Podcasts about Greenock

The Scott Arfeld show rolled into Greenock on Friday evening as the Bairns faced Dougie Imrie's Morton. Ross and John are here to talk about the 2-0 victory in the company of FSS's James Millar who tell's us a bit more about Project 1876. Plus all the club news, the F-Factor finalists revealed and looking ahead to Hamilton. Expect the Unexpected! EPISODE SPONSOR: Falkirk District Tartan Army Taking names for non-members NOW wanting to get the bus to the Greece match in the Nations League on Sunday 23rd March and they will put on a 4th bus if enough names, buses will leave the Graeme Hotel as always and at 2.30pm. KO is 5pm.  New members welcome, details are all on the website'falkirkdistricttartanarmy.com' in the membership section Behind the Wall – Behind the Bairns since 1985 Falkirk's best selection of fine wines lagers, craft and cask ales, fantastic value food and great service. Check out what's on www.behindthewall.co.uk Join the FFIT T8s https://www.facebook.com/groups/1803421196843918  And Remember sign up for our Discord and Social Media:  Discord - https://discord.com/invite/sVYbRzzusK  Twitter/Insta/Facebook - @Falkirkdaft  Get Merch: merch.falkirkdaft.co.uk For any sponsorship enquiries email sales@falkirkdaft.co.uk Subscribe to our YouTube channel and remember to leave a review where you get your podcasts. youtube.com/@falkirkdaft

Send us a textWe're back for 2025!!!!Did you miss us? We're kicking off the year with the devastating murder of 16-year-old Elaine Doyle who lived with her Mum, Dad and brother - a very normal Scottish family, living in Greenock on the west coast of Scotland.  Until, in 1986 when their lives were turned upside down when Elaine was brutally murdered. Sources for this episode are:BBC Scottish Murders Podcast Crimepod Guardian Newspaper Greenock Telegraph  Sky Murdertown doc We also talk about knife crime *trigger warningGreggs hot food tax - did you know this was a thing? The pronunciation of Celtic The first documented case of CCTV and blue light discos Check out Fox Box Detectiveshttps://www.foxboxdetectives.co.uk/Exciting News!! We're attending Crimecon Manchester as content creators! Come meet us and chat all things true crime!  A gorgeous lunch is included and refreshments all day - we have to say the food is amazing if Crimecon Glasgow is anything to go by.  Use your exclusive code Mums10 Head to: https://crimeconuk.seetickets.com/event/crimecon-manchester-2025/etc-venues/3246001 Hosted by & Researched & written by Marti Jeremiah-Shelley & Effie McDonald Edited & Produced by Erin Ferguson https://www.instagram.com/erinfaudio/ Since 2023 ( earlier episodes are badly edited by us!) Theme Music Vampire Strut by Joybean @AudioJungle Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mumsmysteriesandmurder/You can also support the pod and buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/mumsmysteriesandmurderAnd we would love it if you could give us a cheeky review & subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode.

The Official Scottish Rugby Podcast returns to preview a bumper weekend of action in Edinburgh. Scotland round out their Famous Grouse Nations Series campaign when they host a resurgent Australia on Sunday. The result of that game will go a long way to setting the mood of November. Before that, Scotland 'A' are back in action on home soil for the first time in a decade as they host Chile at Hive Stadium. Caroline Blair and Chris Paterson preview both fixtures, and reflect on the Autumn as a whole. There is also special mention for an extra-special attendee to Sunday's game. Sione and Mosese Tuipulotu's 'Granny from Greenock', Jaqueline Thomson will watch her grandsons play rugby in the flesh for the first time, after she was flown over by Skyscanner, Official Partner of Scottish Rugby. 

We're doing something a bit different this Galoshans - we're playing spooky tabletop RPG Call of Cthulhu. Join eccentric dandy Crawford Lyle and battle-scarred hardman Knuckles McGraw in 1920s Greenock as they solve the mystery of the disappearing dock workers

The first of three episodes inspired by David Campbell's mini-series on three remarkable brothers who ministered in 19th Century Scotland. This week we consider the life, ministry, and faithfulness of John James Bonar. Not as well known as his brothers Horatius and Andrew, his ministry unveils a steady commitment to parish ministry that eshewed distraction and worldly ambition.   Featured Content: – 'John James Bonar—The eldest of the three Bonar brothers', David Campbell, Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 721, October 2023. – Excerpt from A Scottish Christian Heritage, by Iain H. Murray (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth, 2006), pages 160-161. Purchase: https://banneroftruth.org/store/history-biography/a-scottish-christian-heritage/ – 'Going Home', a hymn of Dr. John James Bonar, which appears in the Parting Memorial of John James Bonar, D. D., First Minister of Saint Andrew's Parish and Congregation, Greenock, Being some Record of Services in Connection with his Funeral (Greenock: James MacKelvie & Sons, 1892).   'Going Home'   'I'm going home!' the Saint exclaimed; Bright grew his closing eye; He thought of Jesus and his rest, And did not fear to die.   'I'm going home! I'm winged for flight To yonder peaceful clime; Prepared to go, I only wait My God's appointed time.   I'm going home, to dwell with Him Who bled and died for me; For He hath said that where He is There shall His servants be.   'I'm going home, transporting thought! Lord Jesus, quickly come, And bear my ransomed soul away To her celestial home!'   'I'm going home!' the Saint exclaimed; Bright grew his closing eye; He thought of Jesus and his rest, And did not fear to die.   We are grateful to Mr. Jack Adair for singing this hymn. The featured tune is 'Wallace'.   Explore the work of the Banner of Truth: www.banneroftruth.org Subscribe to the Magazine (print/digital/both): www.banneroftruth.org/magazine Leave us a voice message: www.speakpipe.com/magazinepodcast

In January 2015, Margaret and Angus Mackenzie's son Neil died in a climbing accident in Canada. Neil loved the outdoors, and to continue his memory, the couple set up a trust in his name to provide funding for those wanting to access outdoor pursuits. This year they're undertaking a bit of a walking challenge as Mark found out when he went to meet them.Across the country, a growing number of citizen scientists are monitoring the state of our rivers. Rachel heads to the Clyde Valley to catch up with a ranger who is testing her stretch of the river for signs of pollution.In this week's Scotland Outdoors podcast, Mark meets poet and artist Kenneth Steven who lives on Seil Island. Kenneth's recent book, Atoms of Delight, focuses on the idea of pilgrimages in nature. He explained the concept to Mark.Rachel is in Aberdeenshire meeting the only commercial grower of Saskatoons - a type of super berry. Grower Charlie explains more about the fruit, which is common in Canada, and why he started growing them.The shortlist for this year's Woodland Trust Tree of the Year competition has been unveiled, and there are three oaks from Scotland in the running. We chat to George Anderson from the Woodland Trust about the competition and get an update on the Loch Arkaig Ospreys.Inverness Castle is currently undergoing a major transformation to turn it into a tourist attraction. Mark visited the site and spoke to the project manager about what they're doing and also heard about the restoration of the impressive rose window.Fifty years ago this year, the MV Captayannis, a Greek-registered ship carrying a cargo of sugar, foundered in a storm in the Firth of Clyde, between Greenock and Helensburgh. The ship was never salvaged and became a bit of local landmark. Paul English went on one of the sightseeing trips run by Clyde Charters to get up close with the sugar ship wreck.If you've been in Perthshire over the last few weeks, you may have noticed some rather striking Highland Coos. Thirty giant sculptures painted by artists have been dotted around the region as part of a new art trail. Rachel met one of the artists, Charlotte Brayley, and her colourful coo creation in Perth.

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This week we had the pleasure o' sittin' doon and bletherin' with Ross Louden, a guitar tech from Greenock, Scotland. Ross shares his journey from studying music to becoming a tech for bands like Stone Sour, American Head Charge, and Buckcherry. Ross discusses the challenges of life on the road in a high-pressure environment and emphasizes the importance of adaptability and a positive attitude in the music industry. linktr.ee/rossrockshopgreenock⁠ instagram.com/rossrockshop/ ************************************ Hungry for more? Check us out at isbreakfast.com ************************************

This week whilst Hundred-jobs-Gogs is away on his holidays with the family, Martin's holding down the fort. Today, catching up with the man with the finest Chicken Wings in all of Scotland, Jimmy Lee. They chat about Great British Menu, the need for social media, anger over ramen, if there's any truth in The Bear, the possibility of a wing restaurant in Greenock and handing down family recipes. Make sure you subscribe and leave a 5 star review! If you'd like to share the times you've been a resourceful rascal, or want to get in touch, send an email to Hello@RestlessNativesPodcast.comPlease review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy

As I was searching for other things, like the Luisiana Whistler, I came across several stories I just had to go into further. Things like what ever happened to Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the engine. How about Ireland's Vanishing Triangle. The Circleville Writer, and the Catman of Greenock. There are some strange things going on around us. 

In an exclusive bonus, Mishal Husain tells us about the chance discovery of her grandfather Shahid's passport.It may seem a small, insignificant thing, a old irrelevant document from another age. But Shahid's passport tells us so much more – about the past but also about the present and perhaps even the future. Because it declared this man born in Lucknow who had lived all his life in British India to be a 'British Subject By Birth'. So when he travelled to England in the 1930s, it was not as a tourist. Not as a foreigner. Not as an immigrant. But as a British man.This was also the route taken by so many from the Caribbean in the 1940s and 1950s. They were coming 'home' as part of the so-called Windrush Generation and had no more need to prove their status than someone who lived in Tunbridge Wells or Greenock.It's a fascinating listen – and if you've not had the chance to hear the full episode, head over to trappedhistory.com for more.

James Watt, the ingenious inventor, is often celebrated for his transformative contributions to the world of beer with his creation of the "Double IPA." Born in 1736 in Greenock, Scotland, Watt demonstrated a keen aptitude for innovation from a young age. His fascination with brewing and a desire to enhance the potency and flavor of beer led him to develop the Double IPA, a revolutionary advancement in brewing technology.Watt's Double IPA was a remarkable departure from traditional brewing methods. Drawing inspiration from the principles of steam power, Watt ingeniously harnessed the essence of hops and barley to create a brew that packed twice the hoppy punch and alcoholic strength of conventional ales. His pioneering techniques in fermentation and hop infusion resulted in a beer that was not only more robust in flavor but also boasted a higher alcohol content, delighting beer enthusiasts and brewers alike.The Double IPA, much like Watt's steam engine, sparked a revolution in the brewing industry. Its introduction marked a new era of brewing excellence, characterized by bolder flavors and heightened intoxicating effects. Watt's innovation catapulted the Double IPA to prominence, earning it a distinguished place in the pantheon of craft beers.Watt's legacy as the mastermind behind the Double IPA endures to this day, with breweries worldwide paying homage to his pioneering spirit by crafting their own interpretations of this beloved beer style. Through his ingenuity and vision, James Watt forever altered the landscape of brewing, leaving an indelible mark on the history of beer. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week Steve and Marc are joined by comedian Ray Bradshaw.   They discuss doing DIY, how your approach to lad's holidays changes from your 20s to your 30's, and Ray explains why he's out looking for fellow bald-gingers as part of his new tour show.  Plus, Ray recalls his time sharing a place with Marc in Australia, Steve explains his "slippy floor" party-piece, and Marc calls out Ray for simultaneously being one of the nicest guys around but also a bit of a dick.A video version of this podcast is available on YouTube, where you can subscribe for all future episodes (and find all three of they boays' stand-up specials): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxeugCQL5zyVhd7pCEAi9GARay is currently on tour with his new show "Doppelginger", including this week in Edinburgh's Queen's Hall on Thurday 18th April, The Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow Friday 19th & The Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock on Saturday 20th.  Tickets & all dates here: https://www.raybradshaw.com/tour-datesWe're now on Patreon!  Sign up for exclusive access for as little as £3 per month for an extra episode every two weeks plus footage from our previous live shows and first dibs on tickets to upcoming ones:https://www.patreon.com/somelaughYou can watch Stu, Marc & Steve's stand-up specials on the Some Laugh YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM6lKn8dnMK5bOtlX-3XlCpZSf-B_qweQ&si=JjKknRTZvvza5l55Stand-Up Tickets:Marc: www.marcjenningscomedy.com/gigsStu: https://linktr.ee/StuartMcPYou can follow Some Laugh on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok - and please remember to leave a 5 star review!Support the show

Lesley Kirk was born in the Scottish town of Greenock. She decided to join Strathclyde Police and to her surprise she was posted to Greenock.When she joined, she was asked her biggest fears of being posted to Greenock and she stated that attending a road accident and a a sudden death. Both fears were realised within the first few hours of being on shift. Her tutor constable made it very clear that he didn't want to tutor a woman.Lesley was posted to Glasgow, and she went to Castlemilk where she experienced pure hatred from the public. Her new shift was very supportive and may have been too protective. Lesley would experience the types of criminal activity connected to depravation.Lesley experienced the sectarianism within football in Glasgow on a regular basis. This effectively concluded her police career the football culture was insidious and following a “Old Firm” derby Lesley was the victim of a violent assault. This assault was avoidable but took place as the result of poor judgement by her Sergeant. She was later let down by the legal system.There is no happy ending to this story! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by the Scottish actor, Martin Compston. Born and raised in Greenock, Scotland – he first made his name starring in the Ken Roach film, Sweet Sixteen (which won the Best Screenplay Award at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival). It was his role as Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott in Jed Mercurio's Line of Duty that made him a household name. In this episode, he talks about how that role changed his life, what it's like living in Vegas – and why he's doing less on-screen nudity. Plus, he chats about his latest travelogue Martin Compston's Norwegian Fling and what it was like running with wolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ardgowan Hospice is a place of care for people living in Inverclyde who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, such as cancer, heart failure, lung disease, kidney failure or neurological conditions.They provide not only physical and medical support, but also important practical, emotional and social support to patients, and their families and carers.You'll hear from Ardgowan ambassador and Greenock native Martin Compston, as he gives you an idea of just what the place means to the people of Inverclyde and even further beyond.You'll also hear a wee bit about Ardgowan CEO Graham and the hospice itself, as we take a look at some of the misconceptions that surround hospices in general...We discuss what Ardgowan means to those who have relied on it, and the everyday heroes that ensure it keeps delivering to people in need…And we talk about life, death, grief and the things that are forever left unsaid.Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01https://ardgowanhospice.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the 1980s, forensic science was still in its early stages, lacking the advanced techniques we have today. However, over the subsequent couple of decades, remarkable strides were made in the field. DNA testing, fingerprint analysis, and fibre testing emerged, ushering in a new era of forensic capabilities. With these breakthroughs, cold cases that had long remained unsolved began to be revisited, utilizing the power of modern investigative techniques. Among these cases was the tragic 1986 murder of a teenage girl, whose lifeless body was discovered just a short distance from her own front door in Greenock, Scotland.SPONSORS - Zocdoc: Thank you to Zocdoc for sponsoring this episode! Zocdoc is the only free app that lets you find and book doctors who are patient reviewed, take your insurance & are available when you need them. To find a & book a top rated doctor today, visit: https://zocdoc.com/morbidology4Patriots: Thank you to 4Patriots for sponsoring this episode! In times of uncertainty, it's crucial to be prepared. Many people worry about the possibility of enduring prolonged periods without essential resources like electricity or even food. Get all of their deals at: https://4patriots.com/morbidologySmartLabels: Thank you to SmartLabels for sponsoring this episode! Say goodbye to countless minutes rummaging through storage bins for your Halloween decorations with SmartLabels. Download their app on the app store and buy their QR labels at: https://www.qrsmartlabels.com/collections/frontpage SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-229-elaine-doylePATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidologyAudio Credit:Epidemic SoundEvening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyIA Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72AkThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3527306/advertisement

Yer auld das take a break from the usual programming to bring you an answer tae an age old question - who would win if a load of Sonic the Hedgehog lore characters were battering each other ootside a pub in Greenock?

