White Star Tours

Overview

• White Star Tours is a family-owned group travel company specializing in motorcoach bus tours, cruises, air tours, and customized group packages across the United States, Canada, and select international destinations.
• The overall atmosphere emphasizes affordable, hassle-free group adventures with a focus on history, nature, culture, holidays, and entertainment; experiences are designed for groups of 40+ with complimentary spots for leaders, friendly staff support, and immersive itineraries that blend sightseeing, meals, lodging, and unique attractions for a memorable, value-packed journey.

Features & Amenities

• Complimentary Trips for Group Leaders: 2 free spots per bus of 40+ paying passengers; more generous for cruises/air tours (as low as 9 paying).
• Customized Fliers & Sales Tools: Provided to help leaders promote tours, including videos for group meetings.
• Annual Group Leader Luncheons: Free events with meals, entertainment, and exclusive travel specials.
• $200 Rebate Incentive: For leaders completing first overnight trip (2+ nights, 35+ paying passengers).
• Custom Tours: Tailored for groups of 40+ beyond 130+ standard offerings.
• All-Inclusive Packages: Typically cover lodging, most meals (breakfasts/dinners), attractions, luggage handling, taxes, and gratuities.
• Gifts for All Participants: Souvenirs included in every tour.
• Professional Guides & Transportation: Bus from local departure points; en route lodging if needed.
• Family-Run Expertise: Over 50 years in business with dedicated sales team for personalized planning.

Services

• Bus Tours by Theme: Holiday Tours, Coastal Tours, Northern/Southern/Western Tours, City Tours, Gambling Tours, New England/Canadian Tours, African American History, Rails Tours, Custom Tours, Food & Wineries.
• Specialty Destinations: Finger Lakes NY (wine, museums, cruises), Cape May NJ (Victorian history), Shawshank Prison & Wilds Safari OH, Grand Canyon & Las Vegas, Biltmore Christmas Asheville NC, Black Hills SD (Mt. Rushmore), Blennerhassett Island WV (riverboat), Boston 250th Birthday.
• Extended Tours: Multi-day trips (3-13 days) to national parks, cities (NYC, Chicago, DC), beaches, festivals.
• Cruises & Air Tours: Available with comps for leaders.
• Group Leader Program: Free travel perks, marketing support.
• Individual/Small Group Joining: Join existing tours via phone/email.
• Motorcoach Operators & Travel Agents: Partnerships for seamless execution.

Pricing

• Per Person / Double Occupancy (plus bus transportation from local area; en route lodging may apply).
• Examples:
  • Finger Lakes NY (3D/2N): $439 (May-Oct 2026, midweek).
  • Cape May NJ (3D/2N): From $559 (May/June/Sept 2026).
  • Biltmore Christmas Asheville NC (4D/3N): $649 (Nov-Dec 2026).
  • Black Hills SD (9D/8N): $1,119 (May-Sept 2026).
  • Boston 250th (3D/2N): $1,159 (July 3-5, 2026).
  • Grand Canyon & Vegas (13D/12N): From $1,759 (year-round).
• Call for Pricing/Details: 800.437.2323; weekends/higher seasons slightly more; 2 comps per bus of 40+.
• New 2026 Pricing highlighted across tours.

Location & Hours

• Headquarters: Not explicitly listed; family-operated from Pennsylvania area (inferred from tours/departures); nationwide service via phone.
• Contact: 800.437.2323 (toll-free); online catalog (2026 PDF), website forms for inquiries/joining tours.
• Operating Hours: Not specified; responsive via phone/email; tours year-round with seasonal dates (e.g., midweek May-Oct).
• Departures: From your location (group’s hometown); flexible pickups.

Notes

• What Makes White Star Special: 50+ years family legacy (founded 1970 by Chris Kraras); nationally recognized leader in affordable group travel; personalized service from 12+ experienced staff (many family/multi-decade tenure); emphasis on group leader success (free travel, rebates, tools); over 130 tours plus customs; high-value inclusions (meals/attractions/comps); trusted for diverse themes from patriotic/history to wine/safaris; proven reliability with motorcoach partners and en route support.