Safe to Sail
Cruising continues to be one of the safest and most dependable ways to travel, especially during times when the world feels unpredictable.
Right now, if you have had travel plans disrupted by current world events, we’re here to help. At Panache Cruises, our team can provide support in a multitude of ways to give you the reassurance you need that cruising is safe.
- Our customer service team can get through to airlines and cruise lines on your behalf - so you don’t have to wait on hold for hours
- Our personal cruise connoisseurs are here to listen to your concerns and offer advice on a one-to-one basis
- If you’re stuck overseas, we can help get you home
- We can offer safe alternatives to land holidays in the form of cruises
Is it safe to sail?
Not only are we doing everything we can to offer support for travellers right now, but so are our cruise line partners. Cruise ships have some of the strictest health and safety protocols of any form of travel and can adapt to changing circumstances quickly and efficiently to give you peace of mind. Ships can adjust itineraries, alter routes or substitute ports as needed, ensuring guests remain in secure and stable regions without the disruptions that can affect land‑based holidays.
If you’ve had a land-based holiday affected by world events, why not try a cruise instead? More flexibility, more financial protection and safer itineraries are on offer - just give us a call and we’d be happy to help.
Panache Cruises' Safe to Sail Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Below we have tried to answer some of our customers most asked questions when it comes to how safe it really is.
Don’t worry, we can help re-book your flights and get you safely to your destination.
It depends on the terms and conditions of your booking. Some cruise lines, such as Silversea, have been automatically changing guest flights free of charge, so no need to worry about the hassle and cost of rearranging your flights. In cases where cruise lines, airlines or tour operators are not offering full refunds on flights, we will do our best to rearrange for as little cost as possible.
Your insurance will remain valid as long as you stick to FCO travel recommendations. If the UK FCO is stating that a destination is not safe to travel to or through but you decide to travel anyway, your insurance becomes null and void.
Not at all! If anything, we are seeing some cruise lines reduce their prices to reassure and encourage travellers wanting to cruise.
Although you can still travel around the world safely (avoiding certain air zones), we recommend that if you’re a nervous traveller you should consider staying closer to home this year. We’re seeing a lot of customers are switching their interest to Mediterranean cruises, Europe river cruises and Caribbean cruises.
We have some fantastic no-fly cruises available sailing directly from the UK. Southampton sailings are becoming more popular and reduce the need to travel further for a brilliant holiday.