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Cruise Planners

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3111 N. University Dr. Suite 800

(888) 582-2150

Host Agency Information

In Business Since

Since 1994

Average Yearly Sales Volume

$500 Million and Over

Number of Independent Agents

Program for New Agent Training

Yes

Education Programs for Agents

Yes

Are Leads Offered for Agents?

Yes

Do You Offer an Accounting System for Agents?

Yes

Do You Offer a CRM Program for Agents?

Yes

Is Air Ticketing Available for Agents?

Yes

Is a GDS Offered for Agents?

Yes

Is a Website Building Tool or Website Available for Agents?

Yes

Are Marketing Tools and Assets Available for Agents?

Yes

Is Booking Technology Available for Agents?

Yes

Consortia Membership(s)

Signature

Association Membership(s)

ASTA, CLIA, IATA

Is Hosting Available for International Agents (Outside of the United States)?

Program Information and Media

The #1 Travel Franchise Year After Year Cruise Planners has been named the nation’s #1 home-based travel franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for 18 years in a row and the #1 travel franchise by Franchise Business Review. Our unmatched training, marketing, technology, and individualized coaching allow you to work from anywhere, be your own boss, and travel the world.     The Best Technology in the Industry We provide all our travel advisors with powerful yet simple-to-use technology. In other words, we do the heavy lifting, so you can focus on selling travel and serving your clients. Our award-winning and industry-leading technology includes: CP Maxxâ„¢, our proprietary booking engine and customer relationship management tool Live booking and synching of reservations with all major cruise lines and many tour operators Mobile booking technology to run your business anywhere at anytime Client mobile app Integration with Amazon Alexa Marketing to Get Your Name Out There Our marketing is award-winning and designed to get your name in front of the right people at the right time. And the best part? We don’t charge hefty marketing fees. Our marketing includes: Customized direct mail pieces Weekly eblasts Luxury-focused e-newsletter for select clients Social media management program Client segmentation data Beautifully produced magazine Highest Commissions in the Industry Serving your clients will always be your No. 1 priority, and at Cruise Planners, we make sure you reap the rewards of your hard work. Our buying power and long-standing relationships with suppliers mean you will earn the highest commissions in the industry. You will also have 100% ownership of your clients. 100% Dedicated to You Unlike some of our competitors, our home office doesn’t sell travel. We are here to support you, not compete against you! With Cruise Planners, you will get a dedicated business development coach who acts as a strategic partner to help grow your business. We also provide regular, ongoing training and events to ensure you have the knowledge necessary to be successful.

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Paul Hutton
★★★★☆ 4.9/5

Cruise Planners brings the value and power of the American Express travel network along with the very best automation systems available to any home agent - both for accounting and marketing. They recently introduced a new Region-level support system to provide terrific hand holding and training services that address the...

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Alicia Velazquez
★★★★★ 5/5

Just completed my second anniversary with Cruise Planners and have not looked back! Yes, there have been days when life happens and you learn from it. But Cruise Planners Staff is always there to back you and guide you each step of the way. Their Technology is the best out...

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James Shilkret
★★★★★ 5/5

My wife and I decided to become Cruise Planners agents back in 2009 when she was laid off for her job. We did our research on franchises and Cruise Planners made the most sense for us (Home based, affordable franchise fee, great reviews from franchise owners). What I love about...

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James Shilkret
★★★★★ 5/5

My wife and I decided to become Cruise Planners agents back in 2009 when she was laid off for her job. We did our research on franchises and Cruise Planners made the most sense for us (Home based, affordable franchise fee, great reviews from franchise owners). What I love about...

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Michael Pagliocca
★★★★☆ 4/5

I have been with Cruise Planners for approx. 12 years as a franchise owner. Overall, they are an excellent company - The support team is helpful, usually immediately available and their back office system (although sometimes a bit much) is very helpful. I do not care for the websites that...

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