Maritime History

• From the writing rooms and entertainment committees on the early ships to the latest and greatest entertainment found on todays ships. WOW have things changed.

Cruise News

• Australia extends international cruise ship ban until 15 Dec.
• Seabourn announced an extension of their pause until early January for Ovation and Encore, whilst Quest will pause through to 10 May 2021. Seabourn Venture (Expedition ship) delivery date rescheduled for 1 Dec 2021.
• Emerald Yacht Cruises delayed the inaugural cruise of Emerald Azzura until 15 Dec 2021 due to delays in the supply chain to the ship yard.
• Ship trackers show Carnival Imagination heading to Turkey.
• Hurtigruten charter 2 ships to Tim Cruise for the filming of the next Mission Impossible movie.
• Princess announced 5 ships for the 2021/22 AU/NZ season PLUS 2022 World Cruise will depart in May from Auckland, Sydney and Brisbane for 107 day world cruise.

CLIA

• Pete picks his top 5 ports where you should wake early for the sail in:
• Hong Kong
• Rio De Janeiro
• Cape Town
• New York City
• Stockholm

Listener Questions:

• Rachel in SA: I’m considering a cruise to Alaska. What’s the best month to go?
• Dave in NSW: My wife and I are planning a holiday in Norway. A friend recommended a cruise as a good value way to see Norway. But can’t decide between a summer cruise or winter for the Northern Lights? Any tips?
• Simon in Singapore: We are first time cruisers and can’t decide between early/late or flexible dining… Help.

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