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In episode 37, Listener Francis asks about a Cunard ship Sagafjord which Chris answers in Maritime History. Plus Chris and Baz talk about the latest cruise news of the week.
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Maritime History
- Listener Question from Francis from Zimbabwe:
- Barry & Chris. Years ago I used to travel on the Cunard liner Sagafjord. She disappeared from the fleet in around the end of the 90’s if I am not mistaken. What happened to that ship?
Cruise News
- Extension of the Australian “cruise ban”
- Cunard extends pause
- Royal Caribbean reported a positive COVID test in Singapore, which was later proven to be a positive negative.
- Royal Caribbean support WWF “Surrender your tortoise shell” – https://bit.ly/348nbQv
- MSC’s private island Ocean Cay to be featured on Nat Geo TV in a 3-part series – first episode airing in Australia and New Zealand 14 Dec @ 9:30pm (AEDT).
- MSC announces northern hemisphere winter deployment.
- Europe – 4 ships – Grandiosa, Fantasia, Magnifica & Poesia
- North America – 4 Ships – Seashore, Armonia, Divina, Meraviglia
- Middle East – 2 ships – Virtuosa & Opera
- South Africa – 2 ships – Lirica & Musica
- Scenic announce 2022 & 2023 deployment on Scenic Eclipse & enhancements recently made during the cruise pause.
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I’m excited for Scarlet Lady. I saw the reviews but I think the virgin service will make up for the small swimming pool.
Rich.
Me too, the small pool does worry me, but I’m keen to try the second ladyship Valiant lady in the Med. Fewer sea days so less need for a pool.
But yes – I want to suss out the Virgin vibe and service too!
Be sure to join us for a review if you do get to cruise!
Merry Christmas
Baz
❤️❤️❤️ Sagarose. She was a beautiful ship.
I sailed in 2003.
Am looking forward to the new Saga ship Spirit of Adventure. Want to book as soon as borders are open.
Eileen, there is something about the older ships… I’ll miss them!
But yes how exciting… Saga Spirit. Be sure to do a review with us when you have cruised on her!
Merry Christmas!
Baz.