Cruise.com Host Agency Division

Information About Company / Programs and Structure for Independent Agents

Cruise.com was established in 1998 and because of its rapid growth and the strong relationships that were quickly formed with our cruise line partners we were able to successfully launch our Host Agency Division that same year, offering our Independent Travel Professional affiliates the high commission levels and exclusive offers only found among companies with high sales volume, strength and stability. Our slate of programs now provides multiple technology options and price points to provide flexible business solutions for independent contractors utilizing any number of business models. Overview of the program options available:

• ‘Gold’ program - earn 90% commission.  Cost:  $39/month plus small invoice fee per booking deducted from commission.  (Invoice Fee:  $10 fee on invoices $600 or less; $25 fee on invoices $601 and higher.)
• ‘Gold Plus’ program - earn 90% commission.  Includes a Hosted Consumer Website branded with your agency’s information with 6 backgrounds to choose from.  Cost:  $208/month plus small invoice fee per booking deducted from commission plus a one-time $350 Set-up Fee for the website.  (Invoice Fee: $10 fee on invoices $600 or less; $25 fee on invoices $601 and higher.)
• ‘Gold Choice’ program - earn 90% commission.  Includes a Consumer Booking Engine widget for placing on your own website.  Cost:  $198/month plus small invoice fee per booking deducted from commission plus a one-time $299 Set-up Fee for the widget.  (Invoice Fee:  $10 fee on invoices $600 or less; $25 fee on invoices $601 and higher.)
• ‘Classic Plus’ program - earn 85% commission.  Includes a Hosted Consumer Website branded with your agency’s information.  Website has a standard blue background.  Cost:  $49/month.  No other fees involved.
• ‘Classic Choice’ program – earn 85% commission.  Includes a Consumer Booking Engine widget for placing on your own website.  Cost:  $29/month.  No other fees involved.
• ‘Cruise Professional Certification' program – earn 70% commission. Includes a hosted consumer website, branded with your agency's information. Offers CLIA and TravTech certifications. Cost: $99 annually.

ALL Affiliation Programs include:

• Agent Booking Engine for searching and creating live cruise bookings.  The multitude of enhanced features found within this technology is an invaluable tool as it allows agents to close sales quickly and move on to their next booking.  Some of the features include real-time pricing & availability, multiple search and pricing options, cruise compare, multi-cabin booking options and multiple credit card payments.
• Agent Booking Center for managing client lists, creating invoices and for accessing various reports designed to help agents run their day-to-day business in a real-time reporting environment.
• A NO Sign-up Fee policy
• Access to Promotional Group rates and amenities
• Dedicated Training and Support
• Ongoing Webinar and On-Site Product Trainings
• Short-term (12 month) contract that includes a non-exclusivity clause.
•   E&O Insurance coverage
• Ship Inspections and FAM Trip opportunities

Cruise.com’s Host Agency Division is located within our Dania Beach, Florida Headquarters, just minutes away from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.  We invite you to call or schedule a visit with us at any time during our normal business hours of 8am-6pm ET, Monday through Friday. Cruise.com is a subsidiary of Omega World Travel and our proprietary technology is provided by TravTech, Inc.