The Big Cruise Podcast

In episode 205 of The Big Cruise Podcast, we answer listener Scotty’s question about Parametric rolling and share the latest cruise news from Celestyal, Virgin, Oceania, Ponant, Explora Journeys, Carnival, Costa & Princess  LISTENER QUESTIONScott from NSW asks: Hi guys, it’s Scotty from New South Wales again listener question Parametric Rolling: What it is and How to Avoid it on Very big cruise ships like Icon of the seas Keep up the good work guys. Look forward to hearing all about my questionsFor a more detailed answer on Parametric Rolling click the link below. https://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/medias-media/fiches-facts/m21p0297/m21p0297-20240731.html  CRUISE NEWS Celestyal commits to QatarVirgin Celebration Voyages are back for 2025Oceania unveils new 2026 Voyages PONANT opens Kimberley 2026 season with up to 30% early bird savings!Paddock Club access now available for all guests booking 2025 Monaco Grand PrixCarnival opens up more fun from coast to coast in 26/27Costa Cruises presents between the Earth & Sky of Africa. Sun Princess Debuts All-New Festive Holiday Experiences SUPPORT THE SHOWListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy 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 – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7Rdh  Follow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial  CRUISE MAPS: Capture your Cruise with Perfect Precision. Transform your memories into treasured keepsakes with a GPS-crafted map that tells your story exactly as it happened. Listeners can save 10% on all purchases from the Cruise Maps website. Cruise Maps: www.thecruisemaps.com/tbcpmaps Save 10% using this promo code: TBCPMAPS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 204 of TBCP, Chris shares the newest ships joining their fleets in 2025 and Baz shares the latest cruise news from Princess Cruises, Viking, Ponant, MSC and Carnival. Many thanks to Garry S in Sydney for some great ship photos (check out our socials).  CRUISE NEWS Princess Cruises Debuts Most Destination-Rich Voyage Ever with 131-Day Circle Pacific Cruise in Early 2026Viking Names Two Newest Nile River Ships in LuxorPonant unveils exclusive Northern Lights Quest itineraries for 2025MSC launches Alaska deployment from Seattle Carnival celebrates 20 years of cruising from Jacksonville SUPPORT THE SHOWListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy 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 – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7Rdh  Follow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial  CRUISE MAPS: Capture your Cruise with Perfect Precision. Transform your memories into treasured keepsakes with a GPS-crafted map that tells your story exactly as it happened. Listeners can save 10% on all purchases from the Cruise Maps website. Cruise Maps: www.thecruisemaps.com/tbcpmaps Save 10% using this promo code: TBCPMAPS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 203 of The Big Cruise Podcast, long time listener Kurt shares his recent experience onboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas on a round-trip cruise from Southampton to the Canary Islands. Baz shares the latest cruise news and a listener updates us on shore power in Juneau, Alaska.THANK YOU! Thank you to Kurt and Anonymous for your kind donations via “Buy me a coffee”CRUISE NEWSSebourn announces new expedition itineraries for 2026 + 2027Swan Hellenic spotlights 34 extraordinary destinations worldwide in its 2025-2026 itinerariesMSC releases new world cruise segment to/from MelbourneVirgin's Brilliant 2026 Alaskan ItinerariesCarnival Celebrates 20 years of FUN from BaltimoreCRUISE REVIEWKurt shares his experience onboard Anthem of the Seas, sailing round trip Southampton to the Canary Islands.Itinerary: Southampton – La Caruna – at sea – Lanzarote – Teneriffe – Gran Canaria – Funchal (Madeira) – at sea – Lisbon – SouthamptonSUPPORT THE SHOWListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy 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 – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7Rdh Follow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial CRUISE MAPS: Capture your Cruise with Perfect Precision. Transform your memories into treasured keepsakes with a GPS-crafted map that tells your story exactly as it happened.Listeners can save 10% on all purchases from the Cruise Maps website.Cruise Maps: www.thecruisemaps.com/tbcpmapsSave 10% using this promo code: TBCPMAPS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 202 of The Big Cruise Podcast we talk to Matt about a fabulous new product that all cruisers will love. Chris updates us on the History of Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas and we discuss the latest news from Royal Caribbean, Princess, MSC, Carnival, Azamara, Seabourn and Windstar. CRUISE MAPS: Capture your Cruise with Perfect Precision. Transform your memories into treasured keepsakes with a GPS-crafted map that tells your story exactly as it happened. Listeners can save 10% on all purchases from the Cruise Maps website. Cruise Maps: www.thecruisemaps.com/tbcpmaps Save 10% using this promo code: TBCPMAPSPre-Register for The Cruise Globe: thecruiseglobe.com CRUISE NEWS Royal Caribbean commits 4 ships to Alaska for 2026 Hola to Perfect Day Mexico Star Princess to Feature Expanded Non-Smoking Casino Areas and Enhanced Guest Experiences for 2025 LaunchMSC World America to debut new bar concepts Carnival Cruise line President skydives for hurricane relief Azamara Cruises Returns to Alaska in Summer 2026Seabourn Pursuit discovers remains of mysterious WW1 era shipwreckWindstar and the Islands oh Hawaii set the stage for love! SUPPORT THE SHOWListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy 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 – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7Rdh  Follow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 201 of The Big Cruise Podcast Chris is onboard Queen Elizabeth in Sydney to celebrate 100 years of Cunard cruising to Australia. Long time listener Keith joins Baz to share his recent experience of an Alaska cruise tour with Holland America Line onboard Noordam. Cruise Review: Cruise Line: Holland America Line Cruise Ship: Noordam Itinerary: Cruise Tour R1L – 13 Day Tripple Denali Departing 2Sep24 Support the show:   Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy 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 – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7Rdh  Follow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In milestone episode 200, we of course celebrate the 200th episode, kick off with a Fact or Fiction, share our listeners cruise icks and share the latest cruise news from Cunard, Celebrity, Princess, Aida, Virgin Voyages and Holland America Line.  