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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.
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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 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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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.
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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
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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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).
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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
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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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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
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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.
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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
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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 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
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Customer Reviews
New listener
Really enjoy this podcast. I’m hooked! So glad I found it.
Wonderful and Informative Cruise Podcast
I am so happy to have recently discovered this podcast, which is the best cruise podcast I have found. I have long been a fan and follower of Chris Frame, one of the hosts, for his excellent cruise history videos and books. And he and Baz, the primary host, are wonderful at sharing their passion for cruise history and the industry today. I have started to go back and listen to earlier episodes and the podcasts cover a wide range of history, reviews, cruise news, and guests that include fellow travelers and those who work in and around the cruise industry. I now eagerly look forward to new episodes dropping in my podcast feed.
Loved it - because I love cruising!
Love, Love the helpful tips and also how you explained the various neighborhoods on the ship. Great idea for people going on their first cruise. And, I also enjoyed hearing about new ships coming out and what’s on them for seasoned cruisers. You just sold me on taking the newest one coming out next year. Awesome podcast!