The ultimate way to say "Thank You"
for a job well done for your top employees, independent contractors or key
customers is a river cruise. Whether sailing the rivers in the US, Europe or
Asia, it is an intimate experience that will build unparalled loyalty and
appreciation from the recipients. It is money well spent to produce results
that are good for your bottom line. There are some advantages of river
cruises over large ocean-going cruise liners. Some of these are:
- There aren’t waves, and you always see the shoreline.
River cruisers like this because they typically won’t get seasick and they
feel safe.
- On river cruises, you’re in port for at least some
portion of each day.
- There’s more forced socializing. Few river ships have
room service and, since tables are for four, six, or eight, you dine with
other passengers.
- On river ships, everybody eats at the same time.
- Everything on the ship is near your cabin. It takes no
more than a minute to be where you want to be.
- Shore excursions are included in the price. On river
cruises, guided group walking tours are included, although more in-depth
excursions involving buses and admission tickets often cost extra. Few
ocean cruise lines include shore excursions in the price.
- Wi-fi is free. It might not always work in your cabin
or when the ship is passing a lock or hills, but it usually works in the
lounge. On ocean cruises, by contrast, Internet access can cost $1 per
minute and be excruciatingly slow.
- There aren't endless sales pitches bombarding you. On
river ships and small ocean ships they’re not constantly trying to sell
you art, drinks, jewelry, duty-free items, and future cruises. On
megaships you can feel like you’re caught in one big floating infomercial.
To learn more about Incentive Programs on River Cruise Ships, click here.
