Concierge Service
As Much Help As You Need - Or As Little
Book Everything With Me…
Keeping It Simple
Getting You There
& Home
International return UK and overseas internal flights
Private transfers in the UK and private or shared transfers overseas
Airport & port hotels
Airport & port parking
Airport lounges & Fast Track
Stopover accommodation and arrangements
Before & After Your Cruise
Pre- and post-cruise hotels
Tailor-made pre- and post-cruise stays
Tours and sightseeing with accommodation and transfers
Pre- and post-cruise safaris
Luxury rail journeys, such as the Rocky Mountaineer & the Orient Express
Making the Most of Your Cruise
Advice on choosing the right shore excursions
Help planning independent experiences & private shore excursions
Recommendations for extending your time in a destination
Connecting your cruise with a wider tailor-made holiday
Lorraine McCowatt - Your own travel concierge
From First Conversation, To Your Return Home
I Am Here For You
Cruise Planning, Your Way
Whether you've already spent hours researching or you'd rather leave every detail to an expert, I tailor my service to suit you.
How I can help:
Expert guidance – Independent advice on cruise lines, ships, itineraries and cabin selection.
A trusted second opinion – Helping you compare options, uncover added value and maximise loyalty benefits.
Bespoke itinerary planning – We start with a conversation about your travel style, priorities and wish list to create a journey that's uniquely yours.
Complete travel coordination – From flights and hotels to transfers and pre- or post-cruise stays, I can manage every element all neatly packaged.
Personal support throughout – Answering questions from first enquiry to when you return home - I’m just a phone call or email away.
Some clients simply want reassurance before they book; others prefer me to take care of everything from start to finish. Either way, you'll benefit from expert advice, insider knowledge and a personal service designed to make planning effortless and your holiday exceptional.
How Can I Help You?
I would like it all handled
I plan & manage your entire bespoke journey; flights, pre/post hotels, transfers, private shore excursions, and more.
I just want a cruise only
Maybe you have Air-miles or hotel points? I help you choose & book a perfect cruise, while you look after all the extras.
I have some questions
Not ready to book just yet?
It’s natural you will have questions, or want to bounce some ideas around, whether you’re a first time cruiser or not.
Who Are You Sharing The Experience With
Friends, Families & Multi-Generational
Discover the joy of cruising with friends & loved ones on luxury & ultra-luxury ships. This makes multi-centred & exploratory holidays easy & convenient, with a fixed base & everything in one place.
With only minimum age limits in place, you’re free to embrace the experience and live your best life on board.
Couples & First-Time Cruisers
What better way to travel the world than on boutique-style ships, or something smaller?
With a relaxed, intimate atmosphere & minimal hassle or queues, you can unwind in the ships spa, relax on deck, socialise over drinks, take-in a show, enjoy a romantic meal, basically do as much, or as little, as you wish. This is the time to slow down & reconnect.
Solo Travellers
Why not share your experiences with like-minded strangers, who soon become your friends? On a cruise, you are never truly alone, unless you choose to be. smaller ocean ships & river cruise ships are easy to navigate and connect with others without navigating huge crowds.
A cruise offers freedom & flexibility, while also encouraging participation in welcome drinks & special events, all designed to get you to meet & mingle with other travellers.
Special Occasions
And more…
A cruise offers an amazing venue
for your celebrations:
Honeymoon
Milestone birthday
Vow renewal
Anniversary
Retirement
Family reunions
Key features of small-ship celebrations
Personalised onboard touches: Like a homemade birthday cake and bottle of bubbly
Tailored group packages: You can often arrange private dining experiences, curated beverage packages, and linked reservations for friends or family
Destination-driven excursions: Rather than relying on onboard theatres, you can toast to milestones during exclusive, off-the-beaten-path experiences, such as private island beach barbecues or sunset champagne sails in lesser-known anchorages
Why wait? Let’s plan your celebration today.
My Cruise Line Partners
Carefully Chosen Cruise Lines
I don't work with every cruise line - and that's entirely intentional.
I specialise exclusively in small-ship, yacht and river cruise lines that I know, trust and would confidently recommend to my own family and friends. These are the cruise lines that consistently deliver exceptional service, immersive itineraries, outstanding value for money and memorable experiences.
Having spent nearly two decades specialising in luxury cruising, visited dozens of ships and travelled with many of the cruise lines myself, I know which ones truly deliver, and which offer the best fit for different styles of traveller.
Rather than overwhelming you with hundreds of options, I carefully match you with the cruise line, ship and itinerary that best suits your interests, travel style and budget.
Because the right cruise isn't always the most expensive one - it's the one that's right for you.
Uniworld - Scenic - AMA Waterways - Avalon - Riviera - Tauck - Riverside - Amadeus - A'Rosa - Oceania - Azamara - Explora Journeys - Hapag Lloyd - Emerald Yachts - Crystal - Regent Seven Seas - Scenic Yachts - Silversea - Seabourn - Ponant - Windstar - Star Clipper - Seadream - HX Expeditions - National Geographic Expeditions.