The Big Cruise Podcast

In the last episode of 2024, Chris walks us through a review and highlights of 5 years of the podcast and we share the latest news from Celebrity, Cunard, Aurora Expeditions, Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages, Merry Christmas and a fabulous festive season to all! CRUISE NEWS Celebrity Cruises debuts in Port Canaveral  Cunard Unveils Transformative Makeover for Queen Elizabeth Aurora Expediti...

Episode 206 is a short round up of the latest cruise news from Cunard, Windstar, Princess & Holland America Line. CRUISE NEWS Neuroscience study reveals cognitive benefits of slow travel at sea Cunard Teams Up with Talk Art Hosts Russell Tovey and Robert Diament for Exciting Queen Anne Art Collaboration Windstar Cruises’ New  Star Seeker  Floats Out in Portugal Carnival Corporation A...

In episode 205 of The Big Cruise Podcast, we answer listener Scotty’s question about Parametric rolling and share the latest cruise news from Celestyal, Virgin, Oceania, Ponant, Explora Journeys, Carnival, Costa & Princess   LISTENER QUESTION Scott from NSW asks: Hi guys, it’s Scotty from New South Wales again listener question Parametric Rolling: What it is and How to Avoid it on Very bi...

In episode 204 of TBCP, Chris shares the newest ships joining their fleets in 2025 and Baz shares the latest cruise news from Princess Cruises, Viking, Ponant, MSC and Carnival. Many thanks to Garry S in Sydney for some great ship photos (check out our socials).   CRUISE NEWS Princess Cruises Debuts Most Destination-Rich Voyage Ever with 131-Day Circle Pacific Cruise in Early 2026 Viking Name...

In episode 203 of The Big Cruise Podcast, long time listener Kurt shares his recent experience onboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas on a round-trip cruise from Southampton to the Canary Islands. Baz shares the latest cruise news and a listener updates us on shore power in Juneau, Alaska. THANK YOU! Thank you to Kurt and Anonymous for your kind donations via “Buy me a coffee” CRUISE NEWS Se...

In episode 202 of The Big Cruise Podcast we talk to Matt about a fabulous new product that all cruisers will love. Chris updates us on the History of Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas and we discuss the latest news from Royal Caribbean, Princess, MSC, Carnival, Azamara, Seabourn and Windstar.  CRUISE MAPS: Capture your Cruise with Perfect Precision. Transform your memories into treasured...

In episode 201 of The Big Cruise Podcast Chris is onboard Queen Elizabeth in Sydney to celebrate 100 years of Cunard cruising to Australia. Long time listener Keith joins Baz to share his recent experience of an Alaska cruise tour with Holland America Line onboard Noordam. Cruise Review: Cruise Line: Holland America Line Cruise Ship: Noordam Itinerary: Cruise Tour R1L – 13 Day Tripple Denali Depar...

In milestone episode 200, we of course celebrate the 200th episode, kick off with a Fact or Fiction, share our listeners cruise icks and share the latest cruise news from Cunard, Celebrity, Princess, Aida, Virgin Voyages and Holland America Line.   Fact or Fiction from Chris in North America. Fact or Fiction - The U.S. TV show The Love Boat, featured the Princess crew actually working on Cuna...

Fact or Fiction from Chri in North America. Fact or Fiction - The U.S. TV show The Love Boat, featured the Princess crew actually working on the Cunard ships for 2 episodes.  Answer in episode 200 of The Big Cruise Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 199 of The Big Cruise Podcast Baz Catches up with Chris and his thoughts on Carnival Splendor before Baz shares his recent experience in the Kimberley on board Ponant’s Le Laperouse. Note: Sponsored Episode: Baz travelled as a guest of Ponant, however Ponant have not paid for, or approved this episode. Listener Comments: From: Ella Laura: Fantastic job on the Carnival Splendor Carnival....

Sponsored : It's the moment we've been waiting for ! Chris has just been aboard the NEWLY REFURBISHED Carnival Splendor cruise ship! As one of P&O Australia's biggest fans, maritime historian and lecturer Chris Frame had never been aboard Carnival.. until now! With Carnival taking over P&O's ships in a few months, Carnival Cruise Line brought Chris Frame to Sydney to tour the ship for The...

In episode 197 of TBCP, Chris shares the history of how the often-overlooked Sagafjord and Vistafjord revitalised Cunard’s offering, Plus we share the latest news from Virgin Voyages, Carnival Cruise Line, Aida, Barcelona Port, Aqua Expeditions and Eden Port (NSW).   Cruise News: Sir Richard Branson marries not one but three couples in mermazing ceremonies Carnival supports local families and...

