Founded: 1994
Franchised: 1999
VetFran Member: Yes

Own the cruise travel franchise ranked #1 in the travel category 14 consecutive years in a row by Entrepreneur magazine. Cruise Planners is the nation’s largest home-based travel agency franchise with franchise owners in all 50 states. Ranked #1 in category by Entrepreneur every year since 2002 and #1 in category by Franchise Business Review, Cruise Planners is a leader in the travel industry. As a Cruise Planners travel franchise owner, you will run your own travel advisor business while having the support and leverage of the nation’s largest travel franchise network behind you. As we like to say, you are in business for yourself but never by yourself. We provide you the training and on-going coaching to start a travel agency and grow your business. As an independent travel advisor, you will earn money helping clients plan amazing travel experiences such as cruises, land tours, all-inclusive resort vacation and more. Our home-based model gives you the flexibility to work your business from anywhere you choose — no storefront is required! As your own boss, you also get to determine a schedule that fits your lifestyle. Work the business full-time, part-time, your time! Cruise Planners is an affiliate of American Express Travel, which brings instant credibility and trust. We provide award-winning marketing, industry-leading technology, and ongoing training and business development coaching to help you grow your business. This could truly be the perfect franchise opportunity for those candidates in the under $25,000 category.