I am Lois Payne, a UK based travel writer, photographer and content creator behind No Cruise Control
Alongside my career as a Specialist Nurse for Organ Donation, I have spent more than 575 nights at sea and have travelled with 22 cruise lines.
No Cruise Control focuses on luxury, expedition, ocean and river cruising, combining detailed editorial features, original photography and social media content designed to help travellers choose the right cruise for them.
I work with cruise lines, expedition operators and travel brands on carefully selected opportunities that are relevant to the No Cruise Control Audience.
What I cover
No Cruise Control covers a broad range of cruise and travel experiences, with particular focus on :
- Luxury Cruising
- Expedition and Polar travel
- Ocean and river cruising
- New ships / Ship Launches
- Preview sailings and media events
- Ships, suites and onboard experiences
- Dining and Speciality restaurants
- Destinations and Shore experiences
- Practical Cruise Advice.
Content across NO CRUISE CONTROL
My social content is built around five regular pillars, Cruise tips, Hidden Gems, Worth it? , Ship Spotlight and Cruise Explained. With a Cruise Diary pillar providing real time coverage while I am travelling.
AUDIENCE AND REACH
No Cruise control reaches an established cruise focused audience across social media, YouTube and this website.
Instagram 130,000 + followers
YouTube 30,000 + subscribers
Facebook 10,000 + followers
TikTok 5,000 + followers
Content reaches travellers around the World, with an audience interested in cruise inspiration, practical advice and first hand travel experiences.
Selected Coverage
National Geographic Endurance Vs Resolution – An in depth comparison of National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions’ two purpose built polar expedition ships.
Crystal Serenity : What is it really like? – A detailed look at the Crystal Serenity experience, including multiple suite categories, dining, service, entertainment and life on board.
Celebrity Equinox Retreat Experience – An exploration of Celebrity Cruises’ premium Retreat experience during a two week South America and Antarctica Voyage.
Scenic Eclipse II – An inside look at Scenic’s Ultra Luxury Discovery yacht following a media visit in London.
Media Kit
I am always happy to hear from Cruise lines, Expedition operators, tourism organisations and travel brands about relevant media opportunities and collaborations.
Email : Lois@nocruisecontrol.com
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