The Big Cruise Podcast

In episode 163, Chris and Baz catch up in person ahead of the Opening nights of the Cunard British Film festival in Perth, Western Australia, discussing the latest cruise news from around the world. Due to a technical issue, there is no podcast jingle or music this week.   Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someon...

In episode 162, We discuss the history of the first email sent to a passenger ship in Fact or Fiction, Listener Kerry from the UK shares her excitement around their planned Queen Anne cruise. Of course, we also share the latest news from Princess Cruises, Viking, Carnival, Silversea, MSC & A-Rosa. Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share...

Fact of Fiction: The first email sent to a passenger ship was to QE2 in 1995. Answer available in episode 162 of The Big Cruise Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 161 of TBCP, Chris answer a listener question about PS Waverley, Baz shares his experience of Norwegian Viva and we share the latest news from Explora Journeys, Costa, Uniworld, P&O UK and Paul Gauguin. PLUS Chris surprises Baz with a Fact or Fiction.  CRUISE NEWS Ribbon Cutting in NYC for Explora1 Costa Celebrates 75th Anniversary Uniworld Announces 2 additional river boats P&...

Fact or Fiction 161 - in the 1990's Cunard ran a successful European River Cruise operation? Check out the next episode for the answer... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 160, Chris joins us from Singapore on his return from Italy where he has been, working with Cunard to showcase Queen Anne to the European media and travel trade. Chris shares the highlights of his week and top spaces on Queen Anne. Plus we discuss the latest news from Ponant, Celebrity, Holland America Line, Princess, P&O UK, Silversea and Carnival. Image Credit: Chris Frame, Queen...

In episode 159 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris shares the rich history of the Fred. Olsen Cruise Line. Baz and Chris discuss the latest news from A-Rosa, Virgin Voyages, Cunard and Ponant. Image credit: A-Rosa Alea. 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...

In episode 158, Chris shares the history and revival of Crystal Cruises> Baz and Chris then discuss the latest cruise news from around the world. Maritime History – Crystal Cruises Image Credit: Crystal Serenity @Martin Abegglen via Creative Commons Vote for us The Big Cruise Podcast has been recognised in the Listeners Choice category of the Australian Podcast Awards.  We would really a...

Baz is Back and normal service resumes. Of course, thanks to Chris for taking the helm over the past few weeks, today we are back with the usual Maritime History & Cruise News! IMPORTANT! The Big Cruise Podcast has been recognised in the Listeners Choice category of the Australian Podcast Awards.  We would really appreciate your help with a quick vote. It will take you less than 30 seconds and...

In episode 156, Chris sails solo to bring you a great cruise review of Pacific Encounter from Queensland with good friend of the show Luke. Chris also shares the latest cruise news from around the world. Baz returns next week! 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 – Thi...

In episode 155 of TBCP, Baz is in Lisbon preparing to board Norwegian Viva. Chris is joined by Anthony Davis, Sharing their mutual knowledge and passions for maritime history, passenger ships and the retired Queen Mary in Long Beach California. Anthony Davis Anthony Davis, Founder of Five Minute News, is a British broadcaster, journalist and announcer. For over 20 years, Davis hosted numerous news...

In episode 154, Baz is travelling, but before departure had a chat with Paul & Carole Love to Travel about their recent bucket list holiday to Canada & Alaska including the Alaska Inside Passage Cruise on Holland America Line’s Koningsdam. Chris and Baz will be back next week with maritime history, cruise news and more. Paul & Carole Love to Travel Website: Home – Paul & Car...

In episode 153, Baz is sailing solo on this week's show, bringing you the latest cruise news from around the world. Chris and Baz will be back in a few weeks with the usual mix of Maritime History & Fact or Fiction. If you have a question, do get in touch via the website clicking […] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 152, Chris & Baz answer listener questions, Chris shares the history around ship measurements and we celebrate the latest global cruise news from Seabourn, Princess, Costa, Holland America Line, Carnival & Celebrity. Image Credit: Artists impression of Seabourn Pursuit. Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share […] Hos...

Episode 151 is a bonus episode to mark the naming ceremony of Pacific Adventure and the 90th Anniversary of P&O offering leisure cruising from Sydney. Chris is joined by fellow maritime historian Rob Henderson, we hear from Godmother Ricki Lee, Alison shares her unique connection with P&O’s Strathaird and Chris chats with President of P&O […] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

In this episode we celebrate our 150th episode with a good dose of Maritime History, Cruise News from Princess, Norwegian Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages, Ponant, Carnival, Holland America Line, Costa & Aida, plus another round of Fact or Fiction. Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast […] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

In episode 149, Chris starts out with the show with 3 Fact or Fictions for Baz, followed by the History of Imperator, a couple of listener questions and cruise news from Carnival. Azamara, Ponant, Holland America Line, Seabourn, & Cunard. Image credit: Wiki Commons. Imperator. https://lccn.loc.gov/2014693336 Listener Questions Tim from Australia. Chris/Baz. I’m looking for […] Hosted on...

In episode 148, Chris answers a listener Question about Queen Mary 2. We discuss the latest cruise news from Ponant, Cunard, Coral Expeditions, P&O (UK) & Viking plus surprise Baz with a round of Fact or Fiction. Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone […] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Episode 147 In episode 147 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris answers a listener question about the first submersible to visit the Titanic site and shares the history of the naming of RMS Titanic and her sisters. Baz shares the latest cruise news from Norwegian Cruise Line, Celestyal, Celebrity, Virgin Voyages, Aida, Fred. Olsen and […] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

In episode 146, Chris chats with Emma Cruises about Captain Hudson and the funds raised for Mercy Ships. We discuss the latest cruise news and rise to the challenge of Fact or Fiction. Support the Show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy […] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 145 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris challenges Baz with Fact or Fiction, we share the maritime history of Rogue Waves, Invite you to sail with Sir Richard Branson and cruise news from Princess, MSC, Carnival, Virgin Voyages, Celebrity Cruises, Seabourn, & Heritage Lines. Image credit: Park19, Sun princess. Princess Cruises Support the […] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

In episode 144, we celebrate World Ocean Day, answer a listener question about HAL’s ms Prinsendam, share news from Virgin Voyages, Holland America Line, Captain Cook Cruises Fiji, Norwegian Cruise Line, Viking, Celebrity Cruises, PLUS a Fact or Fiction for both Baz and Chris. Caledonian Sky. Captain Cook Fiji Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast director...

In episode 143 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris shares the history of ss Austral, a ship that sank in Sydney Harbour in 1882 and successfully was raised again. Chris answers a listener question from the UK and we share the latest news from Costa, Holland America Line, A-Rosa and Carnival. Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast w...

Introducing epsiode 136 In Episode 136, Chris shares the 90 Years of P&O Australia’s leisure cruises. We answer some listener questions and share the latest news from, Viking, Swan Hellenic, Coral Expeditions, Carnival, Saga, Celebrity, Windstar & P&O UK. Plus who wins this weeks Fact or Fiction.   Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast director...

Episode 142 In episode 142, Chis has another Fact or Fiction, they answer listener questions and share the latest cruise news from Ponant, Silversea, Viking Coral Expeditions and Viking. Ponant Celebrates 35 years 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...