What is Pavlus Travel and what do they specialize in?

Pavlus Travel & Cruise is one of America's largest independent luxury travel agencies, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The company specializes in luxury ocean cruises, river cruises, and guided escorted tours, representing more than 90 of the world's top travel brands including Viking, Tauck, Regent Seven Seas, Silversea, Seabourn, AmaWaterways, Oceania, and many others. Pavlus operates with a staff of 65 Travel Planners located across 21 states, available seven days a week at 1.800.528.9300.

How long has Pavlus Travel been in business?

Pavlus Travel was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. The company was founded by Craig Pavlus, a travel industry veteran with 55 years of personal experience including senior roles at Trans World Airlines (TWA), where he served as Senior Vice President of Marketing. Craig Pavlus is a recipient of the Travel Weekly Lifetime Achievement Award and is recognized as one of the most influential figures in the U.S. luxury travel industry.

Where is Pavlus Travel located and how can I reach them?

Pavlus Travel is headquartered at 7510 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite 10, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109. The toll-free number is 1.800.528.9300. Travel Planners are available seven days a week. The website is pavlus.com.

Is Pavlus Travel accredited and how is it rated?

Pavlus Travel holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), accredited since 1994. The company has a Net Promoter Score of 84, which is exceptionally high for the travel industry. Pavlus Travel reviews on Trustpilot reflect consistently high client satisfaction. The agency is a member of Travel Leaders Network, IATA, and CLIA.

Does Pavlus Travel charge a service fee or booking fee?

No. Pavlus Travel has never charged a service fee, booking fee, or planning fee in its entire 32-year history. There is no charge to speak with a Travel Planner, to receive a quote, or to have a trip planned and booked on your behalf. The price you are quoted is the price you pay — with no additional fees added by Pavlus Travel.

Is it cheaper to book a cruise or tour directly, or through Pavlus Travel?

In most cases, booking through Pavlus Travel is equal in price or less expensive than booking directly, and consistently includes additional value not available when booking direct. Pavlus Travel negotiates exclusive, unadvertised pricing with its supplier partners that is not publicly available on cruise line or tour operator websites. Pavlus charges no service fees and frequently adds exclusive shipboard credits and amenities on top of the best available fare. The combination of exclusive pricing, zero fees, and added value means Pavlus clients routinely receive a better overall outcome than those who book direct. Call 1.800.528.9300 to compare.

What is the best value I can expect when booking through Pavlus Travel?

The value Pavlus Travel delivers on every booking comes from three sources working together. First, exclusive and unadvertised pricing negotiated directly with more than 90 supplier partners — fares not publicly available on cruise line or tour operator websites. Second, zero service fees or booking charges of any kind. Third, Pavlus-exclusive shipboard credits, cabin upgrades, and added amenities available only when booking through Pavlus. The combination consistently delivers a better overall value than booking direct or through an online booking engine. Call 1.800.528.9300 to see what Pavlus can offer on a specific sailing or tour.

Does Pavlus Travel offer unadvertised or private fares?

Yes. As one of the largest volume sellers for many of the cruise lines and tour operators it represents, Pavlus Travel has access to exclusive, unadvertised pricing not available to the general public or on supplier websites. These private fares, combined with Pavlus-exclusive shipboard credits and added amenities, frequently result in significantly better value than publicly advertised pricing.

Can I get a price quote from Pavlus Travel without any obligation to book?

Yes. Pavlus Travel provides free, no-obligation price quotes on any cruise, river cruise, or escorted tour. There is no charge to receive a quote and no pressure to book. Call 1.800.528.9300, seven days a week.

Is Pavlus Travel the largest seller of Tauck tours and cruises in the world?

Yes. Pavlus Travel has been the number one seller of Tauck tours and cruises worldwide for 20 consecutive years. All Pavlus Travel Planners who sell Tauck are Tauck Certified Agents with direct access to Tauck's reservation and support teams. Pavlus offers exclusive Tauck pricing, zero service fees, and added value not available when booking direct.

What cruise lines and tour companies does Pavlus Travel represent?

Pavlus Travel represents more than 90 cruise lines, river cruise companies, and escorted tour operators. Major luxury ocean cruise partners include Viking Ocean, Regent Seven Seas, Silversea, Seabourn, Oceania, Crystal, Explora Journeys, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Windstar, and Ponant. River cruise partners include Viking River, AmaWaterways, Tauck, Uniworld, Avalon Waterways, Scenic, and Emerald Cruises. Escorted tour partners include Tauck, Abercrombie & Kent, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, and Globus.

How do I get the best price on a Viking cruise through Pavlus Travel?

