Remote Cruise Planner - Turn Travel Dreams Into Bookings

Elite Escapes; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Onboarding and training

Job summary

Elite Escapes is hiring a Remote Cruise Planner (Sales-Focused) to turn travel passion into bookings. You will advise clients on destinations, ships, cabins, and packages, and guide them from inquiry to embarkation with energy and precision.

This role emphasizes consultative sales, destination knowledge, and post-booking relationship building to drive repeat sailings and referrals. Remote work enables flexible scheduling for US clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or travel planning to convert inquiries into bookings.
• Strong written and verbal communication with a client-first approach.
• Comfort using CRM and online booking tools to manage quotes and reservations.
• Interest in cruises and ocean travel, with ability to explain options clearly.
• Able to manage multiple quotes and client details with organization.

Responsibilities

• Connect with clients to understand destinations, budget, dates and must-haves.
• Recommend cruise lines, ships, itineraries, cabins, dining and add-ons.
• Turn inquiries into confirmed sailings via email, chat and phone.
• Explain options, deposits, payment plans, protection, and port needs.
• Handle bookings, changes, payments, upgrades and pre-cruise questions.
• Provide timely support to ensure customer confidence from quote to embarkation.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Excellent communication

CRM proficiency

Travel knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Travel booking platforms

Job description

Elite Escapes is hiring a Remote Cruise Planner (Sales-Focused) to turn travel passion into bookings. You will advise clients on destinations, ships, cabins, and packages, and guide them from inquiry to embarkation with energy and precision.

This role emphasizes consultative sales, destination knowledge, and post-booking relationship building to drive repeat sailings and referrals. Remote work enables flexible scheduling for US clients.