How to Start your Travel Franchise

Start Your Own Cruise Planners Franchise 

Starting your own travel franchise may sound overwhelming, but Cruise Planners makes it easy — and affordable. With our proven business-in-a-box model, you’ll have everything you need to launch and grow your own home-based travel agency franchise. 

No prior experience? No problem. Cruise Planners gives you comprehensive training and support, world-class marketing tools, and a network of industry partners to help you succeed from day one. 

With one of the lowest franchise fees in the industry and flexible, work-from-anywhere freedom, this is your chance to join the leading name in travel franchise opportunities across the U.S. 

Explore our low-cost franchise opportunity or read our blog on How to Choose a Low-Cost Travel Franchise Without Hidden Fees to compare options before you start. 

Step 1: Watch Walkthrough

Our video walkthrough will give you an in-depth look at what it means to start a travel agency and own a Cruise Planners® franchise, including a glimpse at our training, technology, marketing and ongoing business development.

Step 2: Review FDD*

After watching the walkthrough, we will send you our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). The FDD outlines comprehensive information about a Cruise Planners® franchise, so you can make the most informed decision possible.

Step 3: Sign Agreement

After a mandatory 14-day waiting period, and we complete your background check, you will sign and return the Franchise Agreement. Congratulations! You are now a home-based travel agent with the Cruise Planners family and ready to make money selling travel!

Step 4: Attend Training

Sign up to attend STAR University, our comprehensive 6-day in-person training where industry experts will provide you all the knowledge and tools needed to grow your business. You will also complete a 7-week post-training webinar series designed to get your business up and running and profitable.

Step 5: Start Selling

You’re ready to start selling travel and planning amazing vacations! But don’t worry. You’re never in it alone. We provide dedicated business development coaches and ongoing training to make your business successful! Discover the many perks of being a travel agent at Cruise Planners.

Ready to dive deeper?

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