In episode 162, We discuss the history of the first email sent to a passenger ship in Fact or Fiction, Listener Kerry from the UK
In episode 161 of TBCP, Chris answer a listener question about PS Waverley, Baz shares his experience of Norwegian Viva and we share the latest
In episode 160, Chris joins us from Singapore on his return from Italy where he has been, working with Cunard to showcase Queen Anne to
In episode 159 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris shares the rich history of the Fred. Olsen Cruise Line. Baz and Chris discuss the latest
In episode 158, Chris shares the history and revival of Crystal Cruises> Baz and Chris then discuss the latest cruise news from around the world.
Baz is Back and normal service resumes. Of course, thanks to Chris for taking the helm over the past few weeks, today we are back
In episode 156, Chris sails solo to bring you a great cruise review of Pacific Encounter from Queensland with good friend of the show Luke.
In episode 155 of TBCP, Baz is in Lisbon preparing to board Norwegian Viva. Chris is joined by Anthony Davis, Sharing their mutual knowledge and
In episode 154, Baz is travelling, but before departure had a chat with Paul & Carole Love to Travel about their recent bucket list holiday
In episode 153, Baz is sailing solo on this week’s show, bringing you the latest cruise news from around the world. Chris and Baz will
In episode 152, Chris & Baz answer listener questions, Chris shares the history around ship measurements and we celebrate the latest global cruise news from
Episode 151 is a bonus episode to mark the naming ceremony of Pacific Adventure and the 90th Anniversary of P&O offering leisure cruising from Sydney.
In this episode we celebrate our 150th episode with a good dose of Maritime History, Cruise News from Princess, Norwegian Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages, Ponant,
In episode 149, Chris starts out with the show with 3 Fact or Fictions for Baz, followed by the History of Imperator, a couple of
In episode 148, Chris answers a listener Question about Queen Mary 2. We discuss the latest cruise news from Ponant, Cunard, Coral Expeditions, P&O (UK)
Episode 147 In episode 147 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris answers a listener question about the first submersible to visit the Titanic site and
In episode 146, Chris chats with Emma Cruises about Captain Hudson and the funds raised for Mercy Ships. We discuss the latest cruise news and
In episode 145 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris challenges Baz with Fact or Fiction, we share the maritime history of Rogue Waves, Invite you
In episode 144, we celebrate World Ocean Day, answer a listener question about HAL’s ms Prinsendam, share news from Virgin Voyages, Holland America Line, Captain
In episode 143 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris shares the history of ss Austral, a ship that sank in Sydney Harbour in 1882 and
Introducing epsiode 136 In Episode 136, Chris shares the 90 Years of P&O Australia’s leisure cruises. We answer some listener questions and share the latest
Episode 142 In episode 142, Chis has another Fact or Fiction, they answer listener questions and share the latest cruise news from Ponant, Silversea, Viking
Episode 141 overview In Episode 141, You wouldn’t believe how many kg’s of Fresh produce P&O have sourced in WA in the 2 months that
Introducing episode 140 In Episode 140 Baz is unwell leaving Chris to sail this week’s episode Solo. Chris shares the story of P&O’s S.S. Cathay,
Introducing episode 139 In Ep139, you may be mistaken for thinking this episode is sponsored by Cunard, but no… no sponsors this week… its just
Overview of pisode 138 Sponsored Content: In Episode 138, Chris travelled as a guest of P&O Cruises (Australia) to experience their Solar Eclipse Cruise from
Introducing Episode 137 In episode 137, Listeners challenge Chris and Baz in Fact or Fiction, we remember Titanic on the 111th Anniversary celebrate the floating
Episode 135 In Episode 135, Chris and Baz discuss the latest cruise news from Costa, Carnival, NCL, Princess, Virgin Voyages, Cunard, Viking, Ponant, Seabourn &
Episode 134 In Episode 134, Loosing my SH&# returns, Chris joins the show from QM2 in Adelaide with a bumper edition of cruise news &
Episode 133 In episode 133, Chris updates us on his recent voyage and lectures on Queen Victoria, Baz wins this weeks Fact or Fiction and
Episode 132 In Episode 132, Chris is preparing for his next Guest Lecture and shares the history of entertainment and activities on ships. Baz fails
Episode 131 In episode 131 we answer a listener question from Richard about Union Castle Line, another from Carly about Carnival Luminosa. Chris challenges Baz
Episode 130 In episode 130 Chris answers a listener question around the history of Astoria. Surprises Baz with a round of Fact or Fiction. Losing
Episode 129 In episode 129 of The Big Cruise Podcast, we introduce a new segment “Losing my Shi#”, Baz kicks off with his beef about
Next weekend The Big Cruse Podcast returns for its 4th year. Chris shares what’s instore for the first episode of 2023 and invites you to
Introducing Episode 128 #SponsoredBonusEpisode In episode 129, Norwegian Cruise Line invited TBCP to sail as their guest on board Norwegian Spirit from Fiji to Sydney.
