In Episode 172 – Chris shares the news of Cunard christening Queen Anne in the former home of Cunard, Liverpool. We share listener answers to the quiz question and we chat about the latest cruise news from around the world.

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Cruise news:

• Original The Love Boat star Jill Whelan spreads the love in Australia aboard Royal Princess
• Carnival opens up for sale 22 day voyage from Seattle to Sydney on Carnival Luminosa
• Paspaley Pearl by Ponant officially open for bookings for 2025
• Star Breeze takes over French Polynesia Sailings as Windstar Cruises’ New, Year-Round Ship in the Region

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Welcome to 2024! In this short episode Chris explains the size calculations used to determine that Royal Caribbean's new ship Icon of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world!

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This is just a quick note to let you know that 2024 will see Baz and Chris launch Season 5 of The Big Cruise Podcast! 

listen to hear what’s coming up this year - including plans for 2024 cruise news, cruise tours, cruise analysis, maritime history and more!

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In episode 170 Chris talks with Baz about his recent experience on Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady. Merry Christmas to our friends and listeners. We will be back in late January with more cruise news, maritime history and all things cruise!

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In episode 169, Chris travelled as a guest of Celebrity Cruises on the first voyage from Sydney for Celebrity Edge. Chris shares his experience with Baz and chats with Laura Hodges Bethge, (President of Celebrity Cruises), staff from OneSpaWorld and fellow guests.

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• Infinate Vernada - https://youtube.com/shorts/pq9acxEv_rY?si=VHRRjY2c33tPkK6k

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In episode 169, Chris travelled as a guest of Celebrity Cruises on the first voyage from Sydney for Celebrity Edge. Chris shares his experience with Baz and chats with Laura Hodges Bethge, (President of Celebrity Cruises), staff from OneSpaWorld and fellow guests.

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• Chris's 5 Top things on Celebrity Edge - https://youtu.be/eJFN7ojtu48?si=UnbVckzA2u29N9vR
• Infinate Vernada - https://youtube.com/shorts/pq9acxEv_rY?si=VHRRjY2c33tPkK6k

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In episode 168 Chris sails solo, to answer a listener question around the History of Oceanic (1965) and Home Lines .PLUS the latest cruise news from around the world. Baz is on Resilient Lady and Chris is heading to Sydney to experience Celebrity Edge.

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In episode 167 of TBCP Chris has just completed his enrichment lectures, we answer listener questions and share the latest cruise news from Viking, Carnival, Princess & Crystal. 

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• Viking Floats out newest ship
• Viking returns to Antarctica for third season
• Carnival Valor transports over six tons of school, recreational and health supplies
• Princess brings ranch to the high seas
• Crystal offers zero solo supplement cruises

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Episode 166 is a sponsored episode. Chris travelled as a guest of Princess Cruises to experience Royal Princess. He shares his experience and chats with fellow passengers Marn, Derek & Rhonda about their thoughts and experiences on Royal Princess. Check out Facebook and Instagram for supporting photos.

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In episode 165, Chris is live in the Atrium of Royal princess as he shares the maritime history of Royal Princess and Baz sails solo to bring you the latest cruise news from around the world.

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Cruise News:

·        Celebrity Cruises announces its most ambitious season yet for 2025-26

·        Seabourn Announces 2026 World Cruise

·        MSC confirms orders for 2 new environmentally advanced ships

·        Carnival opens 2015/26 Australian cruises

·        Viking announces new ship for the Mekong river

·        Princess Cruises Unveils 2025/26 Australia Program Featuring the Longest World Cruise and Discovery Princess’ Debut Down Under

·        Celebrate Christmas with Celebrity

·        Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines fan marks 30 years of cruising, 2,500 nights, 100 bookings and 15 trips round the world

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