SOLD ON RIVER CRUISING!
Thank you for putting a terrific cruise (and extension to Prague) together for us. Everything was perfect (including the weather) and we loved every part of our first river cruise and Emerald's marvelous new ship the Destiny. Our stateroom was perfect and one of the things we loved most over ocean cruises is less people and how it is to get on and off the ship. The entire crew was great as were the tours and tour guides. Your CompassPoint Guide saved us as did your great touring information on Prague. We're ready to book for next spring.
— Simon & Fay, Vancouver BC, Canada (Oct 2019)
EVEN BETTER THAN LAST TIME
The Douro was absolutely breathtaking and maybe the best of all our river cruises. We very much enjoyed Lisbon before the cruise and Emerald's hotel was in a perfect location. As you know, this was our second cruise on Emerald and it was even better than our first cruise with them. This crew was sensational, knew our names, what I preferred to drink, and just were so, so warm and friendly. The cabins were much larger than expected and the food, really nice and served by a really good team of servers and assistants. Yes, hard to believe, better than last time on Emerald which I thought would be hard to do. You guys were great as usual and your suggestions on places to eat in Lisbon was spot on. Thanks!
— Arlene & Don, Charlotte, NC (June 2020)
VERY SURPRISED AT THE QUALITY
We had a great trip with three days in Paris at the hotel Premier recommended, Le Relais Madeleine, which was great and had the BEST location, thanks for that. As you [Scott] know, we had been on Scenic before this Emerald cruise and we thought that while not the same experience as Scenic, it was fantastic. Excellent food, same great tour guides as Scenic uses with slightly smaller cabins. Fact is, we did not spend much time in the cabins as the cruise was so active. Thanks again for all your great preparation for Nice which we loved and thanks for recommending this incredible value and one of our best river cruises so far. Thanks also for telling us to go in October, crowds were down and weather was a constant 75!
— Dave & Sherry, Cleveland, OH (Oct 2018)
EXCEPTIONAL FIRST RIVER CRUISE
We did not know what to expect on our first river cruise, but you guys (Premier) really had us ready. Your guide book (CompassPoint Guide) and Premier Thoughts on Burgundy & Provence was really helpful and your places of where to eat on our time in Lyon was the best! We loved the hotels you suggested. The boat was great, the service staff was awesome, and everyone made us feel right at home on the Liberté. We loved the food and their complimentary wines from France were very nice. All in all, a great trip, really neat touring in France, and you gave us an exeptional price. We can't wait to begin planning for our Danube trip next year.
— Mark & Eli, Dallas, TX (May 2018)
GREAT CREW ON EMERALD
We loved everything that Premier did to make this a very special 25th celebration. Your information made us feel like we had been on 10 river cruises, rather than only this one. The Emerald cruise was wonderful and the crew just great. Their excursions were well planned and we particularly liked the trip to Cesky Krumlov. We’re already lobbying friends to go on another river cruise and we’ll call Premier when ready.
— Cindi and John B., San Diego, California (June 2020)
A REMARKABLE FIRST CRUISE!
Laurie and I both thoroughly enjoyed our time with Emerald Waterways. From our flight departure and greeting by their rep in Prague, to their Budapest Airport rep who escorted us 100 feet to the Air Canada check in, everything was flawless. You’re Compass Point Guide and Premier Thoughts were a terrific help to our planning, and gave us a better sense of where we would be. We had them on board with us, and shared them (and your card) with two couples we had met from Burlington and Oakville Ont. Both were impressed with the level of service we had received from you and your company. Hopefully, you will have new Canadian clients in the future!
Staff on board Emerald where fun and engaging. Food was generally good to very good. Shore tours where a welcome addition, as it provided us with a starting point to our time in each port. Emerald really thought of everything to provide us with a well thought out and engaging vacation in Prague and on the Danube. For our first River Cruise, we have raved about you, Premier River Cruises, Emerald Waterways and the amazing itinerary and sightseeing.
Scott, working with you was an unexpected pleasure. Your professionalism, attention to detail, time and concern for us was a perfect bookend to our vacation dream. We look forward to a lasting relationship with you and Premier...
— Laurie & Paul, Toronto, Canada (August 2022)
THE PERFECT SOLO STATEROOM!
I recently enjoyed a fabulous 15 day cruise aboard the Emerald Dawn in one of their solo cabins. This is an excellent option and something that solo travellers have been begging the industry for. I loved retreating to my little oasis at the end of a busy day. It was a cozy space that is equipped with all the luxurious touches of the regular sized cabins. I really think that the only thing I compromised on is that the bed was sized for a single which meant the room was smaller. The bathroom seemed full sized and was bigger than many I have experienced on full sized cabins on ocean liners. Like the other cabins, I had my own bar fridge and enjoyed the bottled water left for me every day. Toiletries in the bathroom were lovely and the bed linens and duvet really added to the comfort and upscale feel of the cabin. The solo cabins are well located within the ship for easy access to all the public spaces like the lounge and restaurant. I would definitely make this choice again and recommend this option to friends who travel solo. Oh yes, the cruise and Emerald staff were absolutely the best!
