{"id":46623,"date":"2014-04-18T18:42:46","date_gmt":"2014-04-18T22:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=46623"},"modified":"2014-10-16T16:11:39","modified_gmt":"2014-10-16T20:11:39","slug":"what-are-the-benefits-of-joining-a-river-cruise-line-loyalty-program-a-review-of-avalon-viking-uniworld-and-amawaterways-part-4-of-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2014\/04\/18\/what-are-the-benefits-of-joining-a-river-cruise-line-loyalty-program-a-review-of-avalon-viking-uniworld-and-amawaterways-part-4-of-5\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the benefits of joining a river cruise line loyalty program? A review of Avalon, Viking, Uniworld, and AmaWaterways (part 4 of 5)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>River cruise lines offer loyalty rewards programs similar to ocean cruise lines. With river cruise lines, enrollment is automatic after your first cruise and the benefits are the same regardless of the number of cruises.<\/p>\n<p><b>If you&#8217;ve already sailed, CruiseExperts.com can look up your loyalty rewards number<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve cruised before, give your loyalty rewards number to your CruiseExperts.com agent and they will have access to all your special offers. If you don&#8217;t have your loyalty card number&#8211;no worries! We can look it up for you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Avalon-high-res.jpg\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Avalon-high-res-200x154.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Avalon-high-res-400x147.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Avalon-high-res.avif 419w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46628\" alt=\"Avalon-high-res\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Avalon-high-res.jpg\" width=\"419\" height=\"154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Avalon-high-res.jpg 419w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Avalon-high-res-400x147.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Avalon Waterways (Globus)\u2014<\/b><a title=\"Avalon Waterways Journeys Club\" href=\"http:\/\/www.avalonwaterways.com\/About-Journeys-Club\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Journeys Club<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve traveled with Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways (within the past five years) you\u2019re eligible for membership in the <strong>Journeys Club<\/strong>. Avalon also offers a discount if you have another cruise lines\u2019 loyalty program\u2014basically, they\u2019ll reward you for switching loyalty!<\/p>\n<p><b>All past cruisers<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5% off cruise fares<\/li>\n<li>FREE fruit platter in your stateroom<\/li>\n<li>FREE drink<\/li>\n<li>Commemorative member pin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/viking.jpg\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/viking.avif 1x\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46626\" alt=\"viking\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/viking.jpg\" width=\"296\" height=\"194\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Viking River Cruises\u2014<\/b><a title=\"Viking River Cruises Explorer Society\" href=\"http:\/\/www.vikingrivercruises.com\/why-viking\/explorer-society\/explorer-society.html\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Explorer Society<\/b><\/a><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve taken a Viking river cruise you are automatically enrolled in the <strong>Viking Explorer Society<\/strong>. Your benefits are good towards Viking\u2019s river or ocean cruises.<\/p>\n<p><b>All past cruisers<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you reserve again within one year of your cruise, you\u2019ll receive $200 per passenger travel credit, or if you reserve within two years, you\u2019ll receive $100<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive cocktail party<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/uniworld_logo.png\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/uniworld_logo-200x158.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/uniworld_logo-400x151.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/uniworld_logo.avif 419w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46625\" alt=\"uniworld_logo\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/uniworld_logo.png\" width=\"419\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/uniworld_logo.png 419w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/uniworld_logo-400x151.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/carnival-VIFP.gif\"><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/a><b>Uniworld Boutique River Cruises\u2014<\/b><a title=\"Uniworld Heritage Club\" href=\"http:\/\/uniworld.com\/after-your-cruise\" target=\"_blank\"><b>River Heritage Club<\/b><\/a><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Once you travel with Uniworld, you are automatically enrolled in the River Heritage Club.<\/p>\n<p><b>All past cruisers<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$150 per person savings on 7- to 12-night cruises, or $250 on 13+ night cruises<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive cocktail party hosted by the captain (Europe only)<\/li>\n<li>One category upgrade (ask your CruiseExperts.com agent about restrictions)<\/li>\n<li>FREE fruit platter in your stateroom (Europe only)<\/li>\n<li>FREE onboard laundry service (once per week\u2014Europe only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/amawaterways.gif\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/amawaterways.avif 1x\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46627\" alt=\"amawaterways\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/amawaterways.gif\" width=\"133\" height=\"133\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>AmaWaterways\u2014<\/b><a title=\"AmaWaterways Privelege Rewards Program\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amawaterways.com\/already-booked\/loyalty-program\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Privilege Rewards Program<\/b><\/a><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Once you travel with AmaWaterways, you\u2019re automatically enrolled in the Privilege Rewards Program.<\/p>\n<p><b>Blue Members <\/b>(2<sup>nd<\/sup> cruise)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$100 per person savings on a cruise<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive reception<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Silver Members<\/b> (3<sup>rd<\/sup> cruise)<\/p>\n<p>All the above +<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dinner with a senior crew member<\/li>\n<li>FREE welcome amenity<\/li>\n<li>FREE transfer to and from the airport<\/li>\n<li>50% off a one-category stateroom upgrade (excluding suites)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Gold Members<\/b> (4+ cruises)<\/p>\n<p>All the above benefits with a gold status<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Loyalty Program Blogs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"What are the benefits of joining a cruise line loyalty program? A review of Carnival, Celebrity and Holland America\u2019s rewards (part 1 of 5)Permanent Link to \" href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2014\/02\/27\/what-are-the-benefits-of-joining-a-cruise-line-loyalty-program-a-review-of-carnival-celebrity-and-holland-americas-rewards\/\">What are the benefits of joining a cruise line loyalty program? A review of Carnival, Celebrity and Holland America\u2019s rewards (part 1 of 5)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"What are the benefits of joining a cruise line loyalty program? Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and Princess (part 2 of 5)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2014\/02\/28\/what-are-the-benefits-of-joining-a-cruise-line-loyalty-program-norwegian-royal-caribbean-and-princess-part-2-of-5\/\" target=\"_blank\">What are the benefits of joining a cruise line loyalty program? A review of Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and Princess (part 2 of 5)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"What are the benefits of joining a cruise line loyalty program? Oceania and Azamara (part 3 of 5)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2014\/03\/13\/what-are-the-benefits-of-joining-a-cruise-line-loyalty-program-oceania-and-azamara-part-3-of-5\/\" target=\"_blank\">What are the benefits of joining a cruise line loyalty program? A review of Oceania and Azamara (part 3 of 5)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Contact Us<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you want to know if you qualify for any past cruiser special offers, call a CruiseExperts.com agent today. \u00a0Contact us anytime by calling\u00a01-888-804-CRUIse(2784) or visiting our website\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.CruiseExperts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Join our Inner Circle or \u201cLike\u201d us on Facebook<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you join our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/innercircle.php\" target=\"_blank\">Inner Circle\u00a0<\/a>, or \u201clike\u201d us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CruiseExperts\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0to receive information on the hottest deals offered by all the cruise lines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>River cruise lines offer loyalty rewards programs similar to ocean cruise lines. With river cruise lines, enrollment is automatic after your first cruise and the benefits are the same regardless of the number of cruises. If you&#8217;ve already sailed, CruiseExperts.com can look up your loyalty rewards number If you&#8217;ve cruised before, give your loyalty rewards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2014\/04\/18\/what-are-the-benefits-of-joining-a-river-cruise-line-loyalty-program-a-review-of-avalon-viking-uniworld-and-amawaterways-part-4-of-5\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  What are the benefits of joining a river cruise line loyalty program? 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