Cruise Holidays

Cruise-only travel agency

Founded in 1984, Cruise Holidays is North America's largest cruise-specialty retail franchise, with 130 locations in the United States and Canada. As our name suggests, our retail travel storesspecialize in cruise travel, providing unparalleled expertise in matching clients with the cruise ships and destinations that are right for them.

In June 2001, Cruise Holidays was acquired by Carlson Travel Network Associates, Inc. (Carlson*), one of the world's largest and most respected travel franchisers. Based in Minneapolis, MN, Carlson owns and manages brands throughout the world.

Because of the size of the Cruise Holidays network, the proven expertise of its owners and agents and the unparalleled strength of its industry connections, Cruise Holidays is considered by many of the world's best cruise lines and travel suppliers to be a distribution system of choice. As a result, Cruise Holidays can offer its clients an amazing array of cruise vacations at highly competitive prices. And since Cruise Holidays agents can arrange travel on any cruise line in the world, the list of destinations seems endless.

Please Note: The operators of Cruise Holidays, may not have verified the accuracy of the Franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Cruise Holidays website.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Cruise Holidays Franchises?

Total Investment: $67,700-$126,200
Initial Franchise Fee: $5,000-$19,500
Royalty Fee: $525-2.5K/mo.
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: $1K

How to contact Cruise Holidays

Cruise Holidays International
Carlson Pkwy., P.O. Box 59159
Minneapolis, MN
55459-8207

Phone: (763) 212-8234
Toll Free: (888)866-7245
Fax: (763)212-5266

Website: Visit Website

Cruise Holidays News

Cruise Holidays Opens Franchise In Dubai
Cruise Holidays revealed details of its first franchise agreement outside of North America with its first location in Dubai. The multi-location franchise agreement, signed by Murtaza (Monty) Kanani, was finalized at the end of October. The franchise will concentrate on cruise industry sales opportun... more

Cruise Holidays Names Jim Pascale As Director Of Franchise Development
Today, Cruise Holidays announced that Jim Pascale is its new director of franchise development. With an extensive background in franchising – having previously spearheaded strategies to grow such franchise brands as Let's Dish!, NOVUS Franchising, and Tires Plus – Pascale has been tapped to cult... more

Cruise Holidays' Regional Meetings Set Strategy For Continued Growth And Success
Cruise Holidays, the oldest and largest cruise specialty retailer in North America, just concluded a series of its regular Regional Meetings across the United States and Canada. The 120 franchisees and front-line agents in attendance learned details of how Cruise Holidays would assist them in enhanc... more

Designed To Delight: Cruise Holidays Unveils The 2006 "platinum Collection"
For the sixth consecutive year, Cruise Holidays has announced its annual list of the most elegant and sophisticated, luxury cruise offerings eligible to meet the high standards for its "2006 Platinum Collection." The unveiling of this anticipated compilation coincides with the redesign of Cr... more

Cruise Holidays Sweepstakes Offers A Chance To Experience Alaska's Breathtaking Beauty
Cruise Holidays, North America's largest cruise-specialty travel network with 130 locations in Canada and the United States, has announced details of its quarterly sweepstakes. The winner and a guest will get to experience the splendor and grandeur of Alaska with a free, 7-night Alaskan cruise ... more
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Franchise History

When did the first Cruise Holidays open? 1984
When did Cruise Holidays start Franchising? 1984

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2004 97 30 0 0

2003 96 32 0 0

2002 113 33 0 0

2001 123 45 0 0

2000 150 47 0 0

Expansion Plans

International: Canada,

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No No

Equipment No No

Inventory No No

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media

Business Operations

3% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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