GoCruise & Travel with Karen and Mark

GoCruise & Travel with Karen and Mark Cruise & Travel Specialists. UK & Worldwide holidays. ABTA Protected & ATOL Bonded. Your main point of contact will be me, Karen.

Thank you for visiting our page! 😊
We’re a family-run travel company based in our brand-new shop on Manningtree High Street, offering a wide range of cruise and travel experiences. With over 20 years of expertise, we’re here to help you plan your perfect holiday—whether by land, sea, air, or rail. I manage the day-to-day running of the business and will usually be the person you speak to instore or on the telephone. Mark is available in the evenings and weekends, joins us at events, and is always happy to help. Our daughters also lend a hand at events—so if you spot us out and about with leaflets, chances are they’ll be with us! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧
As part of Fred. Olsen Travel, we are ATOL protected and ABTA bonded, giving you complete peace of mind. We pride ourselves on being transparent, honest, and reliable—there are no hidden fees; the price we quote is the price you pay. With access to a wide range of suppliers, we can secure the best deals for you. Here’s just a snapshot of what we can arrange:

Ocean Cruises
River Cruises
Long-Haul Holidays
Luxury Holidays
Summer/Winter Breaks
UK Getaways
Tailor-Made Itineraries
Weddings & Honeymoons

Plus, we can take care of all the extras:
Car Parking
Car Hire
Airport Hotels & Lounges
Attraction Tickets

The only thing we can’t do is the packing! 😊

Although we have a retail shop, we’re available 7 days a week for our valued customers. If you’re local, pop in and say hello! If you’re further afield, we’re just a phone call or email away. Get in touch for an informal chat—we’d love to help you find your perfect getaway. While you’re here, please click ‘Like’ to join us on our adventures. Even better, hit ‘Share’ to spread the word to friends and family—that would mean the world to us! We regularly share travel deals, updates, and tips, along with fun posts like ‘Fun Fact Friday’, ‘Throwback Thursday’, and our own travel blogs and photos.

🤩 Introducing WOW: The World On Water, our brand new magazine showcasing the very best of cruising and the WOW moments t...
12/09/2026

🤩 Introducing WOW: The World On Water, our brand new magazine showcasing the very best of cruising and the WOW moments that make it so special.
⚓️Across every ocean, expedition, luxury and river cruise, WOW captures the experiences that surprise, inspire and stay with travellers forever.
💙From extraordinary destinations and unforgettable encounters to spectacular scenery and shared adventures, each feature has been selected to celebrate the moments that make you stop and say WOW.

⬇️ Pop in to pick up your copy or click on the link below:

https://issuu.com/fotpdfs/docs/the_world_on_water_-_gocruise_trave_96ffec049deccc?fr=xKAE9_0AwJQ

☎ 01473259076
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.gocruiseandtravel.co.uk/karenandmark
📍 7 High Street, Manningtree CO11 1AG

11/09/2026

Late night cravings? Fred. Olsen's 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬 has you covered. 🌙✨

With the midnight buffet open from 11pm to midnight, there's always time for a cheeky little snack before heading to bed. 🍰😋
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Many people think that because we're called GoCruise & Travel, we only sell cruises. While cruising is certainly our spe...
09/09/2026

Many people think that because we're called GoCruise & Travel, we only sell cruises. While cruising is certainly our speciality, we also offer a huge range of holidays by land, rail, and coach too!

Our window display got a refresh this morning, and there's not a cruise in sight. Instead, you'll find everything from UK getaways to long-haul adventures, all with experienced tour guides to help you discover more of the world, by land.

The only question is... which one would you choose? 🌍✈️🚂

Please get in touch if you would like details of any of these holidays!

☎01206 259076
📧[email protected]

A big welcome to all our new followers who have joined us recently!Rather than the usual "meet the team" post, we though...
05/09/2026

A big welcome to all our new followers who have joined us recently!

Rather than the usual "meet the team" post, we thought we'd tell you a little more about who we are.

This is us, and our family, the faces behind GoCruise & Travel with Karen and Mark. As a family-run high street business, we're passionate about helping our customers create unforgettable holidays, whether that's a cruise, a beach escape, a city break, or the adventure of a lifetime.

We're here to offer friendly, personal service and expert advice every step of the way.

Whether, you call, message, email or pop into the shop, you are always guaranteed a warm welcome.

If we can help with any of your holiday plans, we'd love to hear from you. ✈️🚢☀️

☎️01206 259076
📧[email protected]
📍7 High Street, Manningtree CO11 1AG

🚢 Calling all solo travellers...Who fancies a festive break or some winter sunshine??How about these cruises with Fred. ...
02/09/2026

🚢 Calling all solo travellers...

Who fancies a festive break or some winter sunshine??
How about these cruises with Fred. Olsen Cruise lines?

Did you know that many cruise lines now offer dedicated solo cabins and reduced single supplements?

Cruising is one of the best ways to travel solo, with the perfect balance of independence, comfort, and the opportunity to meet fellow travellers.

If you've been thinking about your next getaway, We'd love to help you find the perfect cruise. Get in touch today! ⚓✨

29/08/2026

We will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday!
Have a great weekend and we will see you at 9am on Tuesday!

❄ This would definitely be a few ticks off the bucket list for us...Husky Safari, Reindeer Camp and Northern Lights... 🤩...
29/08/2026

❄ This would definitely be a few ticks off the bucket list for us...Husky Safari, Reindeer Camp and Northern Lights...

🤩Get in touch for full details!

✨ Window refresh done!🛳 With cruises from 4 to 42 nights and some tours too, there is something to suit everyone.🤩 We al...
26/08/2026

✨ Window refresh done!

🛳 With cruises from 4 to 42 nights and some tours too, there is something to suit everyone.

🤩 We also have some great prices on the fly-cruises:

⚓ P&O Canary Islands and Madeira from £549 per person

⚓Princess Cruises Mediterranean and Aegean from £890 per person

✈🚐 Both include flight and airport transfers in the cost!

Get in touch if you would like information on any of these offers, or for any of your travel needs.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

25/08/2026

POV: You trusted us with your holiday plans... and your camera roll now looks like this. 📸✨

From finding the perfect destination to taking care of every detail, we are here to help turn your travel dreams into unforgettable memories. 💙

Where's your favourite holiday memory? 🌍

👉 View our 𝐔𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 magazine here: https://www.gocruiseandtravel.co.uk/brochure/unforgettable-memories?aff=stanley
📞 Give us a call and talk to our knowledgeable specialists about your next unforgettable adventure: 01206 259076

💖 Apologies to anyone who tried to visit the shop this afternoon. Coco got a grass seed in her ear on her lunchtime walk...
21/08/2026

💖 Apologies to anyone who tried to visit the shop this afternoon. Coco got a grass seed in her ear on her lunchtime walk. Fast forward an emergency trip to the vet and sedation, she is now home sleeping it off and the culprit has been removed! 🐶🐾
😊 We’ll be back at 9am tomorrow!

Address

7 High Street
Manningtree
CO111AG

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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