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CRUISE PLANNERS

CRUISE PLANNERS is a travel-advisor business operated from home or an office. Franchisees arrange cruises, flights, tours and related services, then manage customer bookings through the brand's customer-management system.

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Investment and fees

What it costs to open and operate

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Upfront investment

Total initial investment

$1,945 – $20,505

The USD estimate includes the franchise fee, one person's first year of errors-and-omissions insurance and three months of working capital. Assumes home operation with no rent estimate. Equipment costs depend on what you own. Owner draws and losses after startup are excluded.

Initial franchise fee

$695 – $10,995

Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.

USD fees: $10,995 for new advisors with no prior experience; $6,995 for some industry experience; $3,995 for retail travel experience; $695 for seasoned advisors. The franchisor determines eligibility. Due in one nonrefundable lump sum at signing.

Selected fees

  • Royalty1.5% to 3% of commissionable fares per booking, deducted from supplier commissions

    3% if supplier commission or your markup is at least 6%; 1.5% if supplier commission is below 6%. Unitemized bundles may incur 3% of the total quoted and paid amount. Noncommissionable bookings may incur 20% to 30% of markup. Minimum franchise payments apply regardless of sales.

These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.

Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.

Ownership and support

What owning this franchise involves

Your role

You build customer accounts and arrange travel under the brand's booking and service standards.

Owner involvement
For individual owners, personal supervision is recommended; a trained manager may supervise.
Main responsibilities
Sell only approved travel products and comply with supplier requirements.
Manager requirements
Managers complete Initial Training and sign confidentiality and competitive restrictions, subject to state law.

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Disclosure document

The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.

CP FRANCHISING LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance Date: April 27, 2026

An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.