Riverboat Cruise Travel Wardrobe Part 2
Full disclosure here, I was deathly sick of my wardrobe by the end of our riverboat cruise. I brought a compact collection of clothes in neutral colors which made life easy but boring. On the plus side, I breezed through airports and never had to wait at a luggage carousel wondering if my bag would materialize.
All my clothes and accessories fit into 
I combined my pieces differently for each outfit but I’m sure other passengers thought I wore the same thing every day. I shared my first travel day here, and the next four days here.
Day 5- Bratislava
We sailed all night and arrived in Bratislava midday. 
We had time for a short walking tour of this medieval town which was jumping with tourists and very picturesque.
It was no longer raining and beginning to warm up so I wore my favorite knit pants, a black cashmere sweater, and lightweight silk duster.
The walking tour meant miles of cobblestone streets so I wore my stable, comfy Eileen Fisher sport sandals. This new version has a black sole so looks more dressy than other sport sandals. My hat was rolled and tucked into my tote bag until I was in the blazing sun. That’s the main reason I carried the tote..for my hat.
I brought 2 pairs of these pants so you’ll see me wear them often.
Day 6- Vienna, Austria
The weather was warming up but still not blistering.
We had several tours planned and it was going to be a long day so I chose my comfiest shoes. We did a walking tour of the city center and the Hofburg Imperial Palace, which is a must see.
We stopped to pick up some sunscreen and have a Mocha in a famous old coffee shop.
The people watching was great fun and the pastries were amazing;)
After lunch aboard the ship, we headed out to a tour of the beautiful Schonbrunn Palace. 
By this time it was blistering hot and the sun was brutal. We headed back to the ship for dinner then changed for a Mozart & Strauss Concert in downtown Vienna. 
My hair was seriously flat so it ended up in a banana clip again. I forgot to get an outfit photo but I wore this leopard cardi, this stretch pencil skirt, sandals-similar and carried this bag as a handheld. If you go on this cruise, I highly recommend this optional tour of the concert. It was amazing!
Day 7- Krems, Austria
The next day we had a morning tour of Gottweig Abbey. 
It sits on a hilltop overlooking the stunning Wachau valley. 
It’s an active Benedictine Monastery which produces its own wine and special sparkling apricot wine.
The day we visited, a monk was doing a blessing of the motorcycles. No kidding, the courtyard was filled with bikes and riders and the bells rang for a long time.
The three-story imperial staircase has one of the largest, spectacular frescos depicting the Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI as Apollo.
We got back on board for lunch then set sail down 18 miles of the most scenic stretch of the Danube. Dotted with charming towns and castle ruins, it is a photographer’s dream.
I set myself up on a lounge chair on the top deck with my book but don’t think I read one word.
Day 8- Linz, Austria
The next day was Linz. It was steamy hot and we were really feeling it. We took a walking tour of the Cesky Krumlov Castle which is amazing.
The moat of the castle uses bears for protection, although they seem like big pets now.
She was not happy being photographed so took off as soon as we spotted her.
Sadly I lost this scarf during the day. It wasn’t valuable but had priceless 
We wandered the cobblestone streets for several hours then enjoyed a lunch by the river.
By now I’m bored to death getting bored simply editing these pictures of my outfits. You must be getting bored too…so let’s stop.
I’ll try to wrap this up tomorrow then explain the one item I hand washed 3 times in my tiny sink.
Thanks for reading and have a great day.
Have you taken a riverboat cruise?
How did you manage to get all your clothes plus two coats into that small suitcase. It may have been boring to you, but I think your change-ups and accessories made it work well. Hope you had a wonderful trip and saw some beautiful places!
I folded and refolded until it fit. I wore the pink trench to travel because it was the bulkiest. I also did have a handheld which carried my laptop, some shoes and toiletries.
Loving these posts. We have taken 5 river cruises…LOVE them. I have packed lighter and lighter each time…but you are the champion of smart packing! Please continue with the rest of your wardrobe…we are planning our next trip!
