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The Big Cruise Podcast
by The Big Cruise Podacast
Maritime History, cruise reviews, news and tips. A weekly travel show where real cruisers review their recent cruise holidays, our cruise experts answer your cruise-related questions and industry experts comment on the latest cruise news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Ep207 - Celebrating 5 years of The Big Cruise Podcast
In the last episode of 2024, Chris walks us through a review and highlights of 5 years of the podcast and we share the latest news from Celebrity, Cunard, Aurora Expeditions, Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages, Merry Christmas and a fabulous festive season to all! CRUISE NEWS Celebrity Cruises...
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Ep206 - Cruise News
Episode 206 is a short round up of the latest cruise news from Cunard, Windstar, Princess & Holland America Line. CRUISE NEWS Neuroscience study reveals cognitive benefits of slow travel at sea Cunard Teams Up with Talk Art Hosts Russell Tovey and Robert Diament for Exciting Queen Anne Art...
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Ep205 - Parametric rolling and cruise news
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 QUESTION Scott from NSW asks: Hi guys, it’s Scotty from New South...
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Ep204 - New ships for 2025 plus cruise news
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…
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Ep203 - Cruise Review: Athem of the Seas PLUS cruise news
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....
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Ep202 - Introducing Cruise Maps, History of Voyager of the Seas and Cruise News
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....
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Ep201 - Cruise Review of Noordam Alaska Cruise Tour, PLUS Cunard Celebrates
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...
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Ep200 - Cruise Icks, Fact or Fiction and Cruise News
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…
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Ep200 - Fact or Fiction Teaser
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.
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Ep199 - The Kimberley on Le Laperouse
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...
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Ep198 - I flew to Sydney to tour Carnival Splendor! What I found was...? #sponsored
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…
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Ep197 - Did Sagafjord & Vistafjord save Cunard? Plus cruise news
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…
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Ep196 - History of Carnival Destiny & Cruise News
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...
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Ep195 - History of Pacific Jewel, Gemini, Ambition and Arcadia
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 News Windstar's Brand-New Star Seeker Carnival Cruise Line Announces Carnival Splendor Livery...
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Ep194 - Do you have a "Cruise Ick"
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 Question Keith asks…
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Ep193 - History of Ambassador cruise line ship, Ambition and the latest news
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…
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Ep192 - History of Costa's Castoff & Cruise News
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 Club Holland America opens Europe 2026...
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P&O Australia Archive, Listener Questions and Cruise News
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...
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Ep190 - History of Ocean Village, Listener Questions and Cruise News
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…
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Ep189 - Norwegian Capricorn Line, Listener Questions and Cruise News
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...
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Ep188 - Asian Pacific Cruises, Cruise News and more
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,...
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Fact or Fiction - Ep188
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…
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Ep187 - Cruise Review of Liberty of the Seas PLUS History of Royal Caribbean
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. CRUISE REVIEW Ship: Liberty of the Seas Itinerary: Cape Liberty, NJ - Cruising - Bermuda - Cruising - St. Maarten - Puerto Rico - Labadee...
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Ep186 - What a week in cruise...
In Ep186 of TBCP, what a week in cruise! A week that an announced the unforeseen closer of P&O Australia, Queen Ann officially named and we later celebrated World Oceans Day (8 June). Thank you to Anthony for your coffee donation via Buy me a coffee!, Thanks to another Anthony for this week's…
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Fact of Fiction - Ep186
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 do what Keith did and jump on the website and end a voice mail The Big Cruise Podcast – Cruise reviews, news and travel tips Hosted on Acast. See...
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Ep185 - We are back!
We are back! In episode 185 of TBCP, Listener Keith challenges Chris in Fact or Fiction, Chris shares the historical importance of Liverpool to Cunard, we have cruise news from Aida, Silversea, MSC, Celebrity, Windstar, Royal Caribbean, Ponant, Carnival and Seabourn. Plus “Whats got your sxxx”...
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Fact or Fiction - Ep185
For the answer to this Fact or Fiction, listen to episode 185 of The Big Cruise Podcast! If you have a fact or fiction for Chris or Baz, simply do what Keith did and jump on the website and end a voice mail The Big Cruise Podcast – Cruise reviews, news and travel tips Hosted on Acast. See...
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Ep184 - Cruise Burnout
The boys take a few moments to apologise for the downtime and bounce back next week with Episode 185. Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the show Buy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only…
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Ep183 - Cruise News
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. Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your…
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Ep182 - Chris & Cunard Welcome Queen Anne to the fleet & Cruise News
In episode 182 of TBCP, Chris is in the UK welcoming Queen Anne to the Cunard fleet, Baz sails solo for cruise news, and 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…
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Ep181 - Cruise News, Titanic History & Listener Questions
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, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Windstar, Carnival and MSC. Support the show: Listen, Like…
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Ep180 - Dr Stephen Payne OBE. Naval Architect.
