Did you know / Maritime History

• In June of 1852, the SS Chusan from P&O set sail from England bound for Australia. This was the P&O’s first scheduled mail service to Australia and the steamer took over 80 days to get here!

Cruise News:

• Congratulations to Silversea on the deliver of Silver Origin overnight in Rotterdam
• Silversea expand presence in Australia with 2 ships based down under for the first time
• Happy 70^th Birthday to Blue Lagoon Cruises
• Crystal announces delay to deliver of Crystal Endeavor
• Dubrovnik welcomes 3,000 Carnival crew as part of repatriation  
• NCL Holdings announces elevated measures post COVID on NCL, Regent Seven Seas and Oceania.  ncl.com/PeaceOfMind.
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CLIA

• Pete from Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) Joins the podcast to talk about what to do in Livorno, Italy.  

Cruise Review

• Chis reviews his most recent cruise onboard Ovation of the Seas to the south pacific.
• Cabin Type: Balcony  
• Duration: 8 nights
• Itinerary: Sydney – Nouméa – Mystery Island – Sydney
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• Ovation of the Seas Cruise Departures: https://bit.ly/2A72Yia
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