Felicia has been fantastic to deal with. Very responsive to emails. Several quotes issued without worry or delay. Felicia is also really knowledgeable about the product she’s selling. The price... See more
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- #16 of 52 best companies in Cruise Travel Agency
- #11 of 38 best companies in Cruise agency
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Established by James Cole the founder of many of the top cruise retail companies in the UK - Panache Cruises is a specialist in Ultra Luxury cruises and expedition cruises. Exceptional customer service with exclusive deals from the worlds most prestigious cruise lines
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Strawberry Fields, PR7 1PS, Chorley, United Kingdom
- 01615138200
- info@panachecruises.com
- www.panachecruises.com
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Helpful, knowledgeable and friendly service!
Jill was able to send us a comprehensive quote very quickly plus she was happy to adjust it when we wanted to fine tune it. Very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly service.
First experience of booking a cruise…
First experience of booking a cruise with Panache, the cruise was a last minute decision, but with the assistance of Helen Fensom, the booking was made in an efficient and friendly way, and we look forward to booking our next cruise with Penache.
Very quick response by phone to on line…
Very quick response by phone to on line query. Joe was very polite and efficient. He quickly searched for alternative cruises and prices and found me a great deal.
The website was easily navigabke and well laid out.

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1st time booking with Panache cruises
1st time booking with Panache cruises, Louise has been really accommodating, we knew the exact cruise we wanted to book, Louise helped us get the best price and flights, we changed our minds a few times and she just went along with it and did what we requested, looking forward to the holiday we booked now

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A reasonably good experience so far
This is the first time I've used Panache to arrange a cruise, and so far the experience has been pretty good and certainly no worse than using other similar providers. Their pricing was very keen and the service offered was personable and reasonably prompt and efficient, albeit I did experience some gaps in the product / procedural knowledge of the fairly new team member who dealt with my booking, which slightly took the edge off an otherwise very positive first impression. The 'nothing is too much trouble' tag line and the promise of a named point of contact for all after-sales calls and enquiries is a really attractive proposition, as dealing with some of Panache's competitors after a reservation has been made can be quite a headache. Thus far, however, I've not had the opportunity to test fully this claim. As we get closer to the cruise itself, time will tell if our actual experience lives up to this bold commitment. Fingers crossed!

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My experience was second to none
My experience was second to none, in spoke to Catherine who dealt with my booking, quite different to other cruise agencies, she dealt with everything most efficiently in a timely manner, will definitely use again & introduce friends…..

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Happy long term Panache cruisers
We have used Panache for at least 4 years and have been very impressed by their service.All the staff we have dealt with have been knowledgeable and very reliable.They have usually made suggestions which enhanced our cruises.
This is very helpful given the complexity of cruise choices. particularly in cabin and excursion choices.
Georgia Redmond has been consistently on top of her job as a cruise agent.

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A very positive experience from first…
A very positive experience from first contact to making booking. The agent was friendly, extremely helpful and knowledgeable. All queries were answered in a professional and speedy manner. Phone calls were answered almost immediately and if particular agent was not available, a return call would be made promptly. The price of the holiday was very competitive and booking process straight forward.

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Eric is fabulous!!
Eric was very personable on the phone, and easy to talk to. I already had my cabin in mind, so he just had to secure it for me. We've been on 6 Royal Caribbean cruises, and I've always just booked them myself online, but for something overseas, a new cruise line...Azamara, I thought I should have a little assistance this time. There is no price difference for me. The cruise is over 2 years away, so we have not gone into any more details for now, but I'm confident that if and when I need help, Eric will be there!

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Absolutely first class support from…
Absolutely first class support from Catherine who went beyond my expectations to ensure that I was able to book the cruise I wanted . We have been cruising for over 40 years using one or two agents, but Panache will definitely be my go to agent hence forth. Their services are superb

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Brilliant price and service
Brilliant price, fantastic service (thanks Karen) highly recommend

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Helen was very friendly and pacient…
Helen was very friendly and pacient during the booking process. I am looking forward to booking more cruises in the future

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Great booking experience with Helen and…
Great booking experience with Helen and Georgia at Panache for our 2029 Oceania cruise. Helen got us a good price for our quote, and Georgia made the final booking for us - all in all, a smooth service.
On a separate experience with Panache, I would like to thank Victoria who sorted out an issue we had with our Azamara booking - spending a lot of time on the phone to them, when I had given up getting any sense out of them!
So far, Panache have really proved they cover the whole service for cruise bookings from beginning to end, and I will use them again.
I enquired about a trip
I enquired about a trip, price, flights etc ten minutes later I got a phone call back with what I asked and not long after it was all booked
Great guidance and superb service
We recently booked our first cruise booking with Panache. While we were familiar with cruising, we were travelling with friends who were cruising for the first time.
Jill was eternally patient with us working through the options - location and vessel, and then the best stateroom selection.
With competitive fares as well, we highly recommend the team. And... if you're looking for inspiration, be sure to follow Helen and Richard too.
I found the staff very knowledgeable
I found the staff very knowledgeable, and helpful. I wasn't rushed or pushed into buying anything straight away .i have in fact booked a river cruise so perhaps I will come back afterwards and let you know what I think.
Great company to deal with
Great company to deal with. Always answer the phone quickly and any query you have is dealt with in a timely manner by very nice staff. Very impressed. We have just booked another cruise with them.
Wendy Mulholland
The agent, Wendy Mulholland was great, very helpful with advice and understanding of our requirements. She also offered us an unbeatable price.
Great and easy booking of a cruise and saving significantly on money!
Kelsey Sutherland, my personal advisor of Panache has been very helpful with a much appreciated personal approach.
The offer they have drawn for my cruise in December 2027 has been much lower than any other offers I have received! Now I wait for the services to come in approaching my travel...
Helpful and efficient
Jen was so helpful and efficient and managed to get us a good deal. We will definitely be using them again
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