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 listener question on Malta.  

Maritime History

• Fred Olsen commenced maritime operations in 1848

Cruise News:

• Fred Olsen welcomes two new ships to their fleet
• Holland America Line sells 4 ships
• Ponant takes delivery of its sixth ship in 24 months, Le Jacque Cartier and resumes Iceland cruises on Le Bellot
• Viking announces new ship on Asia’s Mekong River
• Crystal releases 2023 Itineraries for Crystal Symphony
• Coral Expeditions announces restart of Great Barrier Reef cruises in 2020

CLIA

• Pete from Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) answers a listener question from Steve regarding Malta.  

Captain Johannes from Azamara Cruises

• Captain Johannes grew up just outside of Bergen, knowing from an early age he wanted to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps to sea. He is master of Azamara Journey and prides himself on his fellow crew going above and beyond to surprise and delight their guests.
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