WE HAVE NOT GONE YET, BUT WOW!
Hi Scott and thank you and Premier for this incredible Compass Point Guide we received. As you know, we are in our late 80's and taking our first river cruise on AmaWaterways in July (2018). We just received your book and it is the BEST thing I have ever read in the way of preparing us to enjoy our cruise. We have traveled a lot and no one has ever go to the level of detail to even tell us how/what to tip people during the land portions in the different countries. This book is wonderful or as they say on T.V., priceless!
- Robert and Patricia, Dallas, TX (February 2020)
AMA HITS A HOME RUN AGAIN!
This is our fourth river cruise with AmaWaterways and we just cannot believe, this one was actually better than any of the last three. Now, don't take that wrong, the others were merely sensational, but this Douro cruise topped them all. The four of us did Ama's Lisbon package and the Barcelona package that Premier arranged. These two add-on trips were just perfect with great hotels and tours for both. The weather was great, the food sensational and oh yes, thanks for your Premier Thoughts on Lisbon and Barcelona. I love the fact that you helped us with local restaurants the Premier staff have tried, sure far better than the normal "tourist" joints. Thanks again, we'll be back on Ama soon.
— Gary and Debbie, Chicago, IL (August 2019)
MY "FOODIE" EXPERIENCE
As you know, I was talked into this river cruise, my first, but certainly not my last. I was apprehensive and did not like the idea of a "floating resort" vacation at all. BOY, was I wrong. From the moment Brenda and I boarded the beautiful AmaSerena, we were in shock and awe. The ship was breathtaking, our cabin splendid and the Ama staff were so, so accommodating. Since we love food and wine, you booked us on one of Ama's wine cruises and it did not disappoint at any turn in the river. Great, very informative tours, exceptional guides and great wine tastings. On board, the food which is really like fine cuisine was perfectly paired with wines of the region each night and could not have been better. These were like $$$$ meals in a four star restaurant, but included in our very reasonable price. Can't wait for more and we will most certainly use Premier without hesitation. Your expertise and guidance made this a perfect vacation for all, TY!
— Brenda and Tom, Charlotte, NC (June 2022)
MY MOST FAVORITE TRIP
I just want you to know my (solo) cruise on AmaWaterways was one of my most favorite trips EVER! I loved every minute of it and want to do more, more, more! The food was great, the destinations were fabulous, the ship was beautiful and the crew was lovely. I met lots of fun people, and had the absolute best birthday ever! I'm now a huge fan of river cruises and a big thank you to Premier for preparing me so well. Your CompassPoint Guide and other information was a big help, especially for a person like me who travels alone. Can't wait to go again.
— Barbara S., Encino, CA (May 2020)
TO SUM IT ALL UP: TERRIFIC!
We had a wonderful time. Everything worked like clockwork even with some challenging weather. AMA is just great, their food and service were fantastic. All the staff were wonderful and friendly. As you know, this is our first river cruise and you were right (Scott), their service levels are better than any resort we every enjoyed... and the food, unbelievable is the only way to describe it. We made lots of new friends, many of which will go with us in 2018 on the Rhine. I guess the only complaint we had was, it was only 7 days, not 14. Premier did a bang-up job and with your CompassPoint Guide and Thoughts, we were well prepared to maximize our time in Europe... thanks a bunch!
— Chris and Audrey, Hartford, CT (April 2021)
AMAWATERWAYS EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS
I am of German ancestry and I am very organized and somewhat demanding. After we talked about what I was looking for, you (Scott) suggested AmaWaterways. Now that we are back in Boise, I can say it was one of the best trips my wife and I have ever enjoyed. Premier prepared us and took care of every detail, even special seats on our flights. The staff, the service and tours were phenomenal. Food was excellent and crew on ship were really warm and helpful. The hotel (Corinthia) you suggested in Budapest was just the best and we loved their staff. Ready to go again.
— Claus and Janine, Boise, ID (August 2021)
THOUGHTS FROM A 'SOLO' TRAVELER
Thanks so much. It was a wonderful trip and we all enjoyed the upgraded cabins. Like Janice, I thinks Strasbourg holiday market was my favorite. We saw so many wonderful things. AMA did a great job with all the excursions, everything was done for us. AmaWaterways provided exceptional service, their staff were wonderful, the excursions were planned to the last detail and made it problem free for everyone. The materials (CompassPoint Guide) you sent us prior to the cruise were very helpful and made planning for our trip a lot easier. I think you provide exceptional customer service and would recommend Premier to anyone I know who is planning a trip. It was a fabulous trip and I would recommend both AMA and Premier to anyone I know.
