Company Details

  • Founded
    1980
  • Host Type
    Hybrid (Host & Travel Agency)
  • Franchise
  • Currently Accepting
    Experienced Agents
  • Accepts Agents in
    USA
  • # of Contractors
    75
  • Annual Sales
    $50 million
  • Languages Spoken
  • Business Attributes
  • Profile Updated
    03/23/2023
  • GDS
    Sabre
  • Consortia
  • Accreditations
    ARC, CLIA, IATA
  • Members of
    ASTA, CCRA
  • Seller of Travel
    California, Florida
  • E&O Insurance Included
  • Focuses

Program Details

  • Ticketing Service for non-GDS Agents
  • Minimum Sales Requirement
  • Charge for Ticketing
  • Lead Program
  • Education Program
  • Allows Sub-agents

Pricing & Commission

  • Military/Veteran discounts
  • Start Up Fee
    $0
  • Location requirement
    Storefront, Home-based
  • Annual Fee
    $0
  • Commission Split Range
    80% to 85%
  • Frequency of Commission Payments
    Monthly
  • Method of Payment
    Direct Deposit

Technology & Tools

  • Marketing Programs
    Direct Mail, Website Program, Consumer Magazine, E-mail Marketing, Social Media Tools
  • Sample Website
  • Leisure Tools
    Air Booking Tool, Cruise Booking Tool, Hotel Booking Tool
  • Corporate Tools
  • CRM

About Cruise & Travel Experts

Cruise & Travel Experts is a Michigan-based host agency/ travel agency hybrid that was established in 1980. Cruise & Travel Experts currently accepts experienced agents for a monthly technology fee of $27. 

Membership includes competitive commission split, operational support and training, E&O insurance and other benefits. For an extra fee, they offer vacation support and a CTE phone system.