Book it yourself. Keep the commission.
You already do the research, compare the cabins and make the call. When you book direct, the travel agent commission stays with the supplier. DIY Travel Agent gives you what you need to book as the agent, so the commission on eligible bookings comes back to you. Same trip, same price.
Work order
No. DIY-0042- Join DIY Travel Agent, $19.99 once
- Call the cruise line's travel agent line
- Give the booking credentials
- Book the same cabin at the same fare
- Log it in your booking log
Example booking. Rates and eligibility vary by supplier.
You do the trip. Now do the booking.
Nothing changes about how you travel. You just book through the travel agent line instead of the public one.
Get the toolkit
One $19.99 payment for lifetime access to the member portal: 148 suppliers with agent phone numbers, your booking credentials, a booking log and how-to guides.
Call the agent line
Look up the supplier, call its travel agent number, say you're a sub-agent and give the booking credentials. Same ship, same room, same fare.
Collect the commission
When the supplier pays commission on your eligible booking, your share comes back to you. Track each one in your booking log.
What you're leaving with the supplier
Set the sliders to how you travel. Members earn 8% on suppliers that pay 10% or more; other suppliers pay their own rate. Figures are examples.
Commission is paid on the commissionable fare, which usually excludes taxes, port fees and some extras. Suppliers set their own rules and timing.
The trips you already plan
148 suppliers in the member portal, from big cruise lines to safari outfitters, each with its travel agent number and rate.
Ocean, river & expedition
Viking, Holland America, Celebrity, Ponant, Lindblad and more.
Hotels & resorts
Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Leading Hotels, Small Luxury Hotels.
Tours, safaris & rail
Abercrombie & Kent, Tauck, Micato, Collette.
Villas, insurance & more
Villa rentals, travel insurance, shore excursions.
Travel like you work in travel
Booking as an agent makes you eligible to apply for the offers suppliers keep for travel advisors.
FAM trips
Ship inspections, resort site visits and hosted sailings for advisors at reduced rates.
Hotel agent rates
Industry rates at participating hotels and resorts.
Cruise agent fares
Reduced travel agent fares on participating lines.
All-inclusive rates
Agent pricing at participating Caribbean and Mexico resorts.
Each supplier decides who qualifies. Most want to see active bookings first.
Before you pick up the phone
Will my trip cost more?
No. The fare is the same. The commission is paid by the supplier out of the price you were already paying.
What do I get for $19.99?
Lifetime access to the member portal: the supplier list with travel agent phone numbers, the booking credentials you give when you call, 8% commission on suppliers that pay 10% or more, an online booking log, and guides on booking as an agent, moving existing bookings and qualifying for FAM trips. One payment, no renewals.
Do I need travel industry experience?
No. You call the supplier's agent line and book the trip you were going to book anyway. The portal walks you through it.
Can I get commission on trips I've already booked?
Sometimes. Many suppliers let a direct booking move to an agency before final payment. Rules vary, so check with the supplier first. The portal has a guide.
Does every supplier pay commission on my own travel?
No. Some limit or don't pay commission on an agent's personal travel. The portal shows the rate for each supplier, and booking for family and friends is where commission is most consistently paid.
How do I sign in after I pay?
After checkout you get an access code on screen. Sign in with your checkout email and that code on any device.
Same trip. Same price. Your commission.
- Lifetime toolkit$19.99
- 148 suppliers with agent numbers✓
- Booking credentials✓
- Online booking log✓
- Booking, transfer & FAM guides✓