TravelNorte

What TravelNorte does

TravelNorte is an online travel agency (OTA) operated by TEBARLAV Lda., a private limited company registered in Portugal with NIF 510875424 and headquartered at Rua Dr. Cassiano Baptista N 229, Ponte de Lima. The company holds Portuguese RNAVT travel agency license #6256 and runs a direct-to-consumer booking platform at travelnorte.com serving Portuguese and Spanish-speaking leisure travelers in the Iberian Peninsula. The site is structured as a self-service search-and-book portal across seven product categories: Hotéis, Voo+Hotel (flight+hotel bundles), Rural, Pacotes (cultural circuits, national destinations, escapes, long-distance trips), Cruzeiros, Voos, and Ferries.

The cruise vertical is the most developed part of the platform, aggregating inventory from more than 15 cruise lines including MSC Cruzeiros, Norwegian Cruise Line, Costa Cruzeiros, Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Holland America, Oceania, Seabourn, Silversea, Virgin Voyages, Disney Cruise Line, Cunard, Carnival, CroisiEurope, Azamara, Explora Journeys, Crystal, and Celestyal. The site carries detailed cruise content including ship specifications, deck plans, itineraries, port descriptions, and customer reviews, with cruise prices ranging from €1 last-minute deals to over €10,000 for suite categories. TravelNorte also participates in European Union Next Generation EU and Spanish Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism funding programs that subsidize certain travel offerings.

The business operates on a transaction-fee model, earning commissions from travel suppliers (hotels, airlines, cruise lines, ferry operators) on bookings made through the platform. It charges management fees ('Gastos de gestão') for some services and uses a pay-as-you-go billing cadence. Marketing and distribution are conducted primarily through the proprietary website and organic/SEO search, with no disclosed app, API, or third-party integrations beyond supplier feeds. The firm is independently owned with 6 employees, no institutional funding, no parent company, and no publicly disclosed revenue.

Name

TravelNorte

Legal name

TEBARLAV Lda.

Website

https://travelnorte.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ponte de Lima

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Travel Agency Commissions: TravelNorte operates as an online travel agency (OTA) that earns commissions from travel suppliers (hotels, airlines, cruise lines) for bookings made through its platform. The agency sells travel products including hotels, flights, packages, cruises, and ferries on behalf of third-party suppliers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

TravelNorte is an online travel agency that aggregates and resells third-party travel inventory (hotels, flights, cruises, packages, ferries, and rural tourism) through its self-service website. The platform enables consumers to search, compare, and book travel services from multiple global suppliers in a single portal, earning commissions on each transaction. Its strongest inventory is in cruises, offering 2,838+ options across major cruise lines with departures from Iberian ports.