— Bernice D., Vancouver, BC, Canada (November 2022)
AMAWATERWAYS HITS A HOMERUN
My second trip on AmaWaterways was even better than my first. Traveling solo can be a challenge, but they do such a great job for solo cruisers that I always feel included. Food great, tours great, staff remarkable. It was another fabulous trip and I would recommend both AMA and Premier to anyone I know. Thanks for all your help in making this yet another memorable vacation.
— Janice S., Vancouver, BC, Canada (November 2020)
ANOTHER WONDERFUL CRUISE ON AMAWATERWAYS
Their service is still simply excellent. The staff could not be any more helpful. I think the Cruise Director Peter if he decides to change careers could make it as a standup comedian. He was informative and entertaining. The food, as on my last trip was great. We did have dinner one night in the Chef's Restaurant, what can you say, the food and the service was just special. We felt privileged to be there.
Premier River Cruises, what can I say? The day I called and first talked with you I will never forget. I have and will continue to tell anyone thinking about a river cruise to contact you guys before they do anything else. I have been so grateful and pleased at the arrangements and help you have given me, not just on this cruise, which I wanted to be very special for my friend, but every cruise I have booked with you. AMA's people, like you guys at Premier, go the EXTRA MILE.
— Linda B., Vacaville, CA (November 2021)
WE LOVED ERLEBNIS TABLE!
"Thanks, Scott, for tipping us off to this little gem aboard the AmaCerto. We were lucky enough to enjoy two fabulous meals at Erlebnis with the second even better than the first. The service and food were extraordinary and as good as we've ever had. We loved the very intimate feel with the other 20 or so guests that were there. We also loved the meals in the main restuarnat where both food and service were also great. Thanks for your tip and we're already looking at taking another Ama cruise next year."
— Mr and Mrs A. Kushner, Palm Beach, FL (June 2018)
(Premier Note: In 2018, Ama changed the name from Erlebnis Table to the Chef's Table Restaurant.)
THE PERFECT GRADUATION PRESENT
"The AMA trip you suggested and arranged was amazing! It was everything we had hoped it would be to celebrate our daughter's graduation. The AmaDolce was beautiful and the food and crew were 5-star all the way. I've told friends that this is the only way to travel through Europe. We were surprised that the age group was a bit younger than we had expected, most in their 50s & 60s. My husband was most impressed with the food quality and selection of wines (we reallly miss Elaina, our wine steward) and ambience of the ship. Your CompassPoint Guide and Premier Thoughts on the places we visited before and after the cruise were the best and we did enjoy several of your restaurant suggestions in Budapest and Prague. We also enjoyed the extra tours of the various areas that were included by Ama. This trip fit our needs perfectly and I would not hesitate to recommend you and Premier to any of our friends and family... and we've done so.
— Deborah L., Tega Cay, South Carolina (July 2019)
MY FAVORITE VACATION AS A SOLO
I had a wonderful time on the AmaCerto on my first river cruise. The crew was great and I loved the way they flirted with me. Highly recommend Ama to anyone looking for a great vacation value as a solo traveler. Scott, your choice of the Danube was a perfect first cruise for me. Everyone on board was friendly and I always felt welcome and at ease. The smaller number of passengers (150) made meeting everyone really easy. My time in Prague before the cruise was remarkable — as was Budapest, especially at night. This has to rank as one of the top 2 vacations I’ve ever enjoyed. And, it was great not to come home with all those credit card bills that I normally have after a trip. Cannot wait to go again.
— Linda T., Atlanta, Georgia (May 2021)
COULD NOT HAVE ASKED FOR ANYTHING BETTER
"We had a wonderful time on the AmaCerto. Wonderful ship, great crew... we loved it. Highly recommend Ama to anyone looking for a great vacation. Cruising down the Danube was our favorite part... but, we also enjoyed the ports and loved meeting the people in the small environment of only 150 passengers. We loved the room we had at the Intercontinental in Budapest (thanks) as it looked right at the palace. This has to rank as one of the top 2 or 3 vacations we've ever enjoyed. And, it was great not to come home with all those credit card bills that we normally have after a trip. This cruise line is top shelf in every way and while not inexpensive, it was a great overall value. Already thinking about a France river cruise soon."
— Linda & Robert B., New Orleans, Louisiana (May 2020)
WE'VE ALREADY REBOOKED FOR NEXT YEAR
As first timers on a river crusie, we were not sure of what to expect — the service and crew on the AmaPrima was outstanding. The food was very good and we enjoyed all the included tours on this cruise. Your (Premier's) information and Premier Thoughts on Budapest and Prague were exceptional and made touring on our own very easy. We especially loved your restaurant suggestions and we dined and loved all three we were able to visit. It was interesting that Ama had a California winemaker on board and he gave many interesting lectures on "old vines" and their impact on California... loved the wine tasting. We've already booked next year's cruise with Doug who was sensational and made this really a perfect, hassle-free trip."