I will pack lighter next time too;)
We’re doing a Viking Danube River cruise next summer so I am really interested in your posts. I like the idea of doing carry-on but don’t think I can do it. I tend to over-pack. I’ve got plenty of time to analyze, though, so maybe …
Plan ahead…you can do it. Just plan to re wear items.
Shoes are the hardest thing to get right for a trip. Would you please give us a more detailed report on the ones you brought and how they turned out. I have the ECCO sneakers and find my bunion isn’t happy with them anymore. How are those knit shoes and the block heeled sandals?
The block sandals are by Eileen Fisher and very comfy. I have many pairs of her shoes and find them wide enough to accommodate my bunions comfortably. The knit shoes are very stretchy. They are probably the comfiest on my bunion. The sole is not cushiony so you might like an extra insole in them.
I’m curious to know if you asked any of your fellow travelers about their comfy travel shoes. Yours look great, but I also saw a couple of interesting ones in one of your photos. I’m always on the hunt for that perfect combo of comfort and cute.
I didn’t ask others about their shoes, sorry.
We river cruise in Europe too, but always in October. This year late October/early November. So a raincoat, a vest, a hat, gloves, and a quilted jacket are added to the mix. Cashmere sweaters, long pants (not ankle pants, too cold for those) and a few knit tops are enough to do, along with scarve and costume jewelry.. We usually spend time in Paris after, so I also pack a sweater dress that can be worn with tights and flat booties. Booties are a real plus for these trips, stylish and comfy too. Then I take a pair of leather flats, usually Clarks, but could be Ecco, and a pair of black sneakers with black soles, this year probably Abeos. Sometimes I deliberately pack older shoes that are comfy and worn and leave them in Europe. It’s the best way to make room for souvenirs! I also take just a carryon, but pack inside that a large flat duffel which I can check on the way home if my shopping has been out of control! Wine and cheese go in one of our carry-ons and it gets checked. I don’t care about having a checked bag going home, it will eventually make it home. In all our years of travel, we’ve only had one bag delayed-it wasn’t lost, it was just delayed. Last year I took a white shirt and I did wear it, but seems that it would be a better summertime layer.
Great point. I’m not worried about checking my bag on the way home either. If it gets waylaid I have more clothes at home;)
My checked bags would have my souvenirs so I would have been heartbroken if they got lost coming home.
If my checked bag got lost at the beginning of the trip, it would be an excuse to go shopping. We have always done self guided tours so our days were more flexible, just had to make sure we were in the city where we booked our room for the night.
Jennifer, you looked great. You are an inspiration for traveling light. The photos are beautiful. I want to book a cruise soon!
One question: my hair is very similar to yours—goes flat in heat and humidity. Try as I might, I cannot
Terrific pics of your trip thank you. I loved your outfits but would love to see how you managed to pack all that into that wee carryon! 2 pairs of shoes must have taken up so much space. Do you use the roll method? Would love to know as we are cruising late this year & I always pack too much, need to scale down.
I fold and press, not roll. I do have a handheld which carried two pair of shoes, my toiletries and a change of clothes.
Great post and you looked fabulously put together without looking over dressed or over touristy! Great advice!
Those Eileen Fisher pants are the mainstay of ALL my travels! Aren’t they wonderful?
They are THE BEST 😉
Your posts have been at the opposite end of the spectrum from boring! I love to live vicariously through your travels, wardrobe, dressing room diaries… Thanks for sharing!
You’re so kind Cyndi. Thank you xx
Thanks for sharing shots of your travels. I hope to do that kind of trip one day in search of family genealogy.
In my opinion your clothing choices were perfect. Coordinated without being fuddy -duddy , casual and practical yet chic. Black is such a great basic and I can’t wear it. Makes capsule wardrobing more difficult because any other neutral besides white, is hard to find matching pieces. Unless you buy sets. Very frustrating. I don’t wear animal print either but I like your cute cardigan. And that long checked thing. For me, comfort is the main thing. But not sloppy or tacky.
I’m amazed you could get all that into a carry on. Brilliant!
Thank you, Penelope. Gray is a great alternative to black because they don’t need to match so long as you choose pieces with the same tone-warm or cool.