If you're reading this article, you’ve probably never done business with Premier, so now is the perfect time to reach out to us, get acquainted, and experience first-hand our genuine personal service, our expert knowledge of all things river cruising, and of course, our great river cruise values!
Unlike most travel agencies (and all the cruise lines) who just want to “make the sale," our team of expert travel planners constantly strive to ensure every customer buys the right stateroom on: the right cruise, the right date, the right ship, and so much more.
We make sure this level of care and service happens by interviewing you the good, old fashioned way: on the phone! After learning about your vacation goals, we'll match you with the cruise line that we feel BEST SATISFIES your NEEDS, WANTS, DESIRES, and... your LIFESTYLE. Our years of experience enable us to bring the dream of a fabulous river cruise to vibrant, exciting life better than any other travel agency in the world. (By the way, when you get a chance, please read our "The Premier Difference" article to learn more about our company!)
But, remember one more very important aspect when planning your river cruise vacation... this is YOUR vacation! What good does it do to save a few hundred dollars and be booked on the wrong cruise? Sure, you saved a bit of cash, but you know what you'll remember after you get home? How bad the vacation was, not a few dollars of savings.
However, that does not mean Premier doesn't consider every customer's budget when helping them determine the best cruise for their vacation! We are very respectful of everyone's budget considerations, whether expansive or somewhat restrictive. Everyone has a different financial position. For those who have a more restrictive budget, we believe that our experience and guidance will enable you to stay on budget without ever compromising the quality of your dream vacation. Even on a tight budget, when you book with Premier, we're confident that you’ll return from your river cruise saying, “All I know is, this was one of my best vacations ever!”
If budgeting is truly critical, please take a moment and learn about Premier’s exclusive, free EASY PAY cruise layaway program. Simply put: it's just an old-fashioned lay-away plan that allows you to make timed payments as you see fit. Premier is the only travel agency to offer this service and it is absolutely FREE to our customers.
To help you formulate your vacation budget, here are a few points to keep in mind as you plan your river cruise and what type of stateroom to purchase. ◙ The most in-demand, highest-priced travel months are May, June and September. ◙ Plan to cruise during less in-demand times, and enjoy bigger savings. Cruising in April, July, August, and October would be your best choices. ◙ Going in the Fall? You can garner big savings on theme cruises such a wine cruise or a fun-filled, festive Holiday Markets cruise. Because of our booking volume, we get the best deals! ◙ Book very early for maximum savings. Premier has a PRICE GUARANTEE and PRICE ASSURANCE PROGRAM to protect you if the price goes down! ◙ On average, the cost difference between a riverview and entry level balcony stateroom is as little as $799 per person. ◙ Really want that balcony? Go for the least expensive balcony if you are on a tight budget. ◙ Always remember, the cabin type is less important than selecting the right cruise line and itinerary. ◙ Run the numbers: cost vs benefit. Always buy a riverview versus not going! ◙ Don't decide an ocean cruise is less expensive than a river cruise. They're NOT! Take a look at our river cruise vs ocean cruise comparison charts on our "How to Avoid Sticker Shock" page and discover the TRUE, EXCEPTIONAL VALUE of a river cruise. ◙ FOR THE BEST PRICE AND BEST SERVICE NEVER BOOK DIRECTLY WITH THE RIVER CRUISE LINE. We guarantee that they will NOT have a better price than we do! If by some miracle they should, we'll give you that price PLUS UP TO $500 MORE OFF per cabin when you book with Premier! ◙ It’s your vacation, you want to get full value and enjoy your cruise, but please... do yourself a big favor and don’t buy on price alone.
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