Welcome home Duncan Smith! And, we're pleased to introduce Richard Orr, Head of Asset and Regeneration at River Clyde Homes.We've been alluding to the things that Duncan is up in his new role as Head of Energy & Sustainability, so we were delighted when he said he'd come back to tell us all about his new life in Greenock.The work they're doing should be as significant for private developers as it is for the social housing sector. It's a big strategic project, providing better homes for their tenants, and better living for a whole community on the River Clyde. They're being very ambitious and they're well aware that they won't meet all of their lofty aspirations, but what they're achieving already feels pretty significant. Approaching asset development and renewal with a long-term vision that is addressing: fuel poverty, demand reduction, localised energy generation and distribution, community wealth building, and even a carbon offsetting scheme that could really make a difference. Notes from the episodeRiver Clyde HomesThe Passive House Plus article about this inspiring project'Back to the Future': the Green Building, built in 1994 in Dublin's Temple Bar Vertical farming on Brass Eye IndiNature - Natural fibre construction insulation The Politics of Change and a Real Green New Deal (part 1), with Robin McAlpine of Common WealThe Politics of Change and a Real Green New Deal (part 2), with Robin McAlpine of Common Weal**SOME SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**We don't actually earn anything from this, and it's quite a lot of work, so we have to promote the day jobs.Zero Ambitions Partners email address - zap@eiux.agencySubscribe and advertise with Passive House Plus (UK edition here too)Check Lloyd's Substack: Carbon UpfrontJoin ACANJoin the AECB Join the IGBCListen to Accelerate to Zero, Sara's podcast produced at BE-ST, on Apple or Spotify Email Alex and Dan about websites, branding, and communications - zap@eiux.agency; Everything is User Experience**END OF SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**

Hello to you listening in Greenock, Scotland!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Time Out Tuesday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Maybe like me you are seeking ways to practice a bit more self care. When we care for ourselves with loving kindness we are better able to care for our loved ones. The following 7 part meditation proposed by my teacher Thich Nhat Hanh has encouraged me. I share it today with the hope that the practice will encourage you.1. May I be peaceful, happy and light in my body and in my mind.2. May I be safe and free from accidents.3. May I be free from anger, fear and worries.4. May I know how to look at myself with the eyes of understanding and compassion.5. May I be able to recognize and touch the seeds of joy and happiness in myself.6. May I learn how to nourish myself with joy each day.7. May I be able to live fresh, solid and free.This is my hope for you and all of you. You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe, share a 5-star rating + nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out What I Offer,✓ Arrange your free Story Starter Session,✓ Opt In to my monthly Newsletter for Bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and✓ Stay current with Diane and on LinkedIn.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

The football may be over but the Celtic View Podcast is here for all of your Hoops needs throughout the summer, as each week will bring you an exclusive interview as part of our new summer series. This week, we have Line of Duty actor and Celtic fan Martin Compston on the podcast. The Greenock-born actor sits down to look through his favourite memories of growing up as a Celtic supporter. He also looks back on his career on the silver screen, charting how he made it to the top of the acting world and how he has watched Celtic games from production sets across the globe. Martin has some hilarious stories about Celtic and more, so sit back and enjoy, and stay up to date for the rest of the summer series by following the Celtic View on all your podcasting platforms.

Evan Slade served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from November of 2007 through November of 2009. He comes on the podcast and shares his incredible family history ties to Scotland, along with his prediction that he would serve in Scotland since he was 5 years old. Evan also shares about his adventures of riding bikes through Paisley, serving in the branch presidency in Greenock, and so much more. I highly recommend you watch this episode on YouTube to see the incredible presentation Evan put together for our conversation! Evan currently lives in San Tan Valley, Arizona, with his wife and their 4 children. Recorded May 18, 2023

En este episodio les hablaremos de una leyenda urbana que podría ser mas real de lo que se creía. A demás de una terrible tragedia vivida por una típica familia estadounidense, quienes vivieron la peor de las pesadillas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From home in Greenock (yes we know we're jumping around in the time space continuum and on the globe in Martin's case), and a studio in London, comes the latest edition of Restless Natives. We're chatting Restless Natives in the air, Gordon spotted watching Brokeback Mountain, Martin offering a Canadian couple his driveway....and then ghosting them, casting couches, being starstruck, office culture, a new series of Northern Fling and corridors of Gordon's Soccer Aid rejection...and a lot more, if you can believe it. Make sure you subscribe and leave a 5 star review! If you'd like to share the times you've been a resourceful rascal, or want to get in touch, send an email to Hello@RestlessNativesPodcast.comPlease review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

The Morons are joined once again with Viral Sensation Jmck88films! Who would have thought that a movie reviewer stalking a bowling green would have made the headlines? John joins us to talk about one of his favourite movies Interstellar! Will the morons agree with his feelings to this very confusing movie? Only one way to find out! If you have not already followed John (lets face it you have came here because of him) click the link below and follow Greenock's best social media influencer.  https://www.instagram.com/jmck88films/ As always if you enjoyed this episode please feel free to give us a 5 star review (we deserve it)  

Stevenson's swashbuckling Jacobite set novel has been translated into a play which is touring Scotland. Tartan and its history are on show at V&A Dundee, including a piece of tartan found in a peat bog in Glen Affric around forty years ago newly dated to circa 1500-1600 AD, making it the oldest known surviving specimen of true tartan in Scotland. The Highland Book prize has announced its shortlist. Anne McElvoy is joined by New Generation Thinker and poet Peter Mackay, fashion historian Jonathan Faiers and theatre director Isobel McArthur. Kidnapped: a swash-buckling rom-com adventure is directed by Isobel McArthur and Gareth Nicholls for the National Theatre of Scotland and the tour visits venues in Greenock, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Perth, Newcastle and Brighton Presented by the Highland Society of London, and facilitated by Moniack Mhor Writers' Centre, the Highland Book prize shortlist is: Companion Piece by Ali Smith, Confessions of a Highland Art Dealer by Tony Davidson, Crann-Fìge/ Fig Tree: Short Stories by Duncan Gillies, WAH! Things I Never Told My Mother by Cynthia Rogerson. The winner will be announced on the 6th of June https://www.highlandbookprize.org.uk/ Tartan at V&A Dundee opened on April 1st and includes over 300 objects. The book Tartan: Revised and Updated by Jonathan Faiers is out now, published by Bloomsbury. Producer: Harry Parker

In this week's instalment of Restless Natives goodness, Martin's overreached, pirate danced in front of a non-Ring doorbell and then forgot about Spring break for 3 years old, Gordon tells the tale of his latest rejection at the hands of Iain Stirling, Cyril Sneer cocked up his one job at a James Bond premiere, is Peter Crouch getting involved with the homeless world cup, more back story on the water wanker AND we're getting involved with Restless Natives the musical.Make sure you subscribe and leave a 5 star review! If you'd like to share the times you've been a resourceful rascal, or want to get in touch, send an email to Hello@RestlessNativesPodcast.com

Zoe and Claire speak to Lorraine Murray Archivist at The Watt Institution in Greenock and at The Glasgow Academy in Kelvinbridge. She is an Art and Architectural Historian who has been researching the woman and men accused of witchcraft in Inverclyde

This week Jason, Joe, and Scott are joined by the a man widely known Dildo Baggins, the great David Harper! They talk Greenock, St Mirren, Transfers, and numerous nonsense. Hail Hail!!

Both Martin and Gordon have been on Blethered a few times before, but this is the first time we've all been in the studio together, and it was a great laugh from start to finish.  The lads have a brilliant new podcast called Restless Natives, in association with Global Radio, and I find out how the idea came about, how they became pals in the first place, and their grand plans for a music festival in Martin's hometown of Greenock, in aid of the absolutely fantastic Ardgowan Hospice. This is an episode of laughs, stories and chat, interspersed with some poignant reflection on life, hangovers becoming more severe, and the greatest names in Scottish culture, including Billy Connolly and Paolo Nutini. And as always, there's plenty more. www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/ Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01

The Tour d'Écosse picks up where it left off, in Ayr, or more to the point in a pub in Ayr where Lionel and Simon have just ordered a dessert pizza that would horrify Ciro Scognamiglio and, for that matter, all Italians. Then it's back on the road, past the golf courses that decorate the Ayrshire coast, on the roads that made the Girvan one of the toughest stage races in Britain, and via an extraordinary – if brief – Elvis impression by Simon. We sample the Killie Pie, talk Graeme Obree with Edward Pickering, author of the book The Race Against Time, and get our first glimpse of the Clyde as we arrive at Greenock Morton FC. The Cycling Podcast is supported by Supersapiens and Science in Sport. Supersapiens Supersapiens is a continuous glucose monitoring system that helps you make the right fuelling choices. Stay in your performance zone with Supersapiens. Find out more at supersapiens.com Science in Sport Lionel and Simon were fuelled by Science In Sport. Everything you need before, during and after your ride. For 25% off all your SiS products, go to scienceinsport.com and enter the code SISCP25 at the checkout. MAAP The Cycling Podcast x MAAP collection is available now. Go to maap.cc to see the full MAAP range. Hammerhead The Tour d'Écosse routes were created using the Hammerhead dashboard and Lionel and Simon followed the yellow line and the Karoo 2's turn-by-turn directions from Gretna to Dingwall. For a limited time, listeners to The Cycling Podcast can get a free heart-rate monitor with the purchase of a Hammerhead Karoo 2. Visit hammerhead.io and use promo code CYCLE at checkout when you've added both items to your cart. Friends of the Podcast Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to more than 60 exclusive episodes. The Cycling Podcast is on Strava The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.

In this week's quicky, Andy battles with the polis and ponders what it is to be a yuppie in Road Rash 2, and Mick waxes lyrical about the magical Street Fighter 2 machine at the Hector McNeil swimming baths in Greenock. McCormick's whereabouts are currently unknown, but he was last seen jumping into a taxi up the QB with a suitcase full of cash.

At a primary school in Greenock, Scotland, three teachers on maternity leave brought their babies to school every two weeks to interact with schoolchildren. Playtime with babies teaches children empathy, or care and feeling for others. Most receptive often are the children who are “a little challenging,” as one teacher put it. “It’s often [they] who interact more on a one-to-one level.” They learn “how much hard work it is to take care of a child,” and “more about each other’s feelings as well.” Learning from an infant to care about others isn’t a new idea to believers in Jesus. We know the One who came as the baby Jesus. His birth changed everything we understand about caring relationships. The first to learn of Christ’s birth were shepherds, a humble profession involving care of weak and vulnerable sheep. Later, when children were brought to Jesus, He corrected disciples who thought children unworthy. “Let the little children come to me,” he said, “and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these” (Mark 10:14). Showing the essence of empathy, Jesus “took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them” (v. 16). In our own lives, as His sometimes “challenging” children, we could be considered unworthy, too. Instead, as the One Who came as a child, the Lord accepts us with His love—thereby teaching us the caring power of loving babies and all people.

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 […]

