Ally

Oceania Cruises reports a new record for reservations was set on Aug. 1 as the line’s 2008–09 winter program went on sale. The company took more than 400 new bookings in the first hours after reservations lines opened at 8 a.m.

At the close of business Oceania had bested its previous reservations record by almost 30% and some departures were 50% sold.

Oceania president Bob Binder attributed the demand to the fact that the company has limited availability for the upcoming winter season so travel agents and past customers have been eagerly awaiting the new schedule.

The line’s 2008-09 winter collection includes 24 voyages to Asia, Australia, the Caribbean and South America. The season focuses on destination-rich itineraries, overnights in port and a wider choice of longer sailings, up to 35 days.

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