The Big Cruise Podcast

15/07/2024

CRUISE NEWS
Extensive Modernization for Two More Sphinx Ships from the End of 2025

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AIDA

AIDA Evolution: Extensive Modernization for Two More Sphinx Ships from the End of 2025 AIDA Cruises is forging ahead with modernizing its fleet: After AIDAdiva, the shipyard schedules for the next …

15/07/2024

CRUISE NEWS:
Carnival Delights Families Of Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation With Grinchmas Family Fun Day In Sydney Harbour

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Carnival Delights Families Of Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation With Grinchmas Family Fun Day In Sydney Harbour Ahoy, ahoy, it’s time for some festive joy! Christmas came early this morning fo…

14/07/2024

In episode 190 of TBCP listener Croix comments on the loss of P&O Australia and reminds us that the Ocean Village Ships became part of P&O’s 5 ship fleet, which prompts Chris to share the history of Ocean Village. Listener David asks for tips on his planned Cunard voyage to Alaska and we share the latest cruise news from Carnival Cruise Line Australia, Viking, Costa, Aman Resorts, Paspaley Pearl by Ponant, MSC Cruises, AIDA & Captain Cook Fiji. https://bit.ly/3S2m3Hm

Listen to Ep190 - History of Ocean Village, Listener Questions and Cruise News from The Big Cruise Podcast. In episode 190 on TBCP listener Croix comments on the loss of P&O Australia and reminds us that the Ocean Village Ships became part of P&O’s 5 ship fleet, which prompts Chris to shar...

13/07/2024

CRUISE NEWS: AMAN at Sea. Bringing the cherished spirit of Aman to the world's oceans, Aman at Sea is an entirely new category in on the water exploration set to launch in 2027. Offering transformative experiences within the revered Aman setting, the luxury superyacht will feature 50-suites, a spacious Aman Spa complete with Japanese garden, two helipads, plus an expansive Beach Club offering direct access to the water. Further details to follow.

12/07/2024

CRUISE NEWS
On 8 July 2024, Viking announced its newest ocean ship—the 998-guest Viking Vesta—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Classified as a small ship, the Viking Vesta is scheduled to debut in July 2025. Pictured here, the Viking Vesta (left) with her sister ship which will debut in 2024, the Viking Vela (right), at Fincantieri’s Ancona
shipyard.

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Viking

Set to Debut in Summer 2025, the Viking Vesta Meets Water for the First Time Image credit: Viking. Viking Vesta On 8 July 2024, Viking announced its newest ocean ship—the 998-guest Viking Vesta—was…

03/07/2024

Do you know the difference between an Ocean Liner from a cruise ships?

Ultimate Ocean Liner vs Cruise Ship! Find the answer in one simple short! -📚 Buy books: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/books 👕 Buy cruise merch: https://chr...

30/06/2024

In episode 189 of TBCP, Chris shares the rise and fall of Norwegian Capricorn Line, listener Keith asks about other cruise lines owning hotels/resorts PLUS the boys share the latest news from Crystal, Costa, Aida MSC and Explora Journeys. https://bit.ly/4cKMFEH

Image Credit: By Aah-Yeah - MS Norwegian Star, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49603860

23/06/2024

In episode 188 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris answers a maritime history question from listener Stephen, about the cruise line, Asian Pacific Cruises and the ship, Minghau. We have a great selection of cruise news from Disney Cruise Line, Explora Journeys, Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line Australia, Costa , Celebrity Cruises, Cunard, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection and Seabourn. Plus Chris surprises Baz with a Fact or Fiction?

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Image Credit: MS Minghau. ss Maritime (unknown source)

23/06/2024

FACT OR FICTION
Cunard once ran a portfolio of hotels?
For the answer, listen to episode 188 of The Big Cruise Podcast.
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19/06/2024

Take this as a reminder to get some Vitamin Sea this weekend!

17/06/2024

In episode 187 of TBCP, Chris shares the history of Royal Caribbean before listener Kurt, shares a review of his recent cruise onboard Liberty of the Seas. https://bit.ly/3Vp7O02

Royal Caribbean International

09/06/2024

FACT or FICTION
The current Diamond Princess was intended to be another name?
For the answer to this Fact or Fiction, listen to episode 186 of The Big Cruise Podcast!

If you have a fact or fiction for Chris or Baz, simply jump on the website and send a voice mail.

https://shows.acast.com/the-big-cruise-podcast-1/episodes/fact-of-fiction-ep186

02/06/2024

Fact or Fiction?
Check out Episode 185 for the answer.
Thanks to Keith for sending in this weeks Fact or Fiction via the voice note on the website.

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12/05/2024

In Episode 183 of the Big Cruise Podcast, it’s a short and sharp show sharing the latest news from P&O Cruises (Australia), Princess, Ponant, Costa and Port Canaveral. Join us next weeks for Chris’s wrap of his time on Queen Anne.

