About Us
A Message From Our Owners
Welcome to Ocean World Travel
While cruising is at the heart of what we do, our expertise goes far beyond the ocean. Whether it’s a beach getaway, a city break, or a tailor-made tour, we are here to help you find the right holiday at the right price.
Co-Owners, Ocean World Travel
A Family Business Built from the Ground Up
Ocean World Travel began in 1995 in a small box room in Birmingham. Founded with a simple but powerful aim—to help customers get the best possible value on their holidays while receiving outstanding service—the business quickly began to grow.
As demand increased, we moved south to Winchester before expanding into a two-storey office in Southampton, right at the heart of the UK cruise industry. Each move reflected our growing reputation for specialist knowledge, honest advice, and a customer-first approach.
In 2017, we proudly opened our first high street shop in Chandler’s Ford, giving our customers a welcoming place to visit and meet our friendly team face-to-face. In 2025, we continued that journey by opening our second retail store in Wickham, allowing us to support even more customers in person.
Today, Ocean World Travel remains proudly family-run and independent, guided by the same values that shaped our earliest days.
Our journey through the years: from a small box room in 1995 to our two local high-street shops.
Strong Relationships, Better Savings
Over the years, Ocean World Travel has been a top-performing agent for many different cruise lines. These trusted relationships allow us to secure exclusive cruise offers and added-value promotions that we pass directly to our customers.
Special Fares
Onboard Credits
Cabin Upgrades
Direct Line Support
Exclusive Value & Extra Touches
Going further than the high street to bring you the best prices and premium service.
Unbeatable Value
Because we are an independent specialist, we are proud to discount almost all cruises. You get the same world-class holiday, but with the added benefit of our exclusive Ocean World Travel pricing.
A Special Touch…
We believe your holiday should start with a celebration. On selected UK departures, our guests receive complimentary champagne and chocolates to enjoy as they set sail, lovingly hand-packed and delivered to the port by our team.
More Than Just Cruises
While cruising is our speciality, we understand that the perfect holiday is different for everyone. We offer expert advice and great value on a wide range of getaways worldwide.
Whatever type of holiday you are dreaming of, our team will work with you to design a trip that suits your interests, budget, and travel style.
Holidays Tailored to You
- • Beach holidays & All-inclusive resorts
- • City breaks across the UK & Europe
- • Family & Multi-generational trips
- • Tailor-made & Multi-centre holidays
- • Tours, Safaris & Lifetime experiences
Service That Puts You First
We do not believe in pressure selling or one-size-fits-all recommendations. Instead, we focus on listening, advising and supporting you throughout the entire booking process.
How we help you every step of the way:
- ✓ Choosing the right holiday or cruise
- ✓ Finding the best available price and offers
- ✓ Adding flights, hotels, transfers and insurance
- ✓ Answering questions before you travel
- ✓ Providing support if plans change
Our goal is to make booking your holiday enjoyable, stress-free and reassuring.
Ready to Plan Your Perfect Escape?
Whether you want expert advice from our team or prefer to browse our latest offers, we’re here to help you find the right holiday at the best price.
Personal Support
Speak with our specialists to tailor-make your trip or answer any questions you have before booking.
Latest Offers
Browse our wide range of exclusive cruise deals and limited-time promotions available right now.
