OUR STORY

At Luxury Cruise Holidays, we believe a great holiday is about much more than booking a cruise. It’s about bringing together every element of your journey to create a seamless, unforgettable travel experience.

Our founders, Jason and Linda Kroupa, opened their travel business in 1996 after returning from their own overseas adventure. Travel has always been their passion, and over the years they have helped thousands of New Zealanders explore the world with confidence.

A defining moment came during a six-month family sabbatical in France. While enjoying the simple pleasures of French life, they realised something important. Airlines, hotels and cruise lines were increasingly encouraging travellers to book direct, yet none could bring together all the ingredients of a truly exceptional holiday.

That is where a great travel advisor makes all the difference.

A holiday is like a giant jigsaw puzzle. Flights, hotels, transfers, touring and cruising all need to fit together perfectly. Our experienced Cruise Specialists use their knowledge, industry relationships and first-hand travel experience to design journeys that are well-paced, great value and easy to enjoy.

Rather than simply selling cruises, we create complete luxury cruise holidays. We combine carefully selected cruise itineraries with specially negotiated airfares, quality accommodation and expert planning to deliver exceptional value and a stress-free travel experience.

Based in Motueka, our team has earned a reputation for genuine, old-fashioned customer service. Our commitment to looking after every client as if they were family has been recognised through numerous industry awards, including Top House of Travel Store and Travel Agent of the Year honours.

Today, we proudly help travellers from throughout New Zealand discover the world in comfort, style and confidence.

“The world’s finest cruise holidays, thoughtfully crafted by fellow kiwis who genuinely love travel.”

THE LUXURY CRUISE HOLIDAYS DIFFERENCE
Why Travellers Choose Us

Luxury Cruise Specialists You Can Trust

Planning a luxury cruise holiday is about much more than choosing a ship. It’s about selecting the right itinerary, the right stateroom, the right flights, the right hotels, and having experienced professionals looking after every detail.

Our team has earned a reputation as one of New Zealand’s leading luxury cruise specialists, helping travellers explore the world in comfort, confidence and style.

1. Genuine Cruise Expertise

Our Cruise Specialists have sailed on many of the world’s leading cruise lines and visited the destinations we recommend. We share first-hand knowledge, practical advice and insider tips that only experience can provide.

2. Exceptional Value

Through our industry relationships and buying power, we create complete holiday packages that often deliver significantly better value than booking the cruise, flights and accommodation separately.

3. Award-Winning Service

Based in beautiful Motueka, we combine nationwide reach with genuine small-town service. Our clients value the personal attention, responsiveness and care that we bring to every booking.

4. Trusted Industry Credentials

As part of House of Travel, New Zealand’s most awarded travel group, we offer the security and peace of mind that comes from dealing with an established and respected travel company. We are TAANZ bonded and our team receives ongoing cruise industry training through CLIA.

5. Holidays Designed Around You

Every traveller is different. We take the time to understand your interests, travel style and priorities, then tailor recommendations that suit you perfectly.

6. Support Every Step of the Way

From your initial enquiry until you return home, our team is only a phone call away. If unexpected issues arise during your travels, we’re here to help.

7. Easy, Stress-Free Travel

Your personalised itinerary includes detailed travel information, practical tips and helpful recommendations, making your holiday simple to follow and enjoyable from start to finish.

8. Expert Advice Included

Our professional advice, planning and support come at no additional cost to you. In many cases, our packages represent better value than booking direct, while providing the reassurance of having experienced travel professionals on your side.

The Choice Is Simple

You could spend hours researching online, comparing options and navigating overseas call centres.

Or you could work with experienced luxury cruise specialists who will help you create the perfect holiday and be there to support you every step of the way.

That’s the difference experience makes.

OUR PLANNING

The difference between a good holiday and an unforgettable one often comes down to the details.

Every Luxury Cruise Holidays itinerary is carefully designed and reviewed by experienced travel professionals who understand that seamless travel doesn’t happen by accident. We meticulously check every component of your journey, from flights and transfers to hotels, cruise embarkation and sightseeing.

Before you travel, you’ll receive a personalised itinerary packed with practical information, step-by-step instructions and insider tips gathered from decades of travel experience. We explain everything clearly, so you can travel with confidence and focus on enjoying the journey.

In the weeks leading up to your departure, we’ll personally review your plans with you, ensuring you’re fully prepared and excited for the adventure ahead.

Our goal is simple: to make your holiday effortless from beginning to end.

OUR SUPPORT

When you travel with us, you’re never on your own.

Travel is wonderfully rewarding, but occasionally the unexpected happens. Flights can be delayed, luggage can go missing, plans can change and life can throw the occasional curveball.

That’s why our support doesn’t end when your holiday begins.

Your travel documentation includes access to our emergency contact details, giving you the reassurance that experienced travel professionals are available whenever you need assistance. Whether it’s a missed connection, a last-minute change of plans or simply a question while you’re away, we’re only a phone call away.

We take great pride in helping our clients travel with confidence, knowing that support is there if and when it’s needed.

Because peace of mind is one of the most valuable things you can pack.

OUR AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Over the years, our team has been honoured with numerous industry awards and accolades, including recognition for sales performance, cruise expertise, business excellence and customer service.

While we are incredibly proud of these achievements, we believe awards are simply the result of consistently doing the right thing for our clients.

As a family-owned New Zealand business, our reputation has always been built on trust, service and long-term relationships. Many of our clients have travelled with us for years, returning again and again and referring their family and friends.

For us, the greatest measure of success isn’t the trophies on the shelf — it’s the confidence our clients place in us when planning some of the most important holidays of their lives.

That’s a responsibility we never take for granted.