At Volanteus, we understand that the perfect cruise experience starts long before passengers set foot on the ship. The journey from home to embarkation should be smooth, stress-free, and tailored to the needs of both cruise operators and their guests. That’s why we specialise in organising series charters for fly-cruises, ensuring seamless travel from the skies to the seas.
Specialists in Cruise Charters
Our team’s experience and wide array of partners within the aviation industry enable us to facilitate charter flights to challenging and hard-to-reach areas. We’re able to arrange flights for remote airports, handle airport slot challenges, and navigate areas with difficult weather conditions. As an example, we service the Oslo to Longyearbyen Svalbard Airport route—the northernmost airport in the world. Built on a glacier, only certain carriers with specialist technology and training are permitted to land at this remote destination. Where others see barriers, we see solutions.
Precision Planning for Flawless Journeys
Fly-cruises require meticulous attention to detail. Coordinating multiple flights, handling baggage logistics, and ensuring timely arrivals at port cities demand expert planning and execution. Our experienced teams work closely with cruise lines to create tailored air charter solutions that align perfectly with sailing schedules, minimising the risk of delays and disruptions.
Reliable Crew Changes, Repatriation, and Emergency Support
When change happens, you need a fast-thinking, dynamic team to support you. We organise charters that you can trust for crew rotation, repatriation, and emergency response. By pairing our relationships and knowledge within the cruise industry with our network of operators, we’re able to react quickly to requests and get people wherever they need to be. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we supported a host of cruise line operators in repatriating nearly 20,000 people quickly and safely, and more recently, we repatriated passengers from a stranded ship.
Working Side by Side with Your Team
Our teams work side by side with cruise and travel operators to ensure their customers’ experience is seamless. A Volanteus representative will always be overseeing the flight, and if required, we’ll organise specialised check-in with the handling agent at the hotel, cruise terminal, or airport. When it’s time to take off, we can arrange for baggage to be taken directly to the aircraft—saving passengers time and effort. We can organise all branding of the aircraft to suit our client’s needs, including branded headrests, cutlery wraps, napkins, and more.
Why Series Charters?
For cruise operators offering multiple sailings from a particular port, series charters provide a consistent, reliable, and cost-effective solution. By securing dedicated aircraft for an extended period, cruise lines benefit from:
- Guaranteed availability on peak travel dates
- Customisable flight schedules that align with ship departures
- Seamless branding opportunities to enhance the passenger experience
- Consistent, high-quality service for every journey
- Enhancing the Passenger Experience
Every aspect of our fly-cruise charters is designed to deliver comfort and convenience. From exclusive check-in areas to direct baggage transfers between aircraft and cruise terminals, we ensure a seamless transition between air and sea. Our custom branding options also allow cruise lines to create a fully immersive experience from the moment passengers arrive at the airport.
Trusted by Cruise Operators Worldwide
With years of experience working alongside the cruise industry, Volanteus has built a reputation for delivering reliable, flexible, and high-quality air charter solutions. Whether it’s managing flights to remote embarkation points or providing emergency travel support, our expertise ensures cruise operators can focus on what they do best—creating unforgettable experiences at sea.
Navigating the Perfect Voyage Together
If you’re looking for a trusted partner to handle series charters for your fly-cruise operations, Volanteus is here to help. Contact us today to discuss how we can enhance your passengers’ journey and streamline your cruise travel logistics.
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