Introducing episode 127 In episode 127, Chris shares his initial thoughts on Norwegian Spirit, meanwhile Baz answers a listeners river cruise question and delves into
Episode 126 In episode 126, Chris sails solo to bring you the interesting history of Norwegian Spirit (formerly SuperStar Leo) before sharing the latest round
Episode 125 In episode 125 of the The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris and Baz answer two listener questions, discuss the history of Norwegian Cruise Line
Episode 124 In this weeks episode we avoid all talk of Black Friday and Cyber promotions, focusing on the weeks real cruise news from Windstar,
Overview of Episode 123 In this week’s episode Chris Answers, a listener question about NCL’s Pride of America, listener Gary shares some images of Queen
Episode overview In Episode 122, Chris travels on Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth’s first cruise from Australia as she commences her local deployment. Chris is part of
Episode overview In episode 121, we shake things up and start off the show with a cruise review from long time listener Powlo, Thanks to
Episode overview In episode 120 Chris delves into the Holland America History books to reveal highlights of their services over the past 150 years, we
Episode 119 Overview In Episode 119, we answer a listener question from Adrian around ship sizes, discuss the arrival of Celebrity Eclipse & Majestic Princess
#SponsoredBonusEpisode In episode 118, Princess Cruises invited TBCP to sail as their guest on board Coral Princess. Chris shares his thoughts on cruising post pandemic,
Episode 117 In Episode 117 of The Big Cruise Podcast. Chris brings us Maritime History / Listener Question from Sydney harbour as he embarks Coral
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Episode 115 overview In Episode 115, we focus on the latest news from MSC, re-routing cargo ships to protect marine mammals, Carnival Spirit enroute to
Ep114 Overview In Episode 114 of The Big Cruise Podcast, we celebrate the life and maritime service of the Late Queen Elizabeth II, answering Listener
Episode 113 overview In episode 113, Chris answers a listener/viewer question around when/how the class system was introduced on the Trans-Atlantic liners followed by Baz
Episode 112 In Episode 112 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris joins the show to answer a listener question about P&O Australia followed by the
Ep111 Overview In episode 111 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris travels to Sydney for a ship tour, showcasing the Pacific Lager, the public areas
Episode 110 In episode 110 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris brings the latest news from around the world including Australia Welcoming Pacific Encounter, Viking
Episode 109 In episode 109 of the Big Cruise Podcast, Chris from USA reviews his recent cruise to Alaska onboard Windstar Cruises, Star Breeze. Later
Ep108 Overview In Episode 108, Chris brings the answer to another listener question and a wrap up of the latest cruise news. Meanwhile Kabir joins
Episode 107 In episode 107, Chris answers a listener question from Georgia about Fair Princess, we celebrate the latest cruise awards and collate the latest
Episode 106 In Episode 106 of The Big Cruise Podcast. Chris sails the show solo to answer a listener question and bring 3 cruise news
Episode 105 In episode 105, Chris answers a question from Ross in the UK around which of the historic UK Ports were most significant for
Overview In episode 104 Chris answers a listener question about the ss Norway, whilst Baz brings the latest cruise news from around the world, including
Epsiode 103 In episode 103, Chris answers listeners questions about Ships Whistles/Horns, we welcome Coral Princess to Australia and discuss the latest cruise news.PLUS –
Onboard Pacific Explorer – The Australian Cruise Restart Episode 102 is sponsored by P&O Cruises (Australia). Chris and Baz sailed as guests of P&O Cruises
Ep101 – Teaser We are on a ship! Sorry, we couldn’t tell you before… but we can now. We are in Sydney and celebrating the
Epsiode 100 In this episode we celebrate the milestone 100th episode remembering the cruise happenings of the past 2 years, plus welcome listener questions and
Ep 99 Overview In Episode 99, Chris answers a listener question regarding the ss Rotterdam, the fifth Holland America Line ship to bear the name
Episode 98 In episode 98, Chris answers a listener question from Ann about the history of the Cunard Class System (Britannia, Princess & Queens), plus
#SponsoredBonusEpisode Episode 97 is a paid-for promotional conversation with the Australian representative of Virgin Voyages. We chat with Sharon about the exciting announcement today about
