Welcome to NORTHSTAR
LUXURY CRUISE and TRAVEL PLANNERS
As a distinguished full-service luxury travel agency for over thirty years, NorthStar Luxury Cruise and Travel is a Privileged member of the Virtuoso-awarded elite. Our seasoned Virtuoso luxury travel advisors have served this industry for many decades and know precisely how to suit every budget and preference for individual and group travel experiences on cruises and tours. We provide clients with all the necessary details and expected travel-related services and collaborate to create the perfect itinerary. Trust us to handle every detail of your holidays, cater to your budget and preference, and deliver excellent customer service from booking to boarding.
Our Luxury Virtuoso Travel Advisors Design Adventures!
Virtuoso Award-Winning Member Since 2006
SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL
Our Virtuoso® partnership offers numerous benefits and enhanced travel experiences by providing unique opportunities, personalized services, and access to exclusive benefits.
For instance, when considering the Best of the Best Weekly Hotel Offers, you’ll undoubtedly find the best deals on hotel stays worldwide. The Virtuoso Insider’s Guide encourages social distancing with enjoyable and productive activities. In addition, it’s important to note that Virtuoso Escapes and Family Escapes offer exclusive promotions. These range all the way from Utah’s rugged peaks to the Caribbean’s best beaches, thereby providing dream-worthy trips.
Our Virtuoso Benefits Include:
- Strong Relationships: Our NorthStar-Virtuoso Travel Advisors form lasting partnerships with tourism boards, media companies, and retail establishments, providing travelers exclusive experiences and personalized recommendations.
- Program Partnerships: Virtuoso works hand in hand with several companies to bring about innovation, broaden its product range, and elevate travel experiences for its clients. These partnerships allow travel agencies to offer exceptional services to their customers. For instance, Virtuoso has partnered with Virgin Galactic to provide out-of-this-world space travel opportunities and also offers Virtuoso Voyages, which come with exclusive benefits for cruise-goers.
- Advantageous Pricing: Virtuoso collaborates with leading commercial and private airlines, car rental programs, and travel insurance companies. By partnering with these organizations, we offer our clients advantageous pricing, fare upgrades, special rates, and other exclusive perks. This saves our travel advisors time researching various air options and ensures that our clients receive the best possible travel experience.
- Expertise in Destinations: Our NorthStar-Virtuoso advisors specialize in specific destinations by working closely with tourism boards. This expertise allows them to curate exceptional travel experiences for clients, ensuring a deeper understanding of the chosen location.
- Close Ties with Hotels and Cruise Lines: Our NorthStar-Virtuoso advisors have established long-term relationships with hotels, cruise lines, and tour operators, which allow travelers to benefit from insider knowledge and personalized recommendations that are based on close collaboration with industry partners.
Why Choose NorthStar Luxury Travel Agency
NorthStar Luxury Cruise and Travel Planner was founded in 1993, specializing in luxury travel. We arrange unique and designer vacation trips for individuals and groups of all sizes, working with all luxury operators across land, air, ocean, river, and expedition cruising.
NorthStar was primarily known for its expertise in all special interest cruises in its infancy. However, with time, our strong connection with all Virtuoso Partner suppliers has allowed us to participate in every aspect of luxury travel worldwide. Today, our agency partners with the best world cruise lines to find the right fit for you with a wide selection of cruise deals.
NorthStar Luxury Cruise and Travel Planner is a well-regarded travel agency offering several positive features and aspects that make it an excellent and appealing choice for luxury travelers:
Experience and Reputation
NorthStar is a privately owned, top-ranked, full-service retail travel company in the United States and has operated for several decades. Our Virtuoso Travel Advisors provide personalized and excellent customer service, skilled at executing essential business trips and unique occasion journeys, with full attention to detail as a boutique travel agency. Client travelers often praise NorthStar’s knowledgeable, accommodating, and reliable travel advisors. We are well organized, and our customers consistently compliment us for it and our seamless travel arrangements.
