THE UK’s FIRST DEDICATED LUXURY CRUISE
AND YACHT CONCIERGE SERVICE

WhiteStarCruises.com provide the refined traveller with the most stylish holidays afloat along with a platinum class travel experience before, around and after the cruise experience.

Presenting the world’s most exclusive holidays afloat, White Star Cruises features 22 ultra- luxury cruise lines and river-cruise lines and has access to some to the best yacht charters in the world. Whether it’s a stunning private yacht discovering hidden gems in the Caribbean, a transatlantic crossing on Cunard’s famous Queen Mary 2, or gliding effortlessly down the Nile on the Oberoi’s latest floating hotel, Zahra, White Star Cruises will create a bespoke package for each client.

Offering a seamless travel service before, during and after the client’s voyage, White Star Cruises exclusive services include “special touches” such as private jets and access to the most exclusive hotels and resorts pre and post the voyage.  The luxury travel specialist can even arrange for an Aston Martin or Bentley to be at your disposal when you arrive in port to ensure you waste no time in exploring in style.  What’s more White Star Cruises unique concierge service can ensure that whilst you’re away everything will be taken care of back at home including house cleaning, gardening and even pet sitting.

White Star Cruises has also launched the White Star VIP programme.  This exclusive club will provide its members with extensive benefits including complimentary VIP airport lounge access and a dedicated Cruise Travel Concierge, offering private tours in each destination.  In addition members will receive exclusive cruise travel offers as well as offers from White Star Cruises luxury brand partners.   White Star Cruises will also host a number of VIP member events throughout the year that members have access to.

Scott Anderson, General Manager at White Star Cruises said:
“White Star Cruises provides white-glove service more akin to the great ocean going liners of the 1930s supported by an innovative web-site. We will tailor make travel experiences from chartering a yacht for 30 friends to celebrating a special occasion on an all-inclusive luxury cruise ship. White Star Cruises will ensure that your itinerary is planned to the very last detail, including chauffeur pick -up, luggage forwarding and private tours in port. We offer a range of cruises sailing the world over, including many that depart from the UK for those who no longer wish to fly.”

White Star Cruises has hand-picked each cruise/river line and yacht charter to ensure only the highest standard of service, and will not be working with the popular cruise lines that have mass-appeal. However this not mean that they are more expensive – White Star Cruises has access to many special and reduced fares and promotions.

The luxury travel agent has recently relaunched its site to become more interactive with more consumer reviews and a revamped blog.

The WEXAS-owned travel specialist already has 15 pages of luxury cruise consumer reviews on its site, and is looking to treble this by the end of the year - to firmly cement its position at the forefront of the luxury cruise market.

The new site, www.whitestarcruises.com , is the UK’s only site dedicated to luxury cruise holidays. It’s faster and easier-to-use with improved navigation, new destination maps and features, plus a separate river cruise section.

Sales for river cruise itineraries doubled in 2009 against the previous year, and this trend looks to continue in 2010, according to general manager Scott Anderson.

He said: “River cruising is most definitely growing in popularity. Long gone are the days of three-star older boats plying the Nile, Danube, or Rhine. Today’s modern ships offer five-star accommodation, wonderful amenities and high quality food. Many also include shore excursions and wine with meals, adding to the great value. Sales for river cruises in 2010 have surprised us and show no sign of slowing.”

For further information on White Star Cruises’ unforgettable travel experiences, collect one of their brochures, visit www.whitestarcruises.com or call 0800 6123 354 and speak to one of their experienced travel specialists.

Brochure is available online at www.whitestarcruises.com/cruise/brochure-requests/

To join the VIP list and get your free VIP lounge access card – sign up online www.whitestarcruises.com/cruise/join/