The Big Cruise Podcast

Ep66 - Overview A trifecta of listener questions, the first of which forms Maritime History this week, followed by the latest cruise news from around the world.  Craig asks “Is there a difference between a cruise and a crossing?  Deb asks about tips for a 2022 Med cruise celebrating her milestone birthday.  Michael asks for suggestions for a Greek Isles cruise for late 2022.  Buy Me A Coffee This...

Ep65 Overview In Episode 65, Emma from Emma Cruises drops by to update us on her recent Celebrity Silhouette cruise and naming of Saga’s Spirit of Adventure. Chris answers a listener question about Queen Elizabeth and we wrap up with a bumper edition of cruise news. 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 shout...

In Episode 64, Chris updates us on the history of Fred. Olsen Cruises, after which we discuss the latest cruise news from around the globe. 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 Listener Comments FRANCIS:    A whole episode of mar...

Overview In episode 63, Chris answers two listener questions, on a similar topic. Rob in Wales asks “Why is it that a ship like QM2 does Atlantic crossings in 7 days, while QE2 did them in 5?” Meanwhile John in Western Australia asks “what is the fastest crossing speed QM2 could make and how does it compare with the ships of old?”  A short show this week, but plan to be back with the usual cruise...

In episode 62, Maritime History covers the bathrooms and bathing options of the historic Atlantic liners compared to today’s modern ships, plus a great round up of the latest cruise news. 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 MSG...

Episode 61 In Episode 61, Jeff from Vancouver asks Chris about the differences between Cunard and Olympic classes of ships plus a great round up of the biggest cruise news of the week! 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 Cruise...

In Episode 60, Chris answers a listener question about The Royal Yacht Britannia, we have a great round up of the latest cruise news from around the world and finish the show with Emma from Emma Cruises reflection on the first UK Cruise onboard MSC Virtuosa 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, a...

MSC announces new luxury brand Explora Journeys Episode 59 is possible thanks to David in Scotland who kindly donated coffees, which we used as an excuse to record the podcast LIVE from a coffee shop in Hillary’s Boat Harbour (WA). It was very busy and does sound very different. However, let us know what you think. With so much news to get through we will leave Maritime History & Cruise News u...

Genting Dream Restarts Cruising from Hong Kong In episode 58, Tedd asks Chris about the differences between an Ocean Liner and a Transatlantic Ocean Liner, before we bring the latest cruise news of the week. 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:/...

#SponsoredBonusEpisode About Aurora Expeditions: From the start, Aurora Expeditions was destined to be different. Co-founders Greg and Margaret Mortimer had a passion for adventure, exploring wild places and sharing the experience with friends and in 1991, Aurora Expeditions, named in honour of Sir Douglas Mawson’s ship, was born. Their aim was simple – to take small groups of travellers on voyage...

In episode 56, Listener Janet in the UK askes a great question that Chris answers as part of Maritime History. We have a bumper edition of cruise news as the UK restarted cruising this week and some great stories from around the world. 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 lis...

In episode 55 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris celebrates the rising from the ashes of Pacific Dawn as she re prepares to relaunch as Ambiance for new cruise line Ambassador Cruises and in Maritime History reminds us of other ships previously earmarked for recycling rescued at the 11 th hour. Of course, we round out the show with the latest cruise news of the week.   This podcast is only possible...

In episode 54, Chris answers a listener question from Dan around the sinking of Lusitania off Ireland in 1915. Plus we have the usual round up of cruise news! 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 A-Rosa new E-Motion River Boat - C...

In Ep53, Chris answers a previous listener question about the history of the Italian Ship builder Fincantieri. Who have many ship yards around Italy, Europe and beyond. We round out this weeks show with the latest cruise news.   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...

In episode 52, Chris answers a listener question about the historical fleet of P&O Australia. We chat about the latest cruise news including Holland America Lines 148 th Anniversary and Chris surprises Baz with a quick fire round of questions, usually reserved for guests of the show.   BUY ME A COFFEE This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on ai...

In episode 51, Chris reflects on the heroic actions of Carpathia in rescuing the survivors of Titanic 109 years ago. Baz has a surprise question for Chris from listener Samuel. Plus we have the latest cruise news and delighted to have Emma from Emma Cruises update us on the excitement of cruise restarting in the UK. BUY ME A COFFEE This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buy...

In Episode 50, Chris updates us on the maritime traditions of Coin Ceremony/Keel Laying, Christening/Ship Naming, Godmothers and Inaugural Cruises before bringing us up to speed on two weeks of cruise news. Pete joins us to talk about cruise milestones he experienced whilst working at sea. Finally, Nick from Princess updates us on the latest developments from Princess Cruises.   This podcast is on...

In episode 49, Chris and Baz answer a listener question about nautical terms and have a bumper cruise news segment.     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 Gangway at Fremantle Ports - Credit: Fremantle Ports MARITIME HISTORY: L...

In Episode 48, Pete from Royal Caribbean updates us on the success of Royal Caribbean in Singapore, the newest ship to be homeported in Israel and the 2022/23 Australian deployment. Chris and I answer listener questions and of course the latest cruise news and maritime history. This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting...

In episode 47 John from Perth asked a question which Chris answered in Maritime History. We chat about the latest cruise news and Damian from NCL joins the show to update us on everything Norwegian. 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...

Episode 46 is a BONUS episode celebrating the restart of Expedition cruising in Western Australia. We welcome Coral Expeditions ship Coral Adventurer to Fremantle WA. Chris & I join Liz Webb for a chat pier side.   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 mate...

In Episode 45, Jeff in Adelaide asks Chris a Maritime History question about dogs on the Titanic (and other transatlantic ships). Chris and I then discuss the latest cruise news and finally, Shane from Virgin Voyages drops by to talk all things Virgin Voyages. This podcast is not possible without the support of our coffee club.  https://bit.ly/2T2FYGX Virgin Voyages The Sea Terrace Cabin (Day) The...

In Episode 44, Chris explains the links and differences between P&O UK & P&O Australia’s cruise offering. Listener Trevor asks about SeaCity Museum in Southampton and we round out the show with the latest cruise news. 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...

In episode 43 we talk about previous mass recycling of ships in Maritime History, discuss the latest cruise news, answer a listener question around Blue Star Line’s replica Titanic II, and Cameron joins us to talk about Celebrity Cruises always included and the 2022/23 deployment of Celebrity Eclipse down under.   BUY ME A COFFEE This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buyin...

In episode 42 Chris answers a listener question around maritime history RMS St Helena, this sparks a chat about RMS (Royal Mail Ships) before moving into news of the week around cruise! 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...