Our Franchisee model is designed to appeal to individuals who dream of running their own business in the travel industry, providing them with the support, processes, and protection under the GoCruise & Travel umbrella. This empowers the Franchisee to build a customer database and effectively sell cruise and holiday products, whilst benefitting from the strong backing of Fred. Olsen Travel.
GoCruise & Travel is a Franchise that is focused on providing a framework for passionate individuals to become business owners, selling a fantastic array of cruises and holidays. We are part of the Fred. Olsen Travel family that have been selling cruises and holidays for over 35 years.
To have positive, determined and like-minded Franchisee members, who put their customers at the heart of everything they do and are focused on building a successful business, with the guidance and leadership from us as the Franchisor. We truly believe that success comes to those who work for it!
Creating a warm and inviting community of remote workers and aspiring travel entrepreneurs interested in building their own franchise, or travel shop including a Licensee model.
At GoCruise & Travel you will never feel alone. You will receive all the support you need to operate a successful business. With our dedicated head office team, we offer support and guidance, giving you all the ideas in promoting your business via online and offline platforms.
For a modest outlay, GoCruise & Travel franchise offers you an exciting and fun-filled business opportunity with a potentially high financial return. As soon as you join us, you become part of the GoCruise & Travel family, with all the help and support that comes with it!
Ready to turn your passion for travel into a thriving business? With GoCruise & Travel, you can make it happen! We’ll help you every step of the way - from finding the perfect location to designing and fitting your shop with all the equipment needed. Plus, you’ll receive full training to become a Holiday & Cruise Specialist, delivering exceptional service and building a loyal customer base.
We work with all the big names in the travel industry, so you’ll have access to top deals and products. Along with our marketing support and ongoing expertise, you’ll grow your business while offering bespoke, memorable holiday experiences that are fully ABTA & ATOL protected.
No sales targets mean you set your own goals and enjoy flexible hours, all while unlocking limitless earning potential. If you’re ready to combine your love for travel with the excitement of owning your own business, we’re here to help you make it a reality - so let’s get started!
GoCruise & Travel is rooted in the ethos of quality, and we invest time and attention in nurturing and developing you to be the best you can be. We provide you with the knowledge and opportunities needed to build your own successful business, all while maintaining a focus on quality service.
We’re thrilled to give you the chance to create your own customer database and promote the products you want to sell, using a territory model approach. Our main focus is on providing quality care and attention to detail, aiming to encourage repeat business from your happy customers.
Enjoy the flexibility to set your own hours based on your personal circumstances and commitments, set goals without imposed targets, and unlock limitless earning potential.
Expand your horizons and be your own boss with a GoCruise & Travel franchise with annual income potential up to £80,000*
GoCruise & Travel have excellent opportunities with our Travel and Cruise Partners for you to earn a good income from the holidays you sell to your customers. Our Commission Earning Potential is literally uncapped! and our highest earner in 2023 exceeded £80,000 in commission payments. So, the more time and effort you put into your business, the more financial rewards you will gain.
As a GoCruise & Travel franchisee you can even earn up to 100% of the commission paid to us on the holidays and cruises you sell (based on our in-house offering). Currently commissions paid by holiday and cruise operators ranges from 8%, right up to 25%. Your income percentage range is between 69% - 80% of the commission paid to us by our partners (currently with the exception of our in-house offering).
*Based on our top achieving business owner 2023, income is subject to HMRC taxes
Our joining fee is £495+VAT for everyone, irrespective of your level of travel experience. In the first year of operating your business, there is even an opportunity to recoup this fee if you achieve a gross turnover of £100,000 or more.
We understand the thrill and excitement of embarking on the journey of a new business, but it can be daunting, especially if you are new to the industry or have been away from the industry for a long time. That's why we provide a range of training options tailored to suit you, we have an option for everyone.
There are three training options to choose from, and we encourage you to pick one that best suits you and the experience you have. The training cost is in addition to the above joining fee.
As well as your start up costs, there is just a monthly management fee of £130+VAT which covers the following for you:
Taking the next steps to a rewarding business with us could not be simpler:
