Cruiseone franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Cruiseone franchise fee is $10,500 and the total initial investment ranges from $12,595 to $20,970, with about $5,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Cruiseone FDD.
What are the Cruiseone franchise fees and investment?
The Cruiseone franchise requires a franchise fee of $10,500 and a total initial investment of $12,595 to $20,970. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $10,500 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $12,595 to $20,970 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $5,000 |
| US locations | 2,175 |
| Industry | Hotels & Travel (Travel Agency) |
| Headquarters | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Franchising since | 1992 |
How does the Cruiseone investment compare with other hotels & travel franchises?
Cruiseone's minimum investment of $12,595 is at or below the median minimum investment of $7,607,385 across the 195 hotels & travel franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 190 of the other 194 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $10,500 compares with an industry median of $50,000.
By minimum investment, Cruiseone belongs with franchises under $50,000.
What should you verify in the Cruiseone FDD?
Verify six parts of the Cruiseone Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Cruiseone discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Cruiseone?
These hotels & travel franchises have the closest minimum investment to Cruiseone:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Country Hearth | $4,000 to $14,094 | $9,000 to $609,094 |
| CRUISE HOLIDAYS | $5,000 to $30,000 | $7,300 to $160,350 |
| Project H3 by Hilton | $100,000 | $21,280 to $133,950 |
| Travel Leaders Network | $0 to $2,500 | $2,270 to $17,910 |
| Cruise Planners | $695 to $10,995 | $1,945 to $20,505 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Cruiseone franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Cruiseone franchise ranges from $12,595 to $20,970, including a franchise fee of $10,500, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Cruiseone franchise?
Cruiseone lists a minimum of about $5,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Cruiseone locations are there?
Cruiseone reported 2,175 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Cruiseone been franchising?
Cruiseone started offering franchises in 1992 after the company was founded in 1992.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Cruiseone and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cruiseone. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.