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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• If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/

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• Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg  
• Chris’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ChrisCunard
• Chris’s Books: https://www.chriscunard.com/chrisframe/ocean-liner-books/
• Peter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/Home

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