Product overview

TravelNorte is an online travel agency operated by TEBARLAV Lda., offering a comprehensive suite of travel booking services. The platform provides seven interconnected core products: Hotéis (hotel reservations), Voo+Hotel (flight and hotel packages), Rural (rural tourism), Pacotes (travel packages including cultural circuits and themed trips), Cruzeiros (cruise bookings across major global cruise lines), Voos (flight-only bookings), and Ferries (maritime transportation). The product portfolio enables customers to book individual services or combine multiple offerings through package deals, serving Portuguese and Spanish-speaking markets with departures from various European and international ports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hotéis (Hotel Booking) Online hotel reservation service allowing customers to search and book accommodations from multiple hotel suppliers. Targeted at individual leisure travelers in the Iberian Peninsula.
• Voo+Hotel (Flight + Hotel Packages) Combined flight and hotel package booking service for travelers seeking bundled airfare and accommodation. Targeted at individual leisure travelers.
• Rural (Rural Tourism) Rural tourism accommodation service featuring countryside lodges and rural properties for travelers seeking non-urban lodging experiences. Targeted at individual leisure travelers.
• Pacotes (Package Holidays) Pre-packaged travel bundles including cultural circuits, national destinations, escapes, grand trips, long-distance travel, and bridge packages. Prices range from €455 to €2,157+ per person. Targeted at individual leisure travelers seeking organized multi-component trips.
• Cruzeiros (Cruise Bookings) Cruise booking platform offering voyages across Atlantic, Canaries, Caribbean, Greek Islands, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Africa, Alaska, and other global destinations. Features multiple cruise lines including MSC, Norwegian, Costa, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Princess, Holland America, Oceania, Seabourn, Silversea, Virgin Voyages, Disney, Cunard, Carnival, CroisiEurope, Azamara, Explora Journeys, Celestyal, and Crystal. Prices range from €1 to over €10,000. Targeted at individual leisure travelers.
• Voos (Flight Bookings) Standalone airline ticket booking service for individual flight reservations. Targeted at individual leisure travelers.
• Ferries (Ferry Bookings) Maritime ferry ticket booking service for travelers needing sea transportation. Targeted at individual leisure travelers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MSC CruzeiroscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor cruise line partner offering extensive inventory of MSC cruise itineraries including departures from Funchal (Madeira), Lisbon, and other ports. Featured ships include MSC Grandiosa, MSC Virtuosa, MSC Armonia, MSC Bellisima, MSC Divina, MSC Euribia, MSC Fantasia, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Lirica, MSC Magnifica, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Musica, MSC Opera, MSC Orchestra, MSC Poesia, MSC Preziosa, MSC Seascape, MSC Seashore, MSC Seaview, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Splendida, MSC Virtuosa, MSC World America, MSC World Asia, MSC World Europa.
• Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured cruise line with ships including Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Aura, Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Luna, Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Sky, Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Viva. Offers cruises departing from Lisbon and other European ports.
• Costa CruzeiroscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian cruise line partner offering Mediterranean and Atlantic itineraries. Featured ships include Costa Diadema, Costa Esmeralda, Costa Fascinosa, Costa Favolosa, Costa Fortuna, Costa Pacifica, Costa Serena, Costa Deliziosa. Ships featuring Italian-themed design including Costa Smeralda/Costa Esmeralda.
• Celebrity CruisescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium cruise line partner with ships including Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Flora, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Summit, Celebrity Wanderer, Celebrity Xcel. Offers Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and transatlantic itineraries.
• Royal CaribbeancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor cruise line with Freedom Class and Oasis Class ships featured including Allure of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, Icon of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, Odyssey of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas, Rhapsody of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas, Utopia of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Legend of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas.
• Celestyal CruisescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreek-focused cruise line specializing in Greek Islands and Eastern Mediterranean itineraries. Featured ships include Celestyal Discovery and Celestyal Journey. Ships offer Greek-themed experiences with visits to Greek islands, Turkey, and the Adriatic.
• Princess CruisesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium cruise line with ships including Caribbean Princess, Coral Princess, Crown Princess, Diamond Princess, Enchanted Princess, Grand Princess, Majestic Princess, Regal Princess, Ruby Princess, Sapphire Princess, Sea Princess, Sky Princess, Star Princess, Sun Princess. Offers Mediterranean and worldwide itineraries.
• Holland America LineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraditional cruise line offering classic itineraries. Ships include Amsterdam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Noordam, Oosterdam, Rotterdam, Veendam, Volendam, Westerdam, Zaandam, Zuiderdam.
• Oceania CruisesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium cruise line offering culinary-focused cruises. Ships include Insignia, Marina, Nautica, Regatta, Riviera, Vista.
• Seabourn Cruise LineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUltra-luxury cruise line with intimate ships offering all-suite accommodations. Ships include Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Quest, Seabourn Sojourn.
• SilverseaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury expedition and classic cruise line. Ships include Silver Dawn, Silver Endeavour, Silver Ghost, Silver Moon, Silver Muse, Silver Nova, Silver Origin, Silver Shadow, Silver Spirit, Silver Whisper, Silver Wind.
• Virgin VoyagesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorModern cruise line targeting adult travelers with ships including Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, Resilient Lady, Brilliant Lady.
• Disney Cruise LineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily-focused cruise line with ships including Disney Destiny, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Magic, Disney Treasure, Disney Wish, Disney Wonder. Offers Mediterranean and worldwide itineraries.
• CunardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraditional British cruise line offering classic ocean voyages. Ships include Queen Anne, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2.
• CarnivalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMass-market cruise line with numerous ships operating in Caribbean, Mediterranean, and other regions. Ships include Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Dream, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Legend, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Magic, Carnival Mardi Gras, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Pride, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Splendor, Sunrise, Valor, Vista, and others.
• CroisiEuropeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean river and coastal cruise operator specializing in European waterways including Loire Valley, Rhine, Danube, Rhône, Seine, Douro, and other rivers.
• Azamara CruisesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoutique cruise line offering destination-intensive itineraries. Ships include Azamara Journey, Azamara Onward, Azamara Pursuit, Azamara Quest.
• Explora JourneysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorModern luxury cruise line under MSC Group. Ships include Explora I, Explora II, Explora III.
• Crystal CruisesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUltra-luxury cruise line (restored after previous closure) offering ocean and expedition voyages. Ships include Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Booking.com: Global OTA leader with extensive hotel, flight, and ground transportation inventory across all European markets. Comparable as a competing channel for the same Iberian consumer but operates at vastly larger scale.
• Viajes El Corte Inglés: Spain's largest traditional travel agency network with broad product offerings including cruises, packages, and corporate travel. Comparable in Iberian market leadership but operates at significantly larger scale via physical retail.
• Expedia: Global OTA offering flights, hotels, packages, cruises, and car rentals across all major European markets including Spain and Portugal. Comparable across product mix, but with global scale and brand advantages.

Direct peers

• eDreams ODIGEO: Leading European online travel agency headquartered in Barcelona, offering flights, hotels, packages, and cruises across multiple European markets including Iberia. Directly comparable as a multi-product OTA serving overlapping customer segments.
• Nautalia Viajes: Spanish travel agency with strong portfolio in cruise and package holidays, serving Spanish-speaking consumers. Comparable in product mix and Iberian market focus.
• Lastminute.com: European OTA offering flights, hotels, packages, cruises, and experiences with strong presence in Spain and Portugal. Comparable multi-product OTA model with overlapping supplier relationships.
• Rumbo: Iberian-focused online travel agency offering flights, hotels, packages, and cruises to Spanish and Portuguese consumers. Comparable in geographic focus and product breadth.
• Logitravel: Spanish-language online travel agency specialising in packages, cruises, and flight+hotel bundles primarily for the Spanish and Portuguese markets. Closely comparable in product mix and Iberian regional focus.
• Atrapalo: Spanish online travel agency offering flights, hotels, packages, and activities across Spanish-speaking markets. Comparable in product mix and focus on leisure travellers in Iberia.

Regional players

• CroisiEurope: European river and coastal cruise operator with distribution across Iberia. Listed as a TravelNorte partner; comparable in targeting Iberian consumers for cruise bookings, though operates as a supplier rather than distributor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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