Business & Commercial Services

Cruise Planners

As a Cruise Planners franchise owner, you will run your own travel advisor business from anywhere 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 establish and grow your business. Plus, as an affiliate of American Express Travel, you will gain instant credibility, recognition and trust.

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Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Flexible Home-based

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)
$10,995
Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself
Total project cost
$2,295 – $23,665
Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital
Net worth required
Not disclosed
Initial franchise fee
$10,995
Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty
3% Sliding Scale - No Minimum
Advertising / brand fund
Not disclosed
Other recurring fees
None
Agreement term
Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style
Flexible
Expected time
Not disclosed
Home-based
Yes
Staffing
1
Location
Not disclosed

Training and support

Training
: Training and support program details: S.T.A.R. University - Training begins with a comprehensive 6-day program in Fort Lauderdale, led by the Cruise Planners executive team Cost for Training: Included Lodging and airfare included: Lodging only Site Selection Assistance: N/A Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A Mentor following training: Yes Length of mentoring Franchisee: Ongoing
Ongoing support
Mentoring: Yes; Ongoing

Financing information

FranServe lists financing as available; confirm terms with the franchisor.

Financing information describes options the franchisor mentions. It is not a loan offer or approval; lenders decide based on your circumstances.

Brand facts

Founded
1994
Franchising since
1999
Franchised units
2,800
Company-owned units
0
Headquarters
Coral Springs, FL

Where it's offered

State-level availability as reported in source materials. A state being listed doesn't mean a territory is open near you — an advisor confirms specific areas with the franchisor.

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About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated June 23, 2026. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

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