Planning a holiday should be exciting, not exhausting. But once you start comparing options, sorting out parking, transfers, hotels for the night before, and trying to work out which itinerary actually suits you - it adds up fast.

That's where I come in.

I'm Rich – Your Independent Travel Specialist

The travel bug, and my love of cruise holidays in particular, hit me when I took my first cruise back in 1997. Since then, I've been aboard or cruised on over 40 ships across 15 cruise lines, and I've helped clients plan all kinds of holidays to destinations including the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Croatian coast, Canary Islands, the Baltic, Transatlantic, Northern Europe, the Norwegian Fjords, and port cities all around the UK.

I cover all types of cruising and travel, but two areas I know particularly well are expedition cruising and the Norwegian Fjords. I'm a graduate of CLIA's Expedition Cruise Champion programme and recently took an expedition cruise to the Channel Islands National Park, off the coast of California, with National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions. If small-ship, polar, or wildlife-led cruising interests you, I can go into real depth, and you'll find more at GoExpeditionCruises.co.uk.

For Norwegian Fjords cruises, I run a dedicated site at FjordsCruise.co.uk with the latest deals and inspiration.

Cruise isn't all I do, though. I book flights, hotels, all-inclusive holidays, escorted tours. Basically whatever kind of trip you're after!

I've worked with couples, large family and friend groups, and clients of every age, from young children to retired relatives. Whatever your group size or travel style, I know how to put the right trip together.

I was named a finalist for New Home-based Travel Agent of the Year at the Travel Industry Awards 2026, and for CLIA Master of the Year at the Agent Achievement Awards 2026.

Why choose to book with me?

• Independent and impartial: I'm not tied to one operator, so you get the options that genuinely suit you.
• Specialist knowledge: expedition cruising and the Norwegian Fjords alongside the full range of mainstream travel.
• Award-recognised: finalist for New Home-based Travel Agent of the Year at the Travel Industry Awards 2026 and also CLIA Master of the Year at the Agent Achievement Awards 2026.
• Competitive pricing and exclusive deals: good value without compromising on quality.
• I handle the lot: main holiday, transfers, parking, hotels, car hire, excursions
• ABTA and ATOL protected: your money and your holiday are covered.
• No extra cost to you: my service doesn't add to your price.

Ready to get started?

Call, email, or fill in the form to tell me what you're after — I'll take it from there.

Call: 01489 661199

Email: rich.rochester@gocruiseandtravel.co.uk

I'm usually around office hours, Monday to Friday, but if that doesn't suit, just drop me a message and we'll find a time that works.

Fjords on your mind? Take a look at FjordsCruise.co.uk for the latest deals. Drawn to something further off the beaten path? GoExpeditionCruises.co.uk covers expedition cruising in more depth.

You can read what past clients have said about working with me on Find a Travel Agent.