— Jane G., Toronto, Canada (June 2021)
WE LOVED EMERALD!
"Fantastic! Everything was fantastic. The boat, the crew, food, entertainment and service were absolutely wonderful and we loved the pool. They made a point of adding in some very nice cultural experiences. We had 2 incredible concerts, dance and music presentations. The boat was always docked at the perfect location and the guides were very well informed and spoke perfect English. We're ready to rebook for a 14-night in 2017. Thanks, Scott, for tipping us off to this little gem of a cruise line."
— Mr & Mrs A. K., Palm Beach, Florida (May 2022)
THE PERFECT FIRST RIVER CRUISE
"The Emerald Star trip you suggested and arranged was amazing! It was everything we had hoped it would be to celebrate our 25th anniversary. The ship was really, really beautiful and the food and crew were 4-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. 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 Emerald. This trip fit our needs and budget perfectly and I would not hesitate to recommend you and Premier to any of our friends and family... and we've done so."
— Nancy L., Washington, DC (May 2019)
COULD NOT HAVE ASKED FOR ANYTHING MORE
"I had a wonderful time on the Emerald Star. It was a wonderful ship, great crew... I just loved it. Sure, my single cabin was a bit snug as you noted, but really spent so little time in it, the value of my cruise far outweighed the smaller cabin. Can't believe that they include just about everything in the price. Highly recommend Emerald for any solo traveler, even if they're not on a budget. Loved meeting the Aussies and a few other solo travelers; it was great. I also enjoyed the intimate nature of this type of trip (my first) with only 160 passengers. This has to rank as one of the top 2 or 3 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. 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 B., New York City, New York (April 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 Emerald was outstanding. The food was very good and we enjoyed all the included tours on this cruise. It was great to see how much they included for us and when we left the ship, we owed almost nothing, which is rare for our cruises. 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... loved the wine-tasting on and off the ship. We've already booked next year's cruise with Doug who was sensational and made this really a perfect, hassle-free trip."
— Robert and Sandy S., Los Angeles, CA (Oct 2020)
BUDAPEST & MORE
"Both Bob & I agree that the entire trip was one of the best we've experienced. We're 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 Emerald Waterways 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 with Emerald. 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 Emerald Star experience definitely exceeded our expectations, especially on the value side. And, yes, we are contemplating another Emerald or Scenic cruise in the future."
— Teri and Bob H., Minneapolis, Minnesota (July 2019)
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES
"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. The Emerald ship which we know of down here was sensational in every way. The crew was always chipper, the food, abundant and very tasty. The overall experience was enhanced by the quality of Emerald's tour guides and the exceptional hotels we enjoyed before and after our trip. We also loved the fact that just about everythng was included in our price, even tipping to tour guides and bus drivers."
— James & Jeanne D., Brisbane, Australia (May 2018)
A BIG THANK YOU
"For organising the cruise for me, I met many wonderful people on my solo trip through Europe and the cruise was the highlight. I loved the Emerald crew, the other passengers, the cruise director was so informative and welll organised. Ohh, the towns, the shopping, the Holiday Markets, the Glühwein, the fun, the food on the ship was magnificent. The smaller cabin was fine for me and met my expectations. I was only a few steps away from everything I needed. I'm ready to go again soon."
— Peggy D., Auckland, New Zealand (Nov 2019)
I WOULD DEFINITELY MAKE THIS CHOICE AGAIN
"I recently enjoyed a fabulous 15 day cruise aboard the Emerald Dawn in one of their solo cabins. This is an excellent option and something that solo travellers have been begging the industry for. I loved retreating to my little oasis at the end of a busy day. It was a cozy space that is equipped with all the luxurious touches of the regular sized cabins. I really think that the only thing I compromised on is that the bed was sized for a single which meant the room was smaller. The bathroom seemed full sized and was bigger than many I have experienced on full sized cabins on ocean liners. Like the other cabins, I had my own bar fridge and enjoyed the bottled water left for me every day. Toiletries in the bathroom were lovely and the bed linens and duvet really added to the comfort and upscale feel of the cabin. The solo cabins are well located within the ship for easy access to all the public spaces like the lounge and restaurant. I would definitely make this choice again and recommend this option to friends who travel solo. Oh yes, the cruise and Emerald staff were absolutely the best!"
— Jane G., Toronto, Canada (Jun 2021)
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