Southampton-based Christine Etheridge, who runs cruise specialist Complete Escapes, was contacted by self-appointed psychics Kate May and Ann Thomas, who tasked her with finding a cruise that could accommodate their many followers.
Etheridge settled on a five-night Southampton sailing with Royal Caribbean onboard Independence of the Seas next year, featuring calls in Hamburg and Bruges.
She has so far booked 52 cabins for the group, including two with accessible facilities for wheelchair users, with the total value of the booking currently running to £103,598. However, she expects more to join after May and Thomas set up a website to promote the onboard experience in the hope of attracting more interest.
“I have checked with Royal Caribbean about the group and they are very happy to host them,” Etheridge explained. “They will be discreet onboard, working in closed groups and not involving other cruisers.
“While the psychic world is not for everyone, I have found all the people involved to be a very normal, lovely group.”
Etheridge said May and Thomas contacted her through her Facebook page following a negative experience with another agent, and were looking for someone who could offer full financial support and knew the cruising world.
"I’ve been on 30 cruises in the past 10 or 11 years, so I’ve developed a real knowledge of the sector,” Etheridge added. “Specialising in the sector has paid dividends and it’s a great booking to have.”
