Maritime History

• ss United States is still the fastest ocean liner on the world. Today we learn all bout her and her present status.

Cruise News

• Princess extends the cruise pause in Australia and New Zealand to 31 May 2021
• Dream cruises – Singaporeans rush to make over 6,000 new bookings in 5 days. And World Dream arrives in Singapore ahead of her first cruises to nowhere in Nov.
• Regent Seven Seas achieved the largest booking day on record, with the opening of 2022-23 voyages on 22 Oct 2020.
• True North offers cruises from Fremantle in Dec 20 and Jan 2021.
• Fremantle Port opening the Passenger Terminal for an open day on Sunday 15 Nov 2020.
• Lindblad major milestone as National Geographic resolution arrives in Norway for outfitting.

Listener Question from Lynne:

• Could you please have an episode (or part thereof) outlining what activities will take place on cruise ships when they resume cruising? My husband and I are loyal Cunarders. We are avid card players and trivia buffs. I use the gym twice daily. If these activities are cancelled due to social distancing, or severely curtailed we would have to reconsider whether to cruise again. We’re receiving many emails from Cunard with cruise offers but without knowing what we’re buying into we’re not prepared to make a booking at this stage.
• https://www.cunard.com/en-au/the-cunard-experience/sailing-with-confidence/your-cunard-experience
• https://www.cunard.com/en-au/the-cunard-experience/sailing-with-confidence
• In relation to the question around use of the gym, areas such as our spa, salon, gym, pools, casino, shops, lounges and children’s clubs will be operating but will be subject to the latest approved guidance to minimise contact, reduce the number of guests in each area, and maintain the highest levels of cleanliness.
• Guests may also see changes such as pre-booking come into effect in some areas of our ships for certain activities. 

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• Chris’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ChrisCunard
• Peter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/Home

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