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Podcast 189 - Norwegian Capricorn Line, Listener Questions and Cruise News
Ep189 - Norwegian Capricorn Line, Listener Questions and Cruise News
• Sunday, June 30, 2024
In episode 189 of TBCP, Chris shares the rise and fall of Norwegian Capricorn Line, listener Keith asks about other cruise lines owning hotels/resorts PLUS the boys share the latest news from Crystal, Costa, Aida & MSC.
Listener Question:
Keith asks: “I’d like to learn more about hotels owned by cruise lines. Was this done to capture more of the vacation spend or done as a way to offer a more complete package and capture more customers? Which lines have done this and beyond Holland America, who continues to own a hotel?”
Cruise news:
Crystal Signs Memorandum of Agreement with Fincantieri for Two New Ocean Ships
Costa Launches new experiences for families
Cast off for AIDA Summer 2026
MSC Sustainability update
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Podcast 188 - History of an UNKNOWN Cruise Line, Cruise News & More!
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Ep. 188 Sunday, June 23, 2024 In episode 188 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris answers a maritime history question from listener Stephen, about the cruise line, Asian Pacific Cruises and the ship, Minghau. We have a great selection of cruise news from Disney, Explora Journeys, Carnival Corporation, Costa, Celebrity, Carnival, Cunard, Uniworld & Seabourn. Plus Chris surprises Baz with a Fact or F...
Podcast 187 - Review of Liberty of the Seas + History of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line!
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Ep. 187 Sunday, June 16, 2024 In episode 187 of TBCP, Chris shares the history of Royal Caribbean before listener, Kurt shares a review of his recent cruise onboard Liberty of the Seas. CRUISE REVIEW Ship: Liberty of the Seas Itinerary: Cape Liberty, NJ - Cruising - Bermuda - Cruising - St. Maarten - Puerto Rico - Labadee (replaced with Puerto Plata) - Cruising - Cruising - Cape Liberty, NJ. Su...
Podcast 186 - What a week in cruise... P&O Closure and Cunard names Queen Anne
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Ep. 186 • Sunday, June 9, 2024 In Ep186 of TBCP, what a week in cruise! A week that an announced the unforeseen closer of P&O Australia, Queen Ann officially named and we later celebrated World Oceans Day (8 June). Thank you to Anthony for your coffee donation via Buy me a coffee!, Thanks to another Anthony for this week's Fact or Fiction, and to the many of you who contacted us about the annou...
NCL's Misstep: The Rise & Fall of Norwegian Capricorn Cruise Line!
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Launching services in December 1998, Norwegian Capricorn Line was an Australian cruise brand that ran for just than 22 months! The organisation utilised the NCL logo, but traded under a revised Norwegian Capricorn name. Services were operated in close partnership with NCL, with cross promotion on both organisations websites. To establish services, Norwegian Capricorn Line chartered the NCL crui...
Unexpected: Rise & Fall of Cunard Hotels & Resorts!
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Did you know that Cunard ran the Ritz hotel, and the Watergate? They also managed the Stafford and the Dukes - to name just a few. Actually, in the 1970s to 1990s Cunard had hotels in England, America, Jamaica, Barbados and St Lucia! Find out why. - 📚 Buy books: www.chrisframe.com.au/books 👕 Buy cruise merch: chrisframeofficial.Teemill.com/ 🛳️ Learn about cruising: www.chrisframe.com.au/ 🎧 Big ...
Shutdown: The RISE & FALL of P&O Cruises Australia!
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With the announcement that P&O Australia will be shut down in 2025, this video showcases the rise and fall of P&O Cruises Australia. Chapters: 00:00 P&O Cruises to Close 00:38 Origins of P&O 01:14 Australia and P&O 02:13 Cruising Expansion 02:52 The Jet Age 03:54 Fairstar the Fun Ship 05:51 Carnival Corp buys P&O 06:50 Peak P&O 08:09 P&O's Demise What next: With P&O Australia shutting in 2025, ...
Podcast 185 - Listener challenges Chris & we share the historical importance of Liverpool to Cunard!
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We are back! In episode 185 of TBCP, Listener Keith challenges Chris in Fact or Fiction, Chris shares the historical importance of Liverpool to Cunard, we have cruise news from Aida, Silversea, MSC, Celebrity, Windstar, Royal Caribbean, Ponant, Carnival and Seabourn. Plus “Whats got your $h!p” returns as the boys have a whinge. Follow the podcast: shows.acast.com/the-big-cruise-podcast-1/episod...
Shock News: P&O Australia brand to be shut down. Replaced by Carnival Cruise Line.
