The Big Cruise Podcast

Episode 132 In Episode 132, Chris is preparing for his next Guest Lecture and shares the history of entertainment and activities on ships. Baz fails this week’s Fact or Fiction and of course we discuss the latest cruise news from around the world. Thanks to Garry S in Sydney for the great images of Arcadia […]

Episode 129 In episode 129 of The Big Cruise Podcast, we introduce a new segment “Losing my Shi#”, Baz kicks off with his beef about the cruise industry, Chris brings the Nautical History of Hapag Lloyd, listener questions abound from around the world and of course the latest cruise news, including new ships launching in […]

Overview of Episode 123 In this week’s episode Chris Answers, a listener question about NCL’s Pride of America, listener Gary shares some images of Queen Elizabeth and Ovation of the Seas arriving in Sydney and we of course discuss the latest global cruise news. Image credit: Borealis Dry Dock, Fred Olsen. Support the show Listen, […]

Ep114 Overview In Episode 114 of The Big Cruise Podcast, we celebrate the life and maritime service of the Late Queen Elizabeth II, answering Listener Questions about her and the ships she had named/christened. Cruise News return with great cruise news from around the world and finally Keith joins us to review his recent cruise […]

Episode 113 overview In episode 113, Chris answers a listener/viewer question around when/how the class system was introduced on the Trans-Atlantic liners followed by Baz and Chris discussing the latest cruise news from around the world. Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will […]

Episode 112 In Episode 112 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris joins the show to answer a listener question about P&O Australia followed by the latest in global cruise news. Special thanks to David in Scotland who sent in some incredible photos of Ponant’s Le Champlin in Greenock, Scotland.  Image Credit David Goudie Support the […]

Ep111 Overview In episode 111 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris travels to Sydney for a ship tour, showcasing the Pacific Lager, the public areas and a preview of Blanc de Blanc Uncorked onboard P&O Australia’s Pacific Encounter. Pacific Encounter was alongside in Circular Quay, Sydney preparing for her reposition to Brisbane from where she […]

Episode 110 In episode 110 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris brings the latest news from around the world including Australia Welcoming Pacific Encounter, Viking Celebrates 25yrs, Norwegian Cruise Lines celebrates two milestones and more. Image Credit: Pacific Encounter in Sydney, thanks to listener Garry (NSW) Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your […]

Episode 109 In episode 109 of the Big Cruise Podcast, Chris from USA reviews his recent cruise to Alaska onboard Windstar Cruises, Star Breeze. Later Chris Frame brings us up to speed on all things Norwegian Prima. Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think […]

Ep108 Overview In Episode 108, Chris brings the answer to another listener question and a wrap up of the latest cruise news. Meanwhile Kabir joins the show from Canada to review his recent expedition cruise to the Great Lakes aboard Viking Octantis. Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the […]

Episode 107 In episode 107, Chris answers a listener question from Georgia about Fair Princess, we celebrate the latest cruise awards and collate the latest cruise news from around the world. Thank you to Randy from Ann Arbor for the kind donation via Buy Me a Coffee!!!! Image Credit: Paul Gauguin, Tahiti Support the show […]

Episode 106 In Episode 106 of The Big Cruise Podcast. Chris sails the show solo to answer a listener question and bring 3 cruise news stories that he thought you would want to know about! Image credit: Balmoral sailing out of Rosyth. Fred.Olsen Cruises Support the show Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on […]

Episode 105 In episode 105, Chris answers a question from Ross in the UK around which of the historic UK Ports were most significant for passenger voyages PLUS the latest cruise news from around the world. Many thanks to Anthony White for the very generous donation via Buy me a Coffee! Support the show Support […]

Overview In episode 104 Chris answers a listener question about the ss Norway, whilst Baz brings the latest cruise news from around the world, including the new Kimberly season for Le Ponant (pictured). Image Credit: Le Ponant by Ponant. Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone […]

Epsiode 103 In episode 103, Chris answers listeners questions about Ships Whistles/Horns, we welcome Coral Princess to Australia and discuss the latest cruise news.PLUS – Check out Chris’s latest video filmed on Pacific Explorer: https://youtu.be/UUNqwH7VBPE Coral Princess arrives in Australia Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with […]

Onboard Pacific Explorer – The Australian Cruise Restart Episode 102 is sponsored by P&O Cruises (Australia). Chris and Baz sailed as guests of P&O Cruises to showcase the Australian restart of cruising. In this episode Chris and Baz review the restart of Pacific Explorer, chatting with fellow guests Luke & Marita. PLUS big shout out […]

Ep101 – Teaser We are on a ship! Sorry, we couldn’t tell you before… but we can now. We are in Sydney and celebrating the restart of cruising. Listen to the teaser to find out which ship. Full review will follow in Ep 102 later this week.

Epsiode 100 In this episode we celebrate the milestone 100th episode remembering the cruise happenings of the past 2 years, plus welcome listener questions and celebrate the latest cruise news from around the world. Support the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think will […]

Ep 99 Overview In Episode 99, Chris answers a listener question regarding the ss Rotterdam, the fifth Holland America Line ship to bear the name of its home city, now a floating hotel and museum in Rotterdam. PLUS we round out the show with the latest news from Cunard, Holland America Line, Carnival, Ponant, Princess, […]

Episode 98 In episode 98, Chris answers a listener question from Ann about the history of the Cunard Class System (Britannia, Princess & Queens), plus the usual round-up of the latest cruise news from around the world. Suport the show Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory. Share the podcast with someone you think […]