The Big Cruise Podcast

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Episode 115 overview In Episode 115, we focus on the latest news from MSC, re-routing cargo ships to protect marine mammals, Carnival Spirit enroute to Australia, Kangaroos Island welcomes Coral Princess, the countdown to Cunard’s QE returning to Australia. P&O UK steps up entertainment on Arvia. Virgin Partners with sustainable marine fuel providers & Fred. Oslen celebrates Signature Expe...

Ep114 Overview In Episode 114 of The Big Cruise Podcast, we celebrate the life and maritime service of the Late Queen Elizabeth II, answering Listener Questions about her and the ships she had named/christened. Cruise News return with great cruise news from around the world and finally Keith joins us to review his recent cruise from New York to Southampton onboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2. Support th...

Episode 113 overview In episode 113, Chris answers a listener/viewer question around when/how the class system was introduced on the Trans-Atlantic liners followed by Baz and Chris discussing 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 C...

Episode 112 In Episode112 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris joins the show to answer a listenerquestion about P&O Australia followed by the latest in global cruise news. Specialthanks to David in Scotland who sent in some incredible photos of Ponant’s LeChamplin in Greenock, Scotland.  Image Credit David Goudie Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast...

Ep111 Overview In episode 111 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris travels to Sydney for a ship tour, showcasing the Pacific Lager, the public areas and a preview of Blanc de Blanc Uncorked onboard P&O Australia’s Pacific Encounter. Pacific Encounter was alongside in Circular Quay, Sydney preparing for her reposition to Brisbane from where she will be home ported. Pacific Encounter arrived in Bris...

Episode 110 In episode 110 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris brings the latest news from around the world including Australia Welcoming Pacific Encounter, Viking Celebrates 25yrs, Norwegian Cruise Lines celebrates two milestones and more. Image Credit: Pacific Encounter in Sydney, thanks to listener Garry (NSW) Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast director...

Episode 109 In episode 109 of the Big Cruise Podcast, Chris from USA reviews his recent cruise to Alaska onboard Windstar Cruises, Star Breeze. Later Chris Frame brings us up to speed on all things Norwegian Prima. 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...

Ep108 Overview In Episode 108, Chris brings the answer to another listener question and a wrap up of the latest cruise news. Meanwhile Kabir joins the show from Canada to review his recent expedition cruise to the Great Lakes aboard Viking Octantis. Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the sho...

Episode 107 In episode 107, Chris answers a listener question from Georgia about Fair Princess, we celebrate the latest cruise awards and collate the latest cruise news from around the world. Thank you to Randy from Ann Arbor for the kind donation via Buy Me a Coffee!!!! Image Credit: Paul Gauguin, Tahiti Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Sh...

Episode 106 In Episode 106 of The Big Cruise Podcast. Chris sails the show solo to answer a listener question and bring 3 cruise news stories that he thought you would want to know about! Image credit: Balmoral sailing out of Rosyth. Fred. Olsen Cruises Support the show Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you th...

Episode 105 In episode 105, Chris answers a question from Ross in the UK around which of the historic UK Ports were most significant for passenger voyages PLUS the latest cruise news from around the world. Many thanks to Anthony White for the very generous donation via Buy me a Coffee! Support the show Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Shar...

Overview In episode 104 Chris answers a listener question about the ss Norway, whilst Baz brings the latest cruise news from around the world, including the new Kimberly season for Le Ponant (pictured). Image Credit: Le Ponant by Ponant. 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 C...

Epsiode 103 In episode 103, Chris answers listeners questions about Ships Whistles/Horns, we welcome Coral Princess to Australia and discuss the latest cruise news. PLUS – Check out Chris's latest video filmed on Pacific Explorer: https://youtu.be/UUNqwH7VBPE Coral Princess arrives in Australia Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share t...

Onboard Pacific Explorer - The Australian Cruise Restart Episode 102 is sponsored by P&O Cruises (Australia). Chris and Baz sailed as guests of P&O Cruises to showcase the Australian restart of cruising. In this episode Chris and Baz review the restart of Pacific Explorer, chatting with fellow guests Luke & Marita. PLUS big shout out to our little cruisers, Charlotte, Toby & Ava wh...

Ep101 - Teaser We are on a ship! Sorry, we couldn't tell you before… but we can now. We are in Sydney and celebrating the restart of cruising. Listen to the teaser to find out which ship. Full review will follow in Ep 102 later this week.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Epsiode 100 In this episode we celebrate the milestone 100 th episode remembering the cruise happenings of the past 2 years, plus welcome listener questions and celebrate 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...

Ep 99 Overview In Episode 99, Chris answers a listener question regarding the ss Rotterdam, the fifth Holland America Line ship to bear the name of its home city, now a floating hotel and museum in Rotterdam. PLUS we round out the show with the latest news from Cunard, Holland America Line, Carnival, Ponant, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Azamara, Fred. Olsen and Quark Expeditions. Support the show Li...

Episode 98 In episode 98, Chris answers a listener question from Ann about the history of the Cunard Class System (Britannia, Princess & Queens), plus the usual round-up of the latest cruise news from around the world. Suport 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 pod...

#SponsoredBonusEpisode Episode 97 is a paid-for promotional conversation with the Australian representative of Virgin Voyages. We chat with Sharon about the exciting announcement today about Resilient Lady home porting from Melbourne and Auckland PLUS the name of the fourth Lady Ship. Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady, Virgin Voyages 3 rd Lady Ship is heading down under…. Yes earlier this year Chris a...

Mon 18 Apr 2022 - Pacific Explorer is home Image Credit: Pacific Explorer, Sydney. Trevor T. After 2 years of no cruise ship visits to the iconic Sydney Harbour. It is only fitting that P&O Cruises Australia, Pacific Explorer is the first to return home. Cruising and the wider industry employs over 5,000 Australians, and brings millions of dollars of income to the regional communities that the...

Episode 95 In this week's episode, Chris answers a question from Frankie about the change in funnel colour on P&O Cruises UK from yellow to blue. Thank you to Frankie for your kind coffee donation too. Plus we have some great cruise news from around the world.  Image Credit: P&O Aurora (with blue funnel and hull art), P&O Cruises UK. Support the show Support the show: Listen, Like, Sub...

Episode 94 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. 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 ai...

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 coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates.  https://bit.ly/2T2FYGX Sustainable Fashion –...

Episode 92 In episode 92 – Chris answers a listener's question around the topical subject of why P&O Ferries may look similar but are in fact not connected to P&O Cruises (UK or Australia). P&O Cruises is part of the Carnival Corporation, whilst P&O Ferries falls under a Dubai-based company DP World. And of course, we round out the show with the latest cruise news… and what a week...