Panache Cruises Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 933 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, knowledge, and helpfulness, often highlighting their patience and dedication to finding the right cruise and destination. Many people appreciate the seamless booking process, noting that agents make complex arrangements effortless and provide excellent support from start to finish. Reviewers also frequently mention receiving competitive pricing and a high level of service that extends beyond the initial sale, making them repeat customers. However, some customers also noted issues with post-sale assistance, with one reviewer feeling that their concerns were dismissed and that the company was unwilling to help after the booking was complete. Additionally, a few other people felt that there were occasional gaps in product or procedural knowledge from newer team members, which slightly impacted their otherwise positive first impression.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This will be the second cruise we’ve booked through Panache and this time Elitsa has been our advisor, she’s professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. She’s helped us book 2 suites on the Explora... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class service from our personal cruise connoisseur, Nicola. This is our 5th booking with Panache in the last two years. All simple and straight forward. Competitive pricing. Good range of s... See more

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  1. #16 of 52 best companies in Cruise Travel Agency
  2. #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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

16 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

24 June 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Andrew Bargh,

Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear Joe was able to assist quickly and find you a great cruise deal. It’s great to know you found our website easy to navigate as well. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

16 June 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Trudy Hurford,

Thank you for choosing Panache Cruises for your first booking. We’re delighted to hear Louise was able to support you throughout the process and secure the best price and flights for your chosen cruise. We appreciate your kind words and flexibility during the booking, and we’re thrilled you’re now looking forward to your holiday.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

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!

23 June 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear John F,

Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re pleased to hear your first experience with Panache Cruises has been positive, with competitive pricing and personable, efficient service. We appreciate your patience as our newer team member assisted with your booking, and your comments will help us continue strengthening our training. We’re glad our dedicated contact approach appeals to you, and we look forward to demonstrating this fully as your cruise approaches. Thank you again for choosing Panache, and we’re here whenever you need us.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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…..

22 June 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Roy,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Catherine provided a seamless and efficient booking experience. Delivering service that feels ‘second to none’ is exactly what we aim for, and it’s great to know we achieved that for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you, and your friends on many future cruises. Don't forget, you can earn money off future cruises for recommending your friends to us.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

21 July 2025
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Mike Ambrose,

Thank you for your loyal support over the past four years. We’re delighted to hear that our team has consistently provided knowledgeable, reliable service and helpful suggestions to enhance your cruises. We’re especially pleased to hear Georgia has continued to deliver exceptional care. We truly appreciate your trust in Panache Cruises.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

17 June 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Diana,

Thank you for sharing your positive experience. We’re delighted to hear that our team provided friendly, knowledgeable and efficient support from your first enquiry through to booking. It’s great to know your questions were answered promptly and that calls were returned without delay. We’re also pleased our competitive pricing and straightforward booking process added to your satisfaction. We truly appreciate your feedback.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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!

10 June 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear AgendaInMind,

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear that Eric made the process personable and easy, especially as you explored a new cruise line with Azamara. It’s great to know he was able to secure the exact cabin you wanted and provide the reassurance you were looking for when booking something overseas. With your cruise still a couple of years away, we’re pleased you already feel confident that Eric will be there whenever you need support. Thank you for choosing Panache Cruises.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

22 June 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Alan,

Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that Catherine provided first class support and went above and beyond to secure the cruise you wanted. With over 40 years of cruising experience, your trust means a great deal to us, and it’s wonderful to know Panache will now be your go to agent. We’re delighted you rate our service so highly and look forward to assisting with many more memorable voyages.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant price and service

Brilliant price, fantastic service (thanks Karen) highly recommend

22 June 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Phillipa,

Thank you for your great feedback. We’re delighted you found a brilliant price and received fantastic service. We really appreciate the recommendation and you taking the time to share your experience.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

20 June 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Raymond,

Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Helen was friendly and patient throughout your booking process. It’s wonderful to know you’re already looking forward to arranging more cruises in the future, we can't wait to help you plan them.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

17 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

19 June 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

21 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wendy Mulholland

The agent, Wendy Mulholland was great, very helpful with advice and understanding of our requirements. She also offered us an unbeatable price.

15 June 2026

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