Mon 18 Apr 2022 – Pacific Explorer is home Image Credit: Pacific Explorer, Sydney. Trevor T. After 2 years of no cruise ship visits to
Episode 95 In this week’s episode, Chris answers a question from Frankie about the change in funnel colour on P&O Cruises UK from yellow to
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Episode 92 In episode 92 – Chris answers a listener’s question around the topical subject of why P&O Ferries may look similar but are in
Episode 91 In Episode 91, Chris discusses the historical changes to the Cunard Logo and Livery and we delve deep in to the latest cruise
Episode 90 In Ep90 Chris answers a listener questions from Jeff in Singapore about Ship Bridge Wings and we run through the latest news of
Episode 89 In Ep89 Chris answers a Listener Question about White Star Line and we discuss some stunning new itineraries from Oceania, Virgin Voyages and
#SponsoredBonusEpisode Episode 82 is a paid-for promotional conversation with Dan Blanchard from UnCruise Adventures. Introducing Captain Dan Blanchard Image Credit: Captain Dan Blanchard, UnCruise Adventures
Episode 87 In Ep87, Chris saves the day and hosts the full episode, bringing you Maritime History, Cruise News and answering two listener questions Support
Episode 86 In Ep86, Chris answers questions around the earlier ship names of the Cunard fleet, followed by the latest cruise news of the week.
Chris joins the show today to talk about the historical significance of the naming of the Cunard Queens, ahead of the announcements next week about
Episode Overview Episode 84 is the last of 2021. In this show, Chris answers a number of listener questions. Baz and Chris review the year
In Episode 83, we chat with Tamara about the life a guest lecturer onboard cruise ships, plus Chris answers listener questions about Maritime History and
#SponsoredBonusEpisode Episode 82 is a paid-for promotional conversation about Svalbard with Hurtigruten Svalbard. Baz chats with Anika (fellow West Australian) about life in Svalbard including
Overview of Episode 81 In Ep81 – Baz and Chris catch up in person and chat about the latest developments and news in the cruise
Episode 80 Overview Ep80 – Technical issues and Listener Questions with Chris What a week it has been, so much to share but the audio
Introducing Ep79 Episode 79 is a round of up the latest cruise news… and what a week it has been in the cruise industry! Support
Celebrity Apex Cruise Review Overview of Ep78 In episode 78, Neil from the UK reviews his recent cruise onboard Celebrity Apex in September 2021 from
Overview of Ep77 In episode 77, Chris and Barry host a bumper edition of cruise news with a dash of maritime history. This week’s “Itinerary
Episode Overview In episode 76, Chris and Baz answer listener questions around Aviation and Cruise Dining, followed by another bumper week of cruise news from
Overview of episode In Episode 75, Chris and Baz meet up to “Fly The Flag” for P&O Australia, Answer two listener questions and discuss the
Overview of Ep74 In episode 74, We answer 3 listener questions from Garry in NSW, followed by the latest cruise news from around the world.
Overview In episode 73, Chris answers a listener question around, Jets replacing ocean liners, followed by a bumper edition of cruise news. Itinerary of the
Episode overview In episode 72, Chris answers a common question about the evolution of powering ship. Fellow podcaster and Cruise Director Kabir joins the show
Introduction In this episode Chris and Baz compare QE2 to QM2, Listener David shares his photos of QE arriving into Scotland, Baz introduces a new
Episode Overview In episode 70, Powlo reviews his recent cruise aboard Cunard’s, Queen Elizabeth, Alex asks Chris about the historical significance of Singapore and of
Cruise News P&O Cruises Australia will require COVID-19 vaccination for Australian passengers P&O Cruises Australia will require COVID-19 vaccination for passengers in Australia upon its
Overview In episode 68, listener Neil, asks about the history and traditions of the “crossing the equator ceremony”, plus additional questions about Cunard and P&O
Norwegian Cruise Line makes its Great Cruise Comeback from the U.S. with Norwegian Encores debut voyage to Alaska, where Icy Strait Point was the first
Ep66 – Overview A trifecta of listener questions, the first of which forms Maritime History this week, followed by the latest cruise news from around
Ep65 Overview In Episode 65, Emma from Emma Cruises drops by to update us on her recent Celebrity Silhouette cruise and naming of Saga’s Spirit
In Episode 64, Chris updates us on the history of Fred. Olsen Cruises, after which we discuss the latest cruise news from around the globe.