Episode 112In Episode112 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris joins the show to answer a listenerquestion about P&O Australia followed by the latest in global cruise news. Specialthanks to David in Scotland who sent in some incredible photos of Ponant's LeChamplin in Greenock, Scotland. Image Credit David GoudieSupport the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhCruise NewsFirst Cruise Ship Returns to Auckland Following an absence of more than two years, P&O Cruises flagship Pacific Explorer sailed into Waitemata Harbour, Auckland (12 Aug) becoming the first cruise ship to return to New Zealand marking the restart of cruise tourism following the reopening of maritime borders.Pacific Explorer and her guests, currently on a 12-night round-trip cruise from Sydney to New Zealand and Fiji, were accorded a traditional Māori welcome after berthing at Queen's Wharf. Guests also received a spectacular greeting as they emerged from the Cloud to fan out across Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland and the district on locally run tours.Among those welcoming Pacific Explorer were local business owners covering a wide range including hospitality, tours and transport, who have been looking forward to the restoration of the economic opportunities associated with cruise tourism. Pacific Explorer's welcoming group also included Julie McEwen, a young New Zealand citizen who is building an international reputation as a cruise director on board P&O ships.AIDAprima: Stunning ship staging at the Hamburg Cruise DaysOn Saturday 20 Aug evening, the cruise ship AIDAprima was the star on stage at Hamburg Cruise Days. Together with the MSC Magnifica, the ship “danced” a fascinating “Pas de Deux on blue” in front of the backdrop of a blue-lit harbor. The elaborate staging was accompanied by an impressive light show, a drone ballet and music.“We are delighted to be part of this impressive light show with AIDAprima. Not only the sky above the Elbe was made to shine, but also many faces of the people of Hamburg and visitors, who have long been yearning for such an event full of goosebump moments and vacation joy,” says Hansjörg Kunze, Vice President Communication & Sustainability.The Hamburg Cruise Days ended on Sunday with the departure of AIDAsol. The cruise festival has attracted more than 135,000 visitors.Carnival Luminosa Brisbane Cruises open for sale In exciting news for Queensland cruise fans, Carnival Cruise Line has today revealed its first-ever Brisbane program with 59 sailings departing from the Sunshine State from November 2022 to April 2024.Sailing on board the latest addition to the Carnival Cruise Line fleet, Carnival Luminosa, guests will have the opportunity to discover the brighter side of cruising with a ship packed with natural light, plus hospitality and fun that's pure, unmistakable Carnival.Carnival Luminosa will be the latest in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet to be adorned with the stunning new livery that was introduced on Mardi Gras in 2021 and has been added to half the Carnival fleet, with the red, white and blue hues long associated with Carnival Cruise Line. The ship will also boast a vintage funnel design reminiscent of the funnels on Carnival's original ships like Mardi Gras, Carnivale and Festivale.Carnival Luminosa will also be home to many of the activities and experiences from other Carnival ships that guests have come to know and love as well as some new spaces. Featuring guest favourites from entertainment, youth, and spa to bars and dining, offerings will include Playlist Productions, The Punchliner Comedy Club, Limelight Lounge, Piano Bar 88, Alchemy Bar, RedFrog Rum Bar, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Chef's Table, Bonsai Sushi Express, Seaday Brunch, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat, and Cloud 9 Spa, among others.Itineraries for inaugural seasonKicking off guest operations in Brisbane, Carnival Luminosa will visit a range of stunning destinations across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Among the incredible program, highlights include ten visits to the Great Barrier Reef and an 11-day cruise visiting Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and New Zealand's picturesque Fjordland National Park.Guests will also have the opportunity to embark on a globetrotting 22-day Transpacific Journey sailing when Luminosa heads to Seattle via the South Pacific and Honolulu in April 2023. After her season in Seattle, Carnival Luminosa will return to the Sunshine State for more fun later in 2023.Carnival says thanks with an extra day of fun for Splendor's first sailingSaying thanks to its most dedicated fans, Carnival Cruise Line announced that guests booked for Carnival Splendor's first cruise back in Australian waters will receive an extra day of fun.Previously set to depart from Sydney on 02 October 2022, Splendor will now set sail on Saturday, 01 October, bringing the cruise to four days in total. What's more, guests will now have the chance to visit one of Australia's best-kept secrets, Tangalooma Island Resort – Moreton Island, QLD as part of their itinerary. Previously the cruise was a three-day roundtrip getaway.Existing passengers booked will receive this extra day on-the-house, providing even more opportunities to explore the 45+ activities to experience onboard Carnival Splendor, including the exhilarating Green Lightning thrill-slide, delicious Indian cuisine at Masala Tiger, signature cocktails at Alchemy Bar, and much more!Carnival Names senior officers of Carnival CelebrationAs its newest ship is just three months away from joining the fleet, Carnival Cruise Line today named the senior leadership team of Carnival Celebration, set to arrive to Carnival's hometown homeport, PortMiami, this November. Capt. Vincenzo Alcaras, Chief Engineer Fabien Gervaise and Hotel Director Pierre Camilleri will lead more than 1,700 crew members on the new ship.Carnival Celebration is currently under construction at Meyer Turku in Finland, and its new leadership team is there getting acquainted with the new ship as construction is completed.Capt. Vincenzo Alcaras: When Carnival Celebration completes its first week in service from Miami, Capt. Vincenzo Alcaras will also mark his 26th anniversary with Carnival Cruise Line. Starting in 1996, Capt. Alcaras, who is originally from Italy, worked on Carnival's first Celebration iteration, the M.S. Celebration, as a second officer. He was promoted to first officer while on board M.S. Celebration and was then promoted to Safety Officer two years later. He first became captain in Sept. 2006 on Carnival Miracle. He's worked on several ships throughout the fleet and he has been part of the inaugural team for newbuilds, overseeing the delivery of Carnival Breeze and Carnival Celebration's Excel-class sister Mardi Gras.Favorite place on board: WheelhouseFavorite food on board: My recipe at Cucina del CapitanoFavorite Playlist Show: Celestial StringsMost memorable moment with Carnival: When I was appointed captain on Carnival Miracle in 2006.Favorite things to do when not on board: I love to spend time with my family as much I can, read books and watch soccerCaptain Vincenzo will be assisted by Chief Engineer Fabien Gervaise & Hotel Director Pierre Camilleri:Celebrity Cruises celebrates construction milestone on Celebrity AscentSparks flew as workers at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard welded a ceremonial coin to a massive steel docking block forming the ship's keel, officially marking the beginning of construction on the fourth ship in Celebrity Cruises transformational Edge Series – Celebrity Ascent℠.Placing the coin in this time-honoured maritime ceremony were Jason Liberty, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, the parent company of Celebrity Cruises; and Laurent Castaing, General Manager of Chantiers de l'Atlantique. According to the legend – and a tradition that has spanned centuries – the laying of the coin is thought to bless and bring good fortune to the ship.Celebrity Ascent is the fourth ship in the line's ground-breaking Edge Series, a class of ships hailed as engineering and design marvels. Like her industry-changing sister ships, Celebrity Edge®, Celebrity Apex℠, and Celebrity Beyond℠, Ascent will connect guests to the breathtaking world around them like never before. Standing at 17 decks tall and 20 metres longer than the original Celebrity Edge, Ascent will also feature more space and more luxury onboard.Celebrity Ascent will debut in Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades on 3 December, 2023 for her inaugural Caribbean season of alternating 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. Contact your local CLIA accredited cruise specialist for availability and rates. The Viking Saigon Begins Inaugural Season in Southeast AsiaViking today announced that its newest river ship, the Viking Saigon, has begun its inaugural season in Southeast Asia. Purpose-built for the Mekong River, the 80-guest ship sails between Kampong Cham, Cambodia and Mỹ Tho, Vietnam as part of Viking's popular 15-day Magnificent Mekong itinerary. With the 2022-2023 season now underway,  regular sailing dates are available through March 2023; the 2023-2024 season begins in July 2023.The Viking Saigon: Purpose-built for the Mekong River, the new Viking Saigon hosts 80 guests in 40 outside staterooms. Featuring the clean Scandinavian design for which Viking is known, all staterooms have hotel-style beds and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with a Veranda or French Balcony. Guests on the three-deck Viking Saigon also enjoy a Spa & Fitness Center, Infinity Pool and open-air Sky Bar on the Upper DeckViking's newest ship named on The NileViking named its newest river ship, the Viking Osiris, with a celebration in Luxor, Egypt. As part of the intimate event, the company's first ceremonial godfather, George Herbert, the 8th Earl of Carnarvon, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship—an evolution of the naval tradition that dates back thousands of years. Designed specifically to navigate the Nile, the state-of-the-art ship was built at Massara shipyard in Cairo and will sail Viking's bestselling Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.The naming of the Viking Osiris comes as Egypt marks several key events this year, including the highly anticipated opening of the new Grand Egyptian Museum outside of Cairo on the Giza Plateau and the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb by the world's most famous Egyptologist, Howard Carter, and his benefactor and co-explorer, the 5th Earl of Carnarvon.The Viking Osiris & Viking's Growing Egypt FleetHosting 82 guests in 41 staterooms, the new, state-of-the-art Viking Osiris is inspired by Viking's award-winning river and ocean ships with the elegant Scandinavian design for which Viking is known. The vessel features several aspects familiar to Viking guests, such as a distinctive square bow and an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace. The Viking Osiris joins the Viking Ra, which launched in 2018. Additionally, in response to strong demand, the Viking Aton, an identical sister ship to the Viking Osiris, will join the fleet in 2023. During today's naming event in Luxor, Hagen also announced that two more sister ships, the Viking Hathor and the Viking Sobek, are already under construction and will be delivered in 2024 and 2025, respectively.MSC Cruises has announced an update to its Northern Hemisphere Winter 2022/23MSC Virtuosa will replace MSC Preziosa in Northern Europe, offering the planned ‘Northern Pearl' sailings – a newly introduced winter itinerary in 2021. The 7-night cruises call Hamburg in Germany; Zeebrugge for Bruges and Brussels in Belgium; Rotterdam in the Netherlands; Le Havre for Paris, France and Southampton for London in the UK.MSC Preziosa will now be based in Santos, Brazil offering a range of mini sailings and 7-nights that include Uruguay and Argentina as well as cruises calling at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for New Year and Carnival in February. MSC Preziosa's local season will finish with a 22-night Grand Voyage from Santos and Rio de Janeiro to Northern Europe for Summer 2023.MSC Bellissima will replace her sister ship MSC Virtuosa in the Mediterranean, where she will offer the planned 7-night sailings calling at the Italian ports of Genoa, La Spezia, Naples then Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona in Spain and Marseille in FranceAnd moreJoin the show: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/ Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg   Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialPeter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/Home Listen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Hosted on Acast. 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On this episode of Open Wide for Some Soccer we're joined by former New York Cosmos goalkeeper David Brcic. During the episode, David shares how he landed on goalkeeping at a young age and later ended up playing for the Cosmos. For David, playing with this team was a privilege, and he will reveal for us what he believes made this team truly special. On this episode: ● How David became involved in soccer at a young age. ● What made him realize he would be a good fit for goalkeeping. ● How and when David ended up playing with the New York Cosmos. ● Who he lived and trained with for three months. ● The two players David found to be the most comfortable with the ball. ● The way the role of goalkeeper has changed over the years. ● David's experience playing for Greenock Morton. ● The players that became his friends at Greenock. ● Why David says the Cosmos team was special. ● How the Cosmos transitioned to indoor games. ● David's relationships with some of the top-notch players on the Cosmos team. ● The player that sent David a special birthday gift. ● Why David says a recent documentary about the Cosmos is accurate. ● David's experience playing with Giorgio Chinaglia. ● What Carlos Alberto did at a Minnesota game that surprised everyone. ● Who picked up David's wife from the airport the first time she went to visit New York. ● Why David says the Cosmos weren't themselves towards the end. ● The phenomenal teammates David remembers playing with. ● David's experience playing indoor soccer with the New York Cosmos. ● Why the NASL deserves more respect than it's usually given.

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!This week, once again, we breakdown the most important news stories to have hit Scotland recently. A man with extra kidneys.Crisp sandwich recipes from Chris.Job openings on deserted islands for Jonny. Secret Hitler rooms. Is New Zealand in Scotland? All this and much much more on this week's episode of your favourite Scottish nonsense podcast. SláinteCONTACT:Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/SOURCES https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-60823397https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/new-22k-job-opening-brave-26455565https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6kZU5GJiMEhttps://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/scots-twitter-user-prompts-debate-26526847https://apnews.com/article/oddities-lifestyle-new-zealand-gardening-a6ce44c5937ff8e180554fe4e27169dahttps://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/horrifying-hitler-room-discovered-glasgow-26333390https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/weird-news/what-happened-catman-greenock-25214387https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/7737608/glasgow-david-roberts-bodybuilder-squirrel/

TRIGGER WARNING - This episode may be upsetting and does contain crimes targeting children so listener discretion is advised.In 1868 a group of boys from Greenock in Scotland stowed away on a ship bound for Quebec in Canada, all thinking they were bound for adventure, but faced a harsher and more shocking reality they never could have expected that would leave most of them out in the cold.Promo by Dealing JusticeSOURCES:Please see our website for all source material and photos at https://scottishmurders.com/episodes/outinthecold/SHOW:Website - scottishmurders.comTwitter - @scottishmurdersInstagram - @scottishmurderspodcastFacebook - facebook.com/scottishmurdursLinktree - linktr.ee/scottishmurdersCREDITS:Scottish Murders is a production of CluarantonnHosted by DawnResearched and Written by Peter BullProduced and Edited by Dawn Young and Peter BullProduction Company Name by Granny RobertsonMUSIC:Dawn of the Fairies by Derek & Brandon FiechterGothic Wedding by Derek & Brandon Fiechter

To our beautiful listeners,On this episode we may cover one of the strangest tales yet. A true tale of a man who against all odds chose to live his life without regret exactly the way he wanted. (probably...)Welcome to Greenock, Scotland. Like many places it has it's issues, but there is one particular resident who allows Greenock to stand out. Urban Legend? Psuedo-Cryptid? Lucky Charm? Maybe! Join us as we delve into the strange world of the Cat-Man and the adventures he has had so far.Limmy's Frosty Jacks Journey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80Dbl0O0r7k&ab_channel=LimmyCatman's Greenock : Short Film - https://vimeo.com/292522741Catman Sighting #1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-x5O6QEejg&ab_channel=StephanieLavelleCatman Sighting #2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0ET0ujltLE&ab_channel=RobertMortonFollow us on Instagram at: @mmmidlandersEmail us with suggestions, stories, questions or feedback at: marvels.mysteries@gmail.com

After 16 seasons and a record 589 appearances from 1996-2012, Caley Thistle' icon Ross Tokely makes his Wyness Shuffle debut! Tokes joins Moff, AY and Riley to take a look at the November action, look forward to the festive period, overview the season as a whole and take a look back through his own outstanding career and service to ICTFC. Expect tales of Somerset Park and Dingwall, Terry Butcher and Pele plus legends such as Darren Dods, David Bagan, Grant Munro, Liam Keogh, Claude Gnapka, Kenny Gilet and Vetle Anderson. And after nearly two months without a pod, due to illness and family commitments, you can forgive us the two hour run time. It is Ross Tokely after-all. If you want to pick and choose your segments, timecodes galore below. 3.36  Good and Bad: Ross and the Shufflers take a look at the good and the bad of the last month's action: the impact of Allardice and Macgregor, the loss of Carson, the return of Scott Kellacher and the frustrating results.   10.04  Game by Game: Queens away, Pars at home, Ayr away, Partick away, Abroath at home, plus Tokes playing for County, and the inimitable workrate of Graham Bayne.     27.37  Tokes' Fast 5 #1: Best manager, game, goal, ground and achievement in football. 30.00 Interview: ICTWFC: Riley sat down and spoke with ICTWFC defender and cultured ball playing centre half Alex Andrews, who ran us through how the team is getting on this season and what it's like being part of the Caley Thistle family. 41.07 Interview: Kirk Broadfoot: He's played in the UEFA Cup final, won the league cup, the old first division, and three premier league titles, so why come to Inverness at this stage in the career, how much time does he spend in the gym and his thoughts on the Kilmarnock doubters. 56.55  Tokes' Caley Exit: “I didn't want to leave the club, I really didn't. It took me a long time to get over it.” Ross speaks open and honestly about his exit from Inverness in 2012.   1.02.44  January additions: Where should we add and why?   1.04.46  Tokes Fast 5 #2: Worst game, best game, regrets, hardest opponent, and piss-ups.   1.06.47  League lookahead: The boys show no enthusiasm for the cup games v Morton and Raith, while Tokes shows a lot of enthusiasm for the cup games v Morton and Raith. We analyse the upcoming Kilmarnock match in-depth and talk about Greenock's finest boozer, the Norseman. 1.19.49  Interview: The Pars: Peter Grant out, Yogi in, and an immediate reaction against us. Sadly. We spoke to Pars fan and ParsTV commentator Jordan Burt. 1.32.43  Ross Tokely: Where are you now? We spoke to Ross about his current coaching of the under-16s, his love of football and his prolonged career in the North Caley League and Inverness Amateur League.   1.39.14  Quiz: You Can Toke To Me: How else better to go through 16 seasons and 589 games than in the form of a quiz. How many will Tokes get out of ten? 1.47.27  The Shufflebus: On Saturday 6 November, the Shuffle decided to charter our first ever minibus to Ayr Away, ferrying some 12 central-belt based ICT fans to the game at the iconic Somerset Park. Here follows the tail of the Shufflebus, and its bloody messy and the sound is awful. 1.55.03  Mailbag: The usual smattering of questions and queries from ICT fans far and wide.   2.02.25  Tokes Fast 5 #3: Best craic, worst craic, worst dresser, worst trainer, most ridiculous thing he's seen in football. That's it. Yip yip.

Lindsay closes out our Scottish triptych with a three-course meal of ghoulish and ghostly urban legends sure to delight. The appetizer course discusses the Catman of Greenock, our main dish covers the curious case of the Gorbals Vampire, and for dessert, Lindsay touches on the ghosts of Crathes Castle. We know it's no longer Halloween, but if you want to learn more about rat-eating men, 7 foot tall vampires with iron teeth, and vindictive ghosts of old, we've got you.Find Twisted & Uncorked on your favorite social media or streaming platform at https://www.twistedanduncorked.com/ (https://www.twistedanduncorked.com/)To stay on top of all the latest from Pineapple Pizza Podcast, be sure to check out our website at http://www.pineapplepizzapodcast.com (www.pineapplepizzapodcast.com) where you will find links to merch, Patreon and a variety of ways to support the show, as well as detailed episode descriptions and regional specials. Help our show grow by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pineapple-pizza-podcast/id1543640038 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pineapple-pizza-podcast/id1543640038)Or on Podchaser at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/pineapple-pizza-podcast-1568165 (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/pineapple-pizza-podcast-1568165)You can also send mail to: Pineapple Pizza PodcastPO Box 341Wyoming, MN 55092Remember, no matter how you slice it, you're awesome and we love you.Sources:Cat-man2021 Ranker article titled “The Mysterious Catman of Greenock Has Been Creeping People Out for Decades” by Hugh Landman - https://www.ranker.com/list/catman-of-greenock/hugh-landman (https://www.ranker.com/list/catman-of-greenock/hugh-landman)2019 The Foundry blog post titled “The Catman of Greenock: The True Story” - https://www.thefoundrycast.com/single-post/2019/11/01/the-catman-of-greenock (https://www.thefoundrycast.com/single-post/2019/11/01/the-catman-of-greenock)2015 Sick Chirpse article titled “Meet The Rat Eating Cat-Man of Greenock (NSFL)” by Lazer Horse - https://www.sickchirpse.com/meet-the-rat-eating-cat-man-of-greenock-nsfl/ (https://www.sickchirpse.com/meet-the-rat-eating-cat-man-of-greenock-nsfl/)2015 Week in Weird article titled “Tracking Down the Legendary Greenock Catman, Scotland's Glowing-Eyed, Rat-Eating Mystery” by Greg Newkirk - http://weekinweird.com/2015/06/04/tracking-down-the-legendary-greenock-catman-scotlands-glowing-eyed-rat-eating-mystery/ (http://weekinweird.com/2015/06/04/tracking-down-the-legendary-greenock-catman-scotlands-glowing-eyed-rat-eating-mystery/)Catman documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJRKwOnkYnc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJRKwOnkYnc)Catman's Facebook Fan Page - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Catman-of-Greenock/924376410927185 (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Catman-of-Greenock/924376410927185)Local Heroes Fandom Wiki - https://localheroes.fandom.com/wiki/Catman_of_Greenock (https://localheroes.fandom.com/wiki/Catman_of_Greenock)The Gorbals VampireBuzzfeed article titled “12 Creepy Scottish Urban Legends That Will Freak You Right Out” by Hilary Mitchell - https://www.buzzfeed.com/hilarywardle/scottish-creepypasta (https://www.buzzfeed.com/hilarywardle/scottish-creepypasta)Folklore Scotland article on The Gorbals Vampire by Rebecca Brown - https://folklorescotland.com/the-gorbals-vampire/ (https://folklorescotland.com/the-gorbals-vampire/)Glasgow Family History blog post titled “Vampire in the Southern Necropolis” - https://www.glasgowfamilyhistory.org.uk/blog/Pages/Vampire-in-the-Southern-Necropolis.aspx (https://www.glasgowfamilyhistory.org.uk/blog/Pages/Vampire-in-the-Southern-Necropolis.aspx)Scottish Poetry Library.org - https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/jenny-wi-airn-teeth/ (https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/jenny-wi-airn-teeth/)2020 blog post by Shirley Pettigrew on Studio XIII website -...

