This trip (April 25th Sailing) could have been amazing but instead it was filled with disappointment. Post Covid is tough and I agree we live in a different world for now. Tauck is our favorite tour provider and have taken 3 in less than 12 moths. So when I complain about this cruise I have other recent memories of amazing Tauck Itineraries, accommodations, food and the like. Belgium and Holland in the Spring was just plain terrible. Most meals were Buffett (very sad pickings), Bar didn't have sufficient choices even though they were on the menu. Can you imagine no Bourbon? 4 of our friends sailed on the Savor in Early April two tours prior to ours and they had the same issues with the Bar and the dinner choices. Arthurs was closed. We were told because of Covid testing. Not a reasonable answer. Covid testing was done at the end of the cruise so what about all the other days. Truth be told, I think it was staffing and the cruise line didn't want to keep two kitchens open. Entertainment was okay but not on par with Tauck's usual entertainment. Itinerary for Bruges and Ghent really lacked depth. 1/2 day for each. No canal rides in Bruges which is one of the most picturesque spots in Europe. Floriade was a total wasted day. The exhibit has been open for a few months and is still not complete. Keukenhof was truly a show stopper. The flowers were amazing as well as the park. The trip to see The Girl With the Pearl Earring was priceless which helped save the trip. Come on Tauck, you need to improve your game.
To be fair, I've sailed the Savor and her sister ship before so I have real life experiences to compare with.
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