Luxury Cruise Holidays
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…and immersive journeys designed for travellers seeking experiences beyond the ordinary
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Cruise Holidays?
Confidence
ATOL & ABTA protection, Protected Trust Services and secure payments, with the same prices as booking direct plus exclusive partner benefits.
Expertise
Over 30 years' experience and 18 years specialising in luxury and niche cruises, backed by first-hand knowledge of over 30 ships, and independent advice.
Personal Service
Every journey is tailored to you. From choosing the perfect cruise to arranging flights, hotels, & transfers, and putting together a complete tailor-made package, I manage every detail and remain your dedicated point of contact throughout.
Meet Your Personal Cruise Specialist
My passion: Planning your luxury cruise holiday
Hi, I’m Lorraine, senior cruise consultant & owner of Bespoke Cruise Holidays.
I have always loved travelling, as a child, then starting as a young travel agent in 1991, selling everything from UK breaks to luxury hotels & Concorde, but then cruises became more mainstream, and in that time, I fell in love with the concept of cruising. I became a cruise specialist before stepping foot on a ship. I mean, what other kind of holiday lets you explore multiple incredible destinations in luxury and comfort, all while only unpacking once?
Luxury travel should feel personal…from the very first conversation. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all holidays. I recommend the ships I've experienced myself, drawing on first-hand knowledge gained from sailing & organised ship tours on more than 30 ships, plus intense cruise line training, not generic online research.
As my career has evolved, so too has the way I like to travel. I've discovered the magic of smaller ships, where fewer guests, immersive itineraries and access to destinations larger vessels simply can't reach create a far more rewarding experience.
Travel has never been more exciting, but it has also never been more overwhelming. There are thousands of options, endless bargain websites, "special offers," and no shortage of people claiming to be travel agents. Having someone you trust to cut through the noise makes all the difference.
With over 30 years of experience and the backing of carefully selected luxury travel partners, I take the time to understand what matters most to you, helping you make confident travel decisions and creating journeys that are as effortless as they are unforgettable.
From your first inquiry until you return safely home, I manage every fine detail with a complimentary concierge service.
Let's take the stress out of planning and design your next extraordinary voyage together.
What’s Your Cruising Style?
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Premium Luxury-Style Cruising
You don’t have to go high-end to enjoy smaller ships. Carrying between 670 and 1,390 guests, these premium cruise lines offer the perfect balance between larger ships and the ultra-luxury, by offering a relaxed, destination-focused experience.
Enjoy more included, and slip into intimate harbours that larger ships simply cannot reach. -
Yacht-Style Cruising
These are not yacht charters, this is cruising, in style. These yachts accommodate between 100 & 350 passengers, for a more refined & intimate experience. These cruises offer a strong focus on immersive, destination-led travel, itineraries are carefully curated to include both iconic and lesser-visited ports with prime parking locations.
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Luxury & Ultra-Luxury River Cruising
While an ocean cruise takes you around the destination, a luxury river cruise takes you straight through it. A river cruise ship accommodates, on average, 150 passengers in Europe, and far less in exotic destinations.
Unpack just once to journey through the historic heart of Europe or further afield, docking steps away from iconic landmarks and local vineyards. -
Ultra-Luxury Cruising
Step aboard one of these ultra-luxury ships, and give a sigh of relief, you are on holiday! Relax, because this is luxury - without compromise. These ships accommodate between 388 & 800 passengers, with standard-setting elegance, all-suite accommodation with private verandas - some with their own hot-tubs, completely all-inclusive fine dining, unlimited premium beverages, intuitive butler service, and uncrowded ships designed for pure relaxation.
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Expedition -Style Cruising
This isn’t cruising. This is discovery & adventure, without sacrificing on luxury. An expedition ship accommodates between 100 & 274 passengers, which allows for a raw & purposeful experience, with access to remote destinations larger ships simply cannot reach, but simply wave as they pass on by.
Journey to the ends of the earth; from Antarctica to the Galápagos, the Northern passage to the Kimberley, guided by world-class naturalists without sacrificing 5-star comfort. -
Tall-Ship Cruising
Step aboard, where travel feels worlds away from the ordinary. The tall-ships accommodate between 148 & 342 passengers, allowing for an intimate & relaxing environment. Experience the spine-tingling moment the sails rise and the wind takes hold; it truly is enthralling.
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Cruise & More
Imagine a holiday that begins before you board and continues long after you disembark. By booking a cruise & stay, tour, or stopover, you can combine unforgettable experiences on land with the luxury of life at sea or river.
Whether it’s extra time in your embarkation city or a cruise-tour with hotels, transfers, and excursions included, every itinerary is designed entirely around you.
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Luxury Cruise & Rail Journey
Create the ultimate Rail & Sail journey, combining luxury ocean or river cruising with some of the world’s most iconic rail experiences; from Europe aboard the Golden Eagle Express, to India on the Maharajas’ Express, and through the spectacular landscapes of Alaska and Canada on the Rocky Mountaineer.
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Special Interest Cruises
Celebrate your passions and hobbies at sea, or on the rivers, with unforgettable special interest cruises designed to bring like-minded travellers together. From wine, golf, and craft beer to music, dance, hiking, wellness, history, festive Christmas & New Year sailings, and more, there’s a voyage tailored to every interest.
Looking for some inspiration?
Check out my Luxury Cruise Travel Inspiration & Special Offers page
Ocean Cruise Line Of The Month - July
This month, I am highlighting Seabourn.
"If you are looking for ultra-luxury without the stuffiness, with staff who are engaging & attentive, yet professional & unobtrusive, Seabourn is unmatched. Their small, five-star ships offer one of the highest staff-to-guest ratios at sea, paired with exceptional fine dining, unlimited beverages, immersive itineraries & exclusive events. Their expedition itineraries are also a once-in-a-lifetime recommendation" — Lorraine
Ask me why I believe Seabourn is your next ultra-luxury cruise.
River Cruise line Of The Month - July
This month, I am highlighting Uniworld.
"Uniworld completely redefines 'boutique cruising'. With uniquely designed, destination-inspired ships; from calm & contemporary through Austria, bright & vibrant through Paris, & intimate with nature along the Amazon, you will be spoiled with local-inspired dishes, unlimited beverages, complimentary shore excursions, and private events. Uniworld truly won my heart from my first river cruise.” — Lorraine
Ask me why I believe Uniworld is your next ultra-luxury river cruise.