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). Support the…
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Ep179 - Special Guest - Anthony Davis, the good, bad and ugly of cruising!
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.news/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FIVEMINUTENEWS…
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Ep178 - Cruise Review - Queen Victoria
In episode 178 of TBCP, long time listener Luke shares a review on Cunard's Queen Victoria. Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the show Buy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks…
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Ep177 - Live from QM2 & Cruise News
Chris Joins the show for a quick update from QM2 off the coast of Vietnam. Croix from Pennsylvania answers Chris’s Quiz from a few episodes ago and Baz sails solo with the latest cruise news from Cunard, Costa, Silversea, Ponant and Uniworld. Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on...
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Ep176 - Is QM2 due to retire?
Ep176 In 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 America Line, Carnival & Viking. Support the show: Listen, Like…
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Ep175 - Chris is back, so it's time for Fact or Fiction, Listener Questions and more
In episode 175 of TBCP, Chris is back so its time to test him out with a Fact or Fiction from Ian, answer a listener question from Rick and of course discuss the latest cruise news from Virgin Voyages, MSC Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Carnival & A-Rosa. Support the show…
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Ep175 Fact or Fiction
The answer to this Fact or Fiction is available in the full episode 175. Have a Fact or Fiction you wish to test Baz/Chris with? Send it in via the website as a voicemail. The Big Cruise Podcast – Cruise reviews, news and travel tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep174 - Possibly the shortest episode ever
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 News from Coral Expeditions, Cunard, Aida and Carnival. Thanks to Rick for his...
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Ep173 - Queen Victoria, Cruise News and more
In episode 173, Chris joins us from Queen Victoria as they prepare to cross the equator. Baz shares the listeners answers to Chris’s Quiz and sails solo into cruise news from Carnival, Ponant, Holland America, Princess & NCL. Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite...
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Ep172 - Cunard Queen Anne
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. Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite...
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Ep171 - Icon of the Seas
Welcome to 2024! In this short episode 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! Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with...
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Teaser - Season 5 of the Big Cruise Podcast
This is just a quick note to let you know that 2024 will see Baz and Chris launch Season 5 of The Big Cruise Podcast! listen to hear what’s coming up this year - including plans for 2024 cruise news, cruise tours, cruise analysis, maritime history and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
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Ep170 - Resilient Lady, Virgin Voyages.
In episode 170 Chris talks with Baz about his recent experience on Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady. Merry Christmas to our friends and listeners. We will be back in late January with more cruise news, maritime history and all things cruise! Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your...
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Ep169 - Celebrity Edge Inaugural Australian Cruise
#SponsoredContent In episode 169, Chris travelled as a guest of Celebrity Cruises on the first voyage from Sydney for Celebrity Edge. Chris shares his experience with Baz and chats with Laura Hodges Bethge, (President of Celebrity Cruises), staff from OneSpaWorld and fellow guests. Check out...
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Ep168 - Cruise News & Maritime History with Chris
In episode 168 Chris sails solo, to answer a listener question around the History of Oceanic (1965) and Home Lines .PLUS the latest cruise news from around the world. Baz is on Resilient Lady and Chris is heading to Sydney to experience Celebrity Edge. Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe &...
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Ep167 - Queen Elizabeth, Listener Questions & Cruise News
In episode 167 of TBCP Chris has just completed his enrichment lectures, we answer listener questions and share the latest cruise news from Viking, Carnival, Princess & Crystal. Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone...
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Ep166 - Review of Royal Princess
Episode 166 is a sponsored episode. Chris travelled as a guest of Princess Cruises to experience Royal Princess. He shares his experience and chats with fellow passengers Marn, Derek & Rhonda about their thoughts and experiences on Royal Princess. Check out Facebook and Instagram for supporting...
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Ep165 - History of Royal Princess and Cruise News
In episode 165, Chris is live in the Atrium of Royal princess as he shares the maritime history of Royal Princess and Baz sails solo to bring you the latest cruise news from around the world. Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast...
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Ep164 - Wave Season, Cruise News & Listener Question
In episode 164, Chris answers a listener question on ship hull colours and we discuss the latest cruise news from around the world. Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the show Buy Me A Coffee…
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Maritime History, cruise reviews, news and tips. A weekly travel show where real cruisers review their recent cruise holidays, our cruise experts answer your cruise-related questions and industry experts comment on the latest cruise news.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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