Cruise with Jann - Cruise Options

I love exploring new areas as well as returning to places that I’ve really enjoyed. For the last 10 years, I’ve cruised annually with 15 to 25 of my clients joining me and this works really well. Everyone is very independent so we don’t operate as a group as such but I always introduce everyone to each other on the ship and arrange get togethers and a special event. There is great camaraderie and a number of people have got to know each other well over the years.

“We have always had only the best service from Jann and her team - from suggestions on which trip to do, to easy booking, information being sent regularly and support given . The trips with Jann have been very special as she takes extra care in looking after her group and organises special treats for everyone. She is a lovely person to be with. Warm, thoughtful and professional. All trips booked through her have been top quality and wonderful holidays.”
Martin and Maren Stallmann

I choose a cruise that is either on a new ship or to an interesting area and I promote these trips well in advance as early booking is essential; I currently have the following fabulous trips planned for 2021:

25 March to 7 April 2021 - Wonders of Japan cruise: Cherry Blossom Season
with Abercrombie & Kent

Limited Availability

Experience stunning & ever-compelling Japan on an 11-night cruise with A&K’s renowned Expedition Team and enrichment specialists, exploring unique ports and enjoying included shore excursions, all from aboard exclusively chartered, all-balcony Le Laperouse.

This is a fabulous Japan trip and it will be great if you can join me. It’s always a very popular itinerary and for 2021 it’s on a smaller ship with a maximum of 148 guests so it will sell out quickly and especially as it’s during the cherry blossom season.

I did this Wonders of Japan cruise with a group of eighteen in May 2016 and it’s a wonderful insight into Japan. A&K is an excellent company and they have a knowledgeable expedition team who are joined by about 8 Japanese guides who stay onboard and accompany the tours; this adds to the enriching experience.

I’m really looking forward to being back in Japan for my 4^th time as it’s so beautiful and interesting.

29 June to 11 July 2021 - Cruising the Baltic Sea, Copenhagen to St Petersburg
with Abercrombie & Kent

Limited Availability

Experience the cultures of eight countries —
Denmark, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Sweden, Estonia, Finland and Russia — and their grand, historic cities on Le Champlain with 148 guests

I’ve cruised the Baltic twice and loved it as it’s interesting as well as beautiful. The A&K expedition team is fantastic and there is a great choice of tours in each port. The cruise ends with 3 nights at the Four Seasons hotel in St Petersburg; there is so much to see and it will be wonderful to have after hours access to the Hermitage, Catherine’s Palace and Yusopov’s Palace.

21 August to 4 September 2021 - 14-day Legend of the Icelandic Sagas
on the Seabourn Venture

Limited Availability

Circle Iceland’s coastal Viking heritage on a round-trip from Reykjavik and sail deep into Greenland’s towering, colourful fjords to where shining glaciers flow from alpine ranges. Enjoy an amphitheatre of mountains that encircle the greater Reykjavik area, boasting a coastline indented with coves, peninsulas and islands.

Accompanied by Seabourn’s excellent expedition team on this circumnavigation of Iceland, you’ll also cruise the best of the East Coast of Greenland. Scoresby Sound is mind blowing plus this is the largest Fjord system, much bigger than the Norwegian and Chilean Fjords. This cruise will be on the newly launched Seabourn Venture with 264 guests.

“We’ve been on a number of adventures organized by Cruise Options and we have nothing but praise for their friendly efficient service and expertise.”
Graham and Jill Cox

“Cruise Options have been part of our travel lives for many years. We first got to know Jann and her crew at a presentation on Antarctica and subsequently had the most amazing trip to the Continent. Memories of that trip from the early stages of booking, inquiries, itinerary and travel documents were always handled with professionalism and a passion to please. We have booked and undertaken many cruises since and all handled by Cruise Options. Nothing is too much trouble and the staff at Cruise Options have always been excellent; extremely helpful and courteous. And the cherry on the top is the floral arrangement received on our return to South Africa to just say “thank you for booking with Cruise Options. We trust you enjoyed your cruise.” When deciding to cruise, it is always Cruise Options we think of first. Is there any other?!”
Barbara Wood and Hugh Brown

“Over the past several years, it has been a pleasure dealing with the excellent and knowledgeable staff at Cruise Options. We, unhesitatingly, recommend their agency to anyone wishing to enjoy the luxury of cruising on superb ships. We appreciate that they operate in the higher class of cruise ships on the market, a distinction we identify with totally. We wish them continued success for the future.”
Sam and Pat Abrahams

“We are always delighted to plan our travels with the Cruise Options team. Their professional and very personalised services make us feel like VIPs before we even leave home, and we are welcomed back like friends on return. Our thanks to you all.”
Ken and Stephanie Logan

