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Our aim to inspire new journeys for our clients which means we have a passion for delivering imaginative recommendations and to showcase our depth of knowledge and experience. At Cruiseabout Ponsonby we are an award winning Agency and we pride ourselves on delivering exciting itineraries that really engage our clients, whether it be off the beaten track, expedition or just a stop over surprise.

Today there are more cruise ships on the waters than ever and a plethora of new itineraries to choose from. Cruising can take you anywhere, so it really depends on what type of holiday you are looking for.

Kelly, Catherine and Sachin have traveled the globe, so we understand the importance of booking the perfect holiday and can offer advice on everything from finding a cruise line that suits your needs to the highlights on board each ship. Plus, they have access to all of the latest cruise deals, discounts and savings in the travel industry, which guarantees you're getting the best price available. We specialise in all aspects of cruising from Family, Expedition, Luxury, River Cruises or even self skipper options.

We don't stop there, we have access to the best deals on airfare, hotels and lots more.

Contact us to experience our friendly customer service for yourself, come have a no obligation chat with us.

Meet the team

Kelly Richards
Kelly has been working in the retail travel industry for over 25 years and within the Flight Centre Travel Group for 7 years where she now specialises in cruising. Kelly has been on many cruises (Princess Cruises in Alaska and Europe, Avalon European River cruising, P&O Australia, P&O UK, Carnival Cruises in the South Pacific, Costa Cruises in South East Asia and North Asia, Star Cruises in South East Asia, Spice Island Cruises around Indonesia and Windstar in Tahiti) and just loves it. She wants to share her passion for cruising and travel knowledge with you. She has been to many destinations and lived in Asia for 17 years. Kelly looks forward to helping you create unforgettable memories.

Sachin Nayak

Sachin has worked for 12 years on board cruise ships, 9 years for Disney Cruise Lines and 3 years for Princess Cruises. One of his favourite destinations is Italy for the fantastic food, amazing culture and varied scenery. Originally from Mumbai India, Sachin moved to New Zealand to live in one of the most beautiful places he had visited while working on the cruise ships. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and passion of his many travel experiences to over 100 ports around the world and is looking forward to creating a magical holiday experience for you too.

Catherine Dickson

Catherine has spent over 12 years in both wholesale and retail sectors of the travel industry as well as a number of years travelling the world. She has travelled extensively to many countries and had the opportunity to experience all kinds of travel including coach tours, small group adventures, overland tours, exclusive hotels and of course cruising. Catherine has a passion for adventure destinations, including Galapagos and Easter Islands. Exploring via the ancient highways of the world - river cruising - she has travelled on some of the great rivers of the world, the Danube, Nile, Yangtze and the Mekong. She also has a passion for small ship and expedition cruising and the opportunities that they provide to get up close to the wildlife and to experience the local cultures.