Expedia Cruises enters 2025 with expanded reach, surpasses 260 units

VANCOUVER – For over 37 years, Expedia Cruises has been turning dream vacations into a reality and providing opportunities for entrepreneurs passionate about delivering unparalleled travel knowledge and exceptional value to their communities. The full-service leisure travel agency is backed by one of the most powerful travel brands in the world, offering aspiring entrepreneurs a profitable, scalable, and future-proof franchise opportunity.

Expedia Cruises had significant growth in 2024, surpassing 260 locations. The brand opened 13 locations last year and plans to award an additional 15 in 2025, with a focus on high-demand regions, including Florida, Texas, California, New York, and Georgia.

Expedia Cruises Franchise Growth:

• Expedia Cruises ended 2024 on a high note, welcoming new franchisees in three key markets:
  • Lisa and Shawn Yahrling opened a new location in Folsom, California.
  • Garimirka and Ramon Chaparro introduced the brand to Bountiful, Utah.
  • Felix and Stephie Reinberg brought Expedia Cruises to Clermont, Florida.
• The brand saw existing franchisees invest in multi-unit growth for 2025:
  • Arrif and Shelina Meghji signed an agreement for Paradise Valley, Arizona.
  • Lorena Cagiano and Eric Dessureault are expanding into Mirabel, Québec.
  • Ed Rosenberg and Jenny Eisenberg are bringing the brand to Delaware.

• With a goal of opening 12 locations this year, the brand is already on track for success, with several new franchisees set to launch in 2025:
  • Boise, Idaho is slated to open by June 2025, led by Mike and LesliAnn Hansen.

• • Heydee Mena will open her San Pablo, California location by September 2025.
  • Manuel Bakerdijian and Aida Tutunciyan’s location in Florida is opening by September 2025.
  • Hira Asnani is expected to open his Center in Newfields, New Hampshire by June 2025.

“I am very optimistic that the cruise industry will continue its impressive growth trajectory in 2025 and beyond,” said Matthew Eichhorst, President of Expedia Cruises. “With an exceptional product offering across all segments, strong consumer demand, and exciting investments in short itineraries, private islands, and beach clubs in the Caribbean, we’re seeing incredible momentum. Our growing network of franchisees is well-positioned to meet this demand and deliver unforgettable vacation experiences.”

In addition to its exciting franchise development milestones, Expedia Cruises earned prestigious recognition in Travel Weekly’s 2024 Annual Magellan Awards. The brand received the following:

• Gold in the Overall-Advertising/Marketing for Travel Agency category for its work on the “Why Use a Travel Agent” campaign.
• Gold in the Marketing – Promotions with Purpose for Travel Agency category for its “Franchisee Marketing Program” campaign.
• Gold in the Marketing – Live Activation for Travel Agency category for its “Franchisee Marketing Program” campaign.
• Silver in the Overall – Travel Agent Innovation for Travel Agency category for its “Vacation Consultant Recruitment” campaign to support franchisees so they have success in marketing campaigns and events to help recruit new Vacation Consultants.
• Silver in the Marketing – Direct Mail for Travel Agency category for the brand’s “Discoveries Magazine” campaign to support franchisees in their success in growing their luxury and expedition business

Expedia Cruises was also recognized as one of Franchise Business Review’s 2025 Top 200 Franchises, 2024 Top Franchises for Women, 2024 Top Franchises for Veterans, and was ranked on the 2024 Culture100 Awards, along with being named to Franchise Direct’s 2025 Top 100 Franchises list, further solidifying its reputation as a premier franchise opportunity.

With an unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service, an omnichannel approach, and a proven franchise model, Expedia Cruises is a leading seller of cruises and vacations in North America. Anchored in their passionate expertise for air, land, and sea vacations, each Expedia Cruises franchise location is a full-service leisure travel agency. Franchisees and their dedicated Vacation Consultants are experts in booking cruise vacations, all-inclusive resorts, coach and rail tours, vacation packages, homes and villas, travel insurance, flights, hotels, cars, and activities.

Expedia Cruises is currently seeking like-minded team-leaders interested in pursuing franchise opportunities.

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