The Big Cruise Podcast

Captain Johannes (Master of Azamara Journey), joins us for Ep16. Chris joins us for Maritime History and Cruise News plus Peter from CLIA answers a listener question on Malta.   Maritime History Fred Olsen commenced maritime operations in 1848 Cruise News: Fred Olsen welcomes two new ships to their fleet Holland America Line sells 4 ships Ponant takes delivery of its sixth ship in 24 months, Le Ja...

Chris Frame joins us to talk Maritime History and Cruise News. Pete from CLIA talks about another popular cruise port. Popular WA TV Presenter Haley joins us to talk about her Caribbean Cruise onboard Celebrity Silhouette. Maritime History TSS Fairstar (The original FUN Ship) had a very long career starting as the troop ship Oxfordshire in 1957.In the 60’s operating the assisted passage “Ten Pound...

Captain Kate McCue , joins us from Celebrity Edge for Ep14. Chris Frame joins us for Maritime History and Cruise News plus Peter Kollar from CLIA talks about popular cruise destinations. Maritime History 4 th July Cunard Celebrates its 180 th Anniversary Cruise News: Celestyal cruises extends pause of cruise until March 2021 Dream Cruises will recommence cruises on Explorer Dream on 26 July Fred O...

Maritime History 1986 Launch of Seabourn with Seabourn Pride and which Seabourn Ship featured in the movie Speed 2? Cruise News: Seabourn announces world wide itineraries for late 2021/22 Pullmantur (Spain) enters ”reorganistation” and puts its fleet of ships into cold layup. A-ROSA talks of the successful return to European Rivers MSC confirms adjusted (northern) winter 2020/21 season Lindblad in...

Maritime History Cunard’s first ship wasn’t in fact Britannia… Unicorn launched in June 1840 Cruise News: Carnival Corp to sell 6 ships within 90 days. Viking Floats Out Seventh Ocean Ship Viking Venus at Italian Shipyard Silversea announces 3 ships in Asia for 2021/22. Moon (new), Muse flag ship) and Shadow. Hurtigruten resumes cruises in Norway and announces post COVID measures onboard. Saga con...

Maritime History In June of 1911 White Star Line’s Olympic (Titanic’s sister ship) set sail on her inaugural transatlantic voyage. Cruise News: Royal Caribbean announced 2 Quantum class ships for Sydney in 2021/22 and Radiance of the seas from Brisbane. Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady floats out, and moved from dry dock for fitting out. Valiant lady will sail the Mediterranean once launched.   Cunard...

Ovation of the Seas Royal Promenade Mid Ship Pool Solarium Pool Forward i-fly sky diving simulator Flowrider surf simulator Chops Grille Sea Plex Schooner Bar Wonderland Did you know / Maritime History In June of 1852, the SS Chusan from P&O set sail from England bound for Australia. This was the P&O’s first scheduled mail service to Australia and the steamer took over 80 days to get here!...

Did you know / Maritime History Celebrity Cruises celebrates 30 years at sea but what does the X stand for on the funnel. Check our facebook page for the video.  Cruise News: P&O UK’s Iona heads to Rotterdam for drydock inspection and sea trials PORT OF SEATTLE launches  a playlist on Spotify PONANT ready and waiting to return to Australia APT Launches 2021 Kimberley at 2020 prices LE BOAT ope...

Norwegian Epic Mid Ship Pools Waves Pool Bar H20 Water slides Spice H20 Aft Garden Cafe Buffet Moderno Restaurant Epic Theatre The Cavern Club Atrium Café Did you know / Maritime History 200 years ago SS Savanah was the first steam ship to cross the Atlantic. Or was she???   Cruise News: Australian government announces ban on cruise ships until 17 Sep 2020. CARNIVAL, P&O & Princess extends...

1880’s P&O Suez Canal   The opening of the Suez Canal should have been a celebration for a shipping line. However, it caused headaches and almost the end of P&O. Cruise News: COSTA Smeralda donates produce to Marseille charities A-ROSA set to restart river cruises on Rhine and Danube HURTIGRUTEN plans a phased return initially to the Norwegian coastal route. HAPAG-LOYD’S, ms Europe 2 uses...

Queen Elizabeth Inside Stateroom Club Balcony Stateroom Grand Lobby Afternoon Tea Royal Court Theatre Lido Pool Library Garden Lounge Queens Room Did you know / Maritime History Britannic Having survived WWII, the refreshed and restored  Britannic returned to the Liverpool to New York service in May 1948. Built for White Star Line she survived the war where she operated as a troop carrier. She car...

Norwegian Spirit:  All images above are post refurbishment completed February 2020 Did you know / Maritime History Sagafjord. In May 1965 she commenced sea trials. Built as an ocean liner for the Norwegian America line she was highly luxurious. Built in France the ship became known as one of the most luxury ships afloat in the “five Star plus” category. She was acquired by Cunard in the 1980s and...

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Did you know / Maritime History This month in 1955… White Star Line’s mv Georgic retired from service, having transported thousands across the Atlantic and later migrants to Australia.   Cruise News: Genting Cruises elevates health and hygiene requirements post COVID19 Ships provisions around the world donated to good causes Viking launches Viking. TV Lindblad offers virtual expeditions Uniworld r...

Did you know / Maritime History This week in 1912… Titanic set sail on her maiden voyage Cruise News: Cruise Ship Entertainers continue to entertain. Flotilla of empty ships reconnect every evening. Celebrity takes virtual delivery of Apex Captain Kate Surprises all crew of Celebrity Edge with their own guest stateroom Oprah style. Seabourn spreading love Hurricane Harold devastates the South Paci...

Did you know / Maritime History This week in 1912… Titanic set sail on her maiden voyage Cruise News: Cruise Ship Entertainers continue to entertain. Flotilla of empty ships reconnect every evening. Celebrity takes virtual delivery of Apex Captain Kate Surprises all crew of Celebrity Edge with their own guest stateroom Oprah style. Seabourn spreading love Hurricane Harold devastates the South Paci...

News: PONANT Environmental Initiative. PRINCESS returns to Kangaroo Island following Bush Fire. CRUISE & MARITIME VOYAGES host the first fringe on water. CARNIVAL refresh Splashy Cove on Carnival Splendor with Westmeade Children’s Hospital patient inspired artwork.   Celestyal Cruises is a destination immersive cruise line homeported in Athens. Cruise fares include onboard beverages, select sh...

News: PONANT Environmental Initiative. PRINCESS returns to Kangaroo Island following Bush Fire. CRUISE & MARITIME VOYAGES host the first fringe on water. CARNIVAL refresh Splashy Cove on Carnival Splendor with Westmeade Children’s Hospital patient inspired artwork.   Celestyal Cruises is a destination immersive cruise line homeported in Athens. Cruise fares include onboard beverages, select sh...

Introducing The Big Cruise Podcast. If you would like to participate in the conversation, with a cruise review, tip or question please email baz@thebigcruisepodcast.com. This podcast is brought to you in part by the team at Cruisefinder.com.au. With over 35,000 cruises, most with live availability and great pricing. Most importantly every call, chat or email is answered in Australia by CLIA accred...

Introducing The Big Cruise Podcast. If you would like to participate in the conversation, with a cruise review, tip or question please email baz@thebigcruisepodcast.com. This podcast is brought to you in part by the team at Cruisefinder.com.au. With over 35,000 cruises, most with live availability and great pricing. Most importantly every call, chat or email is answered in Australia by CLIA accred...