Travel agent Christine Etheridge has secured a £103,598 booking for a group of more than 50 psychics.
The group will travel on a five-night Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas sailing in September 2025.
Southampton-based homeworker Christine landed the booking after she was contacted on Facebook by self-styled mystic Kate May, who was looking with fellow medium Ann Thomas to host a cruise for their followers.
Christine, whose business is called Complete Escapes, recommended the five-night cruise to Hamburg and Zeebrugge and, so far, 52 cabins have been booked, with the possibility of more followers booking later.
“It did take a long time to find the right date and duration of cruise to suit all requirements, because they initially wanted it to be longer,” said Christine, a member of InteleTravel. “We settled on a five-night trip and Independence of the Seas in September 2025 ticked all the boxes.
“I have checked with Royal Caribbean about the group and they are very happy to host them. They will be discreet on board, working in closed groups and not involving other cruisers.
“Whilst the psychic world is not for everyone, I have found all the people involved to be a very normal, lovely group.”
The psychics turned to Christine after being unhappy with a person who had booked a previous cruise for them. “They wanted someone who can offer full financial protection and really understands cruising,” she said.
“I’ve been on 30 cruises in the past 10 or 11 years, so I’ve developed a real knowledge of the sector. Specialising in the sector has paid dividends and it’s a great booking to have.”
