TL;DR
Cruise Planners has been awarded the Chairman's Award by Celebrity Cruises for the sixth consecutive year, recognizing its ability to deliver outstanding results and elevate the Celebrity Cruises brand. Cruise Planners is the nation's largest home-based travel advisor franchise, specializing in personalized cruise, land, and all-inclusive vacations.
Award recognition
Awarded exclusively to elite agencies that consistently drive outstanding results, the Chairman’s Award highlights Cruise Planners’ ability to deliver meaningful demand and elevate the Celebrity Cruises brand through strategic innovation and advisor excellence.
As the nation’s largest home-based travel advisor franchise, Cruise Planners specializes in personalized cruise, land, and all-inclusive vacations, managing every detail to create seamless and memorable travel experiences. Its long-standing relationship with Celebrity Cruises reflects a shared commitment to delivering elevated travel experiences through service, innovation, and expertise.
Data driven strategies
Widely recognized as a technology and marketing leader in the travel industry, Cruise Planners leverages advanced proprietary segmentation and targeting tools to connect the right travelers with Celebrity Cruises.
By applying big data and consumer insights, the company precisely identifies high-intent prospects, delivers compelling offers and exclusive perks, and empowers its advisor network with smarter, more efficient sales strategies that drive measurable growth.
Cruise Planners’ continued success is fueled by its strong sales performance, cutting-edge technology, and focused marketing approach, supported by the collaborative partnership of Celebrity Cruises.
Partnership success
“Receiving the Chairman’s Award for the sixth year in a row is an incredible honor and a testament to the dedication of our Home Office team and nationwide advisor network,” said Michelle Fee, CEO and Founder of Cruise Planners. “Our advisors are committed to delivering exceptional service through what we call ‘Cruisitude’—listening closely to our clients and serving them with kindness, care, and expertise. We are grateful for Celebrity’s continued investment in advisor education and hands-on experiences that help our advisors confidently inspire clients to explore the world.”
Fee added, “Celebrity Cruises continues to impress travelers with an onboard experience that surprises and delights—from spacious staterooms and elevated cuisine to entertainment that resonates across generations. We deeply value this partnership and are honored to be recognized for our shared success.”
Cruise Planners extends its sincere thanks to Celebrity Cruises for this distinguished recognition and looks forward to continued collaboration as both organizations work together to deliver exceptional travel experiences for years to come.
In this story
This story was originally published in Franchising.com on February 26, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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