The marketing team have been the driving force behind the success of my group departures. Throughout the year I organise many cruises and holidays for local groups in my area, and marketing make fantastic flyers for me, which has contributed to my groups overall popularity and success.

I joined with no travel background - but with a passion for travel and a desire to help others enjoy holidays. Critical to success and enjoyment of the business is the ongoing support across all parts of the business - including super help on marketing and working closely with cruise lines, a very knowledgeable (and gentle!) admin team, and ull franchise management support. I feel part of a wider family, always great to meet up and enjoy events together - and it’s fun!

I can honestly say, even though I work alone, I have never felt that I am on my own! We talk all of the time on teams having general chit-chat about our day as well as helping each other out with quotes and advice, there is always someone there to talk to. I also love our monthly conference calls where we get a business updates as well as the occasional quiz!

I love that Colin sends us the weekly ‘support team contact’ emails so we always know who we can contact, where they will be and how we can reach them! I also think having the out of hours line for weekends is great for anything that crops up unexpectedly.

With our success since joining the franchise, we have been able to open up our own ‘GoCruise & Travel’ shop and have become multi award-winning travel agents along the way.

GoCruise & Travel feels like a full-blown family! The support and encouragement I receive is next to none. I especially love the gatherings we have throughout the year when we get to have a little dance and a glass of Prosecco.. or two!

GoCruise ticks all the boxes - ABTA bonding, flexibility to work any hours I want, to run my own business the way I want and a dedicated support team should I need any help.

The business development team have really helped us look deep into our figures to see where we can improve and grow our business. We are currently working together to secure some funding for our Cruise & Holiday Show coming up! We are looking at over 15 operators attend.

Being part of the well established brand like Fred. Olsen Travel and being ABTA & ATOL bonded is such a fab selling point for us to use.

My customers trust the brand (and me!) and love knowing they are financially protected.