1. Experience
Our company has been in business since 1985; our USA River Cruises division was begun in 2000 to specialize in small ship cruises. Not only do our cruise agents have over 25 years of experience in the business, but they also take frequent trips on our cruise offerings. This helps them to stay attuned to our clients’ needs and make sure the ships are delivering exceptional products…
2. Our Style
We are a company that has built itself on personal service, and we pride ourselves on giving our clients the best cruise or rail vacation possible. We try to take care of the entire travel experience, including: airfare, rail fare, charter buses, transfers, pre- or post-hotel packages and city tours. With our air dept we can offer our clients airfare, rail tickets and even bus charters.
Enjoy a new style of small ship cruising adventure travel combining small vessels, great guides and sustainable practices to experience nature and wildlife up close. Specially outfitted yachts, small ships and wilderness lodges serve as a base from which expert naturalists lead small group explorations into the wilderness. You can actively explore away from tourist crowds without sacrificing comfort, safety or the environment.
3. Knowledge
We are always educating our agents by sending them on cruises or rail trips, so that they too can experience our products. Our company has established long respectful relationships with our cruise vendors. Our staff has the insight to help you decipher all the small ship options and find the smaller family owned vessels. Whatever you are looking for, our knowledgeable agents can help you find it!
4. Value
You will never pay more when booking with USA River Cruises; in fact, you will almost always pay less. Our sales volume and relationships with our cruise companies ensures that you will always receive the best possible price! Our knowledge and experience guarantees that you will not only get the best price, but also the best cruise or rail trip for your needs. You can call our office and always talk to a real person who is happy to assist you with your travel needs..
5. Personalized Service
Travel is about details, so we believe in a personal relationship with each client. When you call our office you will be able to continue that relationship, instead of getting a different person each time you call. We will do everything we can to give you great service, including having one agent help you throughout the process of researching, purchasing and preparing for your trip. They’ll call you when you get back to make sure everything was perfect, and if not we make sure your voice is heard by using our sales volume to get results from our vendors.
6. Special Offers Available Only Through USA River Cruises
We have special offers and discounts that are not available if you book direct. Many of our cruises feature Early Booking Discounts, Last Minute Offers, Free or Discounted Flights, Unadvertised Shipboard Credits and other perks such as free pre- or post-hotel packages or transfers.
7. Custom Charters and Adventures
We specialize in charters or small groups traveling together, and are experts at crafting personalized itineraries for couples and families. We have many expert group agents in our office who know how to get the most for your group, in addition to helping you organize and sometimes even fill those last few cabins. All of our small ships or yachts are available for groups and charters, so please call for discount rates. We apply our knowledge and experience toward choosing vessels and designing trips that are carefully tailored to suit your interests, ability and budget.
8. Peace of Mind
We are a US based Cruise/Rail Agency and registered as a “Seller of Travel” and Masters of Business License in the State of Washington (CST #2069288-40) and subject to the nation’s most stringent travel industry guidelines. We are licensed, bonded and insured for domestic and international travel. We are also licensed to sell travel insurance and offer a number of policies designed especially for cruises and rail tours..
9. What Others Say
Don’t take our word for it. We have been recognized as leaders in Expedition Cruises and Wilderness Adventures by National Geographic Traveler, Outside Magazine, The New York Times, USA Today, Frommers and the Outdoor Channel. Read the many client testimonials throughout our website or on our blog or ask us to put you in contact with an alumni traveler.
Analysis of our trip evaluations shows that more than 99% of our clients would refer USA River Cruises to their friends and family.
10. Repeat Passenger Benefits
We want you to cruise with us again! That’s why everyone who cruises with us receives a gift certificate for $100-500 off (depending on trip) for their next trip. In addition to the special discounts, repeat passengers receive free transfers and often also get additional credit to use on-board.
