The Big Cruise Podcast
Ep35 - Maritime History, Cruise News and Listener Question
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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 show with a listener question around Christmas cruises.
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Maritime History
- The first purpose built cruise ship was built in 1887 (yes 1800’s)
Cruise News
- P&O UK Cruises Extends Pause in Operations into April 2021
- Almost all cruises longer than 7nights to/from USA have been taken off sale due to CDC Guidelines – check cruise line
- MSC Cruises Plans For April 2021 Restart In Japan
- Carnival Australia coverts 30% of deployment to domestic cruising to QLD in 2021 providing $16 billion boost to the QLD economy
- Coral Expeditions announces Tasmania cruises Jan-Mar 2021
- Southampton announces “Next generation” cruise terminal to be ready intime for 2021 season PLUS “plug in shore power” for suitable ships.
- Ponant online events attracts record crowd showcasing Le Commandant-Charcot in Antarctica
- Riviera launches 2022 river program featuring 114 departures and the newest river vessel Geoffrey Chaucer
- NCL unveils 2023 itineraries for Northern Hemisphere
- Astor reached her final destination in Turkey where she will be recycled
- Fred Olsen adds the iconic red paint to the funnels of their two latest ships
Listener Questions:
- Sian asks for our thoughts on Multi-Gen Christmas cruises.
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