Panache Cruises Reviews 2,856

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Considering 844 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness, knowledge, and friendly demeanor, making the booking process smooth and enjoyable. People frequently highlight the excellent service received, noting that agents go above and beyond to find suitable options and secure great deals. The booking process is often described as simple and efficient, with many appreciating the quick responses and personalized attention. Reviewers also found the pricing to be very competitive, often securing better deals than expected. However, some customers mentioned that proactive communication after a booking has been taken could be improved, suggesting occasional check-ins would be beneficial.

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Booking process

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Service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I thought I was logging in to the Scenic website, but logged into Panache by mistake. That was my good luck, as the service I received from Helen was fast, accurate and exemplary. Within an hour of... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Robert Ledsham was superb in exploring what we were looking for on our first River Cruise and then provided us with a number of options and even went the extra mile in researching these again to find... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I dealt with Wendy at Panache when arranging a Regent Seven Seas Transatlantic cruise for August. Nothing was too much trouble, all tours booked and queries answered immediately on the phone or confir... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We never have to worry when we book our cruises with Catherine Divan. She’s meticulous in everything she does and if we ever have a query, Catherine responds immediately. She’s a pleasure to deal with... See more


Company details

  1. Cruise Travel Agency
  2. 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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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

3K reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wendy was extremely helpful especially…

Wendy was extremely helpful especially as this was our first river cruise booking

March 13, 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Gary King,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Wendy was so helpful in arranging your first river cruise booking. It’s wonderful to know she made the process smooth and reassuring. We truly appreciate you choosing us and look forward to hearing all about it on your return.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very knowledgeable cruise connoisseur…

A very knowledgeable cruise connoisseur helped me with my booking, nothing was too much trouble and the communication was prompt and accurate. A job well done!

March 13, 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Steve Hayter,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that our cruise connoisseur provided such knowledgeable, attentive support and made the booking process smooth from start to finish. Prompt, accurate communication is something we take great pride in, so it’s fantastic to know this shone through.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jen at Panache Cruises was brilliant

Jen at Panache Cruises was brilliant. From the first phone call I made I received friendly and courteous service.
I booked a family cruise with my older parents and wanted to ensure they were catered for. Jen was not just helpful she went out of her way to give us options, some we hadn't even thought of.
We are not looking forward to a holiday with everything taken care of and we can just relax and enjoy ourselves.
Absolutely first rate service.

March 11, 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Lindsey Lucas,

Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that Jen provided brilliant support from your very first call and that her friendly, thoughtful approach helped ensure your whole family will be well catered for. It’s fantastic to know she was able to offer options you hadn’t even considered and make the planning process feel effortless.
We’re thrilled that you can now look forward to a holiday where everything is taken care of and you can simply relax and enjoy your time together. Your kind words about the service mean a great deal to us.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nicola gave great us confidence

Nicola gave great us confidence, booking was easy!

March 13, 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Promohire,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Nicola gave you such confidence and made the booking process so easy. We truly appreciate you choosing us and look forward to helping you again in the future.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top notch service from Lisa Ladds

The travel consultant, Lisa Ladds, who booked my cruise for me and my wife has been absolutely brilliant throughout the booking process from inception, that is providing the initial quote to the final booking and she will continue to remain the point of contact for any queries, information etc; this is a huge plus point in favour of Panache. The fact is that nothing truly is too much trouble for the rest of the team of consultants at Panache and I sincerely hope that this company continues to serve the interests of all it's clients for many many more years. For what it's worth, I was so pleased with the service I received when booking our 1st cruise, I have gone ahead and booked a second one too. Both cruises are for 2027 and we can't wait for them to come soon enough.

March 9, 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Bipinchandra Kothari,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. We’re delighted to hear that Lisa provided brilliant support from the very first quote through to your final booking, and that having her as your dedicated point of contact has made the experience even more reassuring. Your loyalty and trust mean a great deal to us, and we’re thrilled that your first experience led you to book a second cruise for 2027. We truly appreciate your confidence in us and can’t wait to help make both of your upcoming journeys unforgettable.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and personable from…

Professional and personable from beginning to end of booking process
Thank you Nicola .

March 15, 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Paul Winter,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your booking experience was professional and personable from start to finish. Nicola will be thrilled to know her support made such a positive impression.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As advertised

I phoned about a cruise I’d seen advertised. I thought the price was too good to be true as it included flights and usually flying from Scotland carries a high premium. I was very surprised when I managed to book for the price advertised. The lady I spoke with was very efficient and pleasant. She couldn’t do enough for me. What more could I ask for?

March 11, 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Eleanor,

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that the advertised cruise exceeded your expectations and that the pricing worked out so well for your travel plans. It’s great to know our connoisseur provided efficient, friendly support and made the booking process so smooth. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to supporting you through the rest of the journey.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got back to me promptly & great…

Got back to me promptly & great customer service.
Looking forward to future bookings with them!

