Tourism and cruise software developed by experts

We develop customized software solutions for your tourism and cruise company and support you in automating your processes.

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35 years of experience

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Tourism and cruise software from experts

Whether it's internet booking engines or flight monitoring, we operate wherever software solutions are needed in tourism, cruises, and aviation. We work with you to analyze existing processes and advise you on the possibilities of digitalization. We show you how customized software can not only help you work more efficiently, but also give you a competitive advantage.

“Thousands of people enjoy their vacations every year thanks to software solutions from GECKO. Our expertise has been valued by our customers for years.”
Christian Lanz, CEO at GECKO Software​
Christian Lanz Geschäftsführer bei GECKO Software

Our services

Our software solutions for the tourism and cruise industry are developed precisely according to your requirements. From brainstorming to crew training, we offer comprehensive solutions for your company. We support you in mapping your processes in software and increasing customer satisfaction.

Integrated solutions

End-to-end software development

Rollout and premium support

Our tourism and cruise expertise

We support you with our expertise in optimizing your operational processes and strengthening your competitiveness. From precise yield management and optimization of culinary offerings to efficient administration of contract terms, we offer tailor-made solutions for the tourism and cruise industry.

Onshore applications

We develop onshore software for travel agencies and shipping companies that simplifies planning, control, and analysis in the back office. Focus: stable processes, clear data flows, and clean integration into existing systems—so teams can make decisions faster and do less manual work.

Yield management and pricing logic

Flight monitoring and incident handling

Quota and capacity planning

Onship software

Software on board must be reliable, high-performing, and practical. We build onboard solutions that support crew and management in their day-to-day operations—from supply and reporting to technical processes—including seamless connection to onshore systems.

Culinary database and order management

Fuel tracking and consumption analysis

Maintenance and compliance documentation

Online booking solutions

We develop modern booking processes and portals that intuitively guide users to completion and automate processes. From availability and prices to roles/rights and data consistency: the systems are designed for conversion, performance, and integration.

Internet Booking Engine (IBE)

Extranet (partner/agency portal)

Ship manifest and onboarding management

AI-powered automation and insights

With the help of artificial intelligence, we support teams in making decisions faster and automating routine tasks—e.g., through smart assistance functions, better data quality, and more accurate forecasts. Always with a clear focus on benefits and transparent results.

APIs/interfaces, integration, and data protection

To ensure that your systems work together seamlessly, we rely on stable APIs, clean interface concepts, and traceable data flows. At the same time, we take data protection and security by design into account—from authorizations and logging to hosting and access concepts.

Integration, documentation, and training

We provide technical and organizational support for the implementation of our software solutions: integration, testing, rollout, and enablement. This allows your team to get up and running quickly—with clear documentation and practical training.

For which tourism and cruise provider is custom software useful?

Custom software can be useful for tourism and cruise providers to meet specific business requirements and enable a personalized customer experience. Here are some areas where custom software can be particularly useful:

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Booking systems and reservations

Development of customized booking software (Internet Booking Engine) that meets the specific requirements of the company.

Integration of booking platforms for various travel services, including hotels, flights, excursions, and transfers.

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Customer relationship management (CRM systems)

Implementation of a CRM system to manage customer profiles, track preferences, and provide personalized offers.

Integration of CRM with booking systems to ensure seamless communication and customer experience.

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Excursion and travel planning, tour guide apps

Development of applications that enable travelers to plan their journey, book activities, and receive relevant information during their trip.

Provision of mobile apps for tour guides to improve interaction with travelers and provide real-time information.

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Cruise management

Customized software for cruise ship management, including bookings, route planning, crew management, and safety protocols.

Integration of systems for monitoring and optimizing operational processes on cruise ships.

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Travel analytics and reporting

Implementation of analytical tools to collect and analyze data on bookings, customer behavior, and market trends.

Development of customized reporting systems to present business information in an easily understandable way.

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Customer feedback and reviews

Implementation of systems for collecting customer reviews and feedback in order to continuously improve service.

Integration of feedback data into CRM systems for a comprehensive view of customers.

Cost-free consultation

If you would like to learn more about customized tourism software or cruise software, simply book an appointment for a no-obligation consultation.

Technology Stack

We have experts for all relevant frameworks and technology stacks. We offer you extensive know-how in current backend and frontend technologies such as .NET or Angular. In addition, we have expertise in all common programming languages such as Java, Python, or C-Sharp and use container platforms such as Docker or Kubernetes.

