Luxe Partners

A luxury travel partner is a handpicked provider — a luxury cruise company, safari outfitter, tour operator, or rail line — that Tasteful Voyages works with directly through the Virtuoso network. Booking through Joan Qualls adds real benefits at no extra cost: onboard credits, suite upgrades where available, VIP access, and one expert managing your entire journey.

Why Book Through a Virtuoso Advisor?

• Virtuoso amenities — onboard credits, complimentary experiences, and priority upgrades partners extend only to Virtuoso clients
• Honest matching — every luxury cruise company claims to be the best; an independent advisor tells you which one actually fits your style
• Insider access — private tours, chef-led tastings, and after-hours experiences arranged through partner relationships
• One point of support — from first call through flights, transfers, and any mid-trip hiccup

Our Luxury Cruise Partners

• Ocean — Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn, Silversea, Oceania, Explora Journeys, Azamara, Viking
• Yacht-style small ships — SeaDream Yacht Club, Sea Cloud Cruises, Windstar, Paul Gauguin, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
• River — Riverside Luxury Cruises, Uniworld, AmaWaterways, Scenic, Avalon Waterways
• Expedition — Lindblad Expeditions, Swan Hellenic, HX

Land, Safari & Rail Partners

• Escorted tours — Abercrombie & Kent, Tauck, Insight Luxury Gold, Collette
• African safaris — Hills of Africa, Micato, Big Five
• Luxury rail — Belmond Trains, Rovos Rail, Rocky Mountaineer
• Private jet & active — TCS World Travel, Backroads

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best luxury cruise company?

There is no single best luxury cruise company — the right one depends on your travel style. Regent Seven Seas and Silversea lead for all-inclusive ocean luxury, SeaDream and Sea Cloud for yacht-scale intimacy, Riverside and Uniworld for European rivers, and Lindblad for expeditions. A Virtuoso advisor matches the line to you.

What is a luxury travel partner?

A luxury travel partner is a vetted provider — a cruise line, safari company, tour operator, or hotel group — with which a Virtuoso agency like Tasteful Voyages holds a direct relationship, giving clients preferred amenities, upgrades, VIP access, and priority support not available through public booking channels.

Does booking through a luxury travel advisor cost extra?

No. Booking your luxury cruise vacation through Tasteful Voyages costs the same as — and often less than — booking direct, because Virtuoso amenities and promotions are added on top of the cruise line’s own offers. The advisor’s expertise and support are included.

Start Planning Your Luxury Cruise Vacation

Contact Tasteful Voyages and Joan Qualls will match you with the right partner, itinerary, and every Virtuoso benefit available on your sailing.