The Big Cruise Podcast

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The Big Cruise Podcast

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.

  1. Ep202 - Introducing Cruise Maps, History of Voyager of the Seas and Cruise News

    10 HR. AGO

    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.  CRUISE MAPS: Capture your Cruise with Perfect Precision. Transform your memories into treasured keepsakes with a GPS-crafted map that tells your story exactly as it happened. Listeners can save 10% on all purchases from the Cruise Maps website. Cruise Maps: www.thecruisemaps.com/tbcpmaps Save 10% using this promo code: TBCPMAPSPre-Register for The Cruise Globe: thecruiseglobe.com CRUISE NEWS Royal Caribbean commits 4 ships to Alaska for 2026 Hola to Perfect Day Mexico Star Princess to Feature Expanded Non-Smoking Casino Areas and Enhanced Guest Experiences for 2025 LaunchMSC World America to debut new bar concepts Carnival Cruise line President skydives for hurricane relief Azamara Cruises Returns to Alaska in Summer 2026Seabourn Pursuit discovers remains of mysterious WW1 era shipwreckWindstar and the Islands oh Hawaii set the stage for love! 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/32G7Rdh  Follow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  2. Ep201 - Cruise Review of Noordam Alaska Cruise Tour, PLUS Cunard Celebrates

    OCT 20

    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 Line: Holland America Line Cruise Ship: Noordam Itinerary: Cruise Tour R1L – 13 Day Tripple Denali Departing 2Sep24 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/32G7Rdh  Follow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 6m
  3. Ep200 - Cruise Icks, Fact or Fiction and Cruise News

    OCT 13

    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 or Fiction - The U.S. TV show The Love Boat, featured the Princess crew actually working on Cunard for 2 episodes. Answer in todays show. Top 3 Listener Cruise Icks Not washing hands/sanitising/not enforced            Using same plate at the buffetSqueezing into full elevators                 Cruise news: Cunard Launches New Voyages Sailing from October 2026 to April 2027Cunard Announces Collaboration with Cuban Ballet Company Acosta DanzaCelebrity Cruises announces 2026-27 deployment, debuting Celebrity XcelStar Princess Commemorates Construction Milestone with Float Out CeremonyAIDAluna opens shore power plant in OsloAIDA Cruises: The use of shore-power in the Baltic Sea region gains momentumScarlet Lady to Undergo Epic Glow-Up this FallHolland America Line Celebrates the Holiday Season with Festive Food and Beverage Menus 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/32G7Rdh  Follow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  4. Ep200 - Fact or Fiction Teaser

    OCT 13

    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.

    1 min
  5. Ep199 - The Kimberley on Le Laperouse

    OCT 6

    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 approved this episode. Listener Comments: From: Ella Laura: Fantastic job on the Carnival Splendor Carnival. To hear an historian like Chris speak to the carnival experience was really fascinating and it makes this old P&O. fanatic feel a little brighter about the future. 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/32G7Rdh  Follow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  6. Ep198 - I flew to Sydney to tour Carnival Splendor! What I found was...? #sponsored

    SEP 30

    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 in a few months, Carnival Cruise Line brought Chris Frame to Sydney to tour the ship for The Big Cruise Podcast.   More Cruise Content from Chris: YouTube Channel - Cruise News & Ship History with Chris Frame: https://youtube.com/chrisframeofficial/Cruise Blog: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/New Channel Membership:  / @chrisframeofficial   Support the Podcast: Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/thebigcruisepod Note: Carnival sponsored this episode. They did NOT review or edit the commentary / audio before it was published.   Carnival Splendor Aussie Perks: Australian Dollar AUD$ used aboard Splendor in Australia,No compulsory gratuities / tipping in Australia,Complementary soft serve and Vitality flavoured juices in the Lido.  Carnival Splendor Stats: Length: 290 m Launched: 3 August 2007 Construction started: 2007 Capacity: 3,012 passengers Crew: 1,150 Decks: 13 Cost to build: US$697 million Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  7. Ep197 - Did Sagafjord & Vistafjord save Cunard? Plus cruise news

    SEP 22

    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 Branson marries not one but three couples in mermazing ceremonies Carnival supports local families and the environment in Alaska Carnival Corporation Lights the Way for Solar Energy at Port of BarcelonaAIDA Cruises tests further biofuelsAqua Expeditions Set to Expand to East Africa in 2025Eden NSW implementing improvements to cruise access   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/32G7Rdh  Follow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  8. Ep196 - History of Carnival Destiny & Cruise News

    SEP 8

    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 Western Australia.   Cruise News: Officially one year until Brilliant Lady’s debutExplora Journeys announces Godmother of Explora II. Itineraries Are Open to Book Aboard Windstar Cruises’ New Star Seeker ShipEnhanced Splendor return to SydneyCarnival opens 2026/27 cruises from Tampa and MobileCunard announced Culinary Delights for the Great Australian Culinary VoyageFremantle to host 2026 Australian Cruise Association  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/32G7Rdh  Follow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
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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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  • Creator
    The Big Cruise Podacast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    215
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 The Big Cruise Podcast
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