Michael was a flight attendant and wanted to find a business doing something he loved and regain a great work-life balance. He now has several associates helping him with the day-to-day operation of his business....
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Cory Hardy, Franchise Owner since 2014, Columbia, SC
“The U.S. Air Force provided my family and me a sense of camaraderie. No matter where I was around the world, I had a supportive group of men and women that became my family. This...
Margaret Miner, Franchise Owner since 2013, Pleasant Hill, CA
Would I purchase my CruiseOne franchise all over again? Hands down, absolutely! No question about it. There are so many resources available at HQ to help me when I need it. Support Services is absolutely...
Darci Upham, Franchise Owner since 2006, Hampstead, NC
People tell me almost daily that they’re so jealous of me. Why? Because I have the coolest job on the planet! What could be more exciting than traveling to fabulous places? I spend every day...
Valerie Harris, Franchise Owner since 2010, Atlanta, GA
“I spent a decade working for an airline. After 9/11, I accepted a severance package and founded a PR firm. Over the past few years, I’ve been yearning to get back into the travel business....
Dave Betlejewski, Franchise Owner since 2011, Chicago, IL
In the four years I have been a franchise owner, I can’t tell you how pleased I have been with CruiseOne. From the very beginning, everyone at headquarters was transparent about everything and has been...
Becky Piper, Franchise Owner since 1996, Strongsville, OH
“My husband Dale and I joined CruiseOne in 1996 so you may consider us moldy-oldies in the company. I work with the clients and Dale does the bookwork and we both plan marketing efforts. When...
Daejin Suh, Franchise Owner since 2011, Ramsey, NJ
“I started in the business with another franchise for six years. After three years, I realized that I needed more support with a better booking system and website. I researched and compared many other host...
Ralph Santisteban, Franchise Owner since 1998, Miami, FL
After 18 years as a CruiseOne franchise owner I have switched brands to the new Dream Vacations. The corporate support for this changeover has completely exceeded my expectations. This type of customer support reminds me...
Cheryl & Ron Scavron, Franchise Owners since 1999, Coral Springs, FL
“Cheryl and I started our CruiseOne franchise in 1999. We searched out different opportunities within the cruise and travel industry. We found CruiseOne from a recommendation by a friend. We came to learn that we...