March 14, 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear TF,

Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience and that our team was able to assist you promptly. It means a lot to know you’re looking forward to future bookings, we look forward to welcoming you back and continuing to provide excellent service.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Panache great customer service

The representative was courteous . She listened to what we required and got us what we wanted. She followed up when she said she would. Responded promptly .

March 10, 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Andrew,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your Cruise Connoisseur provided courteous, attentive service and took the time to understand exactly what you needed. It’s wonderful to know you felt supported throughout the process, with timely follow ups and prompt responses.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience with Wendy

Wendy was very helpful and patient as this was the first river cruise we had booked. She gave me two options and made sure I had all the information I needed.

March 13, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Gary King,

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re so pleased to hear that Wendy was able to support you through your first river cruise booking. We’re delighted she made the process smooth and reassuring, and we look forward to supporting you through the rest of the journey.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great advice and fab service

Helen helped us for the first time in January and we booked a cruise with her which exceeded our expectations - she was so helpful, with great advice that we went straight back to her to book our next holiday and she made it so easy for us - saved us so much time and her knowledge made us feel confident that we'd booked the right thing

March 12, 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Helen,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear that Helen was able to support you so thoroughly with your first cruise booking, and even more thrilled that her guidance and expertise brought you back for your next holiday. We truly appreciate your trust in us and look forward to helping you plan many more memorable trips in the future.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The booking experience was seamless

The booking experience was seamless, our Panache cruise connoisseur explained every aspect of the cruise in an extremely knowledgeable and professional manner. Nothing was too much trouble from initial selection of the cruise to a detailed explanation of the itinerary, ships features & facilities and allocation of our desired cabin for this back to back cruise.
This was our first booking through Panache and hopefully will not be the last.

March 12, 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear J Green,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We’re delighted to hear that your Panache Cruise Connoisseur made the entire booking process seamless and enjoyable.
It’s wonderful to know your first booking with Panache Cruises has been such a positive one, and we truly hope it’s the beginning of many more memorable journeys with us.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As usual first class service from…

As usual first class service from Nicole. Makes booking a cruise too easy!

March 12, 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Peter,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that Nicole continues to provide you with first class service. She truly enjoys helping our guests find the perfect cruise, and it’s great to know she makes the process feel effortless.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nichola responded well to all my…

Nichola responded well to all my queries and concerns.
The chosen cruise has a great itinerary and is at the right time of year for us.
So far follow up emails have kept us updated.etg

March 11, 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Stuart,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re so pleased to hear that Nichola was able to address all your queries and concerns so effectively. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to supporting you as your travel plans continue to unfold.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Felt like the company cared….

Jill listened to what I wanted and was very patient trying different options for me. As two seniors travelling, it’s nice to know we have the security of backup should anything go wrong. Never felt rushed to make a decision.

March 11, 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Mrs Sue Hext,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear that Jill took the time to truly listen and explore different options with you. It’s wonderful to know you feel secure and well looked after, and we’re grateful you chose us to help plan your journey.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good customer service by Nicola

Good customer service by Nicola. Understands the customers needs. Very helpful.

March 11, 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear JoanM,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Nicola provided such great customer service and really took the time to understand your needs. Being helpful and attentive is something we truly value, and it’s wonderful to know she made a positive impression. Thank you again for your review.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booking with Panache cruises

Nicole Barrett of Panache cruises was so very helpful. She responded to my questions immediately. The quote came through so quickly and she made the whole process so very easy. I would be so happy to deal with her again and to recommend Panache to all my friends.

March 11, 2026
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Valerie,

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that Nicole was able to assist you so promptly and make the entire process feel effortless. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would be thrilled to welcome you back to Panache Cruises for your future travels.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Surprise Trip

I was trying to put together a surprise Birthday trip for my wife, Catherine put together a fantastic trip all done without my wife’s knowledge so far. Thanks Catherine

March 2, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear David Small,

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that Catherine was able to help you plan such a special surprise birthday trip for your wife, it’s fantastic to know everything has come together perfectly so far. We truly appreciate you choosing us to be part of this celebration, and we hope the trip is everything you imagined and more.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First booking with Karen

I have just made my first booking with Karen who was extremely helpful and efficient; she replied quickly to my emails and telephone call requesting advice and extra information. The booking process was both quick and efficient .Thank you Karen

March 3, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear S.K. Cheshire,

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that your first booking with Karen was such a positive experience. It’s wonderful to know she was extremely helpful, efficient, and quick to respond to your emails and calls. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to supporting you until you return from your cruise and in the future.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from Helen

Excellent service from Helen. Organised, helpful, caring and super efficient. Exactly what you want in a specialist travel agent.

March 9, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Panache Cruises

Dear Mrs D Nicholson,

Thank you so much for your fantastic review. We’re delighted to hear that you received excellent service from Helen. Her organised, helpful, caring, and efficient approach is exactly what we strive for, and it’s wonderful to know she delivered the specialist support you should expect from us.

Best Regards,
Panache Cruises

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