IntroductionIn this episode Chris and Baz compare QE2 to QM2, Listener David shares his photos of QE arriving into Scotland, Baz introduces a new segment “Itinerary of the Week” and the latest cruise news from around the world.Support the PodcastThis podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates.  https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXMaritime HistoryBaz and Chris compare the iconic liners QM2 and QE2 on size, speed, design and luxury.Check out Chris's video for more: https://youtu.be/AFgq-Pao8h8 Listener PhotosThanks to David in Scotland for sending in some great images of QE arriving into Greenock at sunrise. A few of them are in the show notes of todays episode.Image Credit: Cunard, Queen Elizabeth by David GoudieItinerary of the WeekJewel of the Seas – Mon 19 Sep 22 – 9nts – Tarragona (Spain) to Athens (Greece)Tarragona – at sea – Messina – Sicily (Italy), Zakynthos (Greece), Chania – Crete (Greece), Santorini (Greece), Rhodes (Greece), Kusadasi-Ephesus (Turkey), Mykonos (Greece), Athens (Greece)Contact your local CLIA cruise agent for availability and rates.Cruise NewsCarnival Cruise Line To Provide Carnival Glory To Support New Orleans Recovery Efforts From Hurricane IdaCarnival Cruise Line announced today that it has an agreement with the city of New Orleans and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide Carnival Glory for first responders housing through Sept. 18.Related to this announcement, Carnival will cancel Glory's cruise scheduled to depart on Sept. 12 and will plan to restart its guest operations with Carnival Glory from New Orleans on Sunday, Sept. 19. Carnival had already cancelled the Sept. 5 departure for Carnival Glory.Carnival Glory arrived at the Port of New Orleans on Friday and underwent a required U.S. Coast Guard inspection.  The ship began provisioning food, water and materials to prepare for up to 2,600 hospital workers, first responders, city and utility workers and other emergency personnel to join the ship.  The ship will stay in port and serve as emergency housing for frontline workers directly involved in the city's infrastructure recovery and healthcare needs.Holland America Line Announces Spring 2022 Return-to-Service Dates for Final Three Ships in the FleetBy late (northern) spring 2022, Holland America Line will have a complete fleet back to cruising with the restart of operations for Noordam, Oosterdam and Westerdam. Noordam will restart with a March 14, 2022, cruise in Japan; Oosterdam will begin cruising May 1 in the Mediterranean, and Westerdam will return to service May 8 in Alaska. The ships will join Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam and Zuiderdam, which have returned to service or are slated to restart cruising by December 2021. Volendam and Zaandam will return in May 2022.Noordam Plans Return to Service in JapanHolland America Line is working with Japanese authorities to begin cruising for Noordam next spring in Japan with four sailings scheduled.When Noordam sets sail in March, the ship plans to offer three 14-day cruises that deeply explore Japan. Sailing roundtrip from Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan, the ship makes several calls around the exotic country and with a one- or two-day visit on each itinerary to South Korea, Taiwan or Russia. The 14-day journeys can be combined to form 28-day Collectors' Voyages.In April, Noordam will cross the Pacific Ocean and sail a season in Alaska with cruises between Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and Whittier, Alaska.Oosterdam Returns to the MediterraneanGuests eager to visit the Med next year can embark Oosterdam beginning with the May 1 departure. The ship will sail the season in the region, cruising between Civitavecchia (Rome) and Venice, Italy; and Barcelona, Spain, and Venice; or roundtrip from Venice on seven- and 12-day itineraries. Oosterdam will explore ports in Italy, Greece, Turkey, Montenegro, Croatia, Albania, France, Malta and Israel.Following a transatlantic crossing in November 2022, the ship will transit the Panama Canal and take a southerly route to offer a series of South America and Antarctica expeditions ranging from 14 to 22 days between Buenos Aires, Argentina, and San Antonio (Santiago), Chile.Westerdam Sets Sail for AlaskaWhen Westerdam returns on May 8, the ship will embark on a season of seven-day Alaska cruises roundtrip from Seattle, Washington. Come September, the ship will cross the Pacific Ocean and begin a season in the Far East offering a variety of 14-day itineraries from Singapore; Hong Kong, China; and Yokohama (Tokyo).Guests on January to May 2022 Cruises Will Move to 2023With these restart dates for Noordam, Oosterdam and Westerdam, cruises in Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and South America and Antarctica from January 2022 through the return-to-service departures will be cancelled.Seabourn Announces Updated Restart Date For Seabourn QuestSeabourn, the ultra-luxury cruise line, continues to work with various global government and port officials to develop plans for a full return of cruise travel. Seabourn has updated the restart of one of its remaining ships, Seabourn Quest, in time for the summer season in the Mediterranean on May 10, 2022.The ship will resume service in Europe, where it will spend its summer 2022 season homeporting from Venice, Italy. Seabourn Quest will visit the historic countries in the Adriatic and Ionian seas through mid-July before turning west and north to explore coastal destinations across Spain, Portugal, France and the United Kingdom.The revised restart date also means the brand is cancelling the 2021-2022 Antarctica and South America season on Seabourn Quest, which also includes the Amazon region. The line is currently operating two of the five ships in its fleet, Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn Ovation.Oceania Cruises, has unveiled the Inaugural Season of voyage itineraries for Vista, the line's newest shipOceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has unveiled the Inaugural Season of voyage itineraries for Vista, the line's newest ship. The 18 Inaugural Season voyages commence in April 2023 and will span more than 24 countries across four continents, from the ancient sands of Asia in the east to the glittering hills of Hollywood in the west. Vista's Inaugural Season voyages are now available for travellers and travel partners to preview online at OceaniaCruises.com and will open for sale on 16 September 2021.Inaugural Season HighlightsThe gala Maiden Voyage sails from Rome to Barcelona on 14 April 202318 voyages spanning more than 24 countries across four continentsSpanish, French, and Italian Rivieras; Greek Isles; Holy Lands of Turkey and Israel; Canary Islands; Wine Country of Spain, Portugal, and France; The British Isles & Ireland; Colonial America; and Panama CanalOvernight stays in Lisbon, Venice, Istanbul, Jerusalem, Bordeaux, Montreal, and New York CityVista's Inaugural VoyagesMaiden Voyage – Rome to Barcelona, 14 April 2023, 12 days Sorrento/Capri, Messina, Valletta, Florence/Pisa/Tuscany, Monte Carlo, Toulon, Port-Vendres, Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, ValenciaBarcelona to Lisbon, 26 April 2023, 10 daysAlicante, Granada, Arrecife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Tangier, Lisbon (overnight)Lisbon to Venice, 6 May 2023, 14 days               Seville, Málaga, Cartagena, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Marseille, Monte Carlo, Rome, Sorrento/Capri, Messina, Dubrovnik, Venice (overnight)Venice to Athens, 20 May 2023, 12 daysSplit, Bari, Kotor, Mykonos, Kavala/Philippi, Istanbul (overnight), Ephesus, Rhodes, SantoriniAthens to Istanbul, 1 June 2023, 10 daysSantorini, Heraklion, Bodrum, Antalya, Limassol, Rhodes, Ephesus, Bozcaada, Istanbul (overnight)Istanbul to Rome, 11 June 2023, 14 daysIstanbul (overnight), Izmir, Santorini, Rhodes, Limassol, Jerusalem (overnight in Haifa and visit to Ashdod), Chania, Argostoli, Taormina, SalernoRome to Athens, 25 June 2023, 10 daysNaples/Pompeii, Messina, Valletta, Mykonos, Istanbul (overnight), Ephesus, SantoriniAthens to Venice, 5 July 2023, 10 daysMykonos, Istanbul (overnight), Ephesus, Corfu, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Venice (overnight)Venice to Rome, 15 July 2023, 10 daysSplit, Dubrovnik, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Argostoli, Taormina, SalernoRome to Barcelona, 25 July 2023, 10 daysNaples/Pompeii, Messina, Valletta, Florence/Pisa/Tuscany, Monte Carlo, Saint-Tropez, Marseille, Palma de MallorcaBarcelona to London, 4 August 2023, 14 daysMálaga, Tangier, Seville, Lisbon (overnight), Oporto, La Coruña, Bilbao, Bordeaux (overnight), Saint-MaloLondon to London, 18 August 2023, 12 dayEdinburgh, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Glasgow, Belfast, Liverpool, Dublin, Holyhead, Waterford, PortlandLondon to New York, 30 August 2023, 18 daysParis, Saint-Malo, Torbay, Cork, Belfast, Dublin, Killybegs, St. John's, Saint-Pierre, Saint John, Bar Harbor, Boston, NewportNew York to Montreal, 18 September 2023, 11 daysNewport, Boston, Bar Harbor, Saint John, Shelburne, Sydney, Saguenay, Quebec City, Montreal (overnight)Montreal to Miami, 29 September 2023, 15 daysMontreal (overnight), Quebec City, Saguenay, Sydney, Shelburne, Bar Harbor, Portland, Martha's Vineyard, New York (overnight), CharlestonMiami to Los Angeles, 16 October 2023, 16 days or Los Angeles to Miami, 3 November 2023, 16 daysGeorge Town, Cartagena, Panama Canal, Puntarenas, Corinto, Puerto Quetzal, Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas, Ensenada (3 November voyage operates in reverse order) Vista Highlights12 dining options, four of them brand new1,200 guests served by 800 crew members = two crew members for every three guestsThe most spacious standard staterooms at sea – more than 26 square metresAll Penthouse Suites and Staterooms feature large bathrooms with oversized rainforest showersAll Owner's, Vista and Oceania Suites feature luxurious soaking tubsPalatial Owner's Suites and top-of-ship Library styled exclusively in Ralph Lauren HomeNew Concierge Level Veranda Staterooms for Solo TravellersEight bars, lounges, and entertainment venuesAquamar Spa + Vitality Center and Aquamar Spa TerraceNCL Latest episode of EMBARK now liveNorwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 54-year history of breaking boundaries, today premieres the next episode of EMBARK – the Series, “Welcome Aboard,” which will be live at 10am AEST at www.ncl.com/embark and Facebook.The Company's five-part docuseries chronicling its return to cruising journey continues with a behind-the-scenes look at its Great Cruise Comeback when Norwegian Jade becomes the first ship in the fleet to welcome guests back on board after 500 days.In this fourth episode, viewers will witness the emotional moments when crew reunite for the first time after many months, as well as their excitement to do what they do best – deliver memorable cruise experiences. The episode will showcase the final preparations to ready the ship before the first guests embark and Norwegian Jade makes history as the first ship in the NCL fleet to homeport in Athens.Celebrity Cruises Invites Consumers To See This Wonderful World AgainCelebrity Cruises, today launched a multi-million-dollar global advertising campaign enticing all consumers to reawaken their wanderlust and reconnect with the people and the world around them.With the tagline, “Journey Safe, Journey Wonderfull,” the campaign powerfully taps into the transformative wonders of experiencing the world from the perspective of a Celebrity ship. The campaign blends new luxury experiences with places and people at its heart, doubling down on a message of inclusivity. The campaign's television spot opens by posing the question, “How many precious moments have we missed?”, before taking the viewer on a journey filled with experiences and wonders one might not immediately associate with a cruise.Set to a remix of Louis Armstrong's iconic life-affirming ballad “What a Wonderful World,” the spot draws on the lyrics, enticing the viewer at every moment to return to experiencing the fullness of life.  The spot also reminds viewers that there are new safety considerations in today's travel environment that Celebrity Cruises takes seriously. Like many other travel brands, Celebrity Cruises paused its operations in March 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic took hold. After nearly 16 months, it became the first cruise operator to sail with passengers from both North America, and then, the first to sail from a U.S. port when Celebrity Edge left Fort Lauderdale on June 26 for a seven-night cruise of the Caribbean.https://youtu.be/uQet84z_quECarnival Corporation to Provide Convenient Access to Pre-Board Testing (USA only) The world's largest cruise company, today announced a new initiative making pre-board testing more convenient and accessible for its guests. The effort will facilitate access to pre-cruise COVID-19 viral testing for guests of Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn at more than 1,500 convenient Quest Diagnostics patient service centers and retail pharmacy testing locations throughout the U.S.The program helps streamline pre-cruise preparation for guests planning to sail aboard Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line or Seabourn. Currently, all guests, regardless of vaccination status, must present a negative COVID-19 viral test taken no more than three days before their embarkation, along with additional health and safety requirements. Beginning September 13, 2021 and after, in accordance with CDC directives, all vaccinated guests must present a negative COVID-19 viral test taken no more than two days before their embarkation (for example, if a cruise leaves on a Saturday, guests should schedule their tests for the Thursday before embarking). Details about requirements are available on the Carnival Corporation cruise line brand websites.The pre-board test (molecular or antigen) is one of the added measures recently implemented by the company's cruise lines, which have been operating with enhanced health and safety protocols designed to change as needed to adapt to the evolving public health environment.Guests may schedule testing with Quest Diagnostics at more than 1,500 locations, including Quest Diagnostics patient service centers and select Walmart and other retail pharmacy locations throughout the U.S. Appointments are required and may be scheduled online via secure link provided by Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line or Seabourn. Results are typically available within 48 hours via email or mobile application*A-ROSA unveils spa offering on A-ROSA SENAA-ROSA River Cruises has released the latest details and renders of its spa offering on board its newest ship, A-ROSA SENA, launching in May 2022. Setting the bar high in both sustainability and on board innovations, the ship will feature an extra-large wellness area with a fitness room. Located on the first deck, the spa introduces a new standard, one might not expect to find on a river cruise vessel.The SPA-ROSA will feature a whirlpool, a Finnish sauna, heated benches for relaxation and an ice grotto with an ice fountain for cooling off. There are two treatment rooms where guest can enjoy a range of spa treatments and massages.The fitness room is much larger than on the existing fleet, enabling more group classes to be offered. There is space for up to six yoga mats, one of them with a TRX sling. The room is also equipped with eight premium fitness machines including rowing, cycling and running machines for endurance training plus strength machines for the upper and lower body.With flexibility key at A-ROSA, guests using the gym can choose to workout independently, enjoying the ever-changing scenery outside or they can use the machines to access an array of workouts using ‘Life Fitness on Demand' with guidance and instruction from trainers. In addition, guests can link the machines in the gym to their smartwatches to ensure their training activity onboard is logged.Ensuring that all guests of the SPA-ROSA stay hydrated between treatments and training sessions, refreshments such as drinks and wellness snacks will be available at a self-service bar. There is also a relaxation room with loungers, a sofa, armchairs and a fireplace. For those who want to relax outside, the sundeck boasts two pools and loungers.Fred. 