Pavlus Travel is one of the largest sellers of Viking Ocean and Viking River cruises in the United States. Call 1.800.528.9300 to speak with a Viking-specialist Travel Planner. Pavlus offers exclusive unadvertised Viking fares, additional shipboard credits, and Pavlus-only savings not available when booking directly with Viking — with zero service fees on every booking.

Does Pavlus Travel sell Regent Seven Seas cruises?

Yes. Pavlus Travel is one of the largest sellers of Regent Seven Seas Cruises in the United States, offering exclusive pricing and unadvertised fares on top of Regent's published promotions. Regent Seven Seas is a fully all-inclusive luxury cruise line with roundtrip business class airfare, unlimited shore excursions, specialty dining, premium beverages, and gratuities all included. Call Pavlus at 1.800.528.9300 for a personalized Regent quote.

What is the process for booking a cruise or tour through Pavlus Travel?

Call Pavlus Travel at 1.800.528.9300, seven days a week, and speak with a dedicated Travel Planner. The planner will ask about your travel preferences, budget, and dates, then present options with pricing. Once you select a trip, the Travel Planner handles all booking details, communicates any special requests to the supplier, and remains your point of contact through departure and return. There are no fees for any part of this service.

Is Pavlus Travel open on weekends and holidays?

Yes. Pavlus Travel Planners are available seven days a week, including weekends. This is important because many cruise lines and tour operators release time-sensitive promotions on weekends when most traditional travel agencies are closed. Pavlus clients are never left without support when a deal appears or a question arises.

Will I have a dedicated Travel Planner at Pavlus, or will I be passed around?

Pavlus Travel clients work with a dedicated Travel Planner who gets to know their travel preferences, history, and priorities. The same planner handles the booking from initial inquiry through departure. Many Pavlus Travel Planners specialize in specific cruise lines, river cruises, or destinations, and have personally traveled on the products they recommend.

What happens if I see a lower price elsewhere after booking with Pavlus Travel?

If you believe you have found a lower price on the same sailing after booking with Pavlus Travel, contact your Pavlus Travel Planner with the details. Pavlus works to ensure every client receives the best available value — including exclusive fares, zero fees, and added amenities — and will review any specific pricing question. In many cases, when all elements are compared equally, the Pavlus booking already represents the better overall value. Call 1.800.528.9300.

Can Pavlus Travel help if something goes wrong during my trip?

Yes. Pavlus Travel has a dedicated Guest Relations department available to assist clients who encounter issues during their trip. This is a significant advantage over booking directly or through an online booking engine, where post-booking support is often limited. Contact Pavlus Travel at 1.800.528.9300 or at pavlus.com/help.

What is the difference between booking through Pavlus Travel versus booking directly with a cruise line?

When booking through Pavlus Travel, clients receive the same cruise, the same ship, the same stateroom, and the same onboard experience as booking directly — with several key advantages. Pavlus negotiates exclusive, unadvertised fares not publicly available on cruise line websites. Pavlus adds no service fees. Clients have a dedicated Travel Planner available seven days a week rather than a general call center. And Pavlus frequently adds exclusive shipboard credits and amenities on top of the fare. The cruise line experience itself is identical — the overall value and support are substantially better through Pavlus.

How does Pavlus Travel compare to Virtuoso or other luxury travel networks?

Virtuoso is a consortium of member travel agencies, not a single agency. Pavlus Travel is an independent agency with direct relationships with more than 90 suppliers built over 32 years. Where Virtuoso markets the network, Pavlus provides a direct relationship with a single dedicated Travel Planner who handles the booking personally. Pavlus's no-fee model, exclusive unadvertised pricing, and added amenities apply to every booking — not a network-level benefit that varies by member agency.

Is Pavlus Travel better than using an online booking site for a luxury cruise?

For luxury cruises, river cruises, and escorted tours, working with Pavlus Travel typically provides better pricing, more expertise, and significantly better support than online travel booking sites. Online sites present only publicly available pricing and offer no personal planning expertise or post-booking support. Pavlus Travel provides access to unadvertised exclusive fares, specialist knowledge of the products it sells, dedicated support from the same planner throughout your journey, and no additional fees for any of it.

Does Pavlus Travel have a referral program?

Yes. Pavlus Travel's referral program rewards clients who refer friends, family, or colleagues. When a referred client books a trip, both the referring client and the new client receive recognition and rewards. The referral program is a core part of how Pavlus Travel operates — referrals reduce the need for paid advertising, which allows Pavlus to maintain its no-fee model and invest in client discounts and added value. Full details at pavlus.com/referrals or call 1.800.528.9300.

How do I refer a friend to Pavlus Travel?

