Ground Control

End-to-end shore excursion & multi-port operations management.

Industries

Cruise operators (River & Ocean)

Shore excursion teams

Destination management teams

Use cases

Shore excursion planning, supplier coordination, and on-field operations across multiple destinations

Workflow

Tour planning and setup

Supplier and resource management

On-field coordination and execution

Features

Made for shore excursion management

Ground Control enables teams to plan, coordinate, and execute shore excursions through a connected platform that streamlines workflows, supplier communication, and operational control.

Tour planning & logistics

Manage itineraries, services, schedules, and operational tasks across ports and destinations.

Supplier & guide management

Coordinate guides, transportation, and service providers.

On-field coordination

Maintain visibility during live operations with guides, hosts, and operational teams.

Operational insights  & control

Track performance, manage capacity, and maintain oversight.

platform overview

How Ground Control works

See how cruise and operations teams plan, coordinate, and execute shore excursions within one connected platform — from initial setup to live operations in the field.

platform features

Inside the Ground Control platform

Supplier & resource coordination

Manage guides, coaches, venues, and services in one centralized system. Request availability, confirm bookings, and coordinate suppliers with full visibility across operations.

Structured tour planning

Create and manage excursions using reusable templates, predefined allotments, and flexible pricing. Quickly adjust tours, services, or schedules while keeping everything aligned with cruise operations.

integration

Connect event platforms

Wonderland and Ground Control work as one connected system — linking financial planning, budgeting, and cost control with real-time cruise and shore operations. What’s structured in Wonderland flows directly into Ground Control, ensuring aligned execution, visibility, and control across every activity.

Multiple platforms, flexible configurations

ETG solutions can be combined in different ways depending on your operational needs. Our team can help you design the right platform setup for your organization.

Ground Control + Wonderland

Connect financial planning with real-time operational execution.

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From deploying ETG platforms to designing custom digital systems, our team will help you identify the right approach for your organization.

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Patrick Friess

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