Overview In episode 63, Chris answers two listener questions, on a similar topic. Rob in Wales asks “Why is it that a ship like QM2
In episode 62, Maritime History covers the bathrooms and bathing options of the historic Atlantic liners compared to today’s modern ships, plus a great round
Episode 61 In Episode 61, Jeff from Vancouver asks Chris about the differences between Cunard and Olympic classes of ships plus a great round up
In Episode 60, Chris answers a listener question about The Royal Yacht Britannia, we have a great round up of the latest cruise news from
MSC announces new luxury brand Explora Journeys Episode 59 is possible thanks to David in Scotland who kindly donated coffees, which we used as an
Genting Dream Restarts Cruising from Hong Kong In episode 58, Tedd asks Chris about the differences between an Ocean Liner and a Transatlantic Ocean Liner,
#SponsoredBonusEpisode About Aurora Expeditions: From the start, Aurora Expeditions was destined to be different. Co-founders Greg and Margaret Mortimer had a passion for adventure, exploring
In episode 56, Listener Janet in the UK askes a great question that Chris answers as part of Maritime History. We have a bumper edition
In episode 55 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris celebrates the rising from the ashes of Pacific Dawn as she re prepares to relaunch as
In episode 54, Chris answers a listener question from Dan around the sinking of Lusitania off Ireland in 1915. Plus we have the usual round
In Ep53, Chris answers a previous listener question about the history of the Italian Ship builder Fincantieri. Who have many ship yards around Italy, Europe
In episode 52, Chris answers a listener question about the historical fleet of P&O Australia. We chat about the latest cruise news including Holland America
In episode 51, Chris reflects on the heroic actions of Carpathia in rescuing the survivors of Titanic 109 years ago. Baz has a surprise question
In Episode 50, Chris updates us on the maritime traditions of Coin Ceremony/Keel Laying, Christening/Ship Naming, Godmothers and Inaugural Cruises before bringing us up to
In episode 49, Chris and Baz answer a listener question about nautical terms and have a bumper cruise news segment. This podcast is
In Episode 48, Pete from Royal Caribbean updates us on the success of Royal Caribbean in Singapore, the newest ship to be homeported in Israel
In episode 47 John from Perth asked a question which Chris answered in Maritime History. We chat about the latest cruise news and Damian from
Episode 46 is a BONUS episode celebrating the restart of Expedition cruising in Western Australia. We welcome Coral Expeditions ship Coral Adventurer to Fremantle WA.
In Episode 45, Jeff in Adelaide asks Chris a Maritime History question about dogs on the Titanic (and other transatlantic ships). Chris and I then
In Episode 44, Chris explains the links and differences between P&O UK & P&O Australia’s cruise offering. Listener Trevor asks about SeaCity Museum in Southampton
In episode 43 we talk about previous mass recycling of ships in Maritime History, discuss the latest cruise news, answer a listener question around Blue
In episode 42 Chris answers a listener question around maritime history RMS St Helena, this sparks a chat about RMS (Royal Mail Ships) before moving
In episode 41 Chris joins us once more to talk about alternative uses for ships over the years, we catch on the weeks cruise news
Maritime History: George wrote in and took us back to 1887, “last week we spoke about the first idea for cruising but what was the
In episode 39, our first episode of 2021, we catch up on the latest news of the past few weeks, Chris brings a fun maritime
In episode 38, our last show for 2020, Oli Oldroyd joins us to talk about expedition cruise operator, True North. Peter, reminisces about cruising at
In episode 37, Listener Francis asks about a Cunard ship Sagafjord which Chris answers in Maritime History. Plus Chris and Baz talk about the latest
In episode 36, Listener Carol asks about a ship ss Sontay in Maritime History, Chris and Baz talk about the latest cruise news of the
In episode 35, Chris talks about the first purpose built cruise ship and updates us on this weeks cruise news. Finally, we round out the
In episode 34, Chris talks about the history of recycling ships and updates us on a bumper week of cruise news. Finally, we round out
In episode 33, Listener George asks more about how ships of the 1800’s compare to todays modern ships. Chris also brings the latest cruise news
In episode 32, Listener Craig asks more about last week’s Maritime History and the other fastest ships. Chris also brings the latest cruise news and
In episode 31, Chris joins us to talk about the fastest Ocean Liner in Maritime History, followed by the latest cruise news and finally we
In episode 30, Chris answers a listener question about Maritime History and the 1882 sinking and incredible re-floating of ss Austral in Sydney Harbour, followed
In episode 29, Chris sets the record straight on ship recycling and updates us with this week’s cruise news Pete provides 5 tips for ocean
In episode 28, Pete provides 5 tips for first-time cruisers. Chris answers listeners questions and updates us on this week’s cruise news and explains the
In episode 27, Chris reminds us how Sun Princess and her sisters pioneered the modern Princess experience and updates on all things cruise news. Special
In episode 26, Chris updates us on what differentiates a true Ocean Liner from a Cruise Ship and updates us on all things cruise news.