Fact or Fiction from Chris in North America. Fact or Fiction - The U.S. TV show The Love Boat, featured the Princess crew actually working on Cunard for 2 episodes. Answer in todays show. Top 3 Listener Cruise Icks Not washing hands/sanitising/not enforced            Using same plate at the buffetSqueezing into full elevators                Cruise news: Cunard Launches New Voyages Sailing from October 2026 to April 2027Cunard Announces Collaboration with Cuban Ballet Company Acosta DanzaCelebrity Cruises announces 2026-27 deployment, debuting Celebrity XcelStar Princess Commemorates Construction Milestone with Float Out CeremonyAIDAluna opens shore power plant in OsloAIDA Cruises: The use of shore-power in the Baltic Sea region gains momentumScarlet Lady to Undergo Epic Glow-Up this FallHolland America Line Celebrates the Holiday Season with Festive Food and Beverage MenusSupport the show:     Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy 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 – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7Rdh  Follow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fact or Fiction from Chri in North America.Fact or Fiction - The U.S. TV show The Love Boat, featured the Princess crew actually working on the Cunard ships for 2 episodes. Answer in episode 200 of The Big Cruise Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 199 of The Big Cruise Podcast Baz Catches up with Chris and his thoughts on Carnival Splendor before Baz shares his recent experience in the Kimberley on board Ponant’s Le Laperouse. Note: Sponsored Episode: Baz travelled as a guest of Ponant, however Ponant have not paid for, or approved this episode. Listener Comments: From: Ella Laura: Fantastic job on the Carnival Splendor Carnival. To hear an historian like Chris speak to the carnival experience was really fascinating and it makes this old P&O. fanatic feel a little brighter about the future.Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy 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 – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7Rdh  Follow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial   Join the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/   Co-host: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg     Chris’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sponsored: It's the moment we've been waiting for! Chris has just been aboard the NEWLY REFURBISHED Carnival Splendor cruise ship! As one of P&O Australia's biggest fans, maritime historian and lecturer Chris Frame had never been aboard Carnival.. until now! With Carnival taking over P&O's ships in a few months, Carnival Cruise Line brought Chris Frame to Sydney to tour the ship for The Big Cruise Podcast. More Cruise Content from Chris:YouTube Channel - Cruise News & Ship History with Chris Frame: https://youtube.com/chrisframeofficial/Cruise Blog: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/New Channel Membership:  / @chrisframeofficial  Support the Podcast:Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/thebigcruisepod Note: Carnival sponsored this episode. They did NOT review or edit the commentary / audio before it was published. Carnival Splendor Aussie Perks:Australian Dollar AUD$ used aboard Splendor in Australia,No compulsory gratuities / tipping in Australia,Complementary soft serve and Vitality flavoured juices in the Lido. Carnival Splendor Stats: Length: 290 mLaunched: 3 August 2007Construction started: 2007Capacity: 3,012 passengersCrew: 1,150Decks: 13Cost to build: US$697 million Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 197 of TBCP, Chris shares the history of how the often-overlooked Sagafjord and Vistafjord revitalised Cunard’s offering, Plus we share the latest news from Virgin Voyages, Carnival Cruise Line, Aida, Barcelona Port, Aqua Expeditions and Eden Port (NSW).  Cruise News: Sir Richard Branson marries not one but three couples in mermazing ceremonies Carnival supports local families and the environment in Alaska Carnival Corporation Lights the Way for Solar Energy at Port of BarcelonaAIDA Cruises tests further biofuelsAqua Expeditions Set to Expand to East Africa in 2025Eden NSW implementing improvements to cruise access  Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy 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 – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7Rdh  Follow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial   Join the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/   Co-host: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg     Chris’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 196 of TBCP, Chris shares the significance that Carnival Destiny played in the progression of the Cruise Industry, breaking 100,000 GT. Plus, we share the cruise news of the week from Virgin Voyages, Explora Journeys, Windstar, Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard and the port of Fremantle in Western Australia.  