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What are the start-up costs?
Expedia Cruises' investment range is $149,300 - $258,545. The typical franchisee invests approximately $204,000 (USD) including working capital to open a location. Click here to learn more
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How much money can I make?
Mature, higher-performing locations netted $349,563-$650,321 before paying rent, utilities, insurance, and other office-related expenses. Click here to learn more.
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Is Expedia Cruises the same as Expedia?
No. Expedia Cruises is a subsidiary of Expedia Group, focused on cruises and vacation planning through local franchise locations—combining trusted Expedia brand power with personalized travel expertise.
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Do Expedia Cruises Franchisees only sell cruises?
No. Franchisees sell the Complete Vacation—including cruises, land packages, rail and coach tours, flights, hotels, transfers, excursions, and travel insurance for added peace of mind.
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How much training and support do I receive?
Expedia Cruises offers franchisees comprehensive initial training, ongoing coaching, marketing support, and access to a proprietary booking platform and exclusive offers.
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What is the profile of a successful franchisee?
Our Franchisees are community-oriented and aren’t afraid to be out and about promoting their business within their local trade area. They are relationship-driven, fun, easy to work with, and passionate about travel.
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Do I need travel experience to succeed?
No prior travel experience is needed. We prefer franchisees with sales, marketing, or customer service experience or aptitudes, and we train the rest.
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Isn't brick-and-mortar retail a dying model and aren't travel agencies obsolete since people book online?
No to both. A storefront combines Expedia’s national brand reach with strong local visibility, credibility, walk-in traffic, community events, and a resale business asset—advantages online-only agencies can’t match. Furthermore, travelers still want expert guidance for complex trips—according to Cruise Lines International Association, 63% of cruisers research online but ultimately book with a travel advisor. Click here to read more.
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Is financing available?
Franchisees finance their businesses using several methods, including savings, 401K rollover (ROBS), home equity lines of credit (HELOC), and by other means.
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If I want to learn more, what are the next steps?
Fill out the form and download our detailed franchise information ebook. You will then be directed to a page where you can schedule a time to speak with a member of our franchise team.
