The Big Cruise Podcast

We are back! In episode 185 of TBCP, Listener Keith challenges Chris in Fact or Fiction, Chris shares the historical importance of Liverpool to Cunard, we have cruise news from Aida, Silversea, MSC, Celebrity, Windstar, Royal Caribbean, Ponant, Carnival and Seabourn. Plus “Whats got your sxxx” returns as the boys have a whinge.  Fact or Fiction Thanks to Keith for sending in this weeks Fact o...

For the answer to this Fact or Fiction, listen to episode 185 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.

The boys take a few moments to apologise for the downtime and bounce back next week with Episode 185. Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the show Buy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your m...

In Episode 183 of the Big Cruise Podcast, it’s a short and sharp show sharing the latest news from P&O Cruises (Australia), Princess, Ponant, Costa and Port Canaveral. Join us next weeks for Chris’s wrap of his time on Queen Anne.   Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the show Buy M...

In episode 182 of TBCP, Chris is in the UK welcoming Queen Anne to the Cunard fleet, Baz sails solo for cruise news, and listeners continue to send in questions and Fact of Fiction challenges for Chris’s return. Long time listener Garry sent in photos of Crown Princess in Sydney as she prepared for her Australian World Cruise departure. Did you know Princess has two world cruises, one from North A...

In episode 181 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris shares some lesser known facts about Titanic, we answer a listener question from long time listener Chris and share cruise news from Princess, Norwegian, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Windstar, Carnival and MSC. Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will enjo...

In episode 180 of The Big Cruise Podcast Chris is joined by Dr Stephen Payne OBE. Naval Architect of Queen Mary 2 and approximately 40 other passenger ships for Carnival Corporation. We learn about his Blue Peter Badge, the Bloody Mary Club and his favourite ship (excluding QM2).  Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast wit...

In episode 179 of The Big Cruise Podcast Chris is joined by Anthony Davis (host of 5 Minute News) to discuss the good, bad and ugly of cruising.   Anthony Davis Website: https://fiveminute.news/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FIVEMINUTENEWS Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the...

In episode 178 of TBCP, long time listener Luke shares a review on Cunard's Queen Victoria. Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the show Buy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coff...

Chris Joins the show for a quick update from QM2 off the coast of Vietnam. Croix from Pennsylvania answers Chris’s Quiz from a few episodes ago and Baz sails solo with the latest cruise news from Cunard, Costa, Silversea, Ponant and Uniworld.  Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the sho...

Ep176 In episode 176 of The Big Cruise Podcast. Chris answers a listener question from Brad around the retirement of Cunard’s QM2, plus discuss the latest cruise news from Silversea, Costa, Windstar, NCL, Fred. Olsen, Holland America Line, Carnival & Viking. Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will...

In episode 175 of TBCP, Chris is back so its time to test him out with a Fact or Fiction from Ian, answer a listener question from Rick and of course discuss the latest cruise news from Virgin Voyages, MSC Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Carnival & A-Rosa. Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone...

The answer to this Fact or Fiction is available in the full episode 175. Have a Fact or Fiction you wish to test Baz/Chris with? Send it in via the website as a voicemail. The Big Cruise Podcast – Cruise reviews, news and travel tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is episode 174 the shortest episode we have ever released? Chris was making the long journey home as this week’s episode was recorded but he did send over some audio from his airport hotel. Baz sails solo with Cruise News from Coral Expeditions, Cunard, Aida and Carnival. Thanks to Rick for his great question which we will answer next week.   Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Re...

In episode 173, Chris joins us from Queen Victoria as they prepare to cross the equator. Baz shares the listeners answers to Chris’s Quiz and sails solo into cruise news from Carnival, Ponant, Holland America, Princess & NCL. Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the show Buy Me A Coffee –...

In Episode 172 – Chris shares the news of Cunard christening Queen Anne in the former home of Cunard, Liverpool. We share listener answers to the quiz question and we chat about the latest cruise news from around the world. Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the show Buy Me A Coffee – This...

Welcome to 2024! In this short episode Chris explains the size calculations used to determine that Royal Caribbean's new ship Icon of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world! Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the show Buy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our s...

This is just a quick note to let you know that 2024 will see Baz and Chris launch Season 5 of The Big Cruise Podcast!  listen to hear what’s coming up this year - including plans for 2024 cruise news, cruise tours, cruise analysis, maritime history and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 170 Chris talks with Baz about his recent experience on Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady. Merry Christmas to our friends and listeners. We will be back in late January with more cruise news, maritime history and all things cruise! Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the show Buy Me A...

#SponsoredContent In episode 169, Chris travelled as a guest of Celebrity Cruises on the first voyage from Sydney for Celebrity Edge. Chris shares his experience with Baz and chats with Laura Hodges Bethge, (President of Celebrity Cruises), staff from OneSpaWorld and fellow guests.   Check out supporting videos: Chris's 5 Top things on Celebrity Edge - https://youtu.be/eJFN7ojtu48?si=UnbVckzA...

In episode 168 Chris sails solo, to answer a listener question around the History of Oceanic (1965) and Home Lines .PLUS the latest cruise news from around the world. Baz is on Resilient Lady and Chris is heading to Sydney to experience Celebrity Edge. Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will enjo...

In episode 167 of TBCP Chris has just completed his enrichment lectures, we answer listener questions and share the latest cruise news from Viking, Carnival, Princess & Crystal.  Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the show Buy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to o...

Episode 166 is a sponsored episode. Chris travelled as a guest of Princess Cruises to experience Royal Princess. He shares his experience and chats with fellow passengers Marn, Derek & Rhonda about their thoughts and experiences on Royal Princess. Check out Facebook and Instagram for supporting photos.   Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast dire...

In episode 165, Chris is live in the Atrium of Royal princess as he shares the maritime history of Royal Princess and Baz sails solo to bring you the latest cruise news from around the world.   Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the show Buy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible...

In episode 164, Chris answers a listener question on ship hull colours and we discuss the latest cruise news from around the world. Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the show Buy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. I...