Cunard, the premium to luxury market unit in  the Carnival Corporation & plc group, has reported its busiest day of bookings in the UK for a decade as its programme of domestic cruises went for sale.

Cunard president Simon Palethorpe said in a statement: “Guests are showing that their desire to travel with Cunard is stronger than ever as they seek a slice of luxury and exemplary service. This record-breaking day follows a phenomenal response to our Centenary World Voyages, on board Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria in 2023, which went on sale a few weeks ago.”

“In perhaps an indication that guests are upgrading having not travelled for a while, suites on board these voyages pretty well sold-out at the end of the first day of sales, with only one top suite remaining. We are delighted by this response from guests and particular thanks to all of our agent partners for their continued work supporting guest bookings,” he said

Cunard’s Summer at Sea voyages on board Queen Elizabeth, sailing between July and October 2021, comprise of scenic cruises along the UK coastline, voyages that include ports of call around Britain or those that simply sail to wherever the sun shines brightest. All are round-trip from Southampton.

British Isles Voyages include scenic sailings along Britain’s coastline including The Jurassic Coast, England’s only natural UNESCO world heritage site, Cornwall including Land’s End and Scotland including the Isle of Arran, Mull of Kintyre and Sound of Mull. Four voyages will make various port calls, including Liverpool, Greenock, Invergordon, Belfast, Newcastle as well as a maiden call for Cunard’s fleet to the Welsh port of Holyhead.