The launch of Cunard’s UK cruises has driven the line’s busiest booking day in the UK for a decade.

The sailings, on board Queen Elizabeth, are scheduled to depart between July and October 2021, roundtrip from Southampton.

Cunard is offering 10 British Isles Voyages and three Sun Voyages in total, lasting between three and 12 nights.

Four voyages will make various port calls, including Liverpool, Greenock, Invergordon, Belfast, and Newcastle, as well as a maiden call for Cunard’s fleet to the Welsh port of Holyhead.

Four-night scenic British Isles Voyages are priced from £599pp for a balcony stateroom, while prices for a 10-night British Isles voyage start from £1,299pp. The seven-night Sun Voyages are priced from £899pp.

Cunard president Simon Palethorpe said: “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. We’re really looking forward to welcoming guests back on board this summer.”

UK cruises on Queen Elizabeth will be for UK residents who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Travel insurance will also be mandatory for all guests.

All guests and crew will also be required to follow enhanced health measures.

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