Globe Travel is New Zealand’s leading travel expert specialising in the global travel needs of the marine and yachting industries worldwide.

Karen Bowring established Globe Travel in Auckland, New Zealand in 2005 to fulfill the detailed travel demands of the sailing elite and to support the yachting industry in taking their innovative products and designs to the international market. Over the past several years the business has flourished and Globe Travel now caters to the yachting and sailing world around the globe, with clients in the US and Europe as well as New Zealand.

Globe Travel knows that your business is your priority so their priority is your stress-free travel arrangements. One phone call or email to Globe Travel will simplify your life – they posses the knowledge and experience to provide perfect travel solutions to the most challenging of itineraries.

All Globe Travel consultants are highly qualified and have accumulated vast experience within the travel industry. All elements of travel can be included in an itinerary; flights, accommodation, transfers, car hire, frequent flyer requirements, travel insurance or private charter flights – whilst respecting the individual’s budget. Globe Travel prides itself on the personalised service it provides on an individual basis.  

" ...I am the model client for them as obviously they love a challenge. I always book late, never know exactly what I need and even when they have finally got me on a plane, nine times out of ten I have to change my plans! Oh yes, and of course I need it to be a good deal. Karen you and your team are the very best in the game, thank you for the many years of service and I look forward to many more." - Mike Sanderson, (CEO Doyle Sails, two time Volvo Ocean Race winner & veteran of 3 America’s Cup campaigns)

Globe Travel is a fully licensed and bonded travel agency with close alignment to one of New Zealand’s best recognised consolidators. Globe Travel works only with established and bonded operators and for additional reassurance offer all their clients a 24 hours emergency service.