6 Reasons to Extend Your Clients’ Next European Cruise

By Railbookers | Thursday, October 24, 2024 | Read time: 6 minutes

Unlock the full potential of your clients' European cruise with Railbookers: Extend trips, visit multiple countries, customise itineraries without fees, and enjoy flexible rail travel.
  

Your clients have long dreamed about visiting Europe, and you’ve worked with them to pick the perfect cruise. But what if there was a way to maximise their budget and time while allowing them to enjoy more on their once-in-a-lifetime trip?

Railbookers is the answer. We offer a specially curated selection of itineraries to extend European river cruises beyond their port cities, plus the ability to plan a trip by train via any of thousands of rail stations throughout Europe. Best of all, one call takes care of all the details – train tickets, hotels and sightseeing so all you have to do is help them get ready for their bucket list trip.

Here are six reasons to extend your clients’ next European river cruise with an independent rail holiday:

1. Choices abound

We have over 60 different itineraries that start and/or end in all the same port cities as most European river and ocean cruises. Say your client wants to experience the Mediterranean – why not set them up with a tour of the Swiss Alps after they’ve had fun in the sun? Or if their cruise takes them through the heart of Europe, our Rail Experts can get them to the coast in no time.

2. Visit multiple cities, in multiple countries, on multiple trains

Train travel through Europe allows travellers to experience different cultures, cuisines and customs by visiting nearby countries – many times being able to even do so in a single day. But each European country’s rail system has different ticketing and rules, often in multiple languages, making the planning process complex for agents and their clients. Leave that to us – we are the Rail Experts and have access and experience with every major rail line in Europe.

3. There's no deviation fee

We don’t charge a penny extra to customise any trip or add fees when your clients' travel plans don't match up exactly with a pre-planned, rigid itinerary. Instead, let them enjoy independent travel with Railbookers, where they can do what they want on their own schedule.

4. Trips do not need to be consecutive nights

Our Rail Experts work with you and your clients to perfectly meet their needs, even if it means bookending their cruise with extensions on either side of their sailing. Only need one night before embarking on the cruise? We’ll work with you to find a perfect solution. Not ready to head home after a memorable journey? No problem at all to add hotel nights and sightseeing activities along with train travel to maximise their time in Europe.

5. Access to more transportation options

When you take advantage of European rail holidays through Railbookers, your clients enjoy more of Europe, and we can make it easier for them to get to and from their cruise ports. Instead of being locked into one airport which may not offer the most convenient or cost-effective flights, we can help you get them to their port from anywhere in Europe – which may allow them to save money on the flights there and back.

6. Flexibility in planning

By extending a river cruise with a rail holiday, travellers can choose which cities and towns to visit and how much time to spend in each location. This flexibility allows travellers to tailor their trip to their interests and preferences, making it a more personalised and enjoyable experience. Rather than rushing from one destination to the next, they can take their time and immerse themselves in the culture of each location. This is especially true for rail holidays, where travellers have the flexibility to hop on and off trains and explore at their own pace.