Cruise Planners

If you’re excited about becoming part of the travel industry but are worried you can’t because you don’t have experience in it, don’t fret! A Cruise Planners turnkey business opportunity comes with our expert training and support, which means just about anyone who is motivated and hardworking can make the most of our investment. Keep reading to discover how we use our decades of industry expertise to bring our franchisees up to speed and ready to make the most of our exciting industry as independent travel agents.

A Cruise Planners low-cost franchise opportunity is many things: a chance to build a small business, the opportunity to make a name for yourself in a robust industry, and much more. The fact is, as a Cruise Planners work-from-home franchise owner, you'll have the possibility to create a life for yourself that leaves plenty of room for fun! In this blog, we'll look at a few ways a Cruise Planners franchise can help you carve out the life you've been dreaming of.

At Cruise Planners, we're exceptionally proud that our low-cost franchises appeal to a broad range of investors. But our franchise opportunities for veterans are especially smart, as they allow this demographic to utilize the skills they've likely already developed through their military service. Keep reading to learn more about why veterans love the franchise model and can make the most of everything a Cruise Planners investment has to offer.

People love exploring new places, cultures, and experiences, a desire that continues to fuel the thriving travel and tourism industry. The travel sector is on strong footing, presenting real growth opportunities for entrepreneurially-minded individuals who want to enjoy the perks of small business ownership. A Cruise Planners low-cost franchise investment can put you in the middle of our exciting industry with plenty of expert support!

Our Work-from-Home Travel Agency Is a Franchise Partner of the Year! Cruise Planners is exceptionally proud to announce that we’ve been recognized as the Franchise Partner of the Year by Royal Caribbean International. As the nation's largest work-from-home travel agency, Cruise Planners has been given this prestigious award as an acknowledgement of exceptional achievements in sales, customer service, and innovation within the cruise industry — recognition we could not have achieved without the hard work of our franchisees. A Long-Standing Partnership Michelle Fee, founder and CEO of Cruise Planners, expressed her pride in the award, highlighting the strong partnership between the two companies. She credited the hard work of the Cruise Planners corporate team and our franchise owners for earning this recognition. The partnership dates back to 2014, with Cruise Planners consistently ranking as a top partner for Royal Caribbean, receiving previous awards like the Chairman's Award and the President's Award. "We’re committed to our long-standing partnership with Royal Caribbean, and receiving the esteemed Franchise Partner of the Year award is truly a source of joy and pride for us," said Michelle. "This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our team, our network of franchise owners and agents, as well as the trust their clients place in us to provide exceptional service and travel experiences." Looking Ahead in the Cruise Industry Vicki Freed, senior vice president at Royal Caribbean, acknowledged the collaborative efforts between cruise lines and travel partners in driving industry success. She praised Cruise Planners' travel professionals for their expertise in matching clients with ideal vacations. With the launch of new ships like Icon of the Seas, Utopia of the Seas, and Star of the Seas, Freed expressed excitement for the industry’s future. "These are extremely exciting times for the entire cruise industry – cruise lines and travel partners alike. The sky's the limit at Royal Caribbean, and the strong performance we've seen is thanks in large part to our valued travel professionals and their incredible knowledge when it comes to matching their clients with the right vacation experience," said Vicki. "I'm very proud to honor these experts who consistently work with us and continue to see success with their businesses.” We’re the Number-One Travel Franchise Cruise Planners is the number-one travel franchise opportunity in the US, empowering our network of 2,500 home-based independent travel agents to make the most of our industry through innovative marketing programs, advanced booking technology, and industry-leading training and support. Cruise Planners has received numerous awards, including being named Entrepreneur magazine’s No.1 travel franchise for 18 consecutive years and ranking #3 on Franchise Business Review's Top 200 Franchises list. When you become part of the Cruise Planners brand family through our low-cost franchise investment, you’ll immediately benefit from our trusted and highly recognized name as you grow your franchise with our help and carve out a name for yourself in the travel industry! Ready to set sail with a travel industry expert? Get in touchtoday to become a work-from-home travel agent with Cruise Planners!

When you become part of the Cruise Planners brand family, you’ll open your host travel agency, enjoying some distinct advantages, like our decades of industry experience, our expert marketing on your behalf, and technology that will keep you ahead of the competition. In fact, it’s our technology that really separates us as a turnkey business opportunity, allowing you to provide services to your clients that will keep them coming to you time and again for unique and memorable travel experiences.