The Big Cruise Podcast

Episode 91 In Episode 91, Chris discusses the historical changes to the Cunard Logo and Livery and we delve deep in to the latest cruise news from around the world. RMS Caronia (ca. 1956) (colorized) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:RMS_Caronia_(ca._1956)_(colorized).jpg This file is licensed under the  Creative Commons   Attribution 2.0 Generic  license. Support the show Listen, Like, Subs...

Episode 90 In Ep90 Chris answers a listener questions from Jeff in Singapore about Ship Bridge Wings and we run through the latest news of the week from P&O Australia. Oceania Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Costa, Silversea, Explora Journeys, Coral Expeditions, Princess, Carnival and more. Image Credit: Costa Cruises, Costa Toscana Support The Show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favou...

Episode 89 In Ep89 Chris answers a Listener Question about White Star Line and we discuss some stunning new itineraries from Oceania, Virgin Voyages and Fred. Olsen. Plus news from Atlas Ocean Voyages, Carnival, P&O Australia, Royal Caribbean, Cunard, Ponant & Saga.   Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone y...

#SponsoredBonusEpisode Episode 82 is a paid-for promotional conversation with Dan Blanchard from UnCruise Adventures. Introducing Captain Dan Blanchard Image Credit: Captain Dan Blanchard, UnCruise Adventures Captain Dan Blanchard is host of No Ordinary Adventure and founder of the small ship adventure specialist UnCruise! Whilst the office is located in Seattle, Washington, today we are excited t...

Episode 87 In Ep87, Chris saves the day and hosts the full episode, bringing you Maritime History, Cruise News and answering two listener questions 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 kee...

Episode 86 In Ep86, Chris answers questions around the earlier ship names of the Cunard fleet, followed by the latest cruise news of the 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 – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us...

Chris joins the show today to talk about the historical significance of the naming of the Cunard Queens, ahead of the announcements next week about Cunard’s newest ship naming. And of course, we have 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 Bu...

Episode Overview Episode 84 is the last of 2021. In this show, Chris answers a number of listener questions. Baz and Chris review the year and discuss the latest cruise news 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,...

In Episode 83, we chat with Tamara about the life a guest lecturer onboard cruise ships, plus Chris answers listener questions about Maritime History and of course we have 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 pod...

#SponsoredBonusEpisode Episode 82 is a paid-for promotional conversation about Svalbard with Hurtigruten Svalbard. Baz chats with Anika (fellow West Australian) about life in Svalbard including when & how to visit, must-see and do activities and a few tips you may not have thought of. About Hurtigruten Svalbard Hurtigruten Svalbard is Svalbard oldest tour operator. From a travel agent which he...

Overview of Episode 81 In Ep81 – Baz and Chris catch up in person and chat about the latest developments and news in the cruise industry. Se the end of the show notes for a picture of Larry the Lizard Colouring Books Book by Chris Frame  and  Rachelle Cross Cunard Colouring Book: https://bit.ly/2U46rEB P&O Colouring Book: https://bit.ly/3eBshst  All Books : https://bit.ly/3CTax6w  Support us L...

Episode 80 Overview Ep80 – Technical issues and Listener Questions with Chris What a week it has been, so much to share but the audio gremlins had other plans. Ep80 was recorded, and we hope to release it this week. In the meantime, Chris has answered some great listener questions for this episode. Apologies for the audio quality… those pesky gremlins really testing us this week. Listener Qu...

Introducing Ep79 Episode 79 is a round of up the latest cruise news… and what a week it has been in the cruise industry! Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the show Vote for the Podcast in the “Listeners Choice” category of the Australian Podcast Awards: https://australianpodcastawards.com/v...

Celebrity Apex Cruise Review Overview of Ep78 In episode 78, Neil from the UK reviews his recent cruise onboard Celebrity Apex in September 2021 from Athens to Croatia and the Greek isles. This cruise was one of the first celebrity cruises in Europe following the global travel pause. Support the Show Simply Listen, Like, Subscribe and Review in your favourite podcast directory.  VOTE for the Podca...

Overview of Ep77 In episode 77, Chris and Barry host a bumper edition of cruise news with a dash of maritime history. This week's “Itinerary of the Week” is a classic 7nt cruise from Singapore on Diamond Princess. We are delighted to share that the podcast is now available on Amazon and Audible.  Donate to support Chris & zero2hero Support Chris in his walk from Cape to Cape: https://donate.mycaus...

Episode Overview In episode 76, Chris and Baz answer listener questions around Aviation and Cruise Dining, followed by another bumper week of cruise news from around the world. This weeks “Itinerary of the Weel” is Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth, Barcelona to Fremantle, check it out towards the end of the show. Support the show - Buy Me A Coffee This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, si...

Overview of episode In Episode 75, Chris and Baz meet up to “Fly The Flag” for P&O Australia, Answer two listener questions and discuss the latest cruise news. Support 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/2...

Overview of Ep74 In episode 74, We answer 3 listener questions from Garry in NSW, followed by the latest cruise news from around the world. This weeks “Itinerary of the Week” is an incredible music cruise offered by Creative Cruising, around Tahiti on Wind Star and featuring Kate Ceberano. Support the show - Buy Me A Coffee This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a co...

Overview In episode 73, Chris answers a listener question around, Jets replacing ocean liners, followed by a bumper edition of cruise news. Itinerary of the week features, Holland America’s, Noordam, Circumnavigation of Australian in Nov 2022. Support 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...

Episode overview In episode 72, Chris answers a common question about the evolution of powering ship. Fellow podcaster and Cruise Director Kabir joins the show and Baz shares his chosen itinerary of the week.  Support 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 conside...

Introduction In this episode Chris and Baz compare QE2 to QM2, Listener David shares his photos of QE arriving into Scotland, Baz introduces a new segment “Itinerary of the Week” and the latest cruise news from around the world. Support the Podcast 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 con...

Episode Overview In episode 70, Powlo reviews his recent cruise aboard Cunard’s, Queen Elizabeth, Alex asks Chris about the historical significance of Singapore and of course we have the latest cruise news. In support of episode 70, Sandals & Sunsets are offering listeners a saving of Spanish Avarca Sandals. Use code “BigPod” when visiting https://bit.ly/3yKAh33 Support The Show - Buy Me A Cof...

Cruise News P&O Cruises Australia will require COVID-19 vaccination for Australian passengers P&O Cruises Australia will require COVID-19 vaccination for passengers in Australia upon its return to cruising, Carnival Corporation's local President Sture Myrmell revealed. Speaking today at Cruise Lines International Association's Cruise Forum, Myrmell revealed the requirement during the &#821...

Overview In episode 68, listener Neil, asks about the history and traditions of the “crossing the equator ceremony”, plus additional questions about Cunard and P&O UK. Plus the latest cruise news from around the world. Support The Show 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...

Norwegian Cruise Line makes its Great Cruise Comeback from the U.S. with Norwegian Encores debut voyage to Alaska, where Icy Strait Point was the first port of call. Pictured here on the new Wilderness Landing pier, which was built in partnership between Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. and Huna Totem Corporation, are Norwegian Encore Captain Martin Holmqvist, NCL President and CEO Harry Sommer...