A Personal Distinctive Voyages Host
Your dedicated Host looks after the group throughout the voyage — on hand for questions, recommendations, and port information from embarkation through your final evening aboard.
Exclusive VIP Cruise Program
Distinctive Voyages
A curated collection of complimentary VIP experiences on select premium and luxury sailings — hosted personally for Pavlus guests.
When a sailing carries the Distinctive Voyage marker, your cruise comes with more.
Distinctive Voyages adds an exclusive set of complimentary VIP experiences to select departures, reserved for a small group of Pavlus guests. There is no added cost — the benefits are included the moment you book your eligible sailing with Pavlus.
What's Included
Your VIP benefits, on us
A Private Welcome Reception
Begin your cruise on a high note at a private gathering, where you'll meet and get acquainted with the other VIP guests traveling in your Distinctive Voyages group.
An Exclusive Shore Event
A complimentary excursion designed exclusively for Distinctive Voyages guests — created to connect you with the local culture and history in a personal, memorable way.
Added Amenities at No Cost
Depending on the cruise line and departure, your voyage may include extra touches such as a private car with driver or a shipboard credit — all part of the program.
375+Curated sailings to choose from every year
14Premium & luxury cruise lines
$0Added cost — every benefit is included
1-on-1Personal host on every voyage
The Details
How Distinctive Voyages works
- 375+ sailings each yearMore than 375 Distinctive Voyages cruises to choose from annually, across 14 premium and luxury cruise lines.
- Shore events made just for the groupExclusive Shore Events are curated especially for the program and available only to guests booked into the Distinctive Voyages group.
- Amenities that vary by sailingAdditional amenities depend on the cruise line and departure, and may include a private car with driver or a shipboard credit.
- Easy to spotEligible departures are simple to find — just look for the ♦ Distinctive Voyage marker when you browse cruises with Pavlus.
A short overview of the Distinctive Voyages program.
Best For
Travelers sailing the world's premium and luxury cruise lines who want thoughtful, value-added experiences — all at no additional cost.
Common Questions
Distinctive Voyages, answered
Distinctive Voyages is an exclusive program that adds complimentary VIP benefits to select premium and luxury cruise sailings booked through Pavlus — including a personal host, a private welcome reception, and an exclusive shore event — all at no additional cost.
No. Every Distinctive Voyages benefit is complimentary and included when you book an eligible sailing with Pavlus. There is no added fee and no change to your cruise fare.
Eligible departures are marked with a ♦ Distinctive Voyage badge when you browse cruises on Pavlus. You can also ask your Pavlus cruise specialist, who can point you to the current Distinctive Voyages sailings.
The program spans 14 premium and luxury cruise lines, with more than 375 sailings each year. Your Pavlus specialist can tell you which lines and itineraries currently offer Distinctive Voyages departures.
The Exclusive Shore Event is a complimentary excursion designed specifically for Distinctive Voyages guests, created to connect you with the local culture and history of a destination in a personal way. It is available only to guests booked into the Distinctive Voyages group.
The Distinctive Voyages Host is a dedicated host who travels with the group and looks after guests throughout the cruise — available for questions, recommendations, and port information from embarkation through the end of the voyage.
Additional amenities vary by cruise line and departure. Depending on the sailing, they may include extra touches such as a private car with driver or a shipboard credit, on top of the host, welcome reception, and exclusive shore event.
Call a Pavlus cruise specialist at 1-800-528-9300, or browse our ocean and river cruises and look for the ♦ Distinctive Voyage badge. We’ll make sure every benefit is applied to your booking.
Ready to sail a Distinctive Voyage?
Our cruise specialists will help you find an eligible sailing and make sure every VIP benefit is yours.
or speak with a specialist — 1.800.528.9300