Kensington Cruises has reported unprecedented growth with sales up 100 percent year over year, a doubling of its team size and new partnerships, including Windstar Cruises and Riverside Luxury Cruises. This rapid expansion highlights Kensington’s dedication to transforming the cruise experience by integrating land adventures that extend beyond the voyage.
In response to growing demand, Kensington now offers the opportunity to extend the journey beyond the cruise, providing immersive pre- and post-cruise experiences that allow travelers to delve deeper into the cities and regions near their embarkation and disembarkation points.
Building on its success, Kensington Cruises has significantly expanded its shore excursions, which first launched in December 2023 with 165 ports and has now grown to 250 ports worldwide. Eschewing the standard coach bus experience typically experienced during shore excursions, these private guided experiences provide deeper cultural and historical insights. A private guide/driver meets the clients at the port where they embark on a range of activities such as historical explorations, cultural immersion, active adventures and culinary journeys, all designed to explore destinations beyond the cruise.
Kensington Cruises has also expanded its itinerary offerings, launching new cruises in Australia and the South Pacific, catering to the rising demand for once-in-a-lifetime journeys. Options range from an 11-day voyage through Tahiti and Bora Bora to immersive 20-day adventures in Australia and New Zealand, providing access to breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cultures.
“The success and rapid growth of Kensington Cruises are a testament to the strength of our partnership with the travel advisor community,” shared Marc Moore, vice president, agency sales.
Kensington is offering an incentive program that underscores its commitment to fostering strong partnerships with advisors. For all new bookings made through December 30, 2025, advisors can earn Visa gift cards as a token of appreciation paid at the time of booking with rewards ranging from $50 for bookings between $7,500–$9,999 to $250 for bookings from $50,000–$99,999.
Kensington Cruises is the cruise division of Kensington, and provides a seamless blend of land and sea experiences, pairing pre- and post-cruise land tours with small-ship cruise partners. Other sub brands include Kensington Villas, Kensington Tours, Kensington Air and sister company, Kensington Yachts.
For more information, visit www.kensingtontours.com.
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