We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach trips
Passengers who paid thousands of pounds for Tui river cruises have expressed anger after their itineraries were significantly altered to include extensive coach trips due to low water levels on the Danube. While Tui apologized and cited standard booking conditions, affected customers report receiving no refunds despite the drastic change from the expected scenic sailing experience. Several travelers described the holiday as a 'floating hotel with coach transfers' and are now seeking compensation for the services they did not receive.
- ▪Tui attributed the itinerary changes to low water levels on the Danube but offered no refunds to affected customers.
- ▪Passenger Richard Pearson reported spending 14 to 15 hours on coach trips during his week-long holiday, which cost £3,300.
- ▪Sue Crosby and her husband traveled reluctantly after being denied a refund when the revised itinerary was sent days before departure.
- ▪David Mallon and his group canceled their trip entirely and booked a last-minute holiday to Kos instead of accepting the coach-heavy schedule.
- ▪Travelers criticized Tui's handling of the situation, noting that the company continued to advertise the holidays despite the operational issues.
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We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach tripsImage source, Richard PearsonImage caption, Richard Pearson says he barely got to experience any river cruising on his holiday, but spent hours on coachesPublished4 minutes agoPassengers who paid thousands of pounds for European river cruises with Tui have described their anger after their itineraries changed to involve hours spent on coach trips instead.Several have told the BBC they believe they should get some money back, but have been offered no refund.Tui apologised and blamed low water levels on the Danube, adding that customers continued their holidays on amended itineraries under its standard booking conditions.
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