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Very sad news this morning with the announcement that P&O Australia will be shut down in 2025, with two of its three ships absorbed into Carnival Cruise Line to improve ‘operational efficiencies’. This effectively ends the lines centuries long connection with Australia and means that Australia will no longer have a home grown cruise line. Comments from Carnival: In a media statement, Carnival C...
Queen Anne's naming ceremony is a break from tradition! Why is Cunard naming the ship this way?
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The Queen Anne cruise ship will be officially named on 3 June yet 24 hours out and we still don't know who will name the ship! In addition, the ship has already completed her maiden voyage well ahead of the naming ceremony - a huge break from tradition for Cunard... AND the ship will be officially named in Liverpool - not Southampton. Find out what's going on with the naming ceremony! Listen to...
Celebrity Edge Full Tour - Full HD Tour of Celebrity Cruise Ship
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Welcome to Celebrity Edge. This is a full and comprehensive tour of Celebrity Edge, the first ship in the Edge Class of Cruise Ships for Celebrity Cruises. Step on board the first of the Edge-class of cruise ships and explore the interior. From Eden, a multi storey lounge, bar and restaurant with an unbelievable view, to a dynamic and exciting central Grand Plaza, the Celebrity Edge has a lot t...
Podcast 184 - We're burnt out!
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Podcast 184 - We're burnt out!
Podcast 183 - Chris met Emma Cruises & Cruise News
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Podcast 183 - Chris met Emma Cruises & Cruise News
Podcast 182 - Chris & Cunard Welcome Queen Anne to the fleet & Cruise News - The Big Cruise Podcast
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Podcast 182 - Chris & Cunard Welcome Queen Anne to the fleet & Cruise News - The Big Cruise Podcast
Podcast 181 - Titanic History, Cruise News & Listener Questions
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Podcast 181 - Titanic History, Cruise News & Listener Questions
Norwegian major cruise expansion: Norwegian Spirit kickstarts NCL Asian Growth!
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Norwegian major cruise expansion: Norwegian Spirit kickstarts NCL Asian Growth!
Cunard Queen Anne Health, Sports & Fitness Tour!
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Cunard Queen Anne Health, Sports & Fitness Tour!
Queen Anne Inside Cabin Tour - A look inside Queen Anne’s cheapest cabin!
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Queen Anne Inside Cabin Tour - A look inside Queen Anne’s cheapest cabin!
Queen Anne Restaurant Tour - New Offerings and Old Favourites on Cunard’s New Ship!
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Queen Anne Restaurant Tour - New Offerings and Old Favourites on Cunard’s New Ship!
My guest entertainer’s cabin on Queen Anne! Ocean view stateroom tour!
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My guest entertainer’s cabin on Queen Anne! Ocean view stateroom tour!
Interior Tour of Queen Anne - First Walkthrough of Cunard’s New Queen
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Interior Tour of Queen Anne - First Walkthrough of Cunard’s New Queen
I helped Cunard name Queen Anne’s Grand Suites. Here’s what they look like!
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I helped Cunard name Queen Anne’s Grand Suites. Here’s what they look like!
My balcony cabin on Cunard’s New Queen Anne!
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My balcony cabin on Cunard’s New Queen Anne!
Is this the best area onboard Queen Mary 2? QM2 designer reveals best part of the ship!
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Is this the best area onboard Queen Mary 2? QM2 designer reveals best part of the ship!
Podcast 180 - Queen Mary 2 Designer Stephen Payne - QM2 Design Secrets & More!
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Podcast 180 - Queen Mary 2 Designer Stephen Payne - QM2 Design Secrets & More!
Queen Anne is OFFICIALLY a Cunarder - 249th Cunard Ship handed over!
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Queen Anne is OFFICIALLY a Cunarder - 249th Cunard Ship handed over!
Cruise Ship Bliss
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Cruise Ship Bliss
Was Ambience Worth Saving? See for yourself! Full Tour of Ambassador Cruises Flagship!
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Was Ambience Worth Saving? See for yourself! Full Tour of Ambassador Cruises Flagship!
Podcast 179 - Broadcaster Anthony Davis & the good, bad & ugly of cruising!
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Podcast 179 - Broadcaster Anthony Davis & the good, bad & ugly of cruising!
Podcast 178 - Extensive Queen Victoria Listener Review - The Big Cruise Podcast
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Podcast 178 - Extensive Queen Victoria Listener Review - The Big Cruise Podcast