Quality Accommodations
NorthStar and Virtuoso have been commended for selecting the highest-quality accommodations, including hotels and all cruise types. NorthStar has nurtured relationships with a robust network of Virtuoso contacts around the globe, affording our clients exclusive services, amenities, and significant savings.
Unique Experiences
NorthStar provides unique luxury experiences like safaris and expeditions. NorthStar’s Tailor-made Holidays and arranging outstanding family vacations are exceptional for allowing clients to tailor their itinerary and meet specific needs.
Awards and Recognition
NorthStar has been a Million Dollar Producer for Crystal Cruises for the last 99 years, a Top Producer of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Holland America, and a Member of Cunard’s Inner Circle for the last three years.
- Award-nominee 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2022
- Award-winning Agency 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016
Our Virtuoso Travel Advisors
Our team of Virtuoso travel advisors are renowned for their exceptional skills and unwavering commitment to providing you with the best travel arrangements. We take pride in our work and strive to exceed your expectations every step of the way. Our Virtuoso travel advisors are highly skilled and dedicated to providing exceptional travel arrangements for our clients and community. They provide luxury-level white-glove services tailored to high-net-worth clients’ needs and preferences, including personalized travel experiences, exclusive access to events or locations, and high-level customer service. The goal is to provide a luxury experience that meets your high standards and expectations. It’s about understanding your unique needs, preferences, and lifestyle to deliver a service that satisfies and exceeds your expectations.
By connecting with NorthStar Luxury Travel Advisors for curated travel experiences, it’s now easier than ever, thus allowing you to plan tailor-made vacations that are truly unforgettable.
Explore the world of luxury travel
With NorthStar Luxury Travel Advisors, we can plan custom vacations for you, thereby delivering unforgettable travel experiences designed just for you. NorthStar Travel Experts are grateful to be Virtuoso® members, in an industry that we love, for clients we love, and love for securing meaningful, memorable vacations in serving our clients’ essential virtues.
Gina Morovati
Owner/ President
Mike Kempinski
Owner/ CEO
Toni Lanfrank
Travel Advisor
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Office
P.O. Box 248
Essex Fells, NJ 07021
Hours
Mon-Fri: 9 am – 5 pm EST
Via Email
Info@NorthStarCruises.com
Sales@NorthStarCruises.com
Via Phone
Tel: 1-800-249-9360
Fax: 1-862-703-3759
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PROMOTIONS
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PACKAGES
At NorthStar, we not only offer cruisers specific shore excursions, but with our multi-port excursion packages, we also offer an easy and inexpensive way for cruisers to enjoy the best excursions in all of their ports. For one discounted price, our customers get the most popular excursion in each port!
Our Specialties & Services
CRUISES
Now, More Than Ever, You Need a NorthStar Virtuoso® Travel Advisor! Whether you are ready to travel with us now or in the future, or perhaps this is your first time cruising, we are here to help and aim for your smooth sailing being with us. Did you know: The Best Luxury Cruise Lines in the world offer several different types of cruise categories that include: Circumnavigate Iceland. Cross the Seventh Continent off your list. Explore unspoiled islands off the coast of Brazil. Sail all-inclusive from Bali to Bangkok.
TOURS
The best way to experience the Best Tours in the world is to travel with Virtuoso and their global insider access to worldly destinations and adventures. NorthStar Travel luxury advisors have access to Virtuoso’s network of the world’s best tour partners, and their expertise means your most memorable trips are yet to come – whenever you’re ready to take them.
SERVICES
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Our expertise doesn’t stop at luxury cruises
Ready to embark on your next adventure? Your NorthStar Advisor is here to make your travel dreams come true! Our luxury full-service travel agency is equipped to turn your wanderlust into unforgettable experiences. From family vacations to group trips and corporate travel, our Virtuoso advisors cater to your every need. Expect seamless transportation, connecting suites and villas, and unique multi-generational activities on land, air, and sea. Finally, we would like to assist you in creating memories that will last a lifetime!
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