What is unique about the OfficialCruiseAgent.com network?

OfficialCruiseAgent.com is one of the world's top exclusive online Travel Agent Marketing Groups. We are an online resource for consumers to find information about cruises to stimulate their interest in cruising and most importantly, to find an experience, qualified, professional Travel Agent either locally or online, that can help them in arranging the cruise of their dreams.

OfficalCruiseAgent.com is also an online Travel Agency Marketing Group to assist cruise agent professionals find the tools and resources they need to compete and provide the best possible services to travelers looking to go on a cruise holiday.  It is also a networking resource for Agents and a place where Cruise Agents can access the latest specials and promotions to offer their valued clients.

Who can join?

Our Travel Agency Members are professional Travel Agents with at least five years cruise selling experince, professional travel industry affiliation and have a website to assist prospective passengers with booking arrangements.  See Membership Criteria for more information on who can join our online Travel Agency Marketing Group.

Can I join OfficialCruiseAgent.com if I am a member of a consortium or another professional association or organization already?

Yes!  We welcome all professional, expienced Travel Agents to join our organization, no matter what other organizations the Agents may already be a part of.

What preferred suppliers do you have on board?

We have chosen to focus our initial attention on attaining our valued Travel Agent Members and therefore have not finalized agreements with our preferred suppliers at this time. Due to our expertise, many years experience in the travel inudstry and vast contact network we plan to establish great relationships with many of the world’s best cruise lines, tour operators, airlines, car rentals, hotels, and other travel suppliers.

Is advertising allowed on the website?

YES, we do allow advertising on OfficialCruiseAgent.com. We do not allow direct booking engine links from participating cruise lines and other travel suppliers advertising on our site.

Can agents advertise on OfficialCruiseAgent.com?

Members will receive a complimentary listing on the OfficialCruiseAgent.com directory. In addition, each member receives leads to their office and/or website based on consumer requests. Members may also purchase optional "upgrades" to their website listing, featuring online ads with special effects, links and other inter-active initiatives for a reasonable fee. Only OfficialCruiseAgents.com members may join in these online promotional opportunities..

How long must an agent commit to a membership?

Any participating OfficialCruiseAgent.com member may leave the organization at any time with only 90 days written notice. When no loger part of the organization, all benefits, including use of the logo, website directory and other features will automatically be revoked.

Are there limitations to the number of members by area or other criteria?

We intend to limit membership to a small number of active participants in each city and market area across North America, Europe, the Caribbean, South & Central America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the rest of the world. This ensures exclusivity of membership and a greater proportion of leads directed to you in your specific area. Specific area limitations and exclusivity agreements have not been created at this time yet.  We will advise your at a later date when these limitations are put in place.  As for now, any qualified Travel Agent anywhere in the world may join and participate in the OfficialCruiseAgent.com program.

Will the organization be changing and improving in the near future?

You bet!  We have been building and enhancing our website and infrastructure for over one year so far.  Our initial offering is minimal compared to what we will offer in the future.  It does, however, contain all of the preliminary features and functions necessary  to begin to establish this dynamic worldwide online Travel Agent Marketing Group.

Is there a benefit to joining now?

Yes, of course! We are just starting our Travel Agent joining stage and will be constantly improving our website and membership benefits. Those agents who join us now at the beginning, stand the best chance to benefit from future resources, deals and opportunities. In addition, when membership applications are no longer accepted in certain market areas and cities, you will be allowed to stay an active Member - you will be glad you joined early!

Plus our annual rate is less than half ($45 per year) of what the normal annual rate ($95 and up) will be!   Join now, save and take advantage of being one of the first Travel Agencies to participate in this dynamic program.

Can independent agents and already affiliated agents benefit from participation on this website?

Yes! The OfficialCruiseAgent.com membership benefits applies to small and independent local agents, as well as large-scale producers for the travel industry. If you want to increase your online cruse prsence and overall cruise business, you will want to be a part of this booming organization.

What about supporting local travel agents?

We truly respect clients doing business with professionals in their community. Our online navigation works well for this opportunity. Many cruise enthusiasts look for cruise experts in their local area to conduct business with either on the telephone, online or face-to-face. Today’s active and constantly busy travelers often prefer to conduct business locally to support their area, as well as to have a place to "go" in case of changes and alterations to travel plans. Not all travelers require this "local" service so OfficialCrusieAgent.com will distribute business leads based on input selected by the consumer, such as city and telephone area code.

Can independent or affiliated home-based travel agencies really compete with the online giants like Expedia, Travelocity and Orbitz?

Yes! Due to our ability to maximize Search Engine Optimization (SEO), with the leading internet search engines, such as Google, Yahoo, MSN and others, our website will be offered near the top of many consumer online internet "searches". Our Search Engines will be maximized on an ongoing basis, both "organically" and through paid sponsorships and positioning. This will ensure our members can enjoy many of the same benefits the "big guys" online have with major search engines.

In addition, we will be working with many leading internet websites with links and other promotional opportunities to increase "traffic" to our website meaning strong business leads for OfficialCruiseAgent.com members.

Who are the principals behind the organization?

OfficialCruiseAgent.com is owned and managed by The Diamond Group.com (Travel) Ltd.

The OfficialCruiseAgent.com website and organization was founded and established by Steven D. Kaufman, CTC in Toronto, Canada.

Steven brings over 30 years professional experience as a Travel Agent, Tour Operator, Travel Consortium Organizer (Giants, Gem, Vacation.com) and travel industry entrepreneur.

How can I join?

Travel agents who meet the membership criteria may apply online . We encourage you to join now and be one of the first onboard for this amazing opportunity!