Island Routes Caribbean Adventures
Create Unforgettable Caribbean Experiences Beyond the Resort
Island Routes Caribbean Adventures helps travel advisors and wedding professionals add authentic tours, private experiences, group activities and island adventures to Caribbean vacations.
For destination wedding planners, Island Routes can help turn a wedding trip into a complete guest experience—from private catamaran cruises and cultural tours to adventure activities, culinary experiences and customized group outings.
Partner Snapshot
Partner Type: Caribbean Tours, Excursions and Destination Management Company
Best For: Destination weddings, honeymoons, wedding groups, private tours, excursions and Caribbean guest experiences
Destinations: Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Antigua, The Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Turks and Caicos, Curaçao and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Skill Level: Beginner
Travel Advisor Portal: Yes
Group Services: Yes
Private Experiences: Yes
Why Sell This Partner?
Booking the hotel is only one part of creating an unforgettable Caribbean vacation.
Island Routes helps advisors add meaningful experiences that allow travelers to explore the culture, landscapes, food and people of each destination. Its portfolio includes hundreds of curated tours, excursions, private adventures and group experiences across the Caribbean.
For wedding planners and travel advisors, Island Routes creates opportunities to:
Build fuller wedding-weekend itineraries
Offer memorable activities for guests
Add value to honeymoon packages
Create private group experiences
Increase the overall value of each booking
Earn additional commissions on eligible experiences
Island Routes is especially useful for advisors who regularly book Caribbean resorts and want to become known as destination experts rather than simply reservation agents.
Best For
Island Routes is especially well suited for:
Destination wedding groups
Honeymoon couples
Anniversary travel
Bachelor and bachelorette groups
Welcome-day activities
Private catamaran experiences
Cultural and culinary tours
Adventure excursions
Family and multigenerational groups
Cruise passengers
Corporate incentives
Celebration travel
Private and VIP experiences
Advisor Benefits
Travel advisors can access:
A dedicated travel advisor portal
Commission opportunities on eligible bookings
Caribbean excursion inventory
Private and shared experiences
Group booking support
Advisor-only promotions
Marketing materials
Co-branding opportunities
Destination and product information
Downloadable sales resources
Booking management tools
Advisor account support
The advisor portal allows agents to book tours, access marketing materials and learn about co-branding options.
Commission Opportunities
Island Routes offers travel advisors commission opportunities on eligible tours and excursions booked through approved advisor channels.
The public website does not publish one standard commission percentage for every product. Commission amounts may vary according to:
Experience or excursion
Destination
Booking channel
Advisor agreement
Active promotion
Private or group booking
Agency or host-agency relationship
Island Routes also periodically offers advisor promotions, bonus opportunities and booking incentives.
ABC advisors should confirm current commission terms through the Island Routes Travel Advisor Portal or the ABC Host Agency before completing a booking.
Important: Every confirmed booking must be entered into TESS according to ABC Host Agency procedures so commissions can be tracked and reconciled.
Training Program Information
Island Routes provides education through its Travel Advisor Portal, sales materials, destination information, promotional communications and advisor-focused resources.
Training and support may include:
Product and destination education
Tour and excursion details
Private experience information
Group booking guidance
Advisor promotions
Marketing downloads
Co-branded sales tools
Destination webinars or presentations
Business development support
Familiarization opportunities when available
Rather than relying on a single certification title, advisors should regularly use the portal to stay informed about new experiences, destination updates and active promotions.
Information on Booking Groups
Island Routes offers group and destination management services for leisure groups, meetings, incentives, resorts and customized Caribbean experiences.
Group opportunities may include:
Private catamaran charters
Wedding guest excursions
Customized island tours
Corporate incentive activities
Family reunion experiences
Culinary and cultural outings
Adventure tours
Private transportation connected to an excursion
Resort and destination programs
Customized event experiences
When requesting a group proposal, provide:
Destination
Resort
Event dates
Estimated guest count
Preferred activity
Guest age range
Accessibility considerations
Transportation needs
Desired level of privacy
Estimated budget
Wedding or group schedule
Billing and payment preferences
Private experiences and special requests may be available, but advisors should request them early because availability varies by destination and season.
Contact Information
Travel Advisor Information:
www.islandroutes.com/travel-agents
Travel Advisor Portal:
ta.islandroutes.com
Travel Advisor Registration:
www.islandroutes.com/travel-agents-sign-up
Consumer Website:
www.islandroutes.com
Reservations and Support Phone:
1-877-768-8370
Reservations Email:
reservations@islandroutes.com
DMC and Group Services:
Available through the Island Routes DMC Services section and advisor support team
General Contact:
www.islandroutes.com/contact-us
Island Routes recommends contacting its support team for private experiences, special requests, pickup questions and tour-specific assistance.
ABC Pro Tip
Do not give clients a long list of every excursion available.
Curate two or three options based on their personalities, wedding schedule and guest mix. For example:
A private catamaran for a social wedding group
A cultural or culinary tour for multigenerational guests
An adventure experience for the wedding party
A romantic private tour for the honeymoon couple
Curated recommendations position you as the Caribbean expert and make it easier for clients to make a decision.
Why Wedding Planners Love Island Routes
Wedding planners love Island Routes because it helps extend the celebration beyond the ceremony.
A thoughtfully selected excursion can become a welcome event, wedding-party activity, family experience, or farewell gathering. This gives guests more time together and helps the couple create the feeling of a complete destination wedding weekend.
Island Routes is particularly useful for planners who want to create elevated guest experiences without personally managing multiple small excursion providers in an unfamiliar destination.
Getting Started
Visit the Island Routes travel advisor page.
Complete the advisor sign-up form.
Create your Travel Advisor Portal account.
Review the destinations Island Routes serves.
Explore shared, private and group experiences.
Download available marketing and co-branded resources.
Identify several recommended excursions for your most frequently sold islands.
Review age, mobility, health and activity restrictions before recommending a tour.
Contact support for private or customized requests.
Add an excursion conversation to every Caribbean wedding and honeymoon consultation.
Enter every eligible booking into TESS.
Monitor the advisor portal for promotions and bonus opportunities.
