GoCruise & Travel with Dan

GoCruise & Travel with Dan: personal cruise and travel planning from Swansea

GoCruise & Travel with Dan is a travel agency operating as part of the GoCruise & Travel network. The business is run by Dan Rowley and Donna, who describe themselves as enthusiastic travel and cruise specialists. Their approach centres on building trips around the client's style, whether that is a romantic getaway, a destination wedding, a family holiday or a longer voyage.

Dan Rowley's background in tourism

Dan's involvement in travel began in 2001, when he studied a Tourism Management degree and spent summers working as a holiday rep in Spanish and Portuguese resorts. He met Donna during one of those summers. The couple worked in various locations around the world, from Ibiza to Sydney, before settling near Donna's home city of Swansea. They married on the blue lagoon in Turkey. Over a period of 15 years they fostered more than 50 children, and later joined the GoCruise & Travel family to continue their travel work.

Cruise expertise and destination interests

The agency presents cruise itineraries as being as important as the facilities on board. Its preference for a particular ship depends on the purpose of the trip and the people travelling. For family holidays, the couple notes that their daughter expects hidden ducks on board. For adult breaks, they favour smaller, calmer and more luxurious ships, with an espresso martini for Donna and a local ale for Dan.

Their personal travel wish list includes Antarctica for Dan, described as sailing to the edge of the world and treading where few others have; cruising the Greek islands and returning to Kotor for Donna; and Japan for a family trip, motivated by an anime-loving teenager.

Booking service and financial protection

GoCruise & Travel with Dan offers a professional yet personal service tailored to each client. The agency states that bookings are covered by ABTA and ATOL protection. It works with customers who already know which holiday they want as well as those who wish to explore the possibilities together.

Customer feedback

The site cites Trustpilot reviews, including one describing how Dan organised all transport and transfer options flawlessly, with clear connections and rail travel that felt effortless. Another review highlights his availability, noting that he was always contactable, helpful and reassuring regardless of the time or question, which made the trip feel safe, relaxed and stress free.

Destinations and operators

The website lists destinations including the British Isles, Canary Islands, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Africa, Alaska, the Amazon, Asia, Australasia, the Black Sea, the Brahmaputra and Canada. It also includes sections for featured operators and travel styles.

Contact and enquiry

Dan and Donna can be reached by landline, WhatsApp or email, and the site provides an enquiry form that asks for full name, phone number, email address, region and requirements, with an option to join a mailing list. The business also offers the possibility of starting your own travel business through the GoCruise & Travel network.