What makes a great host?

It's a question I've been contemplating since I recently became a certified Virtuoso Voyages Host. Quiet a different role from the tour hostessing I used to do with Australian Pacific Tours (APT) back in the 1990s...

What is Virtuoso Voyages - I hear you ask? and why do they have a host.

Virtuoso Voyages offers enhanced benefits for cruisers, providing perks like dedicated onboard hosts, private cocktail receptions, exclusive shore excursions, and personalized shipboard or car and driver credits on various luxury cruise lines. By booking a cruise through a Virtuoso travel advisor, travellers gain access to these unique experiences and amenities, transforming a standard cruise into a more personalised and luxurious journey

Key Features of Virtuoso Voyages

• Dedicated Onboard Host:

An on-site host is available throughout the cruise to assist with questions and ensure a smooth experience.

• Private Receptions:

Welcome-aboard cocktail receptions are organized for Virtuoso Voyages travelers to connect with fellow cruisers.

• Exclusive Shore Experiences:

Travellers can choose from custom shore excursions, like VIP access to venues, immersive cultural experiences, or private car and driver services on select sailings.

• Personalised Perks:

Alternatives to shore excursions include personalised experiences, a shipboard credit, or other special amenities.

• Access to Luxury Cruise Lines:

The program provides these benefits across hundreds of departures with numerous cruise line partners.

Which cruise lines are Virtuoso Voyage participants?

Virtuoso Voyage participants include luxury and premium cruise lines across ocean, expedition, and river travel, such as Azamara, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Cunard, Explora Journeys, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Seabourn, Silversea, Uniworld, Virgin Voyages, and Windstar Cruises. A complete list of all participating cruise lines is available on the Virtuoso website.

How It Works

Book with a Virtuoso Advisor: (that's me !!).

To access Virtuoso Voyages benefits, you must book your cruise through a Virtuoso-affiliated travel advisor.

Choose Your Voyage:

Select from a wide array of cruise lines and itineraries, with Virtuoso Voyages offering exclusive benefits on select dates and sailings.

Enjoy Enhanced Perks:

Receive benefits such as the onboard host, private receptions, and a choice of exclusive shore experiences, credits, or other personalised perks.