VALENCIA, Calif., June 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard has announced
record-breaking bookings following the highly anticipated launch of
its new ship Queen Anne.
The 3,000-guest vessel set sail on an historic maiden voyage on
May 3 before returning to her
homeport of Southampton on
May 24 to begin her celebratory
British Isles Festival voyage – which included a spectacular naming
ceremony in Liverpool.
The luxury cruise brand can now report it booked more guests in
May than any equivalent period on record, with Queen Anne Europe itineraries proving to be
particularly popular with guests.
Culture Liverpool estimates
that more than 50,000 people attended Queen
Anne's naming ceremony, with thousands more lining the banks
of the River Mersey to witness her arrival in the city. Cunard also
generated more than 21 million impressions across social media
channels on the day of the event.
Cunard President Katie McAlister
said: "We're delighted to see such strong booking momentum in
response to the successful launch of Queen
Anne. This record-breaking booking period is testament to
the hard work and dedication of our entire team, and we're excited
to have the opportunity to welcome so many new guests on board
Queen Anne and the rest of our
iconic fleet in the future."
For more information about Cunard or to book a voyage, contact
your Travel Advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273, or visit
www.cunard.com.
For Travel Advisors interested in further information, please
contact your Business Development Manager,
visit OneSourceCruises.com, or call Cunard at
1-800-528-6273.
ABOUT CUNARD:
Cunard is a luxury British cruise line, renowned for creating
unforgettable experiences around the world. Cunard has been a
leading operator of passenger ships since 1840, celebrating an
incredible 184 years of operation. The Cunard experience is built
on fine dining, hand-selected entertainment, and outstanding White
Star service. From a partnership with a two-Michelin starred chef,
to inspiring guest speakers, to world class theatre productions,
every detail has been meticulously crafted to make the experience
unforgettable. A pioneer in transatlantic journeys and round
world voyages, destinations sailed to also include Europe, the
Caribbean, Alaska, the Far East and Australia.
There are currently four Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen
Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and
new ship, Queen Anne, entered
service in May 2024. This investment
is part of the company's ambitious plans for the future of Cunard
globally and will be the first time since 1999 that Cunard will
have four ships in simultaneous service. Cunard is based at
Carnival House in Southampton and
has been owned since 1998 by Carnival Corporation &
plc. www.cunard.com (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
Social
Media
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cunard
Twitter: www.twitter.com/cunardline
YouTube: www.youtube.com/wearecunard
Instagram: www.instagram.com/cunardline
For additional information about Cunard, contact:
Jackie Chase,
Cunard, jchase@cunard.com
Cindy Adams, cindy@mgamediagroup.com
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