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @user-dr1ej2bw9j
    @user-dr1ej2bw9j 10 годин тому

    Ha ha

  • @pooja-qt2ct
    @pooja-qt2ct 11 годин тому

    Informative video. Keep it up.

  • @TVman_2YT
    @TVman_2YT 12 годин тому

    What about Britanic and Olympic

  • @MarieRied
    @MarieRied 13 годин тому

    did not hear you say that karaoke was on board

  • @sl4193
    @sl4193 13 годин тому

    Thank you Chris. Appreciate your 'short and sweet' answer.

  • @narrowgoat-scout
    @narrowgoat-scout 18 годин тому

    'MARCO' ...........

  • @SeaTravelr123
    @SeaTravelr123 22 години тому

    Svalbard is AMAZING

  • @SeaTravelr123
    @SeaTravelr123 23 години тому

    Nice story about Ancerville. She was a near sister of the Renaissance of Paquet Lines. Glad she is still Around. Hope she is in decent shape.!! About your bridge !! Don’t let them touch it. The sister bridge, Bayonne Bridge, is from my home town, Staten Island, in NY. They have RUINED it by raising the deck. It now sits in the middle of the arch and looks horrible. Tell them HANDS OFF. COSTA Dee-A-demma

  • @SeaTravelr123
    @SeaTravelr123 День тому

    Love this. Was so excited when RV Sea went down to you. Sad that she got the short end of the stick.

  • @tomswift5265
    @tomswift5265 День тому

    plz consider posting in 1080p

  • @jolewis-brown6608
    @jolewis-brown6608 День тому

    SW19 = Wimbledon hence Centre Court and the purple green colour scheme

  • @rogerlenehan5039
    @rogerlenehan5039 День тому

    More boats on the Harbour each year for the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. The opening of the Opera House, and the RAAF display in the '80's also saw boats than are shown in your video.

    • @ChrisFrameOfficial
      @ChrisFrameOfficial День тому

      Interesting, Sydney had lots of boats on the harbour prior to 2007. Great to know 👍

  • @ValerieWilkinson-s7c
    @ValerieWilkinson-s7c День тому

    I travelled on tha Ambience on its first world cruise. Have traveled on Cunard P&0 and Princess. I loved the relaxed feeling of the old ship and I have to say that the staff were the most friendliest crew than any of the other ships. Well done Ambassador. We had an amazing time.

  • @JohnArnbec
    @JohnArnbec День тому

    The time were the world largest passenger ship was an ocean liner

  • @markeaston7353
    @markeaston7353 2 дні тому

    Great content thanks guys!

  • @tungteo1190
    @tungteo1190 2 дні тому

    Thanks

  • @davideddy5877
    @davideddy5877 2 дні тому

    This is weeks old news

    • @ChrisFrameOfficial
      @ChrisFrameOfficial 2 дні тому

      The episode is from 9 June - we had a bit of a youtube upload issue given the shutting down of Google Podcasts, so Ep 186 - Ep 189 are all dropping here today. Always up to date on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio etc.