In episode 25, Chris updates us on the evolution of accommodation on ships over the years, brings us up to speed on this weeks cruise
Chris Frame returns for episode 24, talking about the evolution of entertainment on ships, updates us on the latest cruise news and answers 3 listener
In this BONUS Episode we chat with Brigita Devries VP Sales and Marketing Australia & New Zealand for Dream Cruises and Crystal Cruises. The conversation
In episode 22 Brogan reviews his 2019 cruise onboard Seabourn Ovation from Monte Carlo to Athens. Chris answers a listener question and brings his Maritime
In episode 21 Stephen cruised on Ponant’s Le Lyrial ex Nice on one of the first cruises after the COVID19 cruise pause. Chris brings his
In Episode 20 Chris joins us to talk Maritime History and Cruise News. Pete from CLIA suggest 5 ports where a shore excursion is highly
Chris joins us to talk Maritime History and Cruise News. We answer two listener questions and Honey joins us to talk about her cruise onboard
Chris Frame joins us to talk Maritime History and Cruise News. Adam joins us to talk about his milestone birthday cruise onboard Windstar’s flagship Wind
So much cruise news in Episode 17 that we don’t have time for a full cruise review. This week Chris frame talks Maritime History, Cruise
Captain Johannes (Master of Azamara Journey), joins us for Ep16. Chris joins us for Maritime History and Cruise News plus Peter from CLIA answers a
Chris Frame joins us to talk Maritime History and Cruise News. Pete from CLIA talks about another popular cruise port. Popular WA TV Presenter Haley
Captain Kate McCue, joins us from Celebrity Edge for Ep14. Chris Frame joins us for Maritime History and Cruise News plus Peter Kollar from CLIA
Maritime History 1986 Launch of Seabourn with Seabourn Pride and which Seabourn Ship featured in the movie Speed 2? Cruise News: Seabourn announces world wide
Maritime History Cunard’s first ship wasn’t in fact Britannia… Unicorn launched in June 1840 Cruise News: Carnival Corp to sell 6 ships within 90 days.
Maritime History In June of 1911 White Star Line’s Olympic (Titanic’s sister ship) set sail on her inaugural transatlantic voyage. Cruise News: Royal Caribbean announced
Ovation of the Seas Royal Promenade Mid Ship Pool Solarium Pool Forward i-fly sky diving simulator Flowrider surf simulator Chops Grille Sea Plex Schooner Bar
Did you know / Maritime History Celebrity Cruises celebrates 30 years at sea but what does the X stand for on the funnel. Check our
Norwegian Epic Mid Ship Pools Waves Pool Bar H20 Water slides Spice H20 Aft Garden Cafe Buffet Moderno Restaurant Epic Theatre The Cavern Club Atrium
1880’s P&O Suez Canal The opening of the Suez Canal should have been a celebration for a shipping line. However, it caused headaches and
Queen Elizabeth Inside Stateroom Club Balcony Stateroom Grand Lobby Afternoon Tea Royal Court Theatre Lido Pool Library Garden Lounge Queens Room Did you know /
Norwegian Spirit: All images above are post refurbishment completed February 2020 Did you know / Maritime History Sagafjord.In May 1965 she commenced sea trials. Built
Carnival Splendor Carnival Splendor Sun Terrace Carnival Splendor Deck Carnival Splendor Movie Screen & Waterworks Carnival Splendor Sydney Carnival Splendor Serenity Retreat Carnival Splendor Tiger
