The Panache Cruises Blog

The most expensive expedition ship ever built, Silver Endeavour is introducing a new echelon of experiential luxe. Panache Ambassador, Gary Buchanan extols the rapture of an expedition voyage to Antarctica and reports on Silversea’s latest trailblazer...

Wine producing is a fast-growing market here in the UK. Until we are well-established, why not explore the many beautiful wine producing regions around the world? Many of them you can visit during a luxury and ultra-luxury cruise. Our Sophie has been fortunate enough to visit some of these vineyards and I would like to share her experiences with you...

Another luxury cruise with Silversea? Oh yes! Last week Sales and Operations Director Clare was invited on board the beautiful Silver Dawn for a little three-day taste of Silversea's newest luxury cruise ship...

Our Georgia recently had the pleasure to embark on the beautiful Seabourn Ovation. One of her favourite parts, being the foodie that she is, would have to be all the dining experiences on board. Prepare for your mouth to water and tummy to grumble...

I recently sailed onboard Seabourn Ovation and one of my favourite areas of the ship was The Retreat on Deck 12. I want to tell you all about it...

A couple of weeks ago, Panache Cruises' admin executive Claire embarked on the trip of a lifetime. From her home base in Lanzarote, it was a long journey to get to her final destination... Phnom Penh, Cambodia! This blog looks at the luxurious way in which she got there with Emerald Cruises...

As far as first luxury cruises go, you could do a lot, lot worse than Regent Seven Seas. Finance Manager Kim has cruised in the past, but nothing anywhere near The World's Most Luxurious Fleet. She tells us all about it in this blog post...

Recently I was invited on board Azamara Quest for a few hours while she was docked in my hometown of Southampton and I took this opportunity to take a full ship tour and, most importantly, check out the accommodations on board...

Oceania Cruises is the epitome of elegant but casual travel and offers an experience exactly like nothing else. Created for artisans of leisure and exploration, the sassy ships are renowned for their debonaire ambiance that encapsulates fine living, impeccable cuisine and intuitive service. Imagine The Savoy at sea and you’re getting close. These qualities have been at the forefront of the company’s ethos since its inception 20 years ago. Their six ships are not too ostentatious, nor too hip; they are simply sublime.

I have been to Greece many times but only to the islands and my first visit to the mainland did not disappoint. Athens is a beautiful, vibrant city with so much to see and do. I decided to fly in a couple of days before my cruise to see as much of Europe’s oldest capital city as possible.  

There are plenty of excellent hotels and accommodation options in Athens and the city is really well connected via metro links. I opted for an apartment that had a rooftop terrace with a fantastic view of the Acropolis which is even better at night when it illuminates the city below.