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P&O Cruises Australia, Princess Cruises Ponant Costa Port Canaveral

12/05/2024

Check out the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) as seen above Europe on QF2 London to Singapore, Thanks to Chris for sharing this great image from his flight home after Queen Anne. Have you seen the Northen Lights?
Qantas

05/05/2024

In episode 182 of TBCP, Chris is in the UK welcoming Queen Anne to the Cunard fleet, Baz sails solo for cruise news from Carnival, Virgin Voyages, Crystal, Princess and Holland America Line. Plus, listeners continue to send in questions and Fact of Fiction challenges for Chris’s return. Long time listener Garry sent in photos of Crown Princess in Sydney as she prepared for her Australian World Cruise departure. Did you know Princess has two world cruises, one from North America in January, with USD as the onboard currency and another in May/June from New Zealand and Australia with pricing in AUD and including gratuities.

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Cunard, Carnival Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages, Crystal Cruises

04/05/2024

Thanks to long time listener Garry for this photo of Crown Princess, alongside in Circular Quay preparing for her 2024 World Cruise.
Image credit: Garry S, Sydney, NSW.
Princess Cruises

28/04/2024

In episode 181 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris shares some lesser-known facts about Titanic, we answer a listener question from long time listener Chris and share cruise news from Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Windstar Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line Australia & MSC Cruises https://bit.ly/44ntIon

Listen to Ep181 - Cruise News, Titanic History & Listener Questions from The Big Cruise Podcast. In episode 181 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris shares some lesser known facts about Titanic, we answer a listener question from long time listener Chris and share cruise news from Princess, Norwegian, C...

28/04/2024

In episode 180 of The Big Cruise Podcast Chris is joined by Dr Stephen Payne OBE. Naval Architect of Queen Mary 2 and approximately 40 other passenger ships for Carnival Corporation. We learn about his Blue Peter Badge, the Bloody Mary Club and his favourite ship (excluding QM2). https://bit.ly/3Urmuwi

Listen to Ep180 - Dr Stephen Payne OBE. Naval Architect. from The Big Cruise Podcast. In episode 180 of The Big Cruise Podcast Chris is joined by Dr Stephen Payne OBE. Naval Architect of Queen Mary 2 and approximately 40 other passenger ships for Carnival Corporation. We learn about his Blue Peter B...

14/04/2024

In episode 179 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris is joined by Anthony Davis (host of 5 Minute News) to discuss the good, bad and ugly of cruising. Enjoy the episode: https://bit.ly/4aUf9Li

Listen to Ep179 - Special Guest - Anthony Davis, the good, bad and ugly of cruising! from The Big Cruise Podcast. In episode 179 of The Big Cruise Podcast Chris is joined by Anthony Davis (host of 5 Minute News) to discuss the good, bad and ugly of cruising. Anthony Davis Website: https://fiveminute...

31/03/2024

In episode 178 of TBCP, long time listener Luke shares a review on Cunard's Queen Victoria.
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10/03/2024

In episode 176 of The Big Cruise Podcast. Chris answers a listener question from Brad around the retirement of Cunard’s QM2, plus we discuss the latest cruise news from Silversea, Costa, Windstar Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Carnival Cruise Line & Viking.

Enjoy the show: https://bit.ly/4a90207

Listen to Ep176 - Is QM2 due to retire? from The Big Cruise Podcast. Ep176In episode 176 of The Big Cruise Podcast. Chris answers a listener question from Brad around the retirement of Cunard’s QM2, plus discuss the latest cruise news from Silversea, Costa, Windstar, NCL, Fred.Olsen, Holland Ameri...

26/02/2024

Is episode 174 the shortest episode we have ever released? It may be short, but we hope you enjoy! Chris was making the long journey home as this week’s episode was recorded but he did send over some audio from his airport hotel. Baz sails solo with Cruise News from Coral Expeditions, Cunard, Aida and Carnival. Thanks to Rick for his great question which we will answer next week.
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Listen to Ep174 - Possibly the shortest episode ever from The Big Cruise Podcast. Is episode 174 the shortest episode we have ever released? Chris was making the long journey home as this week’s episode was recorded but he did send over some audio from his airport hotel. Baz sails solo with Cruise...

11/02/2024

In Episode 172 – Chris shares the news of Cunard christening Queen Anne in the former home of Cunard, Liverpool. We share listener answers to the quiz question and we chat about the latest cruise news from around the world.

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Image credit: Queen Anne. Cunard.

04/02/2024

In episode 171 of TBCP, Chris explains the size calculations used to determine that Royal Caribbean's new ship Icon of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world!

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14/01/2024

Chris spent the day exploring Oceania Cruises ‘Regatta’ and enjoyed the cuisine offered aboard. Did you know the Regatta is one of 4 ‘R-Class’ ships operated by the brand? Can you name the other three?

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Chris was aboard as a guest of Oceania Cruises.

24/12/2023

In episode 170 Chris talks with Baz about his recent experience on Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady. Merry Christmas to our loyal listeners! We will be back in 2024 https://bit.ly/3veDA6z

Virgin Voyages

12/12/2023

Would you do this? Standing on the glass floor of Celebrity Edge’s bridge after a fantastic tour with Captain Matt! (I travelled as a guest of Celebrity Cruises).

06/12/2023

Loyal Listener Garry S in Sydney shared more incredible images from Sydney Harbour. This time Virgin Voyages Tesiliant Lady arrives in Sydney for her mermaiden season.

Image Credit. Garry S. Sydney.

Virgin Voyages