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In episode 56, Listener Janet in the UK askes a great question that Chris answers as part of Maritime History. We have a bumper edition of cruise news as the UK restarted cruising this week and some great stories from around the world.This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXMSC VirtuosaMSC Virtuosa, Galleria VirtuosaMSC Virtuosa, Savannah AquaparkMSC Virtuosa, MSC Yacht Club PoolImage Credit: Ivan Sarfatti, MSC CruisesMARITIME HISTORYJanet from the Isle of White, asked Chris “With cruising now re0starting across the world, do you know how passenger ships have restarted after past events like The Great Depression, SAR's etc.CRUISE NEWSCLIA – Ready, Set, Sail CampaignSupport the return of local cruising in Australia. CLIA is calling on the Australian government to finalise a phased and carefully controlled resumption of domestic cruising.Click now! TAKE ACTION https://bit.ly/3eQoXMaMSC restarts the UK Cruise seasonMSC Virtuosa, MSC Cruises' latest flagship, has arrived in Southampton, ready to welcome guests as cruising restarts in the UK. The newest and most innovative ship in MSC Cruises' fleet, MSC Virtuosa will embark on her maiden voyage around the British Isles on 20th May.With all of MSC Cruises' trademark glamour and European style, MSC Virtuosa is set to bring guests an unbeatable summer holiday, with everything in one place.The first cruise line to restart in the UK, MSC Cruises brings guests a choice of three- and four- night mini cruises starting from 20th May, then from 5th June, MSC Virtuosa will begin seven-night cruises. The week-long sailings include calls at the picturesque isle of Portland and the cultural city of Belfast in Northern Ireland, as well as offering multiple ports of embarkation including Liverpool and Greenock, close to Glasgow, Scotland, on top of Southampton.MSC Virtuosa is one of MSC Cruises' most innovative and environmentally advanced ships. The 19-deck ship will offer its British guests of all ages the very best of fine dining restaurants, world-class entertainment, relaxing bars and lounges, boutique shopping, spa and fitness centres, an aquapark and clubs for toddlers to teenagers. The ship's show stopping feature is its iconic 112-metre promenade with a stunning LED sky dome, the social heart and hub of the ship.The brand-new MSC Starship Club will launch on MSC Virtuosa. The world's first futuristic, immersive experience at sea, MSC Starship Club will feature humanoid robotic bartender, Rob, shaking up a galactic choice of cocktails for guests.MSC Baltic Sea Sailing restart from Germany in JulyMSC Cruises has announced it will restart its sailing operations in Germany on 3 July with is first ever deployment of an innovative Seaside class ship to operate in the Baltic Sea, MSC Seaview, and with a brand new itinerary for the region.The vessel will homeport in Kiel until September and offer 7-night voyages – all to include protected shore excursions – to Visby on Sweden's largest island of Gotland, the port of Nynashamn for Swedish capital city Stockholm, and Estonia's capital Tallinn, before returning to the northern Germany port.MSC Seaview will be available for guests of all ages from the Schengen area in Europe, plus residents of Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria. Australian domestic cruises only for P&O this year.P&O Cruises has this morning begun advising trade partners and guests of changes to all of its remaining 2021 international itineraries, which are being replaced with Australian domestic cruises.No action is required if clients are happy with the new voyage, with bookings automatically updated to reflect the change.P&O departures are currently paused until 17 September 2021, with the switch from international to domestic applying to selected cruises scheduled between 18 September and 31 December this year.Meanwhile P&O UK – Iona's naming ceremonyEarlier this week, In an electrifying private set, Gary Barlow performed two iconic Take That hits: ‘Greatest Day' and ‘Rule The World'. The rousing songs set the mood perfectly and had us in complete raptures.Jo Whiley (BBC Radio) was the host for the evening – introducing all special guests, building the excitement for each performance. It was fantastic to see her interacting with the ‘live' audience at home too – encouraging them to celebrate too.As a bottle of Alex James' Britpop sparkling cider smashed on Iona's bow, Dame Irene Hays (iconic UK Travel Agency Owner – Hays Travel) officially christened the newest, most innovative ship. We also saw messages of support and congratulations from members of the Hays Travel team.When Iona sets sail for her maiden cruise, Captain Wesley Dunlop will be at the helm. It was clearly a proud moment for the highly experienced captain as he introduced Dame Irene Hays and watched her officially name the shipNorwegian Prima prompts the lines biggest week of sales ever! Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), is once again breaking the boundaries of conventional cruising and holiday experiences, with the reveal of Norwegian Prima, which has become the Brand's most in-demand ship ever, with record bookings on the first day and week of sales.With voyages beginning August 2022, Norwegian Prima, the first of six ships within NCL's all new Prima Class, will offer guests exciting itineraries, the highest staffing levels and space ratio of any new cruise ship in the contemporary and premium cruise categories, and Brand-first experiences with Ocean Boulevard, Indulge Food Hall, The Concourse, Infinity Beach and Oceanwalk.First of Six Next-Generation Vessels Sets Single-Best Booking DayBest Initial Booking Week Sales in the Company's 54-Year HistoryNorwegian Cruise Line's Record-Breaking Sales Demonstrate Strong Demand for Cruise TravelNearly 20 percent of bookings are for our Haven suites, indicating the desire for top-of-the-line experiencesNew Crystal Endeavor Iceland & Norway ExpeditionCrystal this week announced the next bold journey for its new expedition yacht Crystal Endeavor, a spectacular itinerary exploring Iceland, known as the “Land of Fire and Ice,” and the breath-taking fjords of Norway. The 10-night Journey of Vikings: Iceland & Norway will sail on September 5, 2021, from Reykjavík to Tromsø on a voyage that showcases some of nature's most remarkable wonders and the region's historic and charming cities. The new sailing follows Crystal Endeavor's recently announced inaugural series of five, 10-night Luxury Iceland Expeditions that opened to extraordinary demand with 50 percent of capacity reserved within the first 24 hours of its release.The 20,200-GRT vessel is designed to the highest standards of renowned German engineering and, with her responsive, agile manoeuvrability, safety and technical capabilities, the yacht is akin to a finely tuned German-built elite sports car for seakeeping (like Porsche, a fast, smooth, powerful ride) and little vibration (like Mercedes).Funnel suite anyone? Disney's ‘Imagineers' have dreamed up a first-of-its kind suite for the cruise line's upcoming Disney Wish.Set high in the vessel's forward funnel the Wish Tower Suite, will boast a design inspired by the seafaring animation Moana, as well as incomparable ocean views. The almost 200m2 penthouse in the sky will comfortably sleep up to eight guests with two main bedrooms, located on the upper-left loft, a children's room, a library that converts to a bedroom and four-and-a-half bathrooms.The living room will be flanked by an open dining area, and a large pantry and a bar, all offering extraordinary views across the upper decks to the horizon through an expansive two-storey window wall.Southampton Shore PowerAssociated British Ports is planning to install shore power for the Port of Southampton's Mayflower terminal by the end of the year.Once employed, the Port could see an 863 kilogram reduction in carbon dioxide emissions each year. The announcement is in line with Carnival UK's plans for sustainable cruising, following the Port's partnership with the cruise line, in readiness for its new LNG ship Iona. Costa restarts in Trieste Costa Cruises announced that Costa Luminosa set sail again on May 16 from the port of Trieste, becoming the company's second ship in 2021 to resume operations and the first to resume cruises in the Adriatic Sea and Greece. Overall, Costa has a total of four ships scheduled to resume cruises this summer.In addition to Trieste, Costa Luminosa's one-week itinerary includes visits to Bari and four beautiful Greek destinations: Corfu, Athens, Mykonos and Katakolon/Olympia. It will be available throughout the coming summer season and part of the autumn until mid-November 2021 for a total of 27 cruisesCosta Luminosa is the second of four Costa ships that will operate in summer 2021, offering cruises in the Mediterranean. On May 1, the flagship Costa Smeralda departed from Savona with an itinerary exclusively dedicated to Italy. On June 26, Costa Deliziosa will restart with week-long cruises in Greece. July 4 will see the departure of the Costa Firenze, the new ship inspired by the Florentine Renaissance, with one-week cruises in Italy. In addition, from 3 July Costa Smeralda will begin sailing in international itineraries, with one-week cruises in Italy, France and SpainCarnival Cruise Line Goes Global To Select Godmother For Mardi GrasWith a global television audience estimated at 500 million looking on, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy presented Miss Dominican Republic Kimberly Jiménez with the “Spirit of Carnival” award for embodying the company's values of fun, friendship, diversity and inclusion during the MISS UNIVERSE broadcast, and bestowed the honour of serving as godmother to the line's newest and most innovative ship, Mardi Gras, set to debut from Port Canaveral, Fla., later this year.Royal Caribbean cancels Israel debut of OdysseyThe current Israel-Palestine crisis has led to Royal Caribbean International cancelling its Odyssey of the Seas Jun journeys through to Oct. RCI was set to visit Israel for the first-ever time next month, with its newest ship Odyssey set to make its debut in Haifa, but will now spend its inaugural season sailing Florida. Details of the new deployment are yet to be announced.A-ROSA plans to resume cruising in JuneA-ROSA currently plans to resume cruising on Europe's rivers in June. The move follows the success shown in both the ongoing vaccination roll out and the measures put in place to control the pandemic across Europe.It is expected that A-ROSA's cruises on the Douro, Rhine and Danube will restart by mid-June at the latest and in France by the end of June.Countries across Europe are currently outlining their plans to reopen for tourism. Portugal has already opened its borders to tourists whilst Austria will allow river cruises on the Danube again from 19 May. Slovakia and Hungary have not yet given dates for when hotels (including river cruises) will open, but both countries are now recording low case numbers. The German federal states along the Rhine have included tourist accommodation (including river cruises) in their current reopening of tourism plans, expected to be in place by mid-June. The Netherlands and Belgium are also expected to follow suit and in Switzerland, hotels are already open. A four-stage plan in France is set to allow cruise and passenger ships to operate from 30 June.Last year A-ROSA sailed successfully for five months under a series of strict health and hygiene protocols.International guests will be welcomed on board in line with each countries entry and exit requirements.Viking Announces July 2021 Restart Of European River SailingsViking announced today that it will restart its European river operations in July 2021 with select itineraries in Portugal, France and along the Rhine. Offered exclusively for vaccinated guests as part of Viking's Welcome Back collection, the first five European river itineraries now available in July are among the company's most popular: Rhine Getaway (8 days; Amsterdam to Basel), Portugal's River of Gold (10 days; Lisbon to Porto), Paris & the Heart of Normandy (8 days; Paris roundtrip), Lyon & Provence (8 days; Avignon to Lyon) and France's Finest, a 15-day journey that combines the northern and southern France itineraries in one seamless experience. This announcement comes immediately after the European Union agreed today to reopen its borders to vaccinated Americans and other travellers.Viking Venus named as line restartsViking's newest ocean ship, Viking Venus, has officially been named by her godmother, British journalist & broadcaster Anne Diamond, as the cruise line prepares to return to service following 14 months of paused operations.The new 930-guest Venus was welcomed to the fleet with a celebration at sea in the English Channel, with Diamond offering a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship.Guests will embark this Sat from Portsmouth for the first of five roundtrip sailings of the England's Scenic Shores itinerary, which will carry British passengers to local destinations, including Liverpool, the Isles of Scilly, Falmouth and Portland.Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic To Reactivate Two Additional Ships In Alaska This SummerLindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has announced plans to add additional voyages for the 2021 season in Alaska this summer.  Due to robust demand for their Alaska programming, Lindblad will reactivate its two remaining U.S.-flagged vessels – and has added an additional 13 departures. The 62-guest sister ships, National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion will explore Alaska on a series of Wild Escape departures starting June 25, 2021 and continuing through August.The 6-day Wild Alaska Escape: Juneau to Ketchikan and Wild Alaska Escape: Sitka to Juneau voyages explore Alaska on an active, exciting expedition to see the region's iconic wildlife and epic landscapes in the compact time frame of one work week. Guests will hike through forests of towering trees, kayak long routes deep into glacially carved fjords, with opportunities for active adventure —all with our nimble expedition ship as their moving base camp.  Guests looking for a more epic voyage can combine both Wild Alaska Escapes and benefit from 10% off. Rates begin at $4,570 per person based on double occupancy in a category 1 cabin.All guests 16 years of age and over will be required to be vaccinated prior to travelling onboard. A complete list of health and safety protocols are listed here.  Key components include: negative COVID-19 tests, daily guest temperature checks, and thorough cleaning protocols.  From start to finish, guests will travel exclusively with their expedition community.Seabourn focusses on longer Alaska Voyages for 2023Seabourn, the ultra-luxury cruise line, is already looking forward to setting sail in 2023 with immersive voyages scheduled for Alaska, the Pacific Coast, and Canada/New England. Seabourn Odyssey will head north to “The Great Land” of Alaska with a total of 18 sailings from May through October, including voyages ranging from 7 to 11 days, with the option to sail from Vancouver, British Columbia, on 14-day Combination Cruises. The season concludes with an 8-day cruise down the Pacific Coast to Los Angeles. To the east, Seabourn Quest will offer six sailings along the coasts of Canada and New England from August 24 to November 6, with voyages from 12 to 14 days including a final repositioning cruise from Montreal to Miami. These 2023 voyages open for sale and available to book today, May 19, 2021.With its boutique, club-like atmospheres, and award-winning onboard luxury services and amenities rivalling any resort, Seabourn is the best way for travellers to explore these North American treasures, as well as to lock in a great vacation for summer and fall 2023. As with all Seabourn vessels, the intimate size and manoeuvrability of Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn Quest – carrying just 458 guests – assure privileged views at every turn, as well as exploration of coastal areas that larger cruise ships cannot access.Highlights of the season include 14 7-day itineraries sailing north or south between Vancouver and Juneau; seven 14-day voyages, created by pairing two of the above, with multiple glacier experiences and no repeating ports of call. Three of the 7-day itineraries (and their corresponding Combination Cruises) will include a visit to Glacier Bay National Park, departing May 26, September 1 and October 6. The season will also offer two 10-day Alaska Fjords Odyssey voyages sailing round-trip from Vancouver on June 9 and September 8, and two 11-day Inside Passage & Alaska Fjords voyages sailing round-trip from Vancouver on June 19 and September 18.HAL commences the vaccination of crewHolland America Line crew members from Koningsdam received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination today at the Port of San Diego in California. Arranged in partnership with Sharp HealthCare, a not-for-profit regional health care group, 118 crew came ashore to be vaccinated.During a brief ceremony, Captain Henk Draper, master of Koningsdam, remarked how the crew vaccinations were a welcome step as the ship waits to resume cruising. Also on hand were Rafael Castellanos, commissioner of the Port of San Diego, and Brett McClain, executive vice president and COO of Sharp HealthCare.On Thursday, May 20, Sharp HealthCare also will vaccinate 179 crew aboard Noordam, which will be at a nearby anchorage just off Coronado for the day.Likewise, 231 crew from Nieuw Amsterdam will receive Pfizer vaccines from healthcare provider Ambulnz on Friday, May 21, while the ship is alongside at San Pedro, California.Starting in October 2021 through April 2022, Koningsdam and Zuiderdam will homeport out of San Diego for a season of cruises to Hawaii, Mexico, the Pacific Coast, Panama Canal and South Pacific. In total, fours ships will make 35 calls: Koningsdam in its inaugural season in San Diego (21 calls), Zuiderdam (12 calls), Eurodam (one call) and Nieuw Amsterdam (one call). The estimated economic impact of each ship visit is $300,000 for the San Diego region. AIDA Cruises announces sailings in Winter 2021-2022 for its newest ship, AIDAcosma, and AIDAnovaAida Cruises today announced the itinerary for its newest ship, AIDAcosma, will feature 7-day cruises around the Canary Islands in its debut season in winter 2021-2022.Before the Canary Islands itinerary starts, AIDA Cruises will offer travellers a special voyage over Christmas and New Year's Eve, with AIDAcosma embarking December 22, 2021, on a unique positioning cruise from Hamburg to Gran Canaria.AIDAcosma, like its sister ship AIDAnova, is powered by environmentally friendly liquefied natural gas (LNG). It will offer guests exciting experiences with signature features from AIDAnova such as the Beach Club, the Theatrium with its 360-degree stage, TV studio and the lavish Body & Soul Organic Spa. Guests will have extensive options for dining and celebrating with 17 restaurants and 23 bars. More highlights include a boulder wall, a waterpark with double water slide and a spacious pool deck at the stern, which extends across the entire width of the ship. The breath-taking infinity pool offers magnificent views of the sea.During the Canary Islands season, AIDAcosma sailings will be offered from January 5, 2022, to April 9, 2022. From April 13, 2022, the ship departs on a positioning cruise toward the Mediterranean. Subsequently, 7-day cruises to popular Mediterranean destinations starting in Palma de Mallorca or Barcelona are offered.AIDAcosma's sister ship AIDAnova will offer voyages in the Arabian Gulf. On November 5, 2021, the positioning cruise will start from Palma de Mallorca to Abu Dhabi or Dubai. The 7-day cruises in the Arabian Gulf will be offered throughout the winter season, starting November 26, 2021. Then on April 7, 2022, AIDAnova will return to Hamburg via the Mediterranean on a variety of positioning cruises.Cruises with AIDAcosma departing from October 23 through December 21, 2021, cannot take place. Guests who were booked on impacted cruises and their travel advisors are being notified.Three Carnival Corporation Cruise Line Brands Plan to Resume Cruising in U.S. with Alaska Sailings in JulyPrincess Cruises will resume operations in Alaska starting July 25 through September 26, with seven-day cruises onboard Majestic Princess, a MedallionClass ship. Its cruises will visit signature ports, glaciers and attractions in Alaska including Glacier Bay National Park, Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan.Holland America Line will resume its cruise operations to Alaska with seven-day itineraries aboard Nieuw Amsterdam, calling at Juneau, Icy Strait Point, Sitka and Ketchikan, with scenic cruising in Alaska's iconic locales, including Glacier Bay and Stephens Passage. The first cruise for the brand is scheduled to depart July 24, with 11 Saturday departures that will operate through October 2.Carnival Cruise Line has already opened Alaska sailings departing from Seattle beginning July 27, with weekly departures through September 14 aboard Carnival Miracle. There are seven 7-day cruises featuring calls in Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan, as well as scenic cruising in Tracy Arm Fjord. The September 14 departure is an 8-day cruise with an additional stop in Icy Strait Point. Carnival Cruise Line is also working to finalize its plans to operate Carnival Horizon from Miami, and Carnival Vista and Carnival Breeze from Galveston in July. Itineraries along with specific details about protocols are expected to be finalized and announced next week.Additional details on the Alaska sailings will be announced in the coming weeks by each respective brand and available on their websites.and Finally…Portugal, Malta and Barcelona all relax cruise restrictions and invite cruise lines to bring back the ships!!! Come on Australia!Ethical Cruise T-ShirtsNow available branded podcast t-shirts, cruise-tees and Christmas gifts or design your own in the studio. 