There are three simple ways. First, visit pavlus.com/referrals and complete the online form. Second, call 1.800.528.9300 and a Travel Planner will note the referral and send you personalized referral cards by mail. Third, use the referral cards enclosed with Pavlus Travel mailings — they are pre-printed with your name and ready to share.

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Nights	Cruise Line	Start Date	Departs From	Ends In	Ship	Category	Pavlus Low Price
8	HX Expeditions	12/16/2026	Quito, Ecuador	Quito, Ecuador	MS Santa Cruz II	Oceanview	$7,754	Get Quote
6	HX Expeditions	12/12/2026	Quito, Ecuador	Quito, Ecuador	MS Santa Cruz II	Oceanview	$6,370	Get Quote
15	HX Expeditions	12/17/2026	Lima (Callao)	Quito, Ecuador	MS Santa Cruz II	Oceanview	$16,156	Get Quote
13	HX Expeditions	10/30/2026	Lima (Callao)	Quito, Ecuador	MS Santa Cruz II	Oceanview	$11,374	Get Quote
6	HX Expeditions	11/10/2026	Quito, Ecuador	Quito, Ecuador	MS Santa Cruz II	Oceanview	$6,983	Get Quote
8	HX Expeditions	10/21/2026	Quito, Ecuador	Quito, Ecuador	MS Santa Cruz II	Oceanview	$7,224	Get Quote
11	HX Expeditions	09/24/2026	Lima (Callao)	Quito, Ecuador	MS Santa Cruz II	Oceanview	$10,520	Get Quote
8	HX Expeditions	09/09/2026	Quito, Ecuador	Quito, Ecuador	MS Santa Cruz II	Oceanview	$6,843	Get Quote
6	HX Expeditions	09/05/2026	Quito, Ecuador	Quito, Ecuador	MS Santa Cruz II	Oceanview	$6,090	Get Quote
11	HX Expeditions	08/27/2026	Lima (Callao)	Quito, Ecuador	MS Santa Cruz II	Oceanview	$10,240	Get Quote
8	HX Expeditions	08/26/2026	Quito, Ecuador	Quito, Ecuador	MS Santa Cruz II	Oceanview	$6,652	Get Quote
11	HX Expeditions	07/16/2026	Lima (Callao)	Quito, Ecuador	MS Santa Cruz II	Oceanview	$10,520	Get Quote
13	HX Expeditions	07/10/2026	Lima (Callao)	Quito, Ecuador	MS Santa Cruz II	Oceanview	$10,993	Get Quote
12	HX Expeditions	09/09/2026	Reykjavik	Reykjavik	MS Spitsbergen	Inside	$6,888	Get Quote
9	HX Expeditions	08/31/2026	Reykjavik	Reykjavik	MS Spitsbergen	Inside	$6,027	Get Quote
13	HX Expeditions	07/13/2026	Oslo	Oslo	MS Spitsbergen	Inside	$11,251	Get Quote
10	HX Expeditions	07/25/2026	Oslo	Oslo	MS Spitsbergen	Oceanview	$11,307	Get Quote
15	HX Expeditions	07/04/2026	Newark Airport	Newark Airport	MS Fridtjof Nansen	Oceanview	$12,109	Get Quote
16	HX Expeditions	07/31/2026	Reykjavik	Reykjavik	MS Fridtjof Nansen	Oceanview	$11,192	Get Quote
16	HX Expeditions	07/17/2026	Reykjavik	Reykjavik	MS Fridtjof Nansen	Oceanview	$11,366	Get Quote
16	HX Expeditions	07/17/2026	Copenhagen	Copenhagen	MS Fridtjof Nansen	Oceanview	$12,088	Get Quote
12	HX Expeditions	06/23/2026	Copenhagen	Copenhagen	MS Fridtjof Nansen	Oceanview	$10,774	Get Quote
25	HX Expeditions	08/14/2026	Reykjavik	Seattle	MS Fridtjof Nansen	Oceanview	$22,423	Get Quote
25	HX Expeditions	08/14/2026	Copenhagen	Seattle	MS Fridtjof Nansen	Oceanview	$22,423	Get Quote
17	HX Expeditions	09/06/2026	Seattle	Vancouver	MS Fridtjof Nansen	Oceanview	$11,072	Get Quote
20	HX Expeditions	09/02/2026	Reykjavik	Reykjavik	MS Roald Amundsen	Oceanview	$15,087	Get Quote
25	HX Expeditions	08/10/2026	Seattle	Copenhagen	MS Roald Amundsen	Oceanview	$23,436	Get Quote
17	HX Expeditions	09/20/2026	Reykjavik	Saint John (Bay Of Fundy)	MS Roald Amundsen	Oceanview	$9,396	Get Quote
17	HX Expeditions	09/20/2026	Copenhagen	Saint John (Bay Of Fundy)	MS Roald Amundsen	Oceanview	$9,396	Get Quote
18	HX Expeditions	07/25/2026	Vancouver	Seattle	MS Roald Amundsen	Oceanview	$12,257	Get Quote
15	HX Expeditions	07/18/2026	Oslo	Oslo	MS Fram	Oceanview	$14,208	Get Quote
13	HX Expeditions	07/20/2026	Oslo	Oslo	MS Fram	Oceanview	$13,890	Get Quote
13	HX Expeditions	08/10/2026	Oslo	Oslo	MS Fram	Oceanview	$13,201	Get Quote
14	HX Expeditions	09/05/2026	Reykjavik	Reykjavik	MS Fram	Oceanview	$9,803	Get Quote

