Cunard has reported record-breaking bookings in 2024, following an distinctive yr and the launch of its extremely anticipated ship, Queen Anne. From January 1 to October 31 this yr, Cunard recorded a powerful 73,000 extra visitor reservations in comparison with the identical interval in 2023, representing a 23% year-on-year improve.
This efficiency marks the best variety of friends booked between January 1 and October 31 than in any equal interval on file. Each the UK and North American markets contributed considerably to this success, with a 24% improve in friends reserving from the UK and 29% extra from North America in comparison with 2023.
The arrival of Cunard’s latest ship, Queen Anne, in Could has been a key issue on this progress, alongside the launch of three new cruise applications in 2024. Winter 2026 and summer time 2026 itineraries had been launched in March, adopted by the winter 2027 program in October, additional driving demand.
As an iconic British model, Cunard’s world attraction continues to develop, with greater than half of bookings between January 1 and October 31 now originating from outdoors the UK. Worldwide markets have proven notably sturdy curiosity, with focused advertising and marketing campaigns in these areas driving a 22% improve in worldwide visitor bookings over the previous yr.
Along with worldwide progress, Cunard continues to draw each new and returning vacationers. From January 1 to October 31, 2024, the model noticed a 49% rise in first-time friends selecting to sail with Cunard in comparison with the identical interval in 2023.
Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, mentioned: “As we sit up for 2025, we’re proud to report record-breaking bookings that display the continued energy of Cunard’s industrial efficiency. As an iconic British model with rising worldwide attraction, Cunard continues to draw vacationers from throughout the globe who’re drawn to the timeless class and fashionable luxurious we offer. The launch of Queen Anne has been a key driver of this success, rising our capability and capturing the creativeness of each loyal and first-time friends. These outcomes are a testomony to the arduous work of our groups and companions worldwide, who guarantee Cunard stays on the forefront of luxurious journey.”
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About Cunard
Cunard is a luxurious British cruise line, famend for creating unforgettable experiences world wide. Cunard has been a number one operator of passenger ships since 1840, celebrating an unbelievable 184 years of operation. The Cunard expertise is constructed on tremendous eating, hand-selected leisure, and excellent White Star service. From a partnership with a two-Michelin starred chef, to inspiring visitor audio system, to world class theatre productions, each element has been meticulously crafted to make the expertise unforgettable. A pioneer in transatlantic journeys and spherical world voyages, locations sailed to additionally embrace Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, the Far East and Australia.
There are at present 4 Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and new ship, Queen Anne, entered service in Could 2024. This funding is a part of the corporate’s formidable plans for the way forward for Cunard globally and would be the first time since 1999 that Cunard could have 4 ships in simultaneous service. Cunard relies at Carnival Home in Southampton and has been owned since 1998 by Carnival
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