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In episode 52, Chris answers a listener question about the historical fleet of P&O Australia. We chat about the latest cruise news including Holland America Lines 148th Anniversary and Chris surprises Baz with a quick fire round of questions, usually reserved for guests of the show. BUY ME A COFFEEThis podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates.  https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXP&O AUstraliaPacific AriaPacific ExplorerPacific Encounter Bow ArtPacific Encounter AftPhoto credit: P&O AustraliaMARITIME HISTORY Chris discusses the current and previous ships of the P&O Australia Fleet from the early days fo Fairstar through to the latest ships to join the fleet Pacific Encounter & AdventureCRUISE NEWSHolland America Line (HAL) celebrated its 148th anniversary last Sun.The mainstays of the cruise line's business throughout the 19th century were transportation and shipping, before HAL offered its first vacation cruise in 1895. Today, the cruise line operates 10 ships that visit more than 500 ports across all seven continents.Holland America Line Introduces ‘Have It All' Premium PackageFor travellers who appreciate taking an inclusive vacation with extra amenities factored upfront into the price, Holland America Line is launching a new “Have It All” premium package that includes shore excursions, beverages, specialty dining and Wi-Fi in one base cruise fare.Available year-round on all itineraries six days or longer except Grand Voyages, “Have It All” is valued at $99 per guest, per day, for a seven-day cruise, and “Have it All” cruise fares represent incredible savings of 50% or more off the included amenities compared to purchasing them individually. “Have it All” fares will be available for booking April 21, 2021.Cruises of 6 to 9 days:One shore excursion up to $100 value or $100 off any one tour for all guests in a stateroom. Choose from among thousands of tours all over the world – from active ziplining adventures to immersive, historical explorations.Signature Beverage Package for all guests in a stateroom. Enjoy a large selection of wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, soda, coffee and more. Up to 15 drinks per day allowed, and bar service charges are included.One night award-winning specialty dining for all guests in a stateroom. Pinnacle Grill is the ultimate steakhouse at sea, while Tamarind showcases the traditions of Southeast Asia, China and Japan with sensuous flavors and dishes. Canaletto is a relaxed venue that serves authentic Italian cuisine. Ships with Tamarind receive one night at Tamarind or Pinnacle Grill. Ships without Tamarind receive one night at Pinnacle Grill or Canaletto.A Wi-Fi package for the first and second guests in a stateroomCruises of 10 to 20 days: All of the extras included in the package for six- to nine-day cruises, PLUS an additional $100 shore excursion or tour credit ($200 per guest total).Two nights specialty dining: ships with Tamarind receive one night at Pinnacle Grill and one night at Tamarind. Ships without Tamarind receive one night at Pinnacle Grill and one night at Canaletto.Cruises of 21+ days (excluding Grand Voyages): All of the extras included in the package for 10- to 20-day cruises, PLUS an additional $100 shore excursion or tour credit ($300 per guest total).Three nights specialty dining: Ships with Tamarind receive one night at Pinnacle Grill, one night at Tamarind and one night at Canaletto. Ships without Tamarind receive two nights at Pinnacle Grill and one night at Canaletto.Seabourn, Barbados Partnering To Launch Summer Luxury Cruises From July 2021Seabourn, together with the Government of Barbados, is developing plans to restart guest sailings on a second ship through a series of new summer voyages operating round-trip out of Bridgetown, Barbados, beginning on July 18, 2021.The brand also previously announced plans to resume guest operations in Greece aboard Seabourn Ovation starting July 3. More details on those plans are available here.Seabourn Odyssey will operate 7-day cruises from Barbados to Southern Caribbean destinations, including idyllic ports of call in Antigua, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, and St. Kitts. The voyages are open for booking on April 21. Guests can also choose a 14-day option, which combines the two distinct 7-day itineraries between Windward and Leeward Islands in the Caribbean Sea. Previously released itineraries for Fall 2021 sailings include additional port calls in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Guadeloupe, and Martinique.The itineraries include unique Seabourn experiences that become highlights of every traveller's trip. The “Caviar in the Surf” at Carambola Beach has become a perennial favourite, allowing guests to enjoy beautiful beaches while Seabourn team members wade through turquoise water to serve chilled caviar and Champagne.Silversea announces restart of cruising With demand at an all-time high, Silversea Cruises today opened sales on brand new voyages aboard Silver Moon to the Eastern Mediterranean, departing from Greece from June 18, 2021. The leading ultra-luxury cruise line unveiled a collection of nine voyages—each 10 days in length—which will sail round-trip from Piraeus (Athens), taking in many of Greece's most beautiful destinations, such as Santorini, Paros, Mykonos, and Crete, among others, as well as Haifa (Israel) and CyprusViking takes delivery of Venus Viking® announced it took delivery of Viking Venus®, the company's newest ocean ship. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri's shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Viking Venus will now make her way to the United Kingdom, where she will be officially named on May 17, 2021 by her ceremonial godmother, Anne Diamond, the esteemed British journalist and broadcaster. The ship will then sail spring and summer departures of the England's Scenic Shores itinerary.Aida to commence cruises from Greece May 2021 Aida Cruises today announced it will offer new cruises in Greece from May 23, 2021, with 7-day cruises departing from Corfu and traveling through the Greek islands to Crete and Rhodes, as well as to Katakolon (Olympia) and Piraeus (Athens). Guests can also enjoy the amenities on board with multiple restaurants, bars, cultural activities and sports facilities, as well as organized shore excursions to explore the ports of call.Greece is one of the most popular vacation destinations for German travelers. From May 14, 2021, the Mediterranean country will reopen for tourism from May 14. Its turquoise waters, fascinating culture, unique Greek flair and more make a vacation in this country so attractive.MSC updates 2021 Summer deployment Three ships in the West Mediterranean, calling Italy and Malta  MSC Grandiosa will initially extend her current 7-night itinerary, calling at the Italian ports of Genoa, Civitavecchia for Rome, Naples, Palermo as well as Valletta, Malta. The Spanish ports of Valencia and Barcelona will be added to the ship's current itinerary as soon as these destinations confirm their availability.MSC Seaside will commence sailing on 1 May from Genoa calling at the newly introduced ports of Siracusa in Sicily and Taranto in Puglia, as well as Civitavecchia for Rome and Valetta in Malta. The ship's itinerary will then be enriched with calls to the French port of Marseille as soon as its availability is confirmed.Regarding MSC Seaside, in addition to the range of protected excursions developed for this itinerary MSC Cruises will introduce a special private beach experience in Taranto, exclusively for the ship' guests. A day out at the beach is an important part of a summer holiday so now guests on MSC Seaside will be able to relax on the sandy beach next to the clear waters of the Ionian Sea.MSC Seashore at the end of July will join the MSC Cruises fleet to become its new flagship and from 1 August until 31 October will offer 7-night cruises calling the Italian ports of Genoa, Naples and Messina, as well as Valletta in Malta, Barcelona in Spain and Marseille in France.Three ships in the East Mediterranean, calling Italy, Greece, Croatia and MontenegroMSC Cruises will deploy three ships in this ever-popular region for the upcoming summer season offering a range of different itineraries in the East Mediterranean, offering ports of embarkation in Italy from Trieste, Venice and Bari as well as Piraeus for Athens in Greece, calling at some of the most beautiful Greek Islands, Kotor in Montenegro as well as the vibrant ports of Dubrovnik and Split in Croatia.MSC Orchestra will now depart on 5 June offering guests embarkation in the Italian ports of Venice on Saturdays, Bari on Sundays and then call at the Greek Islands of Corfu, Mykonos as well as Dubrovnik in Croatia.MSC Splendida will commence sailing from 12 June with embarkation in Trieste, Italy on Saturdays and in Bari on Tuesdays, calling at Dubrovnik in Croatia, Corfu in Greece and Kotor in Montenegro.Rounding out the offering in the East Mediterranean is MSC Magnifica from 20 June with embarkation in the Italian ports of Venice on Sundays, Bari on Mondays and Piraeus for Athens on Wednesdays, then calling at the Greek Island of Mykonos and Split, Croatia.UK Domestic CruisesFrom 20 May, the line's flagship MSC Virtuosa will perform her inaugural season in the UK and offer mini cruises from Southampton calling at Portland in Dorset on the Jurassic coast. From 12 June she will operate 7-night cruises from Southampton with embarkation in Liverpool, Greenock for Glasgow and also calling at Portland and Belfast in Northern Ireland. These cruises are designed for British residents only. The sailings are open to vaccinated and non-vaccinated guests and all guests will be tested prior to embarkation.Germany, Northern EuropeIn Germany, considering the current uncertainty regarding the timing for the reopening of local ports, MSC Cruises ships must delay the start of their summer season out of the country's ports until 15 June.At the same time, MSC Cruises today announced that MSC Seaview will homeport in Kiel, Germany starting on 19 June replacing MSC Virtuosa.Additionally, MSC Preziosa is planned to depart on 21 June from Hamburg, Germany and MSC Musica on 20 June from Warnemunde, Germany, if the German ports are open.The three ships are planned to serve 7- and longer nights sailings with itineraries either to the Norwegian fjords or the Baltic capitals, as per their current schedule.MSC Cruises signs landmark agreement with Cruise Saudi to bring its ships to Saudi Arabian watersLine to deploy MSC Magnifica and MSC Virtuosa to the region, two of its most innovative and modern shipsUnder the terms of the agreement, MSC Magnifica will homeport in Jeddah, the commercial hub and one of the largest cities of Saudi Arabia, as well as the second-largest port in the Middle East with a historical centre that has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.Operating seven-day Red Sea cruises from November 2021 to March 2022, the vessel will visit a selection of ports and destinations in the region and three Saudi ports including weekly calls to the port of AlWajh, the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage site of AlUla.As the Kingdom prepares to host the inaugural Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2021 on 5 December in Jeddah, MSC Magnifica guests will have the chance to follow this exciting global sports event during their trip aboard MSC Magnifica.In addition to MSC Magnifica's Red Sea sailings, MSC Cruises' flagship MSC Virtuosa will see her winter 2021 programme in the Arabian Gulf enriched with calls in the port of Dammam, visiting AlAhsa oasis, another UNESCO World Heritage site.MSC Virtuosa will call at this new exciting destination every week from December 2021 to March 2022.Move marks milestone in positioning Saudi Arabia as premier global cruise destination. The two companies expect a total of up to 170,000 guests to explore Saudi Arabia's historical, cultural and natural treasures on board the two MSC Cruises ships during the upcoming winter 2021/22 seasonHurtigruten Expeditions Donates 1% of each Alaskan Booking During Earth Week to Protect Alaskan WildlifeHurtigruten Expeditions, the world leader in exploration travel and advocate for sustainable travel, is launching a sale for Earth Week to allow more Americans to discover some of the most unique places on Earth, while its Hurtigruten Foundation will donate to support Alaskan wildland. The Foundation will donate 1% of the total cost of each Alaskan cruise sold during Earth Week to Alaska Wilderness League, which will help protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, located in Alaska's northeast corner, as well as other wildlife reserves. Comprising 19.6 million acres of wildland, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is the largest unit in the National Wildlife Refuge System.Earth Week, April 19 to 26, 2021Oceania launches Virtual Experiences Platform. Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary and destination-focused cruise line, has launched the Oceania Cruises Virtual Experience, an interactive platform designed to showcase the brand's unique points of difference and inspire guests to book their next cruise.Featuring a stunning collection of specially curated content and inspirational videos presented by Jason Worth, Vice President Australia and New Zealand at Oceania Cruises, users can learn about the line's award-winning culinary offering, destination-rich itineraries, fleet of small, luxurious ships and generous amenities' packages and inclusions.Cunard announces 2022 Event Voyages Music, Literature, Theatre and new Art & Design themed Transatlantic Crossing take Centre Stage on flagship Queen Mary 2, and sister ship Queen ElizabethLuxury cruise line Cunard announced its 2022 line-up of Event Voyages, offering a rich and compelling variety of themes on board flagship liner Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth. Welcoming back guest favorites including the Literature Festival at Sea in partnership with Cheltenham Literature Festival, The Times and The Sunday Times; and much-loved Anthony Inglis and the UK National Symphony of Orchestra, Cunard also introduces the line's first Art & Design Week, and Beatles and Beyond: Celebrating the Best of British. Also joining the roster is the highly anticipated London Theatre at Sea with the Olivier Awards.Here's a taster of what to expect:15-22 May 2022, Queen Mary 2: London Theatre at Sea, with the Olivier Awards: This eastbound Transatlantic Crossing, created in partnership with Society of London Theatre, will showcase Olivier award-winning talent, both on and off the stage. This Event Voyage will feature spectacular performances and an illustrious line-up of guests in conversation about their careers, as well as talks on productions, how they are produced, and the theatres themselvesHighlights include a dazzling show with the stars in the Royal Court Theatre in a production looking back at the last 45 years of the Olivier Awards; an immersive workshop about the secrets and techniques of putting on a production; and dance classes lead by world class choreographers.8-17 May 2022, Queen Elizabeth: Beatles and Beyond:  Queen Elizabeth will sail a nine-night roundtrip voyage departing Tokyo, tracing the shores of Japan and South Korea, and play host to Cunard's first ever Beatles and Beyond: Celebrating the Best of British voyage.  Through music, film, tastings and demonstrations, the sailing will celebrate beloved aspects of British culture, culminating in a spectacular finale in the Royal Court Theatre by the superb Bootleg Beatles, the world's leading Beatles tribute band.28 August-4 September 2022, Queen Mary 2: Art & Design Week: Cunard's first ever Art & Design Week is a one-of-a-kind experience that will take guests on a journey celebrating the best of design, past, present and future. Unmissable insights, expert-led masterclasses and special on board exhibitions promise to inspire the inner creative life of those who participate. In addition, guests will have an exclusive opportunity to hear from creative influencers at the forefront of design for Cunard's newest ship.25 October-1 November 2022, Queen Mary 2: Anthony Inglis and the UK's National Symphony Orchestra: A regular favorite in the Cunard calendar, the UK's National Symphony Orchestra sets sail again with Maestro Anthony Inglis leading the ensemble in memorable orchestral performances in the Royal Court Theatre.  Guests will enjoy an evening of all-American music, including Gershwin's “Rhapsody in Blue” after departing New York; and an evening celebrating the best of British music before arriving into Southampton. Charismatic conductor Inglis leads the audience, guest choir, soloists and orchestra in both concerts, as well as presenting another afternoon concert featuring Ravel's “Bolero.”