Cunard unveils 'most memorable voyage collection ever' for 2028

Cunard unveils 'most memorable voyage collection ever' for 2028

Summary

  • Cunard has released its 2028-29 collection featuring 93 voyages calling at 104 destinations across 49 countries
  • Queen Mary 2 will depart on its 500th transatlantic crossing and Queen Elizabeth will sail a 115-night World Voyage
  • Associate vice president of EMEA sales Iain Baillie has encouraged agents to suggest shorter sailings to their new-to-cruise or new-to-brand customers

Cunard has released its 2028-29 programme featuring "the most memorable voyages we've offered", according to the line's associate vice president of EMEA sales

Iain Baillie told Cruise Trade News the collection, which offers 93 voyages between October 2028 and May 2029, gives both agents and customers "massive amounts of choice", with sailings ranging from two nights up to 115.

Baillie particularly spotlighted a two-night cruise from Hamburg to Southampton departing on 7 January 2029 on Queen Anne, saying that is a "perfect choice" for customers who are either new to brand or new to cruise and are keen to depart on a short sailing to see if they like it.

He also suggested a series of four- and seven-night European voyages would be a strong choice for agents looking to introduce customers to cruising or to Cunard for the first time.

"We have chosen our deployment carefully and are visiting many destinations customers are familiar with and already want to go, making it an easy sell for agents," Baillie said.

Elsewhere, the 2028-29 programme, which spans 104 destinations across 49 countries, will see Queen Mary 2 depart on its 500th transatlantic crossing and Queen Elizabeth sail a 115-night World Voyage.

Baillie noted a recent uptick in demand for its Grill Suites and encouraged agents to secure those cabins early for their customers.

"The demand for premium and luxury travel is continuing to grow, especially in our Grill Suite category," said Baillie.

"Agents should be talking about Grill Suites early with their customers base as those rooms need to be booked way in advance to ensure they can be secured as we only have a finite number."