[duckman]

'The most expensive Grand Duplex cabins,..'

I just wonder who could afford this expense and what these people do. Not jealous just curious.

[mewzilla]

Friends and family members of Cunard employees and contractors among others, for this first voyage anyway.

[dakine]

Thrifty people who work hard, and invest in stock....

[tdadams]

Believe it or not, from talking with some people in the cruiseboat industry, the highest class luxury cabins are always the ones to sell out first.

[RightField]

I have a friend who has travel agency that caters to the "rich and famous." A few years ago she won some travel award, and was treated to a transatlantic trip on the QE2, followed by a trip on the Orient Express, followed by a flight back to NYC on the Concorde. Not a bad way to spend 3 weeks. All first class, of course.

She is one of the invited guests on the return trip from the US back to England this summer.

........ sigh .......

[finnman69]

QM2's most lavish Grill accommodations are unrivaled at sea. Here your concierge and a personal butler anticipate your needs and comply with the utmost speed and efficiency. Lavish amenities include marble baths with whirlpool tubs, walk-in closets, en-suite bars stocked with selected spirits or wine and soft drinks, fresh flowers and pre-dinner canapés.

The enormous Grand Duplexes include sweeping living quarters and an expansive balcony downstairs, a luxurious master bedroom upstairs, two marble baths with seprate whirlpool tub and shower, a guest bathroom with shower, and private exercise equipment. The three Duplex Apartments feature the same amenities with smaller balconies. Choose the Queen Mary or Queen Elizabeth Suites located all the way forward and enjoy commanding ocean views, two full baths and even your own private elevator access. And if you're in need of even more room, combine these two suites with the adjacent Royal Suites to create magnificent living quarters totaling nearly 3,800 square feet.

[ItisaReligionofPeace]

CEOs, business owners, lotto winners, entertainers, people who have lots of family money...