“The annual Transatlantic Crossing by the National Symphony Orchestra and myself is keenly looked forward to by the musicians, as much as the guests on board the magnificent liner, Queen Mary 2,” said Anthony Inglis. “After the year we have all had, the orchestra and I have decided that we need a huge celebration in 2022, not only on behalf of the ship and her wonderful crew, but also the guests we have all missed. Therefore, I have planned some exciting surprises, which will be both hugely challenging and equally rewarding. We look forward to welcoming guests for a gigantic, seven-night party with an orchestra playing some favourite classical pieces of music, a choir made up of the guests, plus many other entertaining events as we cross the Atlantic Ocean from New York to Southampton.”3-10 December 2022, Queen Mary 2: Literature Festival at Sea in partnership with Cheltenham Literature Festival, The Times and The Sunday Times:  This extraordinary eastbound Transatlantic Crossing, crafted by the programming team of The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, will offer book lovers the opportunity to join some of the best-loved authors, historians, poets, and critics, as well as journalists from The Times and The Sunday Times, to bring the spirit of the Festival to the voyage.Ethical Cruise T-Shirts Now available branded podcast t-shirts, cruise-tees and Christmas gifts or design your own in the studio. 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In Episode 50, Chris updates us on the maritime traditions of Coin Ceremony/Keel Laying, Christening/Ship Naming, Godmothers and Inaugural Cruises before bringing us up to speed on two weeks of cruise news. Pete joins us to talk about cruise milestones he experienced whilst working at sea. Finally, Nick from Princess updates us on the latest developments from Princess Cruises. This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates.  https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXMajestic Princess New ZealandMARITIME HISTORY:Chris dispels some myths around ships naming, christening, Godmothers or Madrinas and the Inaugural/Maiden Voyage for ships over the years.CRUISE NEWS:Celebrity confirms British restartCelebrity Cruises is the latest line to announce its return in the United Kingdom, with its newly revolutionised ship, Celebrity Silhouette, to set sail from Southampton in Jul.The cruise line will require all guests aged 18 and above to be vaccinated against coronavirus, and those under the age of 18 to return a negative PCR test result before sailing.Starting 03 Jul, Silhouette will embark on a series of six- to eight-night itineraries around Great Britain's coastline. Guests will have the chance to explore the Jurassic Coast from the Isle of  Portland, discover Scotland from the cities of Inverness, Kirkwall and Glasgow, travel to Northern Ireland's largest city Belfast, and investigate the riverside city of Liverpool.Royal Caribbean to offer 999 free cruises to Emergency Service workers, NHS and Armed Forces from JulyRoyal Caribbean International is setting a spectacular soundtrack this summer with its return to the UK. The cruise line has announced that Anthem of the Seas, a firm favorite in the region, will begin sailing from Southampton, England as soon as this 7th July. UK families can choose from a combination of 4-night Ocean Getaways in early July and 5- to 8-night British Isles cruises, starting 15th July, that feature visits to destinations such as Liverpool, England, Kirkwall in Scotland and Belfast, Northern Ireland. Plus, in recognition of the tremendous efforts of the emergency services, National Health Service (NHS), social care sector and armed forces over the last year, Royal Caribbean will offer 999 free staterooms on its first Ocean Getaways to those UK residents in these professions.The new summer itineraries open for bookings on 7th April. Sailing with fully vaccinated crew, the cruises – at this time – will be available to UK residents above the age of 18 who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and those under the age of 18 with negative test results. These current health and safety measures, like others, may evolve as they are evaluated on an ongoing basis. Pre-registration for guests eligible for one of the 999 free staterooms open on 13th April, and final names will be drawn from a ballot by the end of April.Disney UK restartDisney Cruise Line is set to offer staycations from ports in the United Kingdom in the northern summer.The cruise line will operate from Liverpool, Newcastle, Southampton and Tilbury aboard Disney Magic, sailing two and three-night voyages, as well as a limited number of four-night sailings.Virgin Voyages to set sail in the UKVirgin Voyages will set sail from Portsmouth, England with a limited series of voyages this summer. An offer available to UK residents, the upcoming staycation-at-sea series will include two, three and four-night itineraries with a total of six sailings this August.Sailing the southern coast of England, these Sneak-a-Peek sailings will offer a taste of the Virgin Voyages experience as its first foray with new Sailors at sea. The ‘Summer Soiree Series' includes:Itinerary 1 – Long Weekender (3-Night, Friday – Monday)6 – 9 August, 13 – 16 August, 20 – 23 AugustItinerary 2 – Summer WeekDaze (4-Night, Monday – Friday)9 – 13 August, 16 – 20 August, 23 – 27 AugustAt this time, only residents of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be able to sail on the Summer Soirée Series – with Sailors aged 18+ vaccinated against COVID-19. Additional testing and protocols will be confirmed closer to sailing, all in line with the most up-to-date recommendations from the UK government.The Summer Soirée Series will go on sale on Tuesday, April 13SAGA UK Deployment Saga Cruises has today launched its summer 2021 UK cruise programme with four all-inclusive itineraries to choose from: ‘Scottish Highlands and Islands', ‘Great British Isles Adventure' and ‘Northern Isles to the Fjords' will all be hosted by Spirit of Discovery while, for the first time, guests can also book the ‘The Inaugural Cruise on Spirit of Adventure', Saga Cruises' brand-new boutique ship.Scottish Highlands and Islands departing Tilbury on June 27th, 2021 aboard Spirit of Discovery** for six nights calling at Lerwick on the Shetland Islands, followed by Scrabster and Invergordon before returning to Tilbury. Sight-seeing tours of Lerwick and Invergordon are included.The Inaugural Cruise on Spirit of Adventure*** departing Tilbury on July 26th for 15 nights and heading to Newcastle, Newhaven, Dundee, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Ullapool, Cruise St Kilda, Greenock, Belfast, Douglas, Holyhead, Bristol and Falmouth before disembarking in Dover. Sight-seeing tours of Newcastle, Edinburgh, Belfast and Bristol are also included.NCL announces Jul return plansNorwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its return to cruising with voyages in Europe and the Caribbean beginning Jul. NCL will restart operations at a reduced capacity, slowly increasing from 60%, aboard Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Jade, and Norwegian Joy.The Cruise Line will restart operations at a reduced capacity with Norwegian Jade, Joy and Gem as the first of its 17-ship fleet to welcome guests back on board. Travellers long-awaiting a return to cruise will have the opportunity to spend the northern hemisphere summer exploring ancient ruins and sunny beaches with all new seven-day cruises to the Greek Isles on Norwegian Jade from Athens (Piraeus) beginning 25 July, 2021.They can also island hop with week-long Caribbean itineraries available from Montego Bay, Jamaica as of 7 Aug, 2021 on Norwegian Joy or from Punta Cana (La Romana), Dominican Republic on Norwegian Gem beginning 15 Aug, 2021.NCL to launch docuseries As it prepares for its return to service beginning 25 July 2021, Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced the premiere of “EMBARK – The Series,” a docuseries chronicling the brand's highly anticipated comeback.The first of five episodes will premiere on 16 April, 2021 at 10am AEST/12pm NZST at www.ncl.com/embark.EMBARK – The Series is part of the Company's ‘EMBARK with NCL' editorial content platform which will deliver rich content through:EMBARK – The Series: Debuting on 16 April, 2021 at 10am AEST/12pm NZST with its first episode, “Great Cruise Comeback,” the new docuseries chronicles the relaunch of the brand's 17-ship fleet. The episode focuses on the ongoing measures for a healthy and safe return to sailing, including unscripted conversations with executive leaders including Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' President and CEO Frank Del Rio and President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Harry Sommer.The first episode provides an exclusive look at the brand's preparations for its return to service this northern hemisphere summer, including technology designed to enhance the embarkation process, how the brand's shipboard crew and entertainers have been managing over the last year, and how this temporary pause has affected small businesses and valued partners, including the iconic Miami-based distillery Wynwood Brewing Company.Regent half full for 2022THE luxury end of the cruise market is seeing significant demand, with Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) itineraries for 2022 already more than 50% sold out.Viking UK sells outViking Cruises' new UK domestic voyages aboard the Viking Venus have sold out in less a week, with the company adding two additional Jun departures.Viking to Bermuda, IcelandVIKING is continuing its restart of limited operations with new Bermuda and Iceland voyages.The new Welcome Back sailings will be available for vaccinated guests. Beginning in Jun, the Bermuda Escape itinerary aboard Viking Orion will sail eight-day roundtrip itineraries homeporting in Hamilton, while the Iceland's Natural Beauty itinerary will also sail eight-day roundtrips, aboard Viking Sky, homeporting from Reykjavik.Seabourn Relaunches Cruises from July 2021Seabourn Cruise Line has received approval from Greece to relaunch its cruises in the country from Jul.The cruise line will operate a series of seven-day sailings round-trip from Athens during the northern summer, beginning 03 Jul.Seabourn Ovation will explore beautiful ports throughout the Greek Isles, with the voyages scheduled to open for booking on 12 Apr.Guests will also be able to book longer 14-day voyages, which combine individual seven-day cruises, with a variety of different ports on each, including Agios Nikolaos, Mykonos, Nafplion, Patmos, Rhodes, Spetsai, Thira, as well as Limassol and Paphos in Cyprus.Each sailing includes a sea day to spend time on board, and the cruises are open to any guests who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus a minimum of 14 days before cruising.Seabourn Venture MilestoneSeabourn the ultra-luxury cruise line, is celebrating another milestone in the construction process for its first purpose-built expedition ship, Seabourn Venture, with the movement of the ship's hull to the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy, for final outfitting.Seabourn Venture's inaugural season will be Winter Norway 2022 with opportunities to see the Northern Lights. The second yet-to-be-named sister expedition ship is slated to launch later in 2022.Venice Says No To Big Cruise ShipsItalian authorities have recently approved a ban on large cruise ships entering the historic centre of Venice.A new decree enacted 31 March 2021, prohibits passenger ships over 40,000 tons and container ships from passing close to Venice's historic center.Italy's culture minister said that the decision came in response to a request from UN cultural body Unesco.Some argue the ships cause pollution and erode the foundations of the city.Large ships will now have to dock at the city's industrial port until a permanent solution is found; possibly as a new terminal outside the lagoon.In 2013, the government also banned ships weighing more than 96,000 tonnes from the Giudecca canal, but the legislation was later overturned.More plans to divert cruise ships from the centre of the water-side city were announced in 2017 too, but never fully implemented.Quantum extendedROYAL Caribbean International (RCI) has extended its Singapore season, adding new cruises throught Oct aboard Quantum of the Seas.The season, which begun in Dec, has seen more than 50,000 guests sail safely on one of Royal Caribbean's Ocean Getaways.Following a successful initial run, RCI first extended the season for three months, through June 2021, and is doing so again for an additional four months, thanks to the partnership with the Singapore government.Disney Wish significant milestoneDisney Cruise Line reached a significant construction milestone marked by the traditional keel laying ceremony of the Disney Wish, the first of three new ships in the line's fleet expansion. Also announced, the magic of Captain Minnie Mouse will come to life for the first time through whimsical artwork on the bow of the Disney Wish, a hallmark of Disney Cruise Line vessels.The ship will be powered by liquified natural gas, or LNG, one of the cleanest-burning fuels available. At approximately 144,000 gross tons and 1,250 guest staterooms, the ship will be slightly larger than the Disney Dream and Disney FantasyDisney Wish is scheduled to sail its maiden voyage in summer 2022. Information on itineraries and bookings for the ship will be released at a later date.Crystal Expedition Cruises Announces Inaugural Deployment for Crystal EndeavorCrystal announced the much-anticipated inaugural deployment of Crystal Endeavor, the first ground-breaking ship for Crystal Expedition Cruises. As the first and only true luxury expedition yacht to restart cruising in the Arctic and Northern Europe, Crystal Endeavor will sail five x 10-night immersive voyages circumnavigating Iceland's most dramatically beautiful and fascinating locales beginning July 17, 2021.The Luxury Iceland Expedition voyages will sail round-trip from the ship's homeport of Reykjavík, affording travellers convenient air options, just six hours from New York City, three hours from LondonThe 20,200-GRT vessel is designed to the highest standards of renowned German engineering, with a focus on the luxurious details that have earned Crystal the travel industry's highest accolades for more than 30 years. Built at a cost of more than half a billion U.S. dollars, Crystal Endeavor will be the most spacious, fastest and most powerful expedition ship in the industry, with a Polar Class 6 (PC6) classification that enables her to sail in the Arctic and Antarctic regions.Crystal Endeavor is designed to accommodate just 200 guests with a one-to-one crew-to-guest ratio delivering the personal and genuine service for which Crystal is known. Her luxurious design features expansive personal and social spaces, with 100 gross tons per person and 10,000 cubic feet per guest for a passenger space ratio of more than 100, making her the most spacious luxury expedition ship in the industry. This spaciousness will be further enhanced as she embarks on the Luxury Iceland Expedition Iceland voyages with reduced capacity.Vaccinations Update: Windstar Cruises has announced its guests will now be required to be vaccinated against coronavirus in order to sail on its ships, in line with the cruise line's new Beyond Ordinary Care safety program.Riviera Travel River Cruises has also announced guests on its cruises must be fully vaccinated against coronavirus to embark on its vessels, with any guest who has not had both doses to be offered a complimentary coronavirus test. This requirements will also apply to crew members who will have additional daily temperature checks and ongoing health screenings, the cruise line has confirmed.CRUISE MILESTONES Pete joins us once again to talk about his experience at sea and personal experiences of ships christenings, Godmothers, Christenings and Inaugural cruises. PLUS tips for planning a milestone at sea!Princess – Nick Ferguson – Director of Sales & MarketingNick updates us on the fleetwide rollout of the award-winning OceanMedallionTM wearable device replaces the traditional cruise card and pairs with embedded IoT (“Internet of things”) -driven innovative technology to significantly expand touch-free options and personalisation on board Princess MedallionClass ships including:touchless embarkation and disembarkationkeyless stateroom entrycompletely contactless commercesimplified safety trainingon-demand food, beverages and retail items delivered anywhere on boardguest service requests via mobile device chatlocation-based gaming and wageringentertainment content via smart devicesPhysical Distancing – With MedallionClass guests can get a real-time view of attendance in lounges, theatres and other areas, and bookmark activities of interest, noting attendance limits.UK Restart of CruisingRegal Princess will offer 14 UK voyages running from July 31 through to September 23, 2021. Sky Princess will offer eight UK cruises, running from August 30 through to September 28, 2021.  On sale from 24 Mar 21.Regal Princess and Sky Princess will offer scenic cruises and voyages with stops in UK ports-of-call including Liverpool, Belfast and Greenock, with itineraries ranging from three to seven nights.Australia the 2022/23 deployment on sale now.Grand Princess: Melbourne & AdelaideCoral Princess: Brisbane, Fremantle and AucklandRoyal: SydneyMajestic: Sydney & AucklandEthical Cruise T-Shirts Now available branded podcast t-shirts, cruise-tees and Christmas gifts or design your own in the studio. 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In episode 49, Chris and Baz answer a listener question about nautical terms and have a bumper cruise news segment.   This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates.  https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXGangway at Fremantle Ports - Credit: Fremantle PortsMARITIME HISTORY: Listener Question from Liam. Chris last week you mentioned the term “bridge” and how it came about. What are the references for some other common nautical names/terms, eg port, starboard, gangway, POSH etc. Any quirky ones you may know? CRUISE NEWSMSC announces UK resumption. MSC Cruises has announced that it will offer a series of mini and week-long cruises around the UK for British holidaymakers only that will include protected shore excursions for 7-night sailings.All voyages will welcome British families and guests of all ages – including those who are waiting for their vaccinations against COVID-19 as well as those who have received the vaccine.All departures, starting from 20 May, will be from the new cruise terminal in Southampton and the line will add other embarkation ports in the UK, with details to be announced soon.All guests will receive an antigen test prior to embarkation, while non-vaccinated guests will also be required to show proof of negative test done within 72 hours prior to embarkation. Other pre-boarding and on-board measures will also apply to both guests and crew, in line with MSC Cruises' health and safety protocol.Princess Cruises Reveals Details of All Inclusive UK ‘Summer Seacations' on MedallionClass® ShipsRegal Princess will offer 14 UK voyages running from July 31 through to September 23, 2021. Sky Princess will offer eight UK cruises, running from August 30 through to September 28, 2021.  