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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” returns as the boys have a whinge. 
Fact or Fiction
Thanks to Keith for sending in this weeks Fact or Fiction via the voice note on the website.FACT or FICTION? On its maiden voyage RMS Olympic, on its maiden voyage needed just under 6 days to sail SOU/NYC despite 5 of its six boilers being off line, due to a partial load of coal in SOU due to coal labour action in SOU?
Cruise News:
AIDAdiva will be the first Sphinx ship to be modernized in early 2025Silversea Announces New 80-Destination World Cruise 2027MSC Cruises is expanding its award-winning kids and family programme this summer with new entertainment and services, promising guests of all ages unforgettable experiencesCelebrity Cruises elevates ‘The Retreat’ with more perks and amenitiesWindstar Cruises Unveils 2025 & 2026 Winter Mediterranean SailingsRoyal Caribbean opens 2025/26 Sailings from SingaporeLe Jacques-Cartier arrives in Darwin for her inaugural 2024 Kimberley seasonAU & NZ Citizens stranded in Santo rescued by Carnival SplendorSeabourn Introduces Zero@sea
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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

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The boys take a few moments to apologise for the downtime and bounce back next week with Episode 185.
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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 
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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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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 
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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/  
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Cruise News
P&O rescues stranded sailors off New Caledonia P&O helps South Pacific friends aim highPonant positions additional ship in French Polynesia from 2026Princess relocation of ship from Australia to Puerto Rico Princess Cruises to Sail Largest-Ever Europe Season in 2026Costa presents new lost luggage concierge service New Cruise terminal for Port Canaveral 
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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 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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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 
Cruise News
Carnival Firenze named in Long Beach Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady Hits the High Seas September 2025Set sail with Richard Branson & Boy GeorgeCrystal Announces - Gloria Gaynor: Live and ExclusivePrincess Cruises Announces Revised 2025 World Cruise ItinerariesHolland America Line Begins Pilot Test of Renewable Fuels on its Flagship, Rotterdam
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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, 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 
Listener Question
Long time listener Chris asks: I have been listening to you and Chris since the Covid outbreak. We have even done a cruise review (Star Breeze Alaska 2022) together. Chris has convinced me to take Cunard cruise. We are looking at a sampler. Queen Mary 2 from Quebec City to New York this coming September. Need your help on the best verandah cabin to book. And...we would be happy to provide a review if you would like  
Cruise News:
Sun Princess officially named in Barcelona Norwegian Aqua Floats Out Princess Introduces Sanctuary Collection Celebrity begins inaugural calls to Perfect Day @ CocoCay Royal Caribbean begins construction on Royal Beach ClubMSC Foundation joins forces to build new hospital shipWindstar Cruises Welcomes Two New Ships to Fleet
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