Emma Taylor

About Emma

I have been working in the cruise industry for the past 20 years and have focused on luxury cruise in particular for 12 years.

I started off my travel career as an apprentice at Thomas Cook and immediately fell in love with the industry. A few years later I met James Cole and have worked with him ever since. My passion is sales, and I love nothing more than creating experiences which are really unique. I have also worked in other areas of the business which I found really interesting; I worked in Events for a while which was wonderful as it meant that I was able to work more closely with cruise lines.

Throughout my years in the industry, I have been able to travel to some amazing destinations and experience some fabulous itineraries and ships, including river cruises, expedition, yacht and ocean – so I have it all covered!

Working at Panache Cruises

Panache really gives me the ability to work one on one with my customers. I have the time to focus on their individual wants and needs, which helps to build rapport. I’ve worked in this way for 12 years now which has enabled me to build long-lasting relationships with my clients; some I now consider friends.

Expert Knowledge

With years of experience within the cruise industry behind me, I can confidently say I am an all-round luxury cruise expert.

Favourite Destination

I absolutely love Greece! I just think it offers something for everyone and each of the islands has a slightly different feel. My favourite Greek Island has to be Corfu, which is handy as many cruises dock there. Oh and of course, I love the food too!

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HX Hurtigruten Expeditions exceeded my expectations

Apr 17, 2024Emma TaylorHX Hurtigruten Expeditions, antarctic cruise, luxury cruise, antarctica cruise

Antarctica exceeded all of my expectations and HX Hurtigruten Expeditions did the same!

We sent our resident food expert aboard Vista to try the food (with pictures!)

Jul 3, 2023Emma Tayloroceania vista, oceania cruises, the finest cuisine at sea, ember, polo grill, toscana

Thankfully, Oceania Cruises delivered as ever.

The food on Scenic Eclipse is out of this world!

May 18, 2023Emma Taylorscenic eclipse, scenic, expedition cruise, expedition ship, expedition, discovery yacht, expedition yacht

As an ultra-luxury discovery yacht, you’d expect a high level of culinary quality and choice. What Scenic have done is out of this world!

A Trip of a Lifetime

Jul 7, 2022Emma Taylorgalapagos, celebrity cruises, celebrity flora, galapagos islands, galapagos cruise

I’ve been working within the cruise industry for over 20 years and in that time I’ve been lucky enough to visit some amazing destinations but the Galapagos is like no other.

Highlights of Oceania

Nov 15, 2021Emma Taylorelite ocean cruise, oceania cruises, luxury cruise

I have a real passion for luxury travel and I enjoy crafting memorable holiday experiences for other discerning travellers

180 Degrees from Ordinary

Nov 1, 2021Emma Taylorwindstar, windstar cruises, yacht-style cruise, luxury yacht

At the end of September I was lucky enough to spend 10 amazing days with Windstar on board their Star Class ship, Star Legend

Hidden Gems in the Caribbean

Mar 1, 2021Emma Taylorpanache cruises, caribbean, caribbean cruise, luxury cruise, yacht-style cruise, elite ocean cruise

Our expert connoisseur Emma Taylor is here to help out! Here's Emma's top recommendations for the Caribbean's hidden gems.

Top 10 things to do on a Caribbean cruise

Jan 27, 2021Emma Taylor

From the hip jiggling salsa beats to the infectious sounds of reggae, the inimitable sprit of the Caribbean is defined by its distinctive music, mesmerising scenery and centuries-old culture. What better way to experience all of this than on a luxury Caribbean cruise?

Sailing the Adriatic on Crystal Esprit

Jul 15, 2020Emma Taylordining, yacht-style cruise, luxury cruise line, storytime, cruise review

A few years ago I sailed from Athens to Dubrovnik on board the gorgeous Crystal Cruises yacht, Crystal Esprit, and at every step of the journey I was met with exceptional service, incredible food (which is a must for me) and a warm, relaxed atmosphere.