ROL Cruise

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Recognising that its people are at the heart of its success is central to ROL Cruise’s ambition to remain the UK’s leading independent cruise specialist and the employer of choice in Colchester.

Founded in 1995, ROL Cruise is proud to be employee-owned, with more than 130 co-owners working together to deliver outstanding service and industry expertise. This unique ownership structure empowers colleagues to contribute directly to the company’s growth, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and shared success.

As the number one agent for many of the world’s leading cruise lines, ROL Cruise has built a reputation for high standards of service and extensive knowledge of the cruise market. This has been recognised through multiple industry awards, reinforcing its trusted position within the sector.

ROL Cruise is equally proud of its loyalty programme, Cruise Miles®, which supports over 400,000 members in making meaningful financial savings on bookings. In doing so, the company not only regards customer loyalty but also builds long-term relationships with travellers who trust ROL Cruise to deliver exceptional cruise experiences.

The company’s ‘one team’ ethos is underpinned by its commitment to co-ownership, ensuring that every individual has a stake in the business and a voice in its future. This inclusive culture drives innovation, dedication, and pride, creating an environment where colleagues are motivated to achieve excellence together.

With its headquarters in Colchester, ROL Cruise continues to invest in its people and its partnerships, ensuring that it remains a world-class cruise specialist for generations to come.

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My Team

95% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

The company fosters a 'one team' ethos through its Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure, which empowers colleagues to contribute to the company's growth. This promotes a culture of shared success, accountability, and collaboration, driving innovation and pride among employees.
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88% of staff agreed

I am paid fairly for the work I do relative to people in similar positions in similar organisations

The transition to an Employee Ownership Trust reflects the company's commitment to recognising the vital role of its team and its long-term thinking. This structure is intended to provide stability and enhanced opportunities to share in the future success of the business.
Leadership

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The CEO and board of directors maintain transparent communication through several initiatives. These include a monthly company update on financial performance and targets, a mid-month update as needed, and quarterly meetings with team-elected representatives to ensure open dialogue.
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95% of staff agreed

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The company fosters a 'one team' ethos through its Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure, which empowers colleagues to contribute to the company's growth. This promotes a culture of shared success, accountability, and collaboration, driving innovation and pride among employees.
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88% of staff agreed

I am paid fairly for the work I do relative to people in similar positions in similar organisations

The transition to an Employee Ownership Trust reflects the company's commitment to recognising the vital role of its team and its long-term thinking. This structure is intended to provide stability and enhanced opportunities to share in the future success of the business.
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95% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

The company fosters a 'one team' ethos through its Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure, which empowers colleagues to contribute to the company's growth. This promotes a culture of shared success, accountability, and collaboration, driving innovation and pride among employees.

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I have always considered our staff to be our biggest asset, with the length of service and loyalty we have within the company I try to embrace all opportunities we can to make sure everyone feels part of the ROL family. This ethos was further enhanced when we truly put our money where our mouth was and became employee owned in November 2024. Giving us the opportunity to grant the majority share of ROL to our loyal employees and ensure everyone benefits ongoing from the companies results, of which they are all pivotal to creating.

Rosie Cairns, CEO, ROL Cruise

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