On sale from 24 Mar 21.Regal Princess and Sky Princess will offer scenic cruises and voyages with stops in UK ports-of-call including Liverpool, Belfast and Greenock, with itineraries ranging from three to seven nights.Guests on Regal Princess and Sky Princess will be able to enjoy ‘Truly Touchless' experiences and personalised services through the cruise line's MedallionClass Experience that supports new health protocols.The cruise line's award-winning OceanMedallionTM wearable device replaces the traditional cruise card and pairs with embedded IoT (“Internet of things”) -driven innovative technology to significantly expand touch-free options and personalisation on board Princess MedallionClass ships including:touchless embarkation and disembarkationkeyless stateroom entrycompletely contactless commercesimplified safety trainingon-demand food, beverages and retail items delivered anywhere on boardguest service requests via mobile device chatlocation-based gaming and wageringentertainment content via smart devicesPhysical Distancing – With MedallionClass guests can get a real-time view of attendance in lounges, theaters and other areas, and bookmark activities of interest, noting attendance limits.European restart for Celebrity, RCIRoyal Caribbean Group overnight announced new cruises in the Europe, where it will homeport Celebrity Cruises' brand new Celebrity Apex out of Athens and Royal Caribbean International's (RCI) Jewel of the Seas in Limassol, marking the European restart for the two cruise lines.The series of week-long voyages, starting from 19 Jun, will cruise to  Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini in the Greek Islands as well as Limassol, Haifa and Jerusalem.P&O UK debutP&O Cruises UK has announced that Arvia will homeport out of Barbados and Antigua in the Caribbean when she makes her debut in Dec 2022, offering a maiden season of fly/cruise voyages.Star Cruises first cruise line to resume sailing in MalaysiaGenting Cruise Lines and Penang Port is pleased to announce its plans to restart cruises in Penang with Star Cruises, offering Langkawi itineraries beginning May 13, 2021 at the start of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holidays on Star Cruises' 40,053 tonnage Star Pisces cruise ship, which can accommodate up to 1,600 passengers.The proposed Langkawi cruises will comprise of 2-Night “Langkawi Escape” and a series of 1-night “Straits of Malacca” Cruises. Star Pisces will become the first ship to resume sailings in Malaysia and one of the few in the world, contributing to the growth of tourism in Penang and Pulau LangkawiAzamara names 4th ship. Azamara, the upmarket, boutique cruise line dedicated to Destination Immersion® experiences today announced the name and vessel handover of its new ship, Azamara Onward. The vessel handover, which took place on March 15, 2021, coincides with Azamara's transition into an independent brand and cruise company.Azamara Onward will join the brand's existing fleet: Azamara Pursuit®, Azamara Journey®, and Azamara Quest®. The newly purchased vessel, currently docked in Civitavecchia, will receive an extensive renovation to reflect the Azamara brand. Azamara Onward is scheduled to sail for its inaugural season around Europe in 2022.Luxury cruise travel is back!  Recording its biggest single day of bookings in company history, Crystal reports an extraordinary response in the first 24 hours of reservations opening for its new Luxury Bahamas Escapes aboard Crystal Serenity debuting July 3rd. Nearly 4,000 enthusiastic travelers reserved staterooms or suites on at least one of the seven-night voyages that cruise from Nassau or Bimini roundtrip booking more than 25 percent of the 16 voyages combined availability. Almost 200 guests reserved back-to-back voyages with some planning to spend 42 days on board the company's flagship. The luxury line realized a 2,024 percent increase in online bookings and received reservations from the biggest number of distinct travel agencies in Crystal's 30-year history.2021 New RCI cruises from BermudaNew 7-night Cruises Feature Perfect Day at CocoCay and an Overnight in BermudaCruisers looking to soak up the sun and walk the pink sand beaches of Bermuda and the white sandy beaches of The Bahamas this summer need look no further than Vision of the Seas. Beginning June and through August, Royal Caribbean International will bring more adventure to the tropics with a series of new 7-night cruises from first-time homeport Bermuda. In store for guests who sail on Vision is an overnight to explore Bermuda's culture, history and cuisine as well as a full day at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's top-rated private island destination in The Bahamas. The new 2021 (Northern) summer itineraries from Bermuda will open for bookings on Monday, March 29 and depart as soon as June 26. Sailing with vaccinated crew, the cruises – at this time – will be available to adult guests who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and those under the age of 18 with negative test results. This current health and safety measure, like others, may evolve as they are evaluated on an ongoing basis.Star Clippers Returns to Costa RicaStar Clipper, will be uncovering numerable eco-treasures during our 2022/2023 season in a destination that tops many a travellers' list, Costa Rica! Or as we say in-house, Co-STAR Rica!Star Clipper will begin her season 19 November 2022, embarking on a 14 night sailing from Barbados to Panama, including a full transit of the Panama Canal, after which, may we tempt you to continue up the Pacific coast for another 7-nights to Costa Rica.Costa Rica covers just 0.03% of the earth's surface, however, incredibly it contains almost 6% of the world's biodiversity! Just over a quarter of Costa Rica is dedicated to conservation, where you'll discover over 500,000 species across a wide range of differing habitats and eco-systems and several World Heritage Sites. From the canopy of the cloud forests and impressive volcanoes, to the beaches and tropical waters all teaming with life, you'll also connect with the warm and friendly people of Costa Rica.Hurtigruten reveals flagship expedition cruise for 2023Hurtigruten, the world leader in exploration travel, revealed a new flagship sailing for the 2023 season. Onboard the MS Roald Amundsen.The Northwest Passage – In the Wake of the Great Explorers is a 26-day itinerary taking expedition fans from the Gold Rush town Nome in Alaska through the Bering Strait, Chukchi Sea, Beaufort Sea, and the Amundsen Gulf before arriving at Halifax. Departing Vancouver 18 Aug 2023.Hosting around 500 guests, MS Roald Amundsen is a state-of-the-art battery hybrid-powered expedition cruise ship – the first vessel of its kind in the world. Specifically designed for expedition cruising, MS Roald Amundsen features a revolutionary battery hybrid propulsion system, together with other green technology to reduce fuel consumption and cut CO2 emissions by 20%.Costa resumes cruising in May 2021. In line with the new plan, Costa Smeralda's departure in Italy is planned for May 1st, with an unchanged itinerary, sailing guests to beautiful Italian locations, with 3- and 4-day mini-cruises or alternatively a 7-day cruise, calling at Savona, La Spezia, Civitavecchia, Naples, Messina and Cagliari.From June 12, Costa Smeralda will return to sailing one-week cruises in the western Mediterranean, with visits to Italy (Savona, Civitavecchia and Palermo), France (Marseille) and Spain (Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca).The departure date of Costa Luminosa, the second Costa ship scheduled to resume service, is postponed to May 16 from Trieste, and the following day from Bari, confirming its program of one-week cruises in Greece and Croatia, in accordance with recent roadmap for the resumption of international tourism in Greece.TRIFECTA OF NEWS FROM P&O AUSTRALIAGet onboard P&O Cruises inaugural ‘Pride Cruise'P&O Cruises Australia has announced it will be flying the rainbow flag next year, with the launch of its first ‘Pride Cruise' – a celebratory weekend at sea created especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, their friends, family and supportersSetting sail in November 2022, the cruise will give Australians the chance to join P&O in proudly recognising individuality, diversity and inclusion in Australian society. P&O's Pacific Adventure will depart Sydney on the inaugural Pride Cruise on the afternoon of Friday November 4, 2022 and will return on the morning of Monday November 7, 2022. Tickets on sale from 9am on April 7, 2021.New – Ningaloo Solar Eclipse Cruise.The King of Eclipses –  Departing Fremantle 17 APRIL 2023. This once-in-a-lifetime 5-night cruise is an opportunity to view a Hybrid Solar Eclipse that will track over the North West Cape of Western Australia at Exmouth.Pacific Explorer will be in a prime position to catch a glimpse of the rare eclipse, the first of its kind to be visible from Australia in 1000 years. Also known as the King of Eclipse's, our unique vantage point will put us in place to observe the sun, moon and Earth's discs aligning for a significant, one-minute, 16-second event.P&O Australia announces 2022/23 Deployment (June 2022 – April 2023) This program offers 176 departures from six homeports in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand.Aussies and Kiwis will love the convenience of cruising from close to home and this new program offers convenient round trip itineraries from Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Adelaide, Fremantle and Auckland.NEW! Australia Day Cruise departures in 2023 from Brisbane and Melbourne.NEW! Tribute to the King cruises departing from Brisbane and MelbourneSummarySYDNEY – 59 cruises roundtrip from Sydney on Pacific Adventure. Guests can choose from an exciting range of 16 South Pacific 8 to 12-night itineraries.BRISBANE – 60 roundtrip cruises from Brisbane on Pacific Encounter. Guests can choose from a diverse range of itineraries, including the ever-popular 7-night  Islands cruise or Barrier Reef Discovery cruises which depart on a Saturday.CAIRNS – offers three exciting new roundtrip departures on Pacific Explorer:ADEALIDE – Pacific Explorer's second Adelaide season features eight roundtrip cruises between February and March 2022.FREMANTLE – Pacific Explorer will return to Fremantle with six exciting NEW departures:AUCKLAND – Pacific Explorer truly has something for everyone. Kiwis will love the waterslide and waterpark, celebrity chef dining at Luke's and 400 Gradi, new bars including Adventure Hotel and Bonded Store. This program offers 20 roundtrip cruises.Ethical Cruise T-Shirts Now available branded podcast t-shirts, cruise-tees and Christmas gifts or design your own in the studio. All using organic cotton, printed using green energy and plastic-free packaging! https://bit.ly/32G7RdhJoin the show: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/  Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg    Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ChrisCunard  Peter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/Home  Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF  Castbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI  Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u  I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8  Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz  Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M  Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs  Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 44, Chris explains the links and differences between P&O UK & P&O Australia's cruise offering. Listener Trevor asks about SeaCity Museum in Southampton and we round out the show with the latest cruise news.This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. Look for the small coffee cup on this page or visit: Buy me a coffee https://bit.lyvirtual /2T2FYGXCredit: SeaCity Museum, SouthamptonMARITIME HISTORY Chris explains the historical connection, similarities and differences between the P&O Cruise brands, P&O UK, P&O Australia and not forgetting P&O Ferries.LISTENER QUESTION Trevor has a family cruise booked ex Southampton, hes keen to take the kids to the SeaCity Museum and asks is it suitable for children 8 & 10, how much time would he need to do it justice? He is thinking of booking a hotel pre cruise so that we can spend the day at SeaCity… Any thoughts. CRUISE NEWSThe P&O Pacific Partnership is backing the Giving Hands Vanuatu fundraising campaign to repair the corridor roof adjoining Port Vila Central Hospital's maternity unit and children's ward.Funded by donations from P&O's guests, the campaign aims to fix the leaking roof, with the Partnership having already committed $21,000 to Giving Hands Vanuatu.The donation represents a significant portion of the overall cost of fixing leaks in the corridor roof, which has contributed to flooding of the walkway.The P&O Pacific Partnership is funded from a $1 contribution on each guest booking, with a number of projects supported in Vanuatu recently.Royal Caribbean Group says 98% of its crew members are okay with its vaccination mandate. In fact, more than 4,000 crew members have already been vaccinated, according to Royal Caribbean International Chief Executive Officer Michael Bayley.Riviera will deploy the recently acquired 158-guest MS Seaventure on all voyages, which was refurbished in 2019. Seaventure is an expedition-ready ship and Riviera said the only one of its size to cruise the British Isles.Four eight-day sailings are available. A Cruising Scotland's Highlands & Islands itinerary departs from Edinburgh and will take in Aberdeen and Balmoral Castle before heading to Inverness, Orkney, Oban, the Outer Hebrides and County Donegal in Ireland.The Cruising the Emerald Isle round trip departs from Greenock and encompasses Belfast, Dublin, Kilkenny, Galway, County Donegal and Cork.Both can be booked back-to-back for an extended 15-day voyage. NOTE: The 1990-built MS Seaventure cruise ship (“MS Bremen” for Hapag-Lloyd between 1993-2020) was built as “Frontier Spirit” at Mitsubishi Shipyard (in Kobe Japan). In 2003, MS Bremen discovered a previously uncharted island in Antarctica, which was later named “Bremen Island”Oceania Cruises Unveils 2022-2023 Tropics & Exotics ItinerariesFresh on the heels of the line's record-setting single-day sell out of its 2023 Around the World in 180 Days voyage, Oceania Cruises is opening 127 new late-2022 and early-2023 voyages for sale on 4 March, 2021.2022-2023 Tropics & Exotics Collection Highlights127 itineraries to choose from ranging from 7 to 77 days272 ports of call and 284 overnight or multi-day staysTotal of 62 extended explorations of 15 to 77 days that are perfect for long-cruise connoisseursAntarctica – four voyages aboard Marina that include scenic cruising in AntarcticaCaribbean – a diverse calendar of offerings with a great array of voyage lengths including 12 cruises that are 15 days or more in length, and new embarkation ports beyond Miami in Bridgetown, Barbados; Panama City, Panama; and Oranjestad, Aruba22 voyages aboard Regatta and Nautica spanning the entirety of Asia and Africa ranging from 10 to 40 daysThree trans-Tasman Australia / New Zealand voyages aboard Regatta and six voyages that explore the South Pacific, Polynesia, and HawaiiMarina offers three forays into the mighty AmazonNautica reprises her perennially popular voyages to Africa, India, and the Arabian Peninsula35-day Christmas and New Year's circumnavigation of AustraliaThree springtime immersions into Japan, sailing roundtrip from TokyoTravelmarvel 2022 – explore the delights of Croatia aboard our newly launched, luxurious MV Lady Eleganza yacht, with just 34 guests on board.Cruise along the stunning Croatian coastline aboard the brand new MV Lady Eleganza on this 7-night Adriatic Coast and Dalmatian Islands journey. Discover idyllic islands such as Krk, Vis & Badija, venture to the waterfalls of Krka National Park and encounter the historic cities of Zadar, Split and World Heritage-listed Dubrovnik.Designed especially for the Adriatic Coast and newly built for the 2021 cruising seasonAn intimate cruising experience with just 34 guests on boardDock overnight in every port and step ashore to explore coastal townsEnjoy complimentary drinks and excellent dining on boardTake in the stunning coastal scenery from up on the sun deckBe well looked after by a close-knit, experienced local crewMSC Cruises commences 6 month countdown to the launch of MSC Seashore Following an inaugural season in the Mediterranean from August, MSC Seashore will head to Miami in November 2021 to sail The Bahamas and the CaribbeanSome of the key highlights of MSC Cruises' newest flagship include:13,000 sqm of outdoor space with a wide choice of outdoor bars and dining, pools and deck area for relaxing and sunbathingSix stunning swimming pools with enlarged poolside areas including a spectacular new Infinity Pool and two new Infinity WhirlpoolsAn expansive 540 metre-long waterfront promenade close to the water, ideal for grabbing a drink and al fresco dining or simply taking a stroll to enjoy the fresh sea airThe largest and most luxurious MSC Yacht Club spanning 3,000 sqm over four decks with two palatial new Owners Suites11 different types of cabins and suites with balconies including the coveted aft suits, 50 terraced suites with extended balconies offering up to 15 sqm of private terrace and 32 different suites with outdoor private whirlpoolsEthical Cruise T-Shirts Now available branded podcast t-shirts, cruise-tees and Christmas gifts or design your own in the studio. All using organic cotton, printed using green energy and plastic-free packaging! https://bit.ly/32G7RdhJoin the show: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/  Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg    Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ChrisCunard  Peter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/Home  Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF  Castbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI  Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u  I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8  Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz  Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M  Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs  Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.