A scenic Danube river cruise proves to be a delight for three generations.

Three generations embarked on a luxurious cruise along the Danube and had the time of their lives. reveals how easy it was. Vanessa Walker

There are 67 years between my mother and my daughter. My mother Jacqueline, while perfectly healthy and sharp as a tack, doesn’t like to walk more than 100m without a rest; my eight-year-old, Mila, runs everywhere, barely glancing about her. Jacqueline is fascinated by history; to paraphrase Mila, “That’s just so,like,old.”SowhenweareinvitedtotryoneofUniworld’s newmulti-generationalrivercruises–twodaysinPrague, thensailingdowntheDanubefromGermanyintoAustria, with stops at scenic villages along the way – I wonder how we’ll manage the generation gap.

As it turns out, the itinerary is both inspiring and comfortable. At each port, there’s an array of optional activities that cater to different ages, from young children and teens to adults and family groups, and options that include walking or a mixture of bus trips andexploringonfoot.Onboardourluxuriouslyappointed ship, the River Ambassador, both children’s desires (open candy bar, adult-free dinner table, rehearsals for a vocal performance) and adults’ wishes (wine tastings, expert talks, time to just gaze out the window) are on offer.

So, after flying into Prague and walking off our jetlag with a tour that takes in The Rose Garden at Petrin Hill, followed by historic Prague Castle, then a three-hour bus transfer to Nuremberg in Germany to meet the ship the next day, our girls’ own adventure begins…