Company Details

Founded
1994
Host Type
Host-Franchise Hybrid
Franchise
Currently Accepting
Beginner Agents, Experienced Agents
Accepts Agents in
USA
# of Contractors
2962
# of Agencies
2962
Members US
2962
Members Canada
Members w/storefront
Members home-based
Annual Sales
$1 billion
Languages Spoken
Business Attributes
Woman-Owned (100%)
Network Sales
$1 billion
Profile Updated
12/05/2024
GDS
Not Offered
Accreditations
CLIA, IATA
Members of
ACTA, ASTA, BBB, IGLTA, PATH, CLIA
Seller of Travel
California, Florida, Hawaii
E&O Insurance Included
Focuses
Adventure, Cruise, Disney, Groups, Leisure, Luxury, Ethnic, Honeymoon/DWs, FITs, Tours

Program Details

Ticketing Service for non-GDS Agents
Minimum Sales Requirement
Required to use Franchise Brand
Charge for Ticketing
Lead Program
Lead Belongs to
Charge for Leads
Education Program
Employee Training, IC Education, In-person, On-demand
Allows Sub-agents

Pricing & Commission

Franchise Start Up Fee
695.0
Military/Veteran discounts
Accreditation Number Required
Start Up Fee
$695–$20,465
Location Requirement
Storefront, Home-based
Annual Fee
$0–$2,000
Monthly Fee
Commission Split Range
Frequency of Commission Payments
Every Two Weeks
Method of Payment
Direct Deposit

Technology & Tools

Marketing Programs
Direct Mail, Consumer Magazine, E-mail Marketing, Social Media Tools
Leisure Tools
Air Booking Tool, Consumer Booking Tool, Cruise Booking Tool, Hotel Booking Tool
Corporate Tools
Online Booking Tool
Commission Tracking
Itinerary Builder
Forms and Templates
CRM
Website Program
Accounting
Booking Tool
Analytics
Payment Solutions

About Cruise Planners

Cruise Planners is the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network with more than 2,800 franchise owners who independently book vacation and travel experiences for their clients. Cruise Planners provides franchise owners with comprehensive training, award-winning marketing, and industry-leading technology, allowing them to be their own boss, work from anywhere, and travel the world.


WHY JOIN

  • #1 ranked home-based travel franchise by Entrepreneur for 18 years in a row
  • Comprehensive training and a personal business development coach to help you succeed
  • Flexibility to work whenever and from wherever
  • Unparalleled marketing and technology tools
Cruise Planners

Team Members

Scott Koepf
Scott KoepfChief Strategy Officer
Michelle Fee
Michelle FeeFounder and CEO
Theresa Scalzitti
Theresa ScalzittiChief Operating Officer
Brian Shultz
Brian ShultzChief Information Officer

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