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 Harbour
• Viking Marks Float Out of Newest Ocean Ship
• Costa launches new Japan & South East Asia cruises
• Aman at Sea 
• Last Chance to Discover Remote Fiji and Tonga by Expedition Ship MS Caledonian Sky
• Paspaley Pearl by Ponant unveils inaugural digital brochure
• Celebrating 15 years of MSC Yacht Club
• Extensive Modernization for Two More Sphinx Ships from the End of 2025

Listener 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 BC

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