You were always given enough free time at each stop to explore on your own or just relax back at your cabin/ship. The extra tours provided were well worth the money spent as we were always glad we had signed up for them. The ship and our cabin were very comfortable, kept spotlessly clean, and I would compare favorable to any of the other companies (Including Viking) providing river cruises along the Danube. The meals provided were amazing with lots of variety and always served with a smile!As I mentioned above, all of the crew and Gate 1 Employees on our ship were amazing but I wanted to single out the following staff as I believe they went above and beyond. Our Cruise Director Nora is exactly what Gate 1 should aspire to hire for anyone considered for that position. Knowledgeable, punctual, amazing communicator, boundless energy and above all kind and courteous. She always presented herself as a professional representative for Gate 1 and never hesitated to assist with any issue big or small. Her narration from the sun deck as we sailed down the Danube should be recorded as training's for other new cruise directors!The other crew members I believe earned recognition during our sailing were Deny, Dika and Dino who made every meal on the boat a treat! and Desy our housekeeper who kept our room spotless and greeted us every morning with a big smile and good morning! A few minor mentions of things that could improve. The WiFi was very slow and not consistent. The two water bottles left in the room each day were appreciated but consider another brand as the caps were almost impossible to twist off without spilling the water and leaving part of the cap attached which made it hard to drink. Small things but I have no doubt Gate 1 strives for perfection.Thanks again for a great river cruise and we look forward to our next Gate 1 adventure!

Lanny W.

This is regarding the 12 days Danube river cruise Oct 29 to Nov 11 on the Monarch Queen instead of the Monarch Empress.Thank you so so much for such a great experience. We were so impressed with the level of service and how organized everyone was.We had such a great time and a lasting memory of the trip.

Khang N.

I loved the 11-Day Danube River Cruise with Budapest and Prague. The staff was extraordinary and made the trip a dream. First of all the cruise director, Bart, kept us rolling in the aisles with his sense of humor and quick wit. I really enjoyed his commentary and his daily updates. The servers were great. They gave top notch service, always there to help. We had two wonderful nights of entertainment from outside the ship. The evening games and talent night were also outstanding. Laura did a great job running the activities. I enjoyed her smile and enthusiasm. All of the tour guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. Everything ran on time. I was very impressed with the punctuality of the group. We had wonderful food. It was nice to try food that was native to the culture we were touring. It really couldn't have been a better trip. I highly recommend it to everyone. The only thing I would do is have the guide available in the courtesy lounge in Prague a few more hours or make sure that she announces that there are limited hours to meet with her.

Judith P.

The 16 day river cruise was very, very good. The monarch empress was a great ship. Rooms very comfortable and wonderful hair and skin products. Food excellent, in flavour and choices. Very nice wines. All the ports were very interesting and scenery beautiful. Last but not least, our cruise director Kurt was fabulous. So much information of castles and history along the way. The hotel Corinthia was gorgeous to stay two nights. All the local guides were very good to listen to and transfers, very good drivers. Thank you Gate 1

Janice N.

It was excellent! Everyone in Monarch Governess were very pleasant & wonderful!We'd like to acknowledge the excellent service we received! We are so grateful thatwe decided to join Gate 1 to travel the Danube River Cruise to Hungary-Austria-Germany.We would like to say special thanks to our Cruise Director Soma; Activity Director Jorge,Room Service Crew Suwardi; Waiters Rudi, Deni, Ega, Andreas. Although we could not nameeveryone one by one, we must say each & everyone had their share of good deeds to makeour very first River Cruise an awesome experience! We will continue to explore other destinationsthrough the Gate 1 River Cruise! We will invite our family & friends to explore the world through Gate 1 Travel!

Rodolfo S.

My trip was OUTSTANDING! I did a Viking Danube cruise earlier this year and just finished my price comparison. You guys at Gate 1 Rock!!!!!!We had included excursions almost everyday. We were offered optional tours that we took advantage of and we were never disappointed. Your local guides were loud and clear. Informative and you can tell they love their country and their job.Our tour director was amazing. Totally Flawless Traveling.That is the best part. Bogdan even made arrangements for us to visit a couple of castles that were not originally on our tour. I have spoke highly of Gate 1 to many others, and will continue to do so.

Kathleen H.

We recently returned from a Seine Cruise. Having completed the evaluation form I wanted to mention how excellent I thought the entire staff of the Monarch Countess was. And beyond that - Bartel, the tour director and Nad, the activities director, were absolutely outstanding. We also had a remarkable guide on our tour of Auvers-sur-Oise, Audrey, who was perhaps the best tour guide we've ever experienced. Thank you so much!

Deborah S.

Thank you for your email. Our trip was outstanding. Thank you for all your help with arrangements. Every single Gate One representative and contractor was exceptional! I am a 30 year travel industry retiree (travel agency owner, airline airport operations supervisor), I know a good solid product when I see it. Gate One is exceptional!!We have a Danube River Cruise booked for next year and I am looking into booking a River Cruise as a retirement gift for my brother. They are very lightly traveled and I know Gate One would be a good fit and they would be well taken care of.

Margie L.

