Awards & Recognition

In a continuing effort to support business ownership for the very people who risk their lives protecting our country, Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, is honored to announce it has upgraded from a 1-star company to a 3-star member of VetFran. As an initiative of the International Franchise Association, VetFran helps military veterans find franchise opportunities – and Cruise Planners is among the elite few to receive this designation, making it the perfect business opportunity for veterans.

Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, and the nation’s largest home-based travel agency, announced today that it has been ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s “Top Franchises For Less Than $50,000” list. Notably, the brand was rated number four on the prestigious list of strategic franchise investments, the only travel brand in the top 10 and was one of the lowest costs for franchise owners.

As the South Florida business region grows exponentially, Cruise Planners® CEO and founder Michelle Fee makes sure her company grows with it. And so, amidst such a thriving economy, Michelle continually manages to stand out, this time earning a spot on South Florida Business Journal’s 2019 Power Leaders list. This honor is presented to an elite group of 250 local professionals who have helped transform South Florida into a dynamic marketplace.

Cruise Planners has been recognized as the No. 1 travel agency franchise on two of Entrepreneur magazine’s most recent lists, namely “The Best Franchise Brands Of 2019, By Category” and “The Top 100 Franchises for Less Than $50,000 in 2019.” With these impressive rankings, Cruise Planners proves to be a cut above the rest while still offering an affordable business opportunity.

Cruise Planners recognized as Chairman’s Award winner for the second year in a row–third time overall due to continued strong sales growth and supportive partnership For the third time, Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, was awarded Royal Caribbean International’s Chairman’s Award, which is the company’s highest award bestowed on their top travel partners. Cruise Planners’ vast nationwide network of home-based travel advisors have had continuous, impressive sales growth for the global cruise line and the partnership has never been stronger.

Flexibility to work-from-home, industry-leading tools and an amazing reputation make Cruise Planners' franchise model ideal for travel enthusiasts – no experience required. For the 16th straight year, Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, earned the ranking of No. 1 Travel Franchise to Own in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500®, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Since 1994, Cruise Planners' franchise model has given entrepreneurs the ability to run a travel business that fits their lifestyle, from part-time hobbyists to multi-million-dollar top producers.