Cruise News:Officially one year until Brilliant Lady’s debutExplora Journeys announces Godmother of Explora II. Itineraries Are Open to Book Aboard Windstar Cruises’ New Star Seeker ShipEnhanced Splendor return to SydneyCarnival opens 2026/27 cruises from Tampa and MobileCunard announced Culinary Delights for the Great Australian Culinary VoyageFremantle to host 2026 Australian Cruise Association Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy 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 – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7Rdh  Follow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial   Join the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/   Co-host: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg     Chris’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 195 of TBCP, Chris shares the origins and variety of lives that Pacific Jewel, Superstar Gemini, Ambition and Arcadia had. We discuss the latest news from Windstar, Carnival and Viking.  Cruise NewsWindstar's Brand-New Star SeekerCarnival Cruise Line Announces Carnival Splendor Livery UpdatesCarnival debuts first Solar Eclipse Cruises in 2026 Viking Takes Delivery of Newest Egypt Ship Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy 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 – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7Rdh Follow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial  Join the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/   Co-host: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg   Frame & Cross: https://www.frameandcross.com/ Chris’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 194, Baz asks listeners to share their “cruise ick” (ick is something that you turn your nose up at, turns your stomach or disgusts you), plus we answer a lister question from Keith and share the latest news from Royal Caribbean, MSC, Cunard & Princess. Listener QuestionKeith asks: Baz and Chris, do any cruise ships still dock in Hamilton in Bermuda or do they all dock at the Royal Navy Dockyard? My wife and I sailed to Bermuda on Holland America's Veendam from New York City in 2012 and with that being a mid-size ship, we docked in downtown Hamilton. This offered easy access to the city as well as the central bus station to use their public transit system for getting around the island on our own. It's quite a narrow channel to enter the harbor, so large ships simply can't fit. I know that quite a tourist area has been built up around the Royal Navy Dockyard, but was wondering if anyone still docks downtown.Most BIG ships dock in Royal Naval Dockyard at either Kings Wharf of Heritage Wharf. Some smaller ships are permitted to dock in Hamilton or St George’s Town 2024 Cruise Ship schedule shows Regent Seven Seas Mariner, Oceania Insignia & Nautica, Scenic Eclipse, Windstar (Star Pride), Silver Shadow, Azamara Onward docking at either Hamilton or St Georges. If you are visiting on a large ship, you can catch a ferry from Royal Naval Dockyards (500yards / 460m from Kings and Heritage wharfs) to both St Georges and Hamilton. CRUISE NEWSRoyal Caribbeans GLOW-UP of Allure of the SeasMSC turns to smart containers for delivery of freshest foodCunard Reunites with Two Michelin-Starred Chef Michel RouxNew Unlimited Features Make Princess Cruises' Premier Package the Best Value in CruisingSupport the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy 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 – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7Rdh Follow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial  Join the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/   Co-host: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg   Chris’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 193, Chris answers a listener question about Ambassador cruise line ship Ambition, another listener Scott sent us some news around a potential cruise ban for Milford Sound in New Zealand and we share the latest news from Ponant, Seabourn and Windstar.  Listener Question: Luke: asks about the history of Ambition, now sailing with Ambassador cruise line. Scott: Just had a look at a Cruise article. This is very interesting Just found this link. I hope it works. The New Zealand the government is looking at a plan that involves a blanket ban on all cruise in Milford Sound. Source: Cruise Passenger https://search.app/RZ6VnTJ8PhJirFgUA Cruise News: Paspaley Pearl completes successful Sea TrialsPonant announces brand new Vietnam AdventureSeabourn additional 2026 Antarctica Sailings Windstar Cruises’ 2026 European Voyages Boast 15 Fresh Itineraries, 24 First-Time Ports, and New Iceland Solar Eclipse Sailing Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy 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 – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7Rdh Follow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial  Join the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/   Co-host: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg    Chris’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Ep192 of TBCP, Chris shares the history of how Costa’s castoff became Norwegian Sky and Baz shares the latest cruise news from Carnival, Holland America Line, Seabourn, Disney, Virgin Voyages and Windstar!Cruise News:Carnival reveals Pearl Cove Beach ClubHolland America opens Europe 2026 VoyagesSeabourn Encore modifies itineraries for Spring 2025Marvel-Inspired Experiences Coming to Disney Destiny in November 2025Virgin Voyages Launches 8 Legs Run ClubWindstar is celebrating 40 years of small ship cruisingSupport the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy 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 – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhFollow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial Join the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/   Co-host: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg  Chris’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 191 Chris and Baz answer listener questions from Mark and Scott. Chris shares his experience with Rob Henderson and his P&O Australia Archive, and they share the latest cruise news from Crystal, Princess, Carnival, Virgin and NCL. Cruise News: Crystal's 2026 Itineraries