Niche cruise and group travel specialist

Cruise lines pay commission, and group bookings often earn extra perks such as free berths or credits. Travellers pay the fare.

Commission on individual and group bookings, supplier bonuses where offered, and repeat customers. Groups bring more revenue per sale but need more organizing.

• Sales and relationship building
• Event and group organizing
• Clear communication and follow-up
• Knowledge of cruise products

• Travel seller registration or licensing rules vary by province, so check with your provincial regulator
• Errors and omissions insurance and consumer protection fund requirements, so verify what applies
• Group contracts have deposit and cancellation deadlines that you must track carefully
• Income can be uneven because commission is often paid after the trip
• Winter is often a busy booking season, so plan your time and cash flow around it

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your setup, training, insurance, marketing and any events you host. Check what a host agency or consortium may already provide.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on your niche, group sizes and bookings. Income can be uneven because commission is often paid after the trip, and winter is often a busy booking season.

Travel seller registration or licensing rules vary by province, so check with your provincial regulator. Also verify errors and omissions insurance and consumer protection fund requirements, and track the deposit and cancellation deadlines in group contracts carefully.