”A Passion for Cruising” in our minds expresses exactly how all of you at Cruise Options feel about cruising and your passion rubs off on Ian and I. Nothing is ever too much trouble, your warm friendliness is catching and much appreciated, your attention to detail perfection and your enthusiasm exceptional. You are all so in tune with your clients and their personal needs and wishes, no easy task. We salute Jann and your team, it is because of you all that we are now passionate cruisers and will continue to use this incredible cruise company again and again God willing, and more importantly recommend you to all our friends who show an interest in cruising. Congratulations to Cruise Options for your “passion”.
Ian and Annzie Hancock

“We’ve used Cruise Options regularly over the years for “expedition” cruises on small ships with zodiacs to facilitate multiple shore excursions. Jann, the owner, has vast knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of the reputable cruise lines, backed up by multiple personal evaluation cruises with those companies. On most of our cruises Jann has accompanied her guests and what a difference it makes! Being on the spot, she attends to little niggles that might arise and ensures, where practical, that all her guests receive “most favoured nation” status. Her back-up team in the office are on the ball and a pleasure to deal with. All in all, we cannot think of any reason to go anywhere else when planning a cruise to any destination.”
Ian and Karin MacLarty

“We love travel, and especially to places not frequented by the masses. We have used Cruise Options for over 10 years to help us organize 10+ trips to the Mediterranean, Middle East, Arctic, Antarctic, to name a few. They were all very professionally organized and included helpful tips and recommendations that you can only get when people of the agency have been there themselves. We enjoyed them all and the cruise over Christmas and New Year to the Antarctic especially was simply outstanding and unforgettable. We’d like to thank them for their friendly and professional assistance over the years, including birthday greetings. We look forward to our next two cruises booked to the Arctic and Greenland, and the Danube River.”
Ulrich and Vivienne Schmauke

“Love Cruise Options and would never dream of doing a trip without Jann and her team organizing it all, the girls are wonderful. So helpful, knowledgeable and their attention to detail is fabulous.”
Helen Boonzaier

“If you REALLY want help, advice and top personal service when it comes to cruising (especially expedition cruising), as well as the merits and demerits of the various cruise lines, you probably won’t do better than tapping into the professional knowledge and experience of Jann and her team at Cruise Options.”
Denzil and Lydia Busse

“I have engaged with the CRUISE OPTIONS team since 2013, when I wanted to take our extended family to Antarctica. Many trips have followed since then to unexpected destinations - all of them being superb and unforgettable. Jann is company-agnostic, so she finds suitable options for YOU, the traveller. I appreciate this intuition and knowledge. Her team are flawless in their preparation and angelic in their patience with jangling traveller nerves. They truly are the perfect package.”
Andrea Rademeyer (Gevers)

“ Twenty years ago Jann Porter introduced us to the wonderful world of cruising. After 30 cruises I still enjoy everyone and thanks to Cruise Options everyone is special. My 2020 world cruise ended abruptly due to the corona virus. At very short notice – one day – we had to disembark in Perth and leave instantly or go into quarantine. Jann and her dedicated and helpful staff instantly arranged and paid for a flight for me. I was able to leave that same day and arrive safely in Cape Town where they had transport laid on for me to my home. They always travel that extra ‘sea’ mile with every passenger. I am always in good hands!”
Anne Marais

“Cruise Options have repeatedly provided us with a friendly, professional and exemplary service resulting in many first class experiences. We have travelled together with Jann as well as independently and her team have always had the knowledge and expertise to create many memorable holidays. Their attention to detail and hands on approach to each individual makes them the leaders in luxury cruise travel. We highly recommend Cruise Options and thank them for their past and ongoing service.”
Jim and Liz Volkwyn

25 March to 7 April 2021 - Wonders of Japan cruise: Cherry Blossom Season
with Abercrombie & Kent

29 June to 11 July 2021 - Cruising the Baltic Sea, Copenhagen to St Petersburg
with Abercrombie & Kent

21 August to 4 September 2021 - 14-day Legend of the Icelandic Sagas
on the Seabourn Venture

JANN

KAUTHAR

SHARÉ

25 March to 7 April 2021 - Wonders of Japan cruise: Cherry Blossom Season with Abercrombie & Kent

29 June to 11 July 2021 - Cruising the Baltic Sea, Copenhagen to St Petersburg with Abercrombie & Kent

21 August to 4 September 2021 - 14-day Legend of the Icelandic Sagas on the Seabourn Venture

JANN

KAUTHAR

SHARÉ

25 March to 7 April 2021 - Wonders of Japan cruise: Cherry Blossom Season
with Abercrombie & Kent

29 June to 11 July 2021 - Cruising the Baltic Sea, Copenhagen to St Petersburg
with Abercrombie & Kent

21 August to 4 September 2021 - 14-day Legend of the Icelandic Sagas
on the Seabourn Venture