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Web apps for smartphones and desktops

Connection to external systems such as SAP

Interfaces to big data systems

We have know-how

with cloud and big data providers

Amazon Web Services

Partners and expertise

Microsoft Azure

Partners and expertise

Google Cloud

Experts

Your advantages with customized cruise software

With customized cruise software, you get a flexible solution tailored to your needs. Custom software gives you a decisive advantage over your competition, and the software belongs to you.

Increase in efficiency

Custom cruise software optimizes processes, minimizes manual tasks, and increases efficiency, resulting in smooth operations.

Improve customer experience

Customized features enable you to offer personalized services, improving customer experience and satisfaction.

Flexible adaptation

Customized software can be flexibly adapted to new business developments without affecting operations.

Ensure safety

Customized solutions enable targeted integration of security measures to protect sensitive data from threats and ensure compliance.

Cost efficiency

By adapting to specific needs, customized software minimizes unnecessary functions, resulting in cost savings and improving return on investment.

Secure competitive advantage

Adapting to industry-specific requirements gives your company a clear competitive advantage, as you can better respond to your customers' needs.

Why choose to work with GECKO?

Our employees bring with them experience from up to 2,850 person-days per year in the tourism industry, and have been doing so for more than 20 years. We have extensive knowledge of various processes relating to booking, pricing, and contract design. Our team manages up to 25 different ongoing projects and responds flexibly to customer requirements.

Comprehensive consultation

Our expertise lies in process analysis and software development tailored to your individual requirements. Our team will record your process in a workshop and, if desired, advise you on optional improvements. Our projects are diverse.

Extensive software expertise

In addition to Java, Microsoft .net, and other programming languages, we are experienced with standard systems such as Fidelio, Micros POS systems, and Amadeus Toma. We ensure the high availability of our software solutions and rely on modern software architectures in cloud environments.

Agile development cycles

Together with our customers, we want to create quick solutions and not spend time on long development cycles. That's why we design projects to be agile, so we can achieve the agreed-upon main goal in quick sprints. With each step, we create additional benefits for our customers.

We are your partner for cruise software

Years of experience

We have been able to demonstrate and further expand our expertise in numerous software projects over the past few years.

Fast support

Our development team is available around the clock to answer your questions.

Development in Germany

Our development processes offer the highest quality, reliability, and data security in accordance with German standards.

Would you like more information about customized tourism software and cruise software?

If you would like to talk to our experts about tourism software and cruise software, or if you need general advice, please write or call us. We are here for you and happy to help.

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Together with our customers from the tourism and cruise industry, we have already successfully implemented over 100 projects. We are delighted with the positive feedback we have received and that our software solutions have delivered tangible benefits.

Our solution enables AIDA to guarantee a fail-safe system for bookings made via its website and other platforms. The flexible connection of booking sources and applications via APIs enabled the seamless integration of various booking platforms, including the EXPInet booking mask, EXPInet travel search, and the website.

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I'm happy to help

If you have any questions about cruise software solutions, feel free to contact me.

Sebastian Klemm Projektleiter Cruise Ship Software bei GECKO Software

Sebastian Klemm

Head of Tourism and Cruise Software
Phone: +49 381 45488-0

The question of how much it costs to develop cruise software is complex and cannot be answered in general terms. Factors such as functionality, technology stack, complexity, and project management influence the total cost. In our knowledge hub, we provide insights into how you can obtain realistic cost estimates and which aspects play a role in the development of your individual software solution.

Our IBE solutions are specially developed to optimize booking processes. We seamlessly integrate payment providers, offer a user-friendly interface, and enable the mapping of complex contract terms with travel agencies. In addition, we provide support in compiling documents with complex rules in document management and connecting to ERP systems for smooth business processing.

Our customized software solutions offer comprehensive yield management and operational pricing. By integrating advanced algorithms and data analytics, we enable precise real-time price control. From developing strategies to implementation, we support our customers in optimizing their yield management and strengthening their competitiveness.

Our fuel tracking solutions offer the ability to accurately monitor fuel consumption and identify inappropriate driving behavior. We create transparency in the fuel procurement process, enable period-based booking of fuel purchases, and reduce dependence on estimates and complicated measurement methods. Through efficient management of fuel consumption, we help our customers reduce their operating costs and minimize their environmental impact.

We develop customized culinary database solutions for sophisticated restaurants. These solutions enable detailed documentation of recipes, additives, and order quantities to ensure the quality and variety of the culinary offerings. Through centralized management of all restaurant data, we support our customers in creating an unforgettable culinary experience for their guests while increasing operational efficiency.