Laura Watson

Private Client Manager

Meet the Expert

Highlights

  • Extensive experience planning luxury trips for high-net-worth clients

  • Traveled extensively through Australia, Southeast Asia, and Central America

  • Strong understanding of destinations both above and below the water’s surface

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Expertise

  • Bespoke trips combining adventure with luxury, from icy adventures in Svalbard, seamlessly combining travel and yachting to remote experiences in São Tomé and Príncipe.


Skills & Education

  • Qualified PADI Divemaster, bringing specialist knowledge of marine environments.

Most creative trip planned

One of the most creative trips I’ve designed has to be a festive family journey to São Tomé and Príncipe. The family wanted somewhere completely off the radar, so I crafted an itinerary that took them to the most pristine parts of the island. The highlight was creating a private camp for them on New Year’s Eve, set up in an incredibly remote spot overlooking an untouched beach. With freshly prepared food, including the fish they had caught that day, and no one else for miles, it was the ultimate way to welcome the New Year - and a perfect example of how we can push boundaries at Pelorus.

What Laura's Clients Say

"High above expectations. The place and activities were stunning, and connection between people could not be better. Outstanding what all involved managed to put together. More than in our memory, this trip is imprinted in our hearts.”

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Trip to Norway

Number one unforgettable travel experience?

Surfacing from a dive in Sri Lanka to be told that there were blue whales cruising around further out to sea. Trundling along in a tiny wooden boat next to these colossal creatures was truly humbling. Words cannot describe their gargantuan size or mesmerising grace.

Top of your travel bucket list?

There is a national park in central China called Zhangjiajie which boasts hundreds of towering quartzite-sandstone pillars. It looks incredible and I believe it was featured in the film Avatar. If not China, then I would love to see the gorillas in Rwanda.

Who is your ultimate travel partner?

Paul Nicklen would be amazing to travel with. A celebrated photographer and marine biologist, hearing his stories of close wildlife encounters and his knowledge of the environment would be fascinating. Plus, its always handy to have a professional photographer close by to get some great travel pics.

More from Laura

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Exploring Mexico: Adventure, Family, and New Perspectives

Co-Founder, Geordie Mackay-Lewis, shares how a five-week journey through Mexico reshaped his perspective on family, ambition, and what meaningful travel really looks like.

Soaring Across New Zealand: A Father-Daughter Heli Trip

New Zealand isn’t just a destination, it’s one of the most enriching family adventure playgrounds on the planet. Co-Founder and President U.S., Jimmy Carroll shares why New Zealand is one of the world’s most rewarding destinations for families, and how to plan a journey that balances adventure, culture, and ease.

A Pelorus Travel expert, Gwen, in a black parka and fur hat stands in a snowy landscape in front of a partially frozen waterfall.

How to Visit Remote Regions in Iceland for an Authentic Experience

You’ll find dramatic glaciers, ice caves, and volcanoes across Iceland’s Westfjords and Highlands. In this piece, Head of Sales Gwen Nicol shares her favourite remote spots to visit in Iceland, and where she sends Pelorus clients seeking extraordinary experiences off the beaten path.

Woman walking alone through the desert sand dunes

The Future of Travel Beyond Over Tourism

Pelorus Co-Founder Geordie Mackay-Lewis explores how the "bucket list" mentality is contributing to over tourism and the future of travel in the lesser-known regions.

A hiker with a backpack stands on a rocky ledge, looking up at a massive, powerful waterfall cascading down a green cliff.

Why luxury adventure travel is moving beyond adrenaline

For years, "adventure" in luxury travel was synonymous with adrenaline. In this piece, Co-Founder Geordie Mackay-Lewis shares his thoughts on why luxury adventure travel is shifting away from pure adrenaline and towards something deeper, more meaningful, and ultimately more rewarding.

CAPTAIN ARCTIC: The New Build Yacht Redefining Sustainable Exploration

Discover CAPTAIN ARCTIC, Pelorus’ groundbreaking solar panel yacht redefining sustainable yachting. A visionary new build yacht shaping exploration’s future.

Luxury explorer yacht in icy seas surrounded by hills – Pelorus Yachting 2026 cinematic Odysseus voyage, Arctic eclipse, and Galápagos conservation.

North of 80°: Life in the High Arctic

Charlie shares what it felt like to explore the Arctic ice aboard Vikingfjord, from silent glacier moments and drifting with polar bears to the kind of encounters that stay with you long after you’ve left the ice behind.

Crossing Frontiers: Pelorus’ 2025 Antarctic Yacht Expedition

In January 2025, Pelorus crossed a new frontier of expedition yachting. Voyaging into the scarcely explored wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula, Pelorus coordinated over twenty guests aboard a world-class expedition yacht, and a team of renowned marine scientists aboard a dedicated support vessel.

A Pelorus expert travel designer in a hat sitting on a rock holding a professional camera with a long lens, overlooking a lush green valley.

What it means to be B Corp

To mark B Corp Month, we sat down with Geordie Mackay Lewis to discuss what it means to be a certified B Corporation and how it shapes the way we do business.

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