We loved our 11 Day Rhine River Cruise with Amsterdam. Kate our tour director/cruise director was wonderful. She was highly organized, friendly and had a wonderful sense of humor. I am quite certain that some days she felt like she was herding cats, but she was ALWAYS so caring and kind. Amsterdam is a beautiful, vibrant city.The whole river cruise was wonderful, and they are always feeding you so much great food and drinks!! Our favorite cities on the cruise were Cologne and Speyer Germany and Strasbourg France. All the crew took such good care of us and went out of their way to make sure everyone was having an amazing time! A special thank you to our cabin steward Farjai for all of the adorable towel animals he made for us every day and folding the washcloths to look like shirts. It's all the extra little things that really make your Gate 1 vacation extra special.

Patricia H.

This was our sixth trip with Gate1. The river cruise experience far exceeded our expectations .....on land or on the water our tour guides and staff were A+.The Monarch Princess crew was absolutely amazing- so friendly, helpful and upbeat! The total experience was superb!

Linda J.

Our trip was amazing. We enjoyed every minute of it. This was our first trip with Gate 1 and it will definitely not be our last. We were impressed by the organization of the trip and how smoothly everything went. We also appreciate the affordability of traveling with Gate 1.The Gate 1 representative ,Mira, for the land portion in Prague was pleasant, easy to work with and very efficient. She gave us many helpful hints as we set out on own in the city.We can not say enough about our cruise director, Adrien. She worked tirelessly each and every day and was clearly visible at all hours. Her daily port talks were informative and easy to understand. Adrien went above and beyond to help us with the challenges of navigating in foreign places. In addition to being exceptionally competent at her job, she was pleasant, approachable and it was just a delight to be in her company. Adrien is truly an asset to your company. We felt extremely fortunate to have been entrusted to her care.We throughly enjoyed, Daniele, our activity director. His personality and sense of humor put everyone at ease. His planned activities were fun and just enough after a long day of touring. There was always laughter when Daniele was around. He joined us on tours, taking charge of a group and always making sure nobody got lost. Daniele and Adrien were a perfect match and it was obvious that they enjoyed working together.The Monarch Queen was clean and the accommodations were wonderful. The meals were delicious, beautifully presented and choices were great. Chef Vladimir Gamolov did an excellent job. The Maitre'd, Marius Miren, could always be found checking to make sure each of us enjoyed our meals. The breakfast buffet provided a variety of delicious choices to start our day. Every member of the wait staff was pleasant and attentive to details. They ,too, worked hard to make meal time a nice experience.This trip has convinced us to travel abroad more and to travel with Gate 1.Thank you for providing us with the opportunity to make such great memories.

Susan E.

I just want to say that our Hospitality/Activity Director onboard the Douro Cruiser, Eva, was fabulous. She really motivated and encouraged participation in activities and we all had a lot of fun joining in. She has a sparkling personality and was friendly, professional, and sincere. All the staff were amazing, but she really stood out.

Caroline P.

We have done several Gate 1 river cruises as well as Viking, and Gate 1 always comes out on top! The ships and itineraries are comparable, but, the value offered by you is so much better! We usually take coach tours with Gate 1, but, the river cruises are such a treat, we will have to do more of them! Thank you for a wonderful trip and I can't say enough about the friendliness and professionalism of the staff. Everyone we came into contact with was wonderful. Al and Bojan at reception can solve any problem! The staff in the dining room are efficient and unobtrusive! Slavi, Katrina, Andre are the people I can remember, but, they were ALL excellent!! Thanks again, and see you next year!

Robert K.

Thank you! Trip was amazing. It exceeded my expectations. I guess it is because we got lucky with wonderful crew and trip managers Laura and Martin.

Kristine G.

I enjoyed it very much. Bartel is an excellent tour manager, calm and reassuring and always willing to help. And Jorge made the time on the ship a whole lot of fun! Thanks very much.

Jeannine M.

Our vacation trip on the Monarch Countess was fantastic. We enjoyed everything about the trip. All our accommodations were excellent and the staff on the ship were all excellent. We loved all of the sightseeing excursions as well.The most noteworthy person was our Cruise Director, Bartel. He was outstanding in all respects. He was a complete professional who was prepared for any situation any tour member could encounter and made each of us feel we were the most important person on the trip.He was "everything, everywhere, all at once". I think he was the first one up in the morning, available to all of us at any time, and I am sure the last to get to sleep, if he had the chance. He has the perfect personality and temperament for an outstanding Cruise Director. His group presentations were excellent, interactions with passengers and crew always right, and always projecting positively in all situations.We hope that we have Bartel or someone just like him on any future vacations that we go on.

Charles S.

Porto River Cruise was fantastic. Gate 1 did a great job. The river was spectacular, the stops very historical and informative, the ricver boat was comfortable, food was outstanding, and activities on board fun. Optional tours were outstanding.

Sharon S.