In episode 196 of TBCP, Chris shares the significance that Carnival Destiny played in the progression of the Cruise Industry, breaking 100,000 GT. Plus, we share the cruise news of the week from Virgin Voyages, Explora Journeys, Windstar, Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard and the port of Fremantle in Western Australia.   Cruise News: Officially one year until Brilliant Lady’s debut Explora Journey...

In episode 195 of TBCP, Chris shares the origins and variety of lives that Pacific Jewel, Superstar Gemini, Ambition and Arcadia had. We discuss the latest news from Windstar, Carnival and Viking.   Cruise News Windstar's Brand-New Star Seeker Carnival Cruise Line Announces Carnival Splendor Livery Updates Carnival debuts first Solar Eclipse Cruises in 2026 Viking Takes Delivery of Newest Egy...

In episode 194, Baz asks listeners to share their “cruise ick” (ick is something that you turn your nose up at, turns your stomach or disgusts you), plus we answer a lister question from Keith and share the latest news from Royal Caribbean, MSC, Cunard & Princess. Listener Question Keith asks: Baz and Chris, do any cruise ships still dock in Hamilton in Bermuda or do they all dock at the Royal...

In episode 193, Chris answers a listener question about Ambassador cruise line ship Ambition, another listener Scott sent us some news around a potential cruise ban for Milford Sound in New Zealand and we share the latest news from Ponant, Seabourn and Windstar.   Listener Question: Luke: asks about the history of Ambition, now sailing with Ambassador cruise line. Scott: Just had a look at a...

In Ep192 of TBCP, Chris shares the history of how Costa’s castoff became Norwegian Sky and Baz shares the latest cruise news from Carnival, Holland America Line, Seabourn, Disney, Virgin Voyages and Windstar! Cruise News: Carnival reveals Pearl Cove Beach Club Holland America opens Europe 2026 Voyages Seabourn Encore modifies itineraries for Spring 2025 Marvel-Inspired Experiences Coming to Disney...

In episode 191 Chris and Baz answer listener questions from Mark and Scott. Chris shares his experience with Rob Henderson and his P&O Australia Archive, and they share the latest cruise news from Crystal, Princess, Carnival, Virgin and NCL.  Cruise News: Crystal's 2026 Itineraries Are Coming Soon Princess schedules 8 ships in Alaska for 2026 Carnival Corporation Orders Three Additional S...

In episode 190 on TBCP listener Croix comments on the loss of P&O Australia and reminds us that the Ocean Village Ships became part of P&O’s 5 ship fleet, which prompts Chris to share the history of Ocean Village. Listener David asks for tips on his planned Cunard voyage to Alaska and we share the latest cruise news from Carnival, Viking, Costa, Aman, Captain Cook Fiji, Paspaley by Ponant,...

In episode 189 of TBCP, Chris shares the rise and fall of Norwegian Capricorn Line, listener Keith asks about other cruise lines owning hotels/resorts PLUS the boys share the latest news from Crystal, Costa, Aida & MSC.  Listener Question: Keith asks: “I’d like to learn more about hotels owned by cruise lines. Was this done to capture more of the vacation spend or done as a way to offer a...

In episode 188 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris answers a maritime history question from listener Stephen, about the cruise line, Asian Pacific Cruises and the ship, Minghau. We have a great selection of cruise news from Disney, Explora Journeys, Carnival Corporation, Costa, Celebrity, Carnival, Cunard, Uniworld & Seabourn. Plus Chris surprises Baz with a Fact or Fiction?  Listener Questi...

For the answer to this Fact or Fiction, listen to episode 188 of The Big Cruise Podcast! If you have a fact or fiction for Chris or Baz, simply do what Andrew did and jump on the website and send either a voice mail using the small microphone icon or click on "join the show" The Big Cruise Podcast – Cruise reviews, news and travel tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 187 of TBCP, Chris shares the history of Royal Caribbean before listener, Kurt shares a review of his recent cruise onboard Liberty of the Seas. CRUISE REVIEW Ship: Liberty of the Seas Itinerary: Cape Liberty, NJ - Cruising - Bermuda - Cruising - St. Maarten - Puerto Rico - Labadee (replaced with Puerto Plata) - Cruising - Cruising - Cape Liberty, NJ. Support the show: Listen, Like, Sub...

In Ep186 of TBCP, what a week in cruise! A week that an announced the unforeseen closer of P&O Australia, Queen Ann officially named and we later celebrated World Oceans Day (8 June). Thank you to Anthony for your coffee donation via Buy me a coffee!, Thanks to another Anthony for this week's Fact or Fiction, and to the many of you who contacted us about the announcement around P&O Austral...

For the answer to this Fact or Fiction, listen to episode 186 of The Big Cruise Podcast! If you have a fact or fiction for Chris or Baz, simply do what Keith did and jump on the website and end a voice mail The Big Cruise Podcast – Cruise reviews, news and travel tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.