Cruise Holidays® provides genuine expertise and responsive answers to all travel questions related to couples and family cruise vacations, as well as small, medium and large cruise groups.  We’re committed to providing clients the most current, trusted and complete cruise industry expertise available.

With over 240 franchise locations, Cruise Holidays is the oldest and largest cruise-specialty franchise in the United States and Canada.  Founded in 1984, Cruise Holidays is now part of Travel Leaders Inc, one of the world’s largest travel companies.  Travel Leaders has over 7 billion of system-wide sales and is a leader in the travel and hospitality industries. 

The Tri-Cities, Washington agency is independently owned by Kennewick resident and former television news personality Jim Carey.  Jim is a Master Cruise Counselor (MCC) by the Cruise Lines International Association. In addition, Jim has achieved his personal cruise expert status by Cruise Holidays. This included classroom training at Cruise Holidays world headquarters and advanced training aboard a cruise ship that covered all aspects of planning cruises for large groups.  Jim is a veteran of many cruises and personally inspects ships in order to give his clients first-hand knowledge. Jim has also completed training programs offered directly by many of the major cruise lines.

Attention Group Leaders! We'll help with proposals, fliers, advertising, deposits & payments, guest confirmations and work with the cruise lines for special amenities. Best of all, you escort the group in a reduced rate cabin! Our past and current groups include: Family & Friends, Class Reunions, Church Groups, Alumni Groups, Hanford Employee (HERO) Groups, Senior Groups, Sales Team Incentives, Affinity Groups, Wedding Groups, Winter/Spring Break Groups.

We offer a more personalized experience with a focus on service. Cruising is our ONLY business.  Cruise Holidays works with ALL the major cruise lines and can get any past cruiser offers you may have received from your favorite line. We do not charge any booking fees so our service is free to you. If you see something on the internet, be sure to check with us before you book. We will try to save you time and make sure you are getting the best VALUE. We offer internet pricing.

Jim Carey is an outside agent and can be reached 9am - 8pm daily and is happy to meet with you for an appointment at a time and place convenient for you. Call 509-628-9555 to plan your cruise today. Be sure to visit us on the web at jimcareycruises.com for cruise related articles, specials, cruising FAQ’s and information on the various cruise lines, including ship reviews, pictures and deck plans.