Are Coming Soon Princess schedules 8 ships in Alaska for 2026 Carnival Corporation Orders Three Additional Ships for Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Splendor heads for dry dock in Singapore Virgin Voyages - We changed our minds…kids sail free NCL prepares for 3 ships in Asia Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy 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 – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7Rdh Follow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial  Join the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/   Co-host: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg  Chris’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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, Viking, Costa, Aman, Captain Cook Fiji, Paspaley by Ponant, MSC and Aida.CRUISE NEWS Carnival Delights Families Of Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation With Grinchmas Family Fun Day In Sydney HarbourViking Marks Float Out of Newest Ocean ShipCosta launches new Japan & South East Asia cruisesAman at Sea Last Chance to Discover Remote Fiji and Tonga by Expedition Ship MS Caledonian SkyPaspaley Pearl by Ponant unveils inaugural digital brochureCelebrating 15 years of MSC Yacht ClubExtensive Modernization for Two More Sphinx Ships from the End of 2025Listener Question:David asks: Hope you enjoyed your 'no boat' holiday Chris!We've taken the plunge and booked our once in a lifetime trip for next year to Alaska on Queen Elizabeth. This is something we've wanted to do for years but decided it was probably now or never. It'll be our most adventurous and furthest-travelled to date and really excited about it. We picked voyage Q525 as there's a visit to Hubbard Glacier. Baz, is there any advice or guidance you can give for trips to Alaska, or even any maritime history connected with the area for coverage on the podcast? We definitely want to get a sailing excursion around Hubbard Glacier (and I've been reliably informed that my wife Louise wants to do a husky sled excursion in one port call!)Just thought it would be good to hear some trusted first hand travel or port info from someone in the travel industry know!Still the best podcast with you guys. It's great to listen to the camaraderie between you every week, really cheerful!Q525 – QE – Seattle round trip (11nts)Ketchikan - Juneau - Glacier Bay - Haines - Hubbard Glacier - Icy Straight Point - Sitka - Victoria BCSupport the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy 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 – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhFollow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialJoin the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/  Co-host: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg  Chris’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Listener Question: Keith asks: “I’d like to learn more about hotels owned by cruise lines. Was this done to capture more of the vacation spend or done as a way to offer a more complete package and capture more customers? Which lines have done this and beyond Holland America, who continues to own a hotel?”Cruise news: Crystal Signs Memorandum of Agreement with Fincantieri for Two New Ocean ShipsCosta Launches new experiences for familiesCast off for AIDA Summer 2026MSC Sustainability updateSupport the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy 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 – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhFollow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialJoin the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/  Co-host: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg  Chris’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, Explora Journeys, Carnival Corporation, Costa, Celebrity, Carnival, Cunard, Uniworld & Seabourn. Plus Chris surprises Baz with a Fact or Fiction? Listener Question/feedback:Andrew asks: “Hi I love your podcast. I was wondering if you could do a short history of the Asian Pacific Cruises company that operated the Minghua out of Australia in the early 80’s. I saw an old for the Minghua sailings on YouTube and was interested in it’s history as it would be great to see an Asian themed cruise company sail out of Australia again.”YuSaNa added a comment via Buy me a coffee: “I like to listen to your podcasts! Thanks for sharing info about cruise trips. I’d recommend checking out a Nile River cruises. Maybe you can make podcast with them also. It like a fantastic travel destination; I definitely want to plan a visit there soon! Looking forward to more great content from you guys! Cheers!”Cruise News:Eden (regional NSW port) busiest season on recordDisney Cruise announces a return to Australia in 2025/26Explora II completes successful sea trailsCarnival Corporation Celebrates Shore Power Launch at PortMiami After Exceeding Industry-Leading MilestoneCosta Cruises starts to use shore power in Port of KielCelebrity Xcel Keel Laying CeremonyGrinchly new guest joins Carnival for more Christmas in July funCunard Reveals 2025 Event Voyages ProgramUniworld Announces New Sailing Dates for High Demand ItinerariesSeabourn unveils top ten reasons to experience the Arctic in 2025Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy 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 – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhFollow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialJoin the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/Co-host: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg  Chris’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the answer to this Fact or Fiction, listen to episode 188 of The Big Cruise Podcast!If you have a fact or fiction for Chris or Baz, simply do what Andrew did and jump on the website and send either a voice mail using the small microphone icon or click on "join the show" The Big Cruise Podcast – Cruise reviews, news and travel tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.