Cruises International

General information

Cruises International is the largest international cruise line representative in Southern Africa.

From our headquarters in St Andrews, Johannesburg, Cruises International connects would-be travellers to some of the top cruise lines in the world and each year we send thousands of passengers on the voyage of their dreams.

Founded in 1992 by George Argyropoulos, Cruises International was the first agency of its kind specialising in representing and marketing selected international cruise lines. With highly skilled and motivated staff Cruises International has grown to be the biggest in Southern Africa, now representing nine cruise lines. These lines are Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Crystal Cruises, Seabourn, Azamara Club Cruises, Oceania Cruises, SeaDream Yacht Club, AmaWaterways and Variety Cruises. Cruises International also arranges private yacht charters, conferences and incentives at sea.

Cruises International has agencies in Kenya, Mauritius, Nigeria and other countries in Africa.

George Argyropoulos – A Unique Vision
Upon his arrival from Athens in 1991, Cruises International Managing Director George Argyropoulos recognised a gap in the South African travel industry and opened a company specialising solely in cruises. Armed only with charm, confidence and optimism, George set out to market cruising as a mainstream overseas holiday option and soon earned the position of GSA for top cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Epirotiki (later becoming known as Royal Olympic Cruises).

Over the years George has built up the Johannesburg-based company to represent some of the worlds most recognised and luxurious cruise lines, adding to his portfolio lines such as Crystal Cruises, the Yachts of Seabourn and Oceania Cruises.

With these lines his company is able to offer itineraries covering the globe. These include Alaska, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Dubai and the UAE, Panama Canal and South America to the Greek Islands, Turkey, Asia and Scandinavia and of course the all-encompassing World Cruise. Cruises International can offer a cruise to suit all tastes (and budgets) as well as the expertise to support agents throughout the selling process.
Soon George identified a trend towards luxury cruising in the South African market and he moved to create a new brand within Cruises International called The Luxury Portfolio, and markets the luxury lines Crystal, Oceania, Azamara and the Yachts of Seabourn to the rapidly growing market for five and six star cruising. Targeted marketing and events has introduced South African travellers to the unparalleled experience of a luxury cruise.

Services offered by Cruises International
Staffed by a team of highly experienced travel professionals, Cruises International offers the travel industry as well as the public a comprehensive package of services related to the cruise industry.

Cruises International is in a position to support travel agents selling cruise products with information as well as resources. The public are also invited to contact Cruises International directly for a personalised and professional service.

Cruises International's groups and incentives division has taken groups from some of South Africa's leading companies on cruises, growing this market as a new and successful avenue for corporate travel. All inclusive packages mean there are no surprises and our corporate clients have found this a most satisfactory route for incentivising and rewarding staff and top clients.