Dream Vacations and CruiseOne® Reveal Plans for 2026 National Conference

 

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (August 27, 2025) – Dream Vacations and CruiseOne® 2026 National Conference will take place November 1 – 8, 2026, aboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas out of Port Canaveral, Fla. The cruise will visit Perfect Day at CocoCay, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten before returning to Port Canaveral. The announcement was made during the 2025 Dream Vacations and CruiseOne Land Summit, delighting franchise owners and associates from across the country.

 

“We are beyond excited to share this news,” said Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager of Dream Vacations and CruiseOne. “Our annual conference is more than just a meeting — it’s an immersive experience that blends education, networking, and unforgettable moments. In 2026, we’ll make history as the first industry conference to take place on an Icon Class ship, the Star of the Seas. This incredible setting will bring our community together to explore stunning destinations, gain valuable insights from industry leaders and our headquarters team, and create memories that will last a lifetime.”

 

The 2026 National Conference will feature days of general sessions, workshops, and networking events designed for travel advisors of all experience levels. Attendees will benefit from direct engagement with cruise line and land vacation suppliers, hands-on training, and exclusive previews of upcoming products and programs.

 

In addition to professional development, the conference will include themed parties, fundraising activities for Make-A-Wish®, onboard entertainment, and of course Royal Caribbean’s exclusive destination Perfect Day at Coco Cay. Dream Vacations and CruiseOne have proudly supported Make-A-Wish® for 14 years, raising nearly $2 million to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

 

“We’re thrilled that the 2026 Dream Vacations/CruiseOne National Conference will take place onboard the Star of the Seas marking the first industry event on an Icon Class ship,” said Vicki Freed, senior vice president, sales, trade support and service, Royal Caribbean International. The innovations onboard this ship and bold entertainment create the ultimate family vacation for everyone and will undoubtedly be the best conference ever! We can’t wait to welcome this star-studded group of travel professionals onboard.”

 

The 2025 Dream Vacations/CruiseOne National Conference takes place in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on November 9th before embarking on the Star Princess November 10th through the 15th. For more information about Dream Vacations and CruiseOne, please visit www.DreamVacationsFranchise.com.

 

About Dream Vacations and CruiseOne®

Dream Vacations and CruiseOne® are home-based travel agency franchises that give their agents the flexibility to run their businesses their way. CruiseOne, established in 1992, and Dream Vacations, introduced in 2016, provide agents with powerful tools and resources to plan seamless, personalized travel experiences. As part of World Travel Holdings, they have been named franchise partner of the year by major cruise lines and are recognized for their dedication to supporting military veterans. Find out more at www.DreamVacationsFranchise.com. Connect with them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.