Your Personal
Cruise Consultant
Comprehensive
cruise travel planning
No matter what type of cruise holiday you have in mind, I aim to make your travel experience as hassle-free and enjoyable as possible.
You'll have access to my travel expertise and advice from the minute you first get in touch, and as far as I’m concerned the job isn't finished until you return home and tell me how well it all went.
Travel is in my blood...
From road trips since I was a child to traversing the country by train, across international borders by air, and more recently cruising the world's oceans and rivers.
My journey in the travel industry began as an 18 year old, first with PanAm at Bombay Airport in India while studying for my Bachelor's degree and Travel and Tourism courses.
I've since worked for Lufthansa (German National airline) in both Moscow and New Zealand, and as an account manager for a boutique corporate travel agency before starting my own travel broker business.
What this means for you is a wealth of travel industry knowledge and experience at your disposal - ensuring your cruise holiday ticks all the boxes, runs smoothly, and is great value.
Zaheda Davies is an independent affiliate of NZ Travel Brokers - a Virtuoso member.
Virtuoso is the leading global network of luxury travel advisors, who work with a vetted portfolio of the best travel brands globally. Virtuoso members know how to get the best value for your time and money, and can secure VIP offers at hotels, on cruise lines, on tours, and more.
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
- Mao Tse Tung -
Start your cruising journey here...
Cruising offers fantastic value for money— cruise rates usually include your travel, accommodation, meals, beverages and even onboard entertainment.
The other main advantage is that you only need to unpack once with storage in cabins/staterooms being more than adequate.
There are so many activities, entertainment to choose from for onboard and offshore. With so much to offer to varied interests, there’s something for everyone and no time to get bored.
Types of Cruises:
With a myriad of cruiselines offering so many options, there really is a cruise for everyone… from the small ship luxury cruise with less than a 100 passengers to the ocean liners with more then 4000 passengers which are small entertainment parks on the water best suited to families and the adventurous.
Luxury & Ultra-Luxury
Curated travel itineraries for those that appreciate the relaxed, elegant experience of a 5-star resort at sea.
Luxury cruiselines include:
Silversea, Seabourn, Azamara, Scenic, Regent Seven Seas, Oceania, Viking, Virgin, Voyages, Celebrity, Explora Journeys, Crystal, Windstar to name a few!
Expedition & World
Have a focus on conservation and the community. These cruises can be very immersive and destination oriented with a focus to explore to inspire.
Expedition cruiselines include:
Scenic, Ponant, Paul Gaugin, Heritage Adventures, Hurtigruten, Swan Hellenic, Aurora Expeditions.
River Cruising
Cruising the rivers in all continents of Europe, Asia, Americas and Africa and exploring small towns along the route with river cruise ships able to dock in close to city centres.
River cruiselines include:
Scenic, Viking, Avalon, Uniworld, AMA Waterways, CroisiEurope Cruises, Emerald, A-Rosa, Amadeus, Murray and American Cruiselines, plus Europe/UK River Barge Cruising.
Contemporary & Family
Value for money for the travel experiences of a theme park at sea.
Contemporary cruiselines include:
Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises Disney, Celestyal, MSC, Carnival
Useful
Travel Tools:
Wanderlist
This interactive tool helps certified travel advisors like me curate your travel dreams into a lifelong plan. Explore destinations matching your interests, and prioritise what matters most.
I'll use it to craft a long-term schedule for you, optimizing your travel goals to make the most of your precious time.
You can even share it with friends and family!
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Viator Tours
Independently explore and search for the right experience to compliment your trip - be it a day trip, private tour, or attraction entry tickets and purchase immediately.
Any purchases you make through my unique link will sync with the itinerary you booked with me so it's all in one place and easy to access.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
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Why cruising?
In this post covid life as airlines are struggling to meet an increasing demand for travel, cruising is all set to hit the seas. Cruise lines learned from the covid experience and used the time while the world stopped travelling to upgrade and refurbish their ships to make them sustainable and ready to tackle all situations - from installing hospital grade air-conditioning to creating more space, doing away with buffet service and so much more.
A cruise is able to take you to multiple destinations while you only have to unpack once. Cruise lines offer excellent service and are great value - including the cost of food and onboard entertainment as part of fare.
Is cruising safe?
Cruiselines have used the Covid experience as a learning curve and as such have upgraded their protocols and refurbished their ships to cope with and improve these situations. They also operate at a reduced capacity to give more room and open spaces.
Why book with a travel advisor ?
With strong relationships in the industry, decades of knowledge and experience and also the requirement to upskill and keep qualifications current, travel advisors like myself are able to offer the best combinations and itineraries to suit your expectations and standards.
I am able to include all components of the travel planned in your itinerary, including flights, car rentals, accommodation, train bookings and cruises, which helps to keep it all in one place and simple especially if there are any hiccups along the way.
Can I transfer my cruise booking to you?
Yes. If you have a booking in place and would like me to offer assistance on it, you are able to transfer it by letting the cruiseline know.
Is it cheaper to book through a travel advisor ?
A travel advisor will be able to give you more options and information of cruiseline as each one differs in style, price, itinerary and standard of service.
What are your booking conditions?
Since this Covid 19 situation has created havoc for all around the world and especially with the travel industry, I now have updated terms and conditions for clients. You can read these updated terms here.
AFFILIATIONS
NZ Travel Brokers is one of the largest travel broker networks in New Zealand and are bonded by the Travel Agents Association of New Zealand.
As an independent affiliate of NZ Travel Brokers, a Virtuoso member, and CLIA accredited agent I am able to offer you a large range of travel options at the competitive prices that come with having the buying power of a larger group.
GET IN TOUCH
If you have any travel plans, or if you’d like a quote, please contact me – I’d love to help!
I'm based in Wellington, New Zealand, but can work with clients all over New Zealand or even internationally. Read more about my travel services here.
+64 21 733 659
zaheda.davies@nztravelbrokers.co.nz
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