{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/652fb38b20efb900122761b3/6680e9df91bcf9d0d4281923?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep189 - Norwegian Capricorn Line, Listener Questions and Cruise News","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/652fb38b20efb900122761b3/1719724090824-7ffd46741a32bdf30479961d3bf5904f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In episode 189 of TBCP, Chris shares the rise and fall of Norwegian Capricorn Line, listener Keith asks about other cruise lines owning hotels/resorts PLUS the boys share the latest news from Crystal, Costa, Aida &amp; MSC.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Listener Question: </strong></p><p>Keith asks: “I’d like to learn more about hotels owned by cruise lines. Was this done to capture more of the vacation spend or done as a way to offer a more complete package and capture more customers? Which lines have done this and beyond Holland America, who continues to own a hotel?”</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Cruise news: </strong></p><ul><li>Crystal Signs Memorandum of Agreement with Fincantieri for Two New Ocean Ships</li><li>Costa Launches new experiences for families</li><li>Cast off for AIDA Summer 2026</li><li>MSC Sustainability update</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Support the show: </strong></p><ul><li>Listen, Like, Subscribe &amp; Review on your favourite podcast directory.</li><li>Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the show</li><li>Buy 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. <a href=\"https://bit.ly/2T2FYGX\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/2T2FYGX</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Sustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic <a href=\"https://bit.ly/32G7Rdh\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/32G7Rdh</a></li><li>Follow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Join the show:</strong></p><ul><li>If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website <a href=\"https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Co-host: </strong></p><ul><li>Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Chris’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>","author_name":"The Big Cruise Podacast"}