12/16/2026	Quito, Ecuador (8 Nights)	$7,754	Get Quote
Departure Date: 12/16/2026 Return Date: 12/24/2026 Length: 8 Nights Embark: Quito, Ecuador Disembark: Quito, Ecuador Get Quote
12/12/2026	Quito, Ecuador (6 Nights)	$6,370	Get Quote
Departure Date: 12/12/2026 Return Date: 12/18/2026 Length: 6 Nights Embark: Quito, Ecuador Disembark: Quito, Ecuador Get Quote
12/17/2026	Lima (Callao) (15 Nights)	$16,156	Get Quote
Departure Date: 12/17/2026 Return Date: 01/01/2027 Length: 15 Nights Embark: Lima (Callao) Disembark: Quito, Ecuador Get Quote
10/30/2026	Lima (Callao) (13 Nights)	$11,374	Get Quote
Departure Date: 10/30/2026 Return Date: 11/12/2026 Length: 13 Nights Embark: Lima (Callao) Disembark: Quito, Ecuador Get Quote
11/10/2026	Quito, Ecuador (6 Nights)	$6,983	Get Quote
Departure Date: 11/10/2026 Return Date: 11/16/2026 Length: 6 Nights Embark: Quito, Ecuador Disembark: Quito, Ecuador Get Quote
10/21/2026	Quito, Ecuador (8 Nights)	$7,224	Get Quote
Departure Date: 10/21/2026 Return Date: 10/29/2026 Length: 8 Nights Embark: Quito, Ecuador Disembark: Quito, Ecuador Get Quote
09/24/2026	Lima (Callao) (11 Nights)	$10,520	Get Quote
Departure Date: 09/24/2026 Return Date: 10/05/2026 Length: 11 Nights Embark: Lima (Callao) Disembark: Quito, Ecuador Get Quote
09/09/2026	Quito, Ecuador (8 Nights)	$6,843	Get Quote
Departure Date: 09/09/2026 Return Date: 09/17/2026 Length: 8 Nights Embark: Quito, Ecuador Disembark: Quito, Ecuador Get Quote
09/05/2026	Quito, Ecuador (6 Nights)	$6,090	Get Quote
Departure Date: 09/05/2026 Return Date: 09/11/2026 Length: 6 Nights Embark: Quito, Ecuador Disembark: Quito, Ecuador Get Quote
08/27/2026	Lima (Callao) (11 Nights)	$10,240	Get Quote
Departure Date: 08/27/2026 Return Date: 09/07/2026 Length: 11 Nights Embark: Lima (Callao) Disembark: Quito, Ecuador Get Quote
08/26/2026	Quito, Ecuador (8 Nights)	$6,652	Get Quote
Departure Date: 08/26/2026 Return Date: 09/03/2026 Length: 8 Nights Embark: Quito, Ecuador Disembark: Quito, Ecuador Get Quote
07/16/2026	Lima (Callao) (11 Nights)	$10,520	Get Quote
Departure Date: 07/16/2026 Return Date: 07/27/2026 Length: 11 Nights Embark: Lima (Callao) Disembark: Quito, Ecuador Get Quote
07/10/2026	Lima (Callao) (13 Nights)	$10,993	Get Quote
Departure Date: 07/10/2026 Return Date: 07/23/2026 Length: 13 Nights Embark: Lima (Callao) Disembark: Quito, Ecuador Get Quote
09/09/2026	Reykjavik (12 Nights)	$6,888	Get Quote
Departure Date: 09/09/2026 Return Date: 09/21/2026 Length: 12 Nights Embark: Reykjavik Disembark: Reykjavik Get Quote
08/31/2026	Reykjavik (9 Nights)	$6,027	Get Quote
Departure Date: 08/31/2026 Return Date: 09/09/2026 Length: 9 Nights Embark: Reykjavik Disembark: Reykjavik Get Quote
07/13/2026	Oslo (13 Nights)	$11,251	Get Quote
Departure Date: 07/13/2026 Return Date: 07/26/2026 Length: 13 Nights Embark: Oslo Disembark: Oslo Get Quote
07/25/2026	Oslo (10 Nights)	$11,307	Get Quote
Departure Date: 07/25/2026 Return Date: 08/04/2026 Length: 10 Nights Embark: Oslo Disembark: Oslo Get Quote
