Expedia Cruises retail locations allow franchisees to build a team of independent Vacation Consultants who share their knowledge and work together to drive sales. As an Expedia Cruises franchise owner, you support your travel agents and earn a share of the commissions – the bigger and more successful your team is, the stronger your financial return.
Expedia Cruises Franchise
Founded in 1987, Expedia Cruises has grown into a leading travel franchise with over 300 locations across North America, specializing in air, land, and sea vacations. Acquired fully by Expedia Group in 2013, we blend personalized service with cutting-edge technology, delivering exceptional cruise experiences. Our mission empowers franchisees to navigate spectacular vacations, backed by a globally recognized brand and decades of expertise.
Why Franchise With Expedia Cruises?
- Unlimited Scale – Manage travel agents, earn commissions, and grow without team size limits.
- Expedia Advantage – Harness a trusted global brand’s billions in purchasing power.
- Established Model – Benefit from 35+ years of proven franchising success and profitability.
- Multi-Channel Reach – Engage clients online, by phone, or in-store with exclusive leads.
- Comprehensive Support – Access 100+ staff, top marketing, and cutting-edge tech resources.
- Broad Services – Offer cruises, resorts, tours, flights, and more for diverse revenue.
- Franchisee Focus – Join a system designed to empower your business growth journey.
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Cruise Market – Tap 130+ new ships by 2027, 70% booked via agents.
Training and Support
- Build-Out Prep – Learn travel industry essentials during your location setup phase.
- CMA Intensive – Week-long training at Vancouver HQ dives into Expedia’s system.
- Expert Access – Connect with specialists at CMA to address all questions.
- Navigators Approach – Exclusive sales method trains consultants, no experience needed.
- Leadership Tools – Workshops equip you to teach Navigators with confidence.
- Ongoing Guidance – Corporate support ensures success beyond initial training.
- Sales Mastery – Step-by-step methodology boosts team performance and growth.
Our Ideal Candidate
Expedia Cruises seeks outgoing entrepreneurs passionate about travel and building scalable businesses, no industry experience required. You’re a motivated leader—whether from sales, management, or hospitality—eager to connect with clients and grow a team of vacation consultants. With a drive to deliver exceptional service, you’ll leverage our proven system to transform travel dreams into reality across diverse communities.
We value candidates with strong interpersonal skills and a vision for multi-channel success, from single-unit operators to network builders. Ideal franchisees include driven professionals or partners excited to harness Expedia’s brand power and robust training, like the Navigators Approach. If you thrive on relationships and profitability, Expedia Cruises offers the platform to lead with confidence.
Expedia Cruises Franchise Opportunity
Sarah and Scott Stouder of Expedia Cruises talk about their experiences.
“I have always dreamed of owning my own business and had extensive experience in corporate America. The support of the Expedia CruiseShipCenters franchise system allows me to capitalize on my experience while taking advantage of a proven system. I’m not left to re-invent the wheel.”
“The idea of a big digital company also doing brick-and-mortar locations to appeal to every segment of the market was attractive to me and I felt that it was very forward-looking. Expedia is a household name that has instant credibility and instant familiarity with our customers. That is a big differentiator from most of our competitors who don’t have a big brand for people to connect with.”
“I would absolutely spend another 23 years in this business. You don’t have to retire to see the world. It’s wonderful when you’re on a cruise to look up your reports on CruiseDesk and see that your agents are selling for you. You’re making a living while also enjoying all the fruits of being a part of Expedia CruiseShipCenters!”
“Initially we used Expedia CruiseShipCenters as a benchmark for some other franchise options we were considering and the more we benchmarked, the more we liked ECSC. They have an excellent track record and reputation in leisure travel, top notch systems, incredible leadership and place an emphasis on improving quality of life for their Franchise Owners – we couldn’t ask for much more.”