  • @pritamkoli
    @pritamkoli 3 дні тому

    Nice coverage

  • @KaiwunShowtime
    @KaiwunShowtime 3 дні тому

    Olympic's bridges weren't overhanging, Titanic and Britannic's bridges does.

  • @midshipcinema
    @midshipcinema 4 дні тому

    Another well-produced, informative video, Chris! Thank you for all you do. I remember that as a "blip" in the ship's long career. Cunard also sent the MONARCH down under a few years earlier and that ended rather quickly too.

  • @user-dr1ej2bw9j
    @user-dr1ej2bw9j 4 дні тому

    Wow

  • @bishopkinlyside8477
    @bishopkinlyside8477 4 дні тому

    My first cruise was on the Oriana, and then I had five other cruises on the fair star the fun ship

  • @user-dr1ej2bw9j
    @user-dr1ej2bw9j 5 днів тому

    This was really interesting

  • @user-cz2su4in1r
    @user-cz2su4in1r 5 днів тому

    Fascinating mate

  • @user-cz2su4in1r
    @user-cz2su4in1r 5 днів тому

    I had no idea!

  • @user-cz2su4in1r
    @user-cz2su4in1r 5 днів тому

    Really interesting!

  • @ianrandall5922
    @ianrandall5922 5 днів тому

    Thank you Chris for the video. I was fortunate enough to sail with Norwegian Capricorn Line on a very unique itinerary round trip from Sydney to Tasmania. I believe it had never been done before nor repeated since by a 'large' cruise ship. We spent a day at anchor in Port Davey, returned to Hobart via the d'Entrecasteaux channel and then spent another day at anchor off Coles Bay. I also cruised on another ship that Sarina Bratton was involved with - Cunard Crown Monarch - Sydney to Cairns via Noumea, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. How I miss the smaller ships with interesting local itineraries. I'm sure there would be a market for them.

  • @user-cz2su4in1r
    @user-cz2su4in1r 5 днів тому

    Beautiful

  • @user-de3et1un7g
    @user-de3et1un7g 5 днів тому

  • @cbelvede
    @cbelvede 6 днів тому

    Thanks iv still got some of the original brochures do you know what happened to Sarina bratton

  • @mariowilbert2633
    @mariowilbert2633 6 днів тому

    I would have loved to see more images of the ship's rendezvous and lesser talk.

  • @bradmoon9574
    @bradmoon9574 6 днів тому

    We travelled twice on Norwegian Star in Dec 1999 Cairns to Sydney and July 2000 Sydney to Darwin via Pacific Islands it was a nice friendly ship with like you said only 800 passengers. We had done 4 cruises prior to these but it was this ship that sold us on cruising.

  • @Johnplod
    @Johnplod 6 днів тому

    Thanks for the history - so interesting

  • @gilbydog7350
    @gilbydog7350 6 днів тому

    Great video Chris. I had forgotten about Norweigan Capricorn line. Other failed Australian ventures would be of interest. One that springs to mind is the Blue Funnel line's Princess Mahsuri. The Princess Mahsuri was a small luxury ship that sailed out of Sydney between around 1982 - 85. I actually got to go on her when she was visiting Hobart, and I remember she had capacity for around 330 passengers. She was a very nice ship, quite luxurious compared to say, the Oriana. I believe the Princess Mahsuri is still sailing today under another name.

  • @truthandlife4101
    @truthandlife4101 6 днів тому

    Thank you Chris I never sailed on Norwegian Capricorn or new about the ship, I have sailed on P&O Oriana Fair Star . I listened to someone else and he reported Australia has the most expensive port charges and few other thins that make it hard for P&O to make a profit. Same reason the ferry Melbourne to Tasmania left Melbourne to Geelong to expensive .

  • @joanfreestone1707
    @joanfreestone1707 6 днів тому

    Thanks for that information, Chris. I don't remember the Norwegian Capricorn Line. Did they ever call at Fremantle?