— Sandy and Al M., Honolulu, Hawaii (April 2019)
VIETNAM IN COMFORT AND STYLE
"We had never been to Asia before and were reluctant to venture on our own, so we chose to take a cruise on the AmaLotus so we could leave the "driving" to someone else. This trip, including Ama's land trip to Hanoi, Siem Reap, Ha Long Bay and Saigon was absolutely the best. I am an amateur photographer and I got some of the best shots ever in Ha Long Bay which was spectacular. We loved the crew as they were so warm and friendly, loved the ship albeit a bit bigger than others we saw, and loved our balcony room where we spent many afternoons sharing a cocktail. No surpirses at all as we were well prepared for the trip by our agent Dawn, who guided us through every step of the process. Only thing we did not like were the long air flights, but there is no way around it. Ama and Premier are top of the line in our book."
— Claudia and Jim, Dearborn, Michigan (December 2018)
FUN AND VALUE ON MY FIRST SOLO VISIT TO EUROPE
Thank you Scott for arranging a perfect trip and saving me all that money. I loved Ama, I loved my cabin, I loved the food, and most of all I loved Europe. You were right in that the single cabin on Ama was perfect and I still cannot believe how cost effective this trip was, even down to the low airfare you guys were able to find. I loved Paris, I loved the rivers and I fell in love with Europe on my first visit. As you know, I was skeptical about traveling alone… boy, was I. You and Premier held my hand through the planning process and even picked out a perfect seat on my flights. As you know, I was on a budget and a river cruise worked perfectly as almost everything was included, and thanks for paying my tips. It is hard to put into words how lucky I feel to have found Premier and you.
— Diane F., West Palm Beach, Florida (October 2021)
PARIS AND MORE
"Both Terry & I agree that the entire trip was one of the best we've experienced. We are grateful to you personally [Scott] for your informative and helpful advice when I first contacted Premier about a cruise — steering (Oh, pun intended!) us to AmaWaterways helped set the stage for a great trip. Your subsequent help in making air arrangements and researching hotels was most useful. I very much appreciated your quick responses to my questions and the "get ready" materials like your CompassPoint Guide allowed us to be well prepared for the cruise. We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our journey on the AmaLegro. The staff was unfailingly helpful and friendly, the accommodations were unexpectedly comfortable; the food abundant and excellent in variety, taste, and presentation; (my husband said "our worst meal was terrific!") the shore excursions offered were well planned, interesting and used great guides. The AmaLegro experience definitely exceeded our expectations. And, yes, we are contemplating another cruise with Ama in the future.
— Terry & Teri H., Edina, Minnesota (April 2020)
AMA BOAT TRIP WAS PERFECT
"AMA's boat was perfect, the crew was excellent and the food was devine. Tour guides varied from excellent to poor, but most were very good and spoke perfect "English." I was happy to see the 24-hour automatic espresso machine. There were always pastry and light snacks out in the lounge. Service levels in all the dining venues was outstanding. Housekeeping was perfect... never intrusive, and the room was always immaculate when we returned to it. I could travel on AMA any time with no concerns what so ever. This was our first trip to Europe, we traveled a long way and Premier did a jolly good job on prepariing us and working with us to pick the right pre/post cruise arrangements in Budapest, Prague and Amsterdam. All in all, job well done."
— James & Suzanne H., Brisbane, Australia (May 2021)
A WONDERFUL TIME
"We had a wonderful time on the AmaBella and all six of us had the trip of a lifetime. As you know, this was our first trip to Europe and you and Premier did a wonderful job executing every little detail of it. Other than a duststorm in Amsterdam, we would not change one second. The cruise on Ama was sensational in every way and I rate it a 12 out of a possible 10 on the happiness scale. You and the Premier team did a great job in facilitating all the pre and post travel we did. Maybe the highlight of the land trip was the TGV train you arranged with special seating...OMG! We loved the hotels in Amsterdam, Budapest and Prague and especially loved the time we spent with the private guide (Milos) you arranged in Prague, he was so knowledgeable, thank you. To sum it up, great trip, great ship, great stateroom, service and great thrill seeing this part of Europe for the first time."
— Peggy & Harry Mac, Fairport Harbor, Ohio (Nov 2020)
I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED THIS CRUISE!
As you know, this was my first river cruise and traveling as a solo is always a concern. But, I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this cruise on AmaWaterways. They were wonderful, always looking out to see if I or the other solo travelers needed anything and could not have been warmer. Everything was perfect and thank you for suggesting AmaWaterways as the product for my first (Amsterdam to Budapest) of many river cruise.
— Elaine B., Cambria, California (Oct 2019)
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Ama guests enjoying a special dinner at the Erlebnis Table — renamed in 2015 as Chef's Table Restaurant. Bon appetit!
