“As a single traveler, I was somewhat apprehensive about the trip. But everyone, including the other group members and the ship’s crew, were very welcoming and seemed to go out of their way to make sure I was included in all activities.”

—Barbara House, 2-time traveler from Fernley, Nevada
Traveled on this River Cruise solo

It was just amazing to be in Holland while the tulips were in full bloom. The Keukenhof Flower Park and the Aalsmeer Flower Auction were beyond description with so many beautiful flowers.”

—Karen Bernard, 6-time traveler, Muskegon, Michigan
Traveled on this River Cruise solo

“I had never seen war damage first-hand and the sight of so many buildings still in ruins ... The knowledge I gained of that part of the world will stay with me for the rest of my life. I have now cruised the Danube from Vienna to the Black Sea. The information given by Grand Circle exceeds that of most of the other cruise lines I have traveled with.”

—Arthur Moffitt, 4-time traveler from Fort Myers, Florida
Traveled to Eastern Europe solo

“What I really enjoyed was making new friends and enjoying the company of friends made on previous River Cruises. But most of all, I loved being totally relaxed.”

—Rachel Buie, 4-time traveler from Bluffton, South Carolina
Traveled on this River Cruise with a friend

“The most enjoyable part of my trip was sitting on the deck and watching the small towns, vineyards, and countryside slip by. The second most enjoyable was being able to walk in the small towns. I love to shop in the markets and grocery stores.”

—Jacquita Welch, 9-time traveler from McKinney, Texas
Traveled on this River Cruise with a friend

“St. Petersburg is a charming city—very Venice-like—and the highlights (Hermitage Museum, Peter and Paul Fortress, and Peterhof Palace) are not to be missed. Moscow was busy with a vitality that reminded me of New York. Overall, I had a wonderful time on my Russia Revealed trip and met delightful people. I would highly recommend this trip.”

—Paula Santacroce, 5-time traveler from Peekskill, New York
Traveled to Russia with a friend

“After my first time on Grand Circle's Amalfi Coast & Tuscany trip, I knew I'd never have to feel afraid of traveling as a solo traveler. It’s the little things that make a trip memorable—like seeing so many wonderful things on the way to eating at a trattoria, and completely forgetting that I'm alone. I have learned enough Italian to get myself found, even if I do get lost—and I add to all of this the comfort of feeling safe when traveling with Grand Circle.”

—Tommy Chapple, 16-time traveler from Central Point, Oregon
Traveled to Italy solo

“The beauty of this country … it was marvelous—as was the organization and personality of our Program Director, Sean. I always say the Program Director can make or break the trip. Sean made it for me. He was a wonderful Program Director and didn’t miss a beat! He loves his country and it shows as he passes on the beauty to us. What a trip!”

—Pamela Boyles, 7-time traveler from Salt Lake City, Utah
Traveled to Ireland solo

“I’d been traveling for some years before I talked my friend, Betty, into joining me. She said to me one day, ‘The only place I want to see is Australia, but that costs $10,000, and I just can’t spend that much.’ I told her a company I had never traveled with before had sent me a brochure just the day before featuring a trip to Australia, New Zealand & Fiji. What a wonderful experience it was! I knew Betty was hooked when she leaned over to me a half-hour into our flight from Fiji and inquired, ‘Where are we going next year?’”

—Katherine Boulden, 7-time traveler from Fairfield, California
Traveled to Australia, New Zealand & Fiji with a friend

“I enjoyed making new friends and the personal touches that our Program Director, Victor, gave to the trip. He was wonderful. I also enjoyed the fact that we didn’t have to be ‘on the road’ each day, but had extra time in each city.”

—Elizabeth Sifuentes, 3-time traveler from Rochester, New York
Traveled to Spain & Portugal solo