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 debut
• Explora Journeys announces Godmother of Explora II.
• Itineraries Are Open to Book Aboard Windstar Cruises’ New Star Seeker Ship
• Enhanced Splendor return to Sydney
• Carnival opens 2026/27 cruises from Tampa and Mobile
• Cunard announced Culinary Delights for the Great Australian Culinary Voyage
• Fremantle to host 2026 Australian Cruise Association

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