Why Become an Independent Travel Agent?
Selling travel and specifically cruises, requires not only passion but an inherent desire to bring destinations to life. That carries with it a huge responsibility not only to your clients but to the industry as well. Cruises Inc. takes great pride in training our agents and offering them full support in every aspect of managing a home based business, affording them the opportunity to concentrate on servicing the client and providing a personalized, remarkable experience.
Cruise Inc's $249 Enrollment Fee for Virtual Training and $449 for Classroom Training includes the following:
- Earn up to 100% Commission
- Registration for a week-long Training Class
- Use of the Cruises Inc. Brand Name (on an approved basis)
- Six Personalized Cruises Inc. Websites
- Full Corporate HQ, back office and customer support
- CLIA (Cruise Line International Association) and IATAN (International Air Transport Association) Credentials
- Web-Based CRM, Reservation, and Financial System - Cruise Control
- Complete Intranet Virtual Headquarters - Business Center
- Access to LeadPower Lead Generation and Web Based Marketing Programs
- Errors & Omissions Liability Insurance ($1,000,000)
- Toll-Free Ongoing Professional Support
You can work from home!
Home based businesses are widely accepted in today's environment. And, you are part of an organization that has a nationally recognized brand name. Plus, you are part of WTH, the world's largest retailer of cruises with almost 1 Billion dollars in cruise sales annually.
Training & Education
Cruises Inc.'s initial training program is second-to-none. As a Cruises Inc. Agent, our expert training team – with more than 40 years of experience – will educate you on the core components of the cruise industry, while focusing on specific business building and operational skills to ensure success.
Marketing
From direct mail to cruise line advertising co-ops, from CRM tools to integrated public relations campaigns, Cruises Inc. Agents have access to innovative, industry-leading and award-winning marketing programs. This puts them on par with top Fortune 500 companies.
Technology
Cruises Inc. employs cutting-edge technology solutions specifically designed for our Agents. These systems include everything you need to market, sell and service your customers, including tools designed specifically for home-based Agents.
About Cruises Inc.
Cruises Inc., with more than 550 independent agents, boasts tremendous industry buying power with a unique, customized experience that offers customers the ability to plan vacations online while enjoying personalized service from an experienced local cruise specialist. The company prides itself on providing attention to detail and expert advice to every customer. Part of World Travel Holdings, the world's largest cruise retailer, Cruises Inc. Agents identify excellent values on all major cruise lines including exclusive programs for honeymoons, member cruises, group travel and more.
Cruise Industry Overview
The cruise industry is the most exciting vacation category in the United States and Canada. Its average rate of growth has been far greater than any other category in the Travel Industry. Currently, cruising is a $23 Billion industry, still with even more possibilities in the future.
For greater understanding of the actual size of the market, according to CLIA (Cruise Line International Association), a Cruise Industry Study indicates that 97 percent of the cruise market meets the following criteria, which were used to screen respondents for the current study.
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Additional Business Information
| Business Type: |
Independent Agent |
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| Initial Start-up Cost: |
$495 - $2,500 |
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| Mobile Business: |
Yes |
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| Part-time availability: |
Yes |
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| Training Availability: |
Yes |
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| Support Availability: |
Yes |
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| Exclusive Territories: |
No |
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| Foreign Locations: |
None |
US Locations Offered (50)
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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