About Us

“THE SEA, ONCE IT CASTS ITS SPELL, HOLDS ONE IN ITS NET OF WONDER FOREVER”

– The famous words of Jacques Yves Cousteau.

Once you step onboard a luxury cruise ship there is no turning back.

Global Luxury Cruises was founded in 2017 with one goal in mind: Excellence. To provide only the finest voyages available, at excellent prices with exceptional personalised customer service.

At Global Luxury Cruises we focus on Ultra Luxury cruising and specialise in river, ocean and expedition cruising.

We take time and care in tailoring your cruise holiday according to your requirements and preferences. We guarantee excellent pricing as we are constantly following the latest promotions the cruise lines are offering and by doing this we ensure that you always pay the lowest fare available.

We concentrate on selling premium to luxury cruising and are specialists for Seabourn, Silversea, Crystal Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Explorer, Oceania Cruises, Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours, AmaWaterways, Uniworld River Cruises, and many others and maintain wonderful relationships with all of our partners.

Knowledge and experience is key. We have sailed on all the cruise lines that we promote as we always believe in first-hand experience. We have travelled the world from the Arctic to Antarctica and everything in between.

We go the extra mile to make sure you have a cruise holiday that exceeds your expectations.

We are dedicated when it comes to sharing the world’s most inspiring, life-enriching travel experiences. We have excellent relationships with the finest travel and tourism operators. We have partnered and only work with the best luxury land tour operator in the world, namely Abercrombie and Kent. Therefore, for any pre-or post-cruise stays we can take care of all of your arrangements.

We maintain a high ethical approach in the manner in which we sell our voyages. If we feel it is not the best time to book your voyage, we will notify you before you book. Our warm customer service results in many of our guests becoming our personal friends and we strive to have one of the highest personal referral rates in the business.

With so many destinations to choose from, we will find the cruise ship and itinerary perfect for you. Whether you are a new or seasoned passenger, looking for a world cruise or a short break, we will exceed your expectations.

So why not call us today? We would love to have the privilege of taking care of your luxury cruise plans and for you to become part of the Global Luxury Cruises Family.

So once you are happy with your choice of cruise, we can tailor a holiday package to suit your precise needs.

Let your dreams set sail

Meet the Team

Warren Van Zyl

Is the Managing Director and a top Travel Professional specialising in luxury cruises. I have been selling cruise line travels professionally since 2009.

I was employed by Seabourn Cruise Line in 2009 as a Cruise Sales Specialist and won numerous awards for being the top sales consultant.

I have always worked within the hospitality industry and always had a passion for the travel industry.

While working for Seabourn I was privileged enough to travel to all 7 continents. I have visited well over 100 countries and often get asked what is my favourite destination.

Narrowing down my all-time favourite destination choices is very difficult; a handful of places will always stand out. My personal favourite cruise is Antarctica, followed by Norway and Alaska. I enjoy the spectacular wildlife and beauty of scenic cruising. My favourite ports to sail into is Cape Town, Sydney and San Francisco.

What I love about cruising is that there really is a cruise line for all budgets and that it is by far the most enjoyable way to travel between countries. The cruise industry continues to grow and grow, and guests are continually looking for that next “new” cruise destination or the next ultimate luxury river, ocean or expedition ship.

I have personal experiences with every cruise line that I sell as I have sailed on every one of the lines that we partnered with.

One of the main reasons I decided to open my own luxury cruise agency was that I felt that there was a complete lack of knowledge for the luxury market of cruising. 

One of my favourite quotes is:

“A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles” – Tim Cahill

These words are very true as I now have guests and friends all over the world thanks to the wonderful world of cruising. There’s nothing like travel to set your soul on fire and ignite passion, it’s a healthy addiction!

Stephanie Stephansen

After graduating from University with a degree in Hospitality Management, I followed the footsteps of my sister- to work on a luxury cruise line. I worked for four years in Housekeeping; starting at the bottom being a stewardess and I worked myself up to Assistant Housekeeper.

I now am the Executive Assistant for Global Luxury Cruises.

My favourite destinations to visit are definitely Antarctica and Norway. You don’t feel the cold, dry air in Antarctica as you are mesmerized by the beauty of the most Southern Continent. The experience to see thousands of king penguins in South Georgia, that is not even a meter away from you, are memories that will stay with you forever. Norway on the other hand is lush green, with thousands of fjords along the coast. The towns that we stopped at included Bergen that has colourful wooden houses, Honningsvag (Nordkapp) the northernmost point of Europe and Flam with the most expensive gelato but also the yummiest gelato.

+27 78 289 7559

warren@glcruises.com

www.glcruises.com

Cape Town

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