Editor's Note: For those newcomers unfamiliar with the history of Couple's Cruises, we offer this information from our archives, originally published in 2014. 

It’s official.  Couples Cruise now has one owner.  Bob Hannaford has purchased Wayne’s interest in Couples Cruise.  Below is the announcement we received from Bob Hannaford, the president of Couples Cruise, ealier today.  We have edited out a few items pertaining to how we work with Couples Cruise on managing reservations and accounting, but include the balance of Bob’s communication so that all of our customers and news readers know about the change. 

From Bob Hannaford, president of Couples Cruise:

Dear Travel Affiliate,

We are excited to be able to announce that we have bought Wayne's shares of Couples Cruise, Inc. and he is no longer a shareholder. We wish him much success in his future endeavors.
 
After 15 cruises including 10 full ship takeover charters, Couples Cruise is entering a new chapter in the business of providing unique vacation experiences for adventurous adults.

Couples Cruise has enjoyed unparalleled success in the adult cruise industry.

As of March 14, 2014, Couples Cruise has been under the exclusive management of Bob & Tess Hannaford. Together with our experienced, dedicated and capable team, CC will be initiating improvements in customer service and travel affiliate relations. Customers will, of course, continue to enjoy the incredible on board experience for which CC has come to be known.

The Transition

We are transitioning the office from New Jersey to New Orleans, this weekend. On Monday, the 800 number will ring in New Orleans instead of New Jersey. We have added additional staff to ensure all calls are answered and nothing falls through the cracks.

The Future

Now that we have assumed control of the reigns, we are actively pursuing options in 2015 & 2016 and we will be announcing options shortly. We will have new options soon with a goal of two cruises per year.

Please be patient with us as we move forward with the transition as it is a big task, but one in which we are looking forward to. We know there have been difficult times in the past because of different policies and answers to questions. That is now in the past and we need not dwell on them, but move forward.

We want to hear from you. If you have any questions or concerns, we want to know about it.   (DPT Note: if you have any ideas or suggestions for Bob, please let us know.  You can email them to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  We will make sure each email is delivered directly to Couples Cruise).

Going forward Couples Cruise will be One Company, with One Vision and One Voice.

Bob Hannaford
President
Couples Cruise

Dream Pleasure Tours Comments:  As one of the very first travel agents to sell total ship takeover clothing optional and swingers cruises with the Yolo Cruise, we also were one of the first travel agents to sell Couples Cruise products.  Further, we have consistently ranked as one of the top resellers for Couples Cruise, since its inception.  Our relationship as a reseller of Couples Cruise products will continue, as will our goal of providing superior service to every single customer--service that simply is only available from Dream Pleasure Tours.  We congratulate Bob and Tess on this milestone, and wish Wayne all of the best going forward.  We excitedly anticipate learning about future Couples Cruise projects and providing you, our loyal customers and readers, the most up-to-date information on travel for open minded adults.