You've done other trips and now thinking about enjoying a wonderful river cruise vacation. You've seen them advertised on TV, in magazines, and on the web. You've heard and read about how wonderful and affordable a European river cruise can be. But, you probably don't really believe the ads, do you? Probably not. But, you're not sure, so you’ve come to the Premier website (best in the world) to learn more and get the facts, and..."OMG!" You see prices that appear higher than expected. You exclaim: "This is really more expensive than my previous ocean cruises and land tours.”
Not really! Why? Let's take a look "under the hood" so to speak to see what the true value is that you receive for a river cruise price, compared to a land tour or ocean cruise.It's time to choose fact or fiction... YOU be the judge. By way of comparison, let’s examine the two main vacation choices for most travelers: a group land tour on a bus or a European ocean cruise. We know that after taking a closer look at the facts below, you’ll see why river cruises are the fastest growing segment of the cruise industry and why they are such a great overall value as well. Ready? Let's get started...




Is your head "spinning" after reading the comparison charts? Not an uncommon, first reaction! It's what we call “STICKER SHOCK!” But, don't worry... with our expert assistance, most travelers are quickly able to step back and examine the true costs of each of these vacation choices. Once they see all of the included features on a river cruise — which cost extra on an ocean cruise or land tour — they understand that, while a river cruise is never considered a cheap vacation, it offers them the BEST VALUE and the BEST destination experience! Give one of our expert Personal Travel Planners a call to get all the FAQs about river cruising at 1-855-255-1200!