Plenty of cruise and tour companies claim to be all-inclusive, until it comes to putting this concept into practice. At Emerald Waterways, they are serious about sticking to the core meaning of all-inclusive. This means that whatever you’ll need, they’ve got you covered. They may be one of the newest companies in the European cruise market, but that hasn’t stopped them from gaining plenty of momentum as being a trusted river cruise line.
With river cruises ranging from 8 to 17 days, Emerald Waterways has hit the ground running since its founding in 2013. Now, 5 years later, their itineraries include many rivers and the destinations along the rivers’ meandering path: Danube, Rhine, main, Rhone, Douro, Mekong, Volga, and Nile. The ships that traverse these rivers, stopping along the way for the traveler to truly experience different cultures, are modern and sleek. Emerald’s ships include the MV Adriatic Princess II, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Liberte, Emerald Radiance, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sun, Emerald Sky, Emerald Star, and Mekong Navigator. While each ship has its own charming course, they all have the same thing in common – the Emerald’s passion for an all-inclusive cruise.
Emerald does more than simply meet the expectations of travelers, the all-inclusive features of their cruises aim to create a sophisticated and comfortable environment for the traveler. Even from the start of the trip, Emerald offers airport transfers to and from the ship on embarkation and disembarkation. There is complimentary wine, beer, & soft drinks with lunch and dinner; as well as tea & coffee throughout the day. Every day of the cruise has a shore excursion which can include a UNESCO World Heritage site, and onboard bicycles are available for navigating beautiful cities, countrysides, and historical sites. Add all that to the included meals and complimentary Wi-Fi, and the traveler can look forward to a carefree cruising experience.
Now, with the traveler taken care of with excellent service, Emerald has launched an Emerald Waterways Specialist Course. This course is an opportunity for agents to learn about the brand, and what they call ‘Exceptional Emerald Value’. To solidify the deal with the agent, now that agent knows the ins-and-outs of the brand, the agent is eligible for a $100 booking bonus with the completion of the online course and a subsequent booking.
For more information about a Emerald Waterways cruise, or the resources available to agents, please go to www.emeraldwaterways.com.
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