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Queen Elizabeth first sailing sold in 29 mins
The maiden voyage for Cunard’s new ship Queen Elizabeth, which was placed on worldwide sale this week, sold out in a record 29 minutes and 14 seconds – easily making this the fastest selling voyage in the line’s 170-year history.
It sold out quicker than QE2’s final voyage, which was snapped up in 36 minutes in June 2007, with prices rising rapidly as capaciy became more scarce, according tocruise speciaist agents.
More than half of Queen Elizabeth’s remaining maiden season, comprising six voyages from October to December 2010, was sold within the first two hours.
More than 100 Australians and New Zealanders stayed up late to book their place on Queen Elizabeth’s maiden voyage.
“This is an impressive record set by what will be an impressive ship and speaks volumes about the Cunard brand as well as for the resilience of the cruise sector as a whole in these challenging times,” said Carol Marlow, president and managing Director of Cunard Line.
Carrying 2,092 passengers and costing around £365 million, Queen Elizabeth will be the second largest Cunard ship ever.
Queen Elizabeth’s maiden voyage will depart from Southampton on October 12, 2010, en route to the Atlantic Isles.
The ship will then embark on five celebratory inaugural voyages, for which space is still available but selling fast.
by Ian Jarrett and Phil Davies
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