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Buy a Dream Vacations – CruiseOne Franchise

Dream Vacations/CruiseOne is a top home-based travel agency franchise specializing in cruises, vacation packages, tours, and personalized travel services. Part of World Travel Holdings since 1992, it supports over 2,100 franchisees with exclusive supplier deals, high commissions, and proprietary tools like Cruise Control booking engine. This flexible model lets owners work remotely, set schedules, and leverage $4M+ annual marketing for brand awareness. Ideal for entrepreneurs, it combines freedom with proven systems in a rebounding travel sector post-pandemic.

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Why buy a Dream Vacations – CruiseOne Franchise?

Dream Vacations/CruiseOne delivers low startup costs, high margins via exclusives, and robust support in a surging market for flexible ownership. Build residuals from repeats/groups, enjoy community camaraderie, and capitalize on travel rebound for profitable, fulfilling business.

Dream Vacations – CruiseOne Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1992

    • Franchising Since

      2016

    • New Startup Cost

      $12,595 – $20,970

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $10,500

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $3,500

    • Royalty Fee

      1.5–3%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      Not Disclosed

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      2175

    • New Units Opened *

      378

    • Units Transferred *

      20

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $587,845

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Dream Vacations – CruiseOne – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Franchisees receive award-winning training: weeklong initial program earning 40+ CLIA elective credits toward Certified Cruise Counselor certification, plus 1,500+ online modules on sales, destinations, business ops, and tech. Ongoing perks include Business Development Managers, peer networks, AI marketing, CRM systems, and supplier partnerships for top commissions. This empowers quick launches and growth.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Passionate travel enthusiasts with sales/people skills excel; no experience needed as training covers all. Motivated self-starters seeking flexibility, work-life balance, and entrepreneurial freedom thrive in this low-overhead, remote model.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Ranked #1 travel franchise by Entrepreneur Franchise 500 for 2026-2022, Franchise 500 Hall of Fame (26 years), Military Times Best Franchises #1 since 2014. Earns Travvy Awards, cruise line partner honors like MSC Home-Based Partner of the Year. High satisfaction and veteran support boost its elite status. They were also recognized by Franchise Business Review as one of the Top 200 Franchises in 2026.

  4. Industry / Market

    Global travel franchise market valued at $15B in 2025, projected to $25B by 2033 at 8% CAGR, fueled by personalized packages, online tech, and experiential demand. Tourism franchising hits ~$10B annually with 5% CAGR to 2033, driven by rising incomes and AI tools. Post-recovery boom sustains expansion.

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