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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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Great Service and Price
I reached out to Panache Cruises to give me a quote on a cruise. I must admit I had some trepidation, since the company had only recently begun trading in Australia and it was hard to find reviews. I was worried it may have been a scam.
Olga rang me back and discussed my requirements. After that I had many questions, which Olga answered honestly and promptly. What I liked about Olga was that she was always positive, helpful and friendly. She guided me in the decision. Making of what cabinet to choose, highlighting the differences between each cabinet class, but not “telling” me which got choose, just informing me so I could make the right choice for myself.
Panache Cruises offered me a good deal on a Viking Cruise and I have booked my cruise with them. This review is being written the day after booking, so I cannot comment on what happens from here, but I feel confident that Olga will be able to help me if anything goes wrong!
Excellent service from initial enquiry to completion
Excellent service from initial enquiry through to booking and reservations, with nothing too much trouble, and some very helpful advice along the way. Elitsa listened to all my requirements and exceeded them, pointing out alternatives and maintaining excellent communication action. An excellent ambassador for Panache.
First time client - very satisfied.
This was my first encounter with Panache. My contact there was Nicole. Nicole spoke very clearly and was very helpful in helping me build the complete package of flights, transfers, pre-cruise hotel and the cruise itself. She was reassuringly thorough and kept me well-informed throughout the planning and booking process. I would be very happy to use Nicole and Panache's services again.
Wendy was efficient
Wendy was efficient, helpful and most importantly rang back when she said she would, which is the kind of service I appreciate
Satisfied customer
Experienced, helpful and patient. Had the answer to all my questions guiding me through the process with a pleasant and professional ease.
Great service
Joe, was very helpful and knowledgeable in advising on the best cabin to suit our requirements and completed booking, paperwork and follow-up query very efficiently.
Excellent service from Lisa and Elitsa
Excellent service from Lisa and Elitsa. They handled our bookings professionally and promptly. Our queries were handled patiently and we felt very reassured booking our 2027 holiday of a lifetime with Panache.
Looking forward to further contact as our holiday approaches.
Excellent personal service
Louise from Panache Cruises has been fantastic. I've recently booked my first cruise. Louise's personal touch has made the booking process much easier and personal. Great customer service and I'm incredibly excited for the actual trip.
Excellent service from Joe at Panache
Excellent service from Joe at Panache. He is very easy to talk to, used his years of experience in the industry to reduce the stress of finding the right cruise, at the best possible price. No hard sell, no empty promises.
Jill Hurst is excellent
Jill Hurst is excellent. Always looks after us and gets us a good deal!( Not related!)
Outstanding service of the highest quality
Despite having been on numerous previous cruises on Regent Seven Seas cruises, on this occasion we decided to try out our first cruise with Explora cruise line on Explora II, through Panache cruises.
Our cruise connoisseur was Wendy Mulholland, who was extremely helpful and was able to put together a package that we had requested. This included a direct Easyjet flight from Manchester to Venice, overnight hotel stay, transfer to and from the port and return flight from Athens.
Unfortunately, through no fault of Panache, our outbound flight was canceled without any explanation whilst we were at the airport and there were no other carriers available. We were asked to collect our bags and return home. Obviously this was an unexpected and extremely stressful start to our holiday.
Whilst we were at the airport, not knowing what else to do, my wife sent a email to Wendy Mulholland from Panache cruises, explaining the situation, but being as it was a Sunday evening, not expecting anything to come of it. Within around 10 minutes, we received contact from Wendy Mulholland informing us that we could choose either not to go ahead with the cruise or allow her to search for an alternative that would take us out to Venice. We agreed with going ahead with the cruise if it were possible.
Within 30 minutes it was all sorted. This involved having to return to Manchester Airport early the following morning for a British Airways flight to Venice via London Heathrow which we accepted.
We subsequently arrived at the Port at Venice in plenty of time before the ship was due to sail. We went on to have an amazing cruise on a beautiful ship.
The service that was provided by Wendy Mulholland from Panache cruises from the initial enquiry through to resolving the major issue of the canceled flight was amazing. Had it not been for her help, support and unbelievable commitment, it would not have been possible and we will be forever grateful.
Further to this we are currently in the process of booking our next cruise for 2027 with Wendy Mulholland at Panache cruises!
Many thanks,
Teresa & Pete Graham
First time booking with Panache Cruises…
First time booking with Panache Cruises and Elitsa was key to booking the right cruise at short notice for a good price.
Keen to use the smaller companies and with Elitsa’s friendly and professional service and being able to hold a booking until the end of business without demanding money can only encourage me to use Her and Panache again.
Rowenna Dunkerley
Great personal service from Wendy
Great personal service from Wendy. Nothing was too much trouble. Looking forward to our first cruise.
Susan was very helpful and achieved a…
Susan was very helpful and achieved a great deal on our cruise
Wendy was so helpful she made booking…
Wendy was so helpful she made booking our latest cruise so easy.
A first class service well done.
My first time booking with Panache
My first time booking with Panache. Excellent customer service. no rush or hard sell. Open and honest advice, staff extremely knowledgeable, great experience booking my cruise using Panache. Added benefit, they offered best available prices, will be using them again.
Cruise booking made easy
Louise
Made the whole process of booking the cruise easy
Very helpfull,explained everything in detail,very professional.
Great result!
We had a tight, inflexible time frame and were looking for a relaxing, luxury Cruise and didn’t know where to start, or who to trust.
By chance, I called Panache and our Cruise Connoisseur, Olga, took all the stress out of it for us:
- she quickly found us a perfect Cruise with the right departure date, with a nice price discount, and
- she helped to make the booking process so easy
Problem solved!
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