My trip was fantastic. Our tour guides were beyond excellent. The staff on the ship were beyond excellent. I am allergic to onions. The restaurant manager made certain that my portions did not contain onions. The waiters made certain that our requests for special food preparation were met.Our rooms, although small, were just what we needed. Very comfortable with plenty of storage space. I love the sliding glass door to let the fresh air in. Very appreciative of the safety bars. The 24/7 hot cocoa and tea and cookies are also greatly appreciated.I really enjoyed the ship board activities (our group won most of the contacts :) ) The Activity director was a lot of fun and the Tour manager Kurt was very helpful.The pace of the cruise was great -- Visit a Castle in the morning, have lunch and then we had free time. Optional activities. So relaxing.In short, I would rate this trip 11 of 10 and our tour guide and Activity Director and the Staff well above that!

Jill H.

Our 15 Day Danube cruise was FANTASTIC. The hotels in Berlin, Dresden and Prague were perfect, the Governess River boat was wonderful. However, the reason the trip was especially great is our tour guide Martin. He was present all the time, never too busy to answer any questions and always went above and beyond when we wanted to know where to find a toy store, museum or restaurant. I have been on many, many tours and this was just the best !

Karen A.

Our Cruise with Gate 1 was great. We spent a few days on our own after the trip and I can tell you that we are spoiled by Gate 1 and know we certainly would rather have the structure of the tours, meals, etc that Gate 1 gives. All the staff are outstanding and really do go out of their way to make our stay very enjoyable. Now we just have to think about what our next adventure will be and know we will be using them.

Carmen G.

I am very happy I took the wonderful opportunity to travel with Gate1. I had heard good things and I was not disappointed. In fact I was very impressed. We were taken care of from the moment we cleared customs until we arrived at the airport for our flight home. The Monarch Princess is a lovely ship. The common areas are well lit, comfortable, nice decorated and were kept pristine .Our cabin was well laid out, our bed very comfy and the ac worked amazing. Our cabin attendant Nick and his helpers kept it looking ship shape. Even to the chocolate on the pillow. Our tour manager Kate was efficient, had a great sense of humor , knew us all by name ,and kept our tour running smoothly. She made it look easy but I know she worked hard to make everything work. I had even mistakenly booked a tour in Lucerne on my own. It turned out this tour was already part of our itinerary. I explained to Kate and she called the company and I received a full refund. Wow!! I sure appreciated her doing that for us. The meals on board were incredible. The servers could not have been better. We tended to sit in the same area so Patrick, Sasha and Mon were our wonderful wait staff most days. The weather man co-operated and we were able to enjoy our ship and each stop to the fullest. Thank You Gate 1 . You have a wonderful product and I can't wait to travel with you soon

Helen F.

Our trip was absolutely wonderful and definitely up to the high Gate-1 standards. Our tour managers were excellent particularly Betti who was efficient, caring, and very professional. More than that she was fun to be on a trip with, totally positive outlook no matter what. I would also like to specially mention our room attendant Nura on the Monarch Empress. She was simply fantastic!!!! Don't know how she managed to be outside our door every time we left our room, but she was and freshened it up even when we didn't realize it needed it. I don't know how she possibly could have been more attentive or nicer. She made our stay on board particularly pleasant and went above and beyond for all our requests although she anticipated almost all of them! What a wonderful person as well.

Ian G.

We had a great time on our 9-Day Danube River Cruise- Aug 31- Sep 8, 2023.We went to very beautiful places, lucky to have good weather every day. Good food at Monarch Governess. We are happy with the Cruise Director and Activity host. Enjoyed the evening activities. Crew was very helpful and pleasant. Very satisfied with Gate 1 for this trip.Planning for another trip next year, Hope you could help us next time again.

Darla A.

Excellent. Everything was perfect. Professional staff that looked happy at all times. Food was excellent. Room was comfortable and spotless clean. Bedding was soft. Ship was spotless. Entertainment was great. Everything was at its best!

Afsaneh N.

We had a fabulous time. Jorn and Daniele were absolutely fantastic. They made our trip even more enjoyable. The food was delicious and the crew was great. Our guides on our excursions were very knowledgeable and we enjoyed them. The recital in Vienna was beautiful.We will definitely be booking another trip with Gate 1.Thank you for all of your help.

Robert H.

My family and I returned from a Danube Fiver cruise on the Monarch Queen August 25th to September 1. The cruise could not reach its final destination, Regensburg, because of some heavy rains which caused the Danube to rise. Nevertheless on extremely short notice there was little inconvenience to us and our fellow passengers. The Captain, crew, service, food and staff on this ship were outstanding. The accommodations were much better than anticipated. The Cruise Director and Activities Director Soma and Daniella were a credit to whomever hired them. They went out of their way not only to help, but to entertain and made all feel that we were part of a large close knit family. My thanks for providing an exceptional experience. I will recommend Gate One to anyone and most certainly come back.

Joanne P.

It was fantastic thanks to George, the Cruise Director, on the 9 day Rhine River Cruise, that did an outstanding job during the cruise. He always greeted you with a friendly smile, and exceeded my expectations. He was always available to help you with any requests. His evening meetings were always very informative, interesting, and humorous. We've been on over 50 worldwide cruises with Viking, Gate 1, Princess, Celebrity, Carnaval, and Holland America and he's the best Cruise Director we've ever had. He deserves a really big raise.

Gary K.