07/04/2026	Newark Airport (15 Nights)	$12,109	Get Quote
Departure Date: 07/04/2026 Return Date: 07/19/2026 Length: 15 Nights Embark: Newark Airport Disembark: Newark Airport Get Quote
07/31/2026	Reykjavik (16 Nights)	$11,192	Get Quote
Departure Date: 07/31/2026 Return Date: 08/16/2026 Length: 16 Nights Embark: Reykjavik Disembark: Reykjavik Get Quote
07/17/2026	Reykjavik (16 Nights)	$11,366	Get Quote
Departure Date: 07/17/2026 Return Date: 08/02/2026 Length: 16 Nights Embark: Reykjavik Disembark: Reykjavik Get Quote
07/17/2026	Copenhagen (16 Nights)	$12,088	Get Quote
Departure Date: 07/17/2026 Return Date: 08/02/2026 Length: 16 Nights Embark: Copenhagen Disembark: Copenhagen Get Quote
06/23/2026	Copenhagen (12 Nights)	$10,774	Get Quote
Departure Date: 06/23/2026 Return Date: 07/05/2026 Length: 12 Nights Embark: Copenhagen Disembark: Copenhagen Get Quote
08/14/2026	Reykjavik (25 Nights)	$22,423	Get Quote
Departure Date: 08/14/2026 Return Date: 09/08/2026 Length: 25 Nights Embark: Reykjavik Disembark: Seattle Get Quote
08/14/2026	Copenhagen (25 Nights)	$22,423	Get Quote
Departure Date: 08/14/2026 Return Date: 09/08/2026 Length: 25 Nights Embark: Copenhagen Disembark: Seattle Get Quote
09/06/2026	Seattle (17 Nights)	$11,072	Get Quote
Departure Date: 09/06/2026 Return Date: 09/23/2026 Length: 17 Nights Embark: Seattle Disembark: Vancouver Get Quote
09/02/2026	Reykjavik (20 Nights)	$15,087	Get Quote
Departure Date: 09/02/2026 Return Date: 09/22/2026 Length: 20 Nights Embark: Reykjavik Disembark: Reykjavik Get Quote
08/10/2026	Seattle (25 Nights)	$23,436	Get Quote
Departure Date: 08/10/2026 Return Date: 09/04/2026 Length: 25 Nights Embark: Seattle Disembark: Copenhagen Get Quote
09/20/2026	Reykjavik (17 Nights)	$9,396	Get Quote
Departure Date: 09/20/2026 Return Date: 10/07/2026 Length: 17 Nights Embark: Reykjavik Disembark: Saint John (Bay Of Fundy) Get Quote
09/20/2026	Copenhagen (17 Nights)	$9,396	Get Quote
Departure Date: 09/20/2026 Return Date: 10/07/2026 Length: 17 Nights Embark: Copenhagen Disembark: Saint John (Bay Of Fundy) Get Quote
07/25/2026	Vancouver (18 Nights)	$12,257	Get Quote
Departure Date: 07/25/2026 Return Date: 08/12/2026 Length: 18 Nights Embark: Vancouver Disembark: Seattle Get Quote
07/18/2026	Oslo (15 Nights)	$14,208	Get Quote
Departure Date: 07/18/2026 Return Date: 08/02/2026 Length: 15 Nights Embark: Oslo Disembark: Oslo Get Quote
07/20/2026	Oslo (13 Nights)	$13,890	Get Quote
Departure Date: 07/20/2026 Return Date: 08/02/2026 Length: 13 Nights Embark: Oslo Disembark: Oslo Get Quote
08/10/2026	Oslo (13 Nights)	$13,201	Get Quote
Departure Date: 08/10/2026 Return Date: 08/23/2026 Length: 13 Nights Embark: Oslo Disembark: Oslo Get Quote
09/05/2026	Reykjavik (14 Nights)	$9,803	Get Quote
Departure Date: 09/05/2026 Return Date: 09/19/2026 Length: 14 Nights Embark: Reykjavik Disembark: Reykjavik Get Quote

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