Cunard has reported a record-breaking first two days of trading for its newly released Summer 2023 itineraries of over 150 voyages. The cruise line said demand was high for Princess and Queens Grills Suites.
“We are thrilled by the robust response to our recently announced Summer 2023 voyage program, which has surpassed our record-breaking sales in 2021 when Queen Elizabeth‘s summer at sea sailings became available to book,” said Jamie Paiko, Vice President of Sales for Cunard North America. “Cunard’s two strongest booking periods in more than a decade have happened in the last 12 months, which is a true reflection of Cunard’s global appeal, and our guests’ enthusiasm to re-join our luxury ocean travel experience.”
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Cunard’s Summer 2023 schedule includes 120 unique ports in 35 countries, with 23 late evening departures and 15 overnight stays with voyages between two- and 37-nights in duration.
The World Awaits 2023 New Voyages – Key Itineraries
The Canary Islands (V312)
The volcanic terrain of Tenerife’s Teide National Park and Sintra’s Moorish palaces (tours from Lisbon) are among the UNESCO World Heritage sites awaiting discovery on this 12-night voyage of Spain and Portugal. Queen Victoria departs Southampton on 27 April 2023. Inside staterooms from AU$2,699 per person.
North Cape Discovery (V315)
Immerse in a land of forest and water, where ancient wooden houses decorate the streets, waterfalls spill from verdant gullies, and soaring mountains reflect in mirror-like fjords. Queen Victoria departs Southampton on 6 June 2023. Inside staterooms from AU$3,599 per person.
Transatlantic Crossing, New England and Canada (M329H)
Sailing roundtrip from Southampton, you’ll travel to New York via Transatlantic Crossing, before embarking on an exploration of New England and Canada that includes three days in Quebec. Queen Mary 2 departs Southampton on 22 September 2023. Inside staterooms from AU$6,799 per person.
Mediterranean Highlights (M316)
Pisa’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed leaning tower, the Sistine Chapel in Rome, and Gaudi’s architectural legacy, the Sagrada Familia, are all within reach on this 14-night voyage sailing from Southampton. Queen Mary 2 departs Southampton on 9 June 2023. SOLD OUT.
Alaska (Q320)
Guests will be charmed by Ketchikan’s colourful totem poles, as they keep a watchful eye for humpback whales, and absorb the splendour of skyscraper-tall glaciers, on a voyage to Alaska’s icy fjords. Queen Elizabeth departs Vancouver on June 8, 2023. Inside staterooms from AU$3,099 per person.
Western Mediterranean (Q330B)
The sparking azure waters of the French Riviera, Pisa’s UNESCO-listed leaning tower and Ibiza’s captivating old town, Dalt Vila, await discovery on this 7-night Mediterranean voyage from Barcelona. Queen Elizabeth departs Barcelona on 25 September 2023. Inside staterooms from AU$1,899 per person.
Meanwhile, Cunard will announce the name of its highly-anticipated fourth ship tonight [11pm AEDT, 8 February 2022]. The new ship, the largest in the fleet with a capacity of up to 3,000-passengers, had originally been earmarked to launch this year, but likely to not enter service now until 2024.