    • @ChrisFrameOfficial
      @ChrisFrameOfficial 6 днів тому

      I am not 100% sure but I *think* they did one extended voyage to Fremantle but it may have been the repositioning cruise when she moved to Star Cruises.

    • @joanfreestone1707
      @joanfreestone1707 6 днів тому

      @@ChrisFrameOfficial Thank you, Chris.

  • @mitchellbarnow1709
    @mitchellbarnow1709 6 днів тому

    My parents always went cruising on Sitmar Cruises. It was so much fun to go on board to attend their bon voyage parties in their inside cabins at the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach. I remember how low the hung ceiling in their room was and it was metal with small air holes. In the 1970’s, those were the days!

  • @mitchellbarnow1709
    @mitchellbarnow1709 6 днів тому

    Chris, I definitely found this video to be very interesting and well written!

  • @danielintheantipodes6741
    @danielintheantipodes6741 6 днів тому

    Thank you for the video. I remember years ago, I forget when, a ship called Dolphin was announced and even advertised but it never turned up! I have always wondered what happened to it!

  • @ChrisFrameOfficial
    @ChrisFrameOfficial 6 днів тому

    Did you ever sail on Norwegian Capricorn?

  • @mhaskard6517
    @mhaskard6517 6 днів тому

    Went on Pacific Explorer June 2023 and what a tired old ship it is, the only thing holding the rust together was the paint. Cabins were tired, old and dated. Food was below average and what you got in the buffet is what the crew also got in the crew mess, maybe they got better food than the passengers. Just awful food overall. I guess a 20 plus year old ship is only what you could expect. I have also been on the SS Himayala, Fairstar(Sitmar), SS Acrcadia too back in the day too.

  • @gregcooks-qr9wk
    @gregcooks-qr9wk 8 днів тому

    P&O first made there wealth moving opium tea spice and gold in which created the opium war in china. I first sailed on the SS Cathay in 1975 as a 12 year old 7 weeks through Asia. And spent my life on the sea Navy and working for P&O on oil rigs a great job. Cruising on 2 in the past not impressed so many fuck ups. Princess great.

  • @colinkay6599
    @colinkay6599 8 днів тому

    P&O has been ruthlessly dismembered over the last 20 years. I'm sure we've got greed behind that. You have to wonder about the dim-witted thinking behind this decision.

  • @bee17167
    @bee17167 8 днів тому

    Love P&O lots of happy times with friends and family still find it hard to believe they are always full every cruise can't understand why they are closing shop?

  • @Goldandtravel
    @Goldandtravel 8 днів тому

    Port fees are to blame for this so go thank Catherine king and the labour government and their cronies for destroying the cruise industry in Australia. What a shame. Seems they are doing it to all Australia

  • @watchtellyinuk
    @watchtellyinuk 9 днів тому

    At 4:03 ... you cannot apply an adjective to unique. Another loser selling rubbish on their channel.

    • @ChrisFrameOfficial
      @ChrisFrameOfficial 9 днів тому

      This is from Websters Dictionary: “‘Unique' is often cited as a word that should never be modified, as its original meanings were "being the only one" and "unequaled." But 'unique' has another meaning, "unusual," and it's common to modify the word when it's used this way. Needless to say, people confuse logic and grammar. Grammar is not logical.” I think given the sentence you’re citing, the above applies? Then again when we record an unscripted podcast and turn it into a video there’s bound to be a few oddities in the language, just as there is when people have a free flowing conversation. Source: www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/very-unique-and-absolute-adjectives#:~:text='Unique'%20is%20often%20cited%20as,Grammar%20is%20not%20logical.

  • @AussieDave04
    @AussieDave04 9 днів тому

    It's sad that P&O will no longer take me away. I will value the great memories and wonderful crew we met on the various cruises. PEARL, JEWEL and a couple of trips on ADVENTURE, will always be in our hearts. ❤🛳❤️🛳❤️

  • @dipeshrai1485
    @dipeshrai1485 9 днів тому

    Just want to know about crew cabin capacity for non ranked crew thanks