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Chris Frame the Maritime Historian

Chris Frame the Maritime Historian

πŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
674 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon674 Total Videos on YouTube50K subscribers

Chris Frame the Maritime Historian description on YouTube:

Official channel of Chris Frame the Maritime Historian. Home of The Expert Cruise Show, this channel offers expert cruise industry analysis, in-depth ship interior tours, and detailed maritime history. From the latest cruise updates and practical cruise advice to the design and engineering of classic liners; join independent maritime historian Chris Frame to explore the world’s most iconic ships.

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage Β· Chris Frame the Maritime Historian

We’ve analysed 674 of 674 videos so far.

Published
674
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
674
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage100%

Comprehensive read on Chris Frame the Maritime Historian's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
Chris Frame the Maritime Historian’s output Β· year over year

How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related Γ· discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed Γ· cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    96
  2. 2025
    218
  3. 2024
    100
  4. 2023
    74
  5. 2022
    30
  6. 2021
    37
  7. 2020
    57
  8. 2019
    27
  9. 2018
    21
  10. 2017
    25
Heat scale
0% β†’ 100%β€œDiscovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Showing the most recent 10 years Β· 7 earlier years not shown.
Live Reviews

What Creators Are Saying About Chris Frame the Maritime Historian

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score β€” 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Excursions
1 mentions
Biggest Critique
Room Service
12 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip113 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip80 video mentions
Buffet
A Nibble34 video mentions
Room Service
Barely Crispy12 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble79 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip53 video mentions
Suites
Solid Strip28 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip80 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip24 video mentions
Casino
A Nibble8 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip62 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip59 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip26 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip25 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty47 video mentions
Top

Ship & Crew

Ship Design
Seriously Tasty6 video mentions
Top
Ship Condition
A Nibble818 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble26 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip162 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble43 video mentions
Value
A Nibble125 video mentions
Excursions
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Top
Wi-Fi
A Nibble20 video mentions
Loyalty Program
A Nibble66 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology

Who’s this ship for?

How the ship rates with different travel parties.

Solo Travelers
50%
Solid choice
Best Match
Couples
81%
Loved
Families (Young Kids)
75%
Great fit

Consensus Seals

Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.

Thrill Ship
Standout water park & activities
First-Timer Friendly
Highly rated by first-time cruisers

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

β€œNot just on sea, but I think this is the best burger I've ever had.”

β€œThis was an absolutely faultless cruise.”

β€œbeing able to go up there and anchor in exmouth Bay on board Pacific Explorer meant that we had a front row seat for one of the most amazing events that you can see here on Earth”

β€œThe medallion app for Princess is actually I think probably the best that I've seen in the industry.”

β€œShe's just fantastic.”

The Watch-outs

β€œThe tragedy began 10 days into the voyage. On April 11, a Dutch passenger died on board the ship.”

β€œi was actually blocked by you know instagram and facebook for breaching their community policy by reporting too many fake accounts”

β€œWhat was meant to be a rare voyage through the South Atlantic Ocean has turned into a significant medical emergency.”

β€œReports indicate that the Strait remains effectively closed to commercial traffic with Iran reportedly demanding tolls of up to a million dollars for the safe passage through the Strait.”

β€œRegular bathing wasn't really a thing.”

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Chris Frame the Maritime Historian.

  1. To avoid crowded ships, consider traveling off-season or choosing ships with better space ratios.

  2. Do due diligence on space ratios and cabin sizes before booking to ensure the ship meets your personality type (e.g., needing quiet vs. wanting high-density energy).

  3. If you can, get your Princess Medallion mailed to you before travel to avoid longer check-in times at the dock.

  4. Don't be blown by the hype of mega-ships; smaller ships (90k-100k tons) often provide a more luxurious and less crowded experience.

  5. Look for the 'sweet spot' in ship size to avoid the 'Disneyland' experience of constant queuing.

  6. The less you pay, the less disappointed you're going to be.

  7. Dietary control prior to a dive is very important; don't eat for six hours beforehand.

  8. Ensure regular detailed inspections of safety-critical seawater pipes to detect hidden corrosion.

Videos (674)

Carnival Sells Pacific Explorer - New owner REVEALED3:59Review

Carnival Sells Pacific Explorer - New owner REVEALED

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 11K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+2 more
Carnival reveals CHANGES to Carnival Encounter & Carnival Adventure as P&O shutdown LOOMS12:30Tips

Carnival reveals CHANGES to Carnival Encounter & Carnival Adventure as P&O shutdown LOOMS

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 39K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+1 more
How much POWER does a Cruise Ship need? Engine Room Explained8:08Tour

How much POWER does a Cruise Ship need? Engine Room Explained

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 12K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
AIDA Cruises logo
AIDA Cruises
Hurtigruten logo
Hurtigruten
+7 more
Old Cruise Ships NEW Cruises5:44Compare

Old Cruise Ships NEW Cruises

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 12K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+10 more
What is Margheritaville at Sea?7:42Tour

What is Margheritaville at Sea?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Costa Cruises logo
Costa Cruises
+1 more
Queen Mary 2 is WAY more Luxurious than Titanic! #shorts  #cruisenews #cruiseline #titanic #cunard0:57Compare

Queen Mary 2 is WAY more Luxurious than Titanic! #shorts #cruisenews #cruiseline #titanic #cunard

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 21K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
What's Cunard changing on Queen Elizabeth? 2025 Transformation Revealed.3:49Review

What's Cunard changing on Queen Elizabeth? 2025 Transformation Revealed.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 18K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
Is Cunard’s popularity set to soar? Cruise Line on the up and up?4:04Review

Is Cunard’s popularity set to soar? Cruise Line on the up and up?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
+4 more
Maps suggest the most loved Cruise Routes of the Year! #ad11:17Tips

Maps suggest the most loved Cruise Routes of the Year! #ad

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 725 views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Should YOU cruise on the OLDEST cruise ships?15:45Compare

Should YOU cruise on the OLDEST cruise ships?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 76K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+20 more
Why Queen Mary 2 might be GOOD for your HEALTH?4:45Tips

Why Queen Mary 2 might be GOOD for your HEALTH?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Ship’s propellers have evolved #shorts0:13

Ship’s propellers have evolved #shorts

Β· 3K views Β· 1 years ago
Queen Mary 2 DESIGN SECRETS - Last Ocean Liner's Designer Reveals QM2's BIGGEST SECRETS12:12Tour

Queen Mary 2 DESIGN SECRETS - Last Ocean Liner's Designer Reveals QM2's BIGGEST SECRETS

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 24K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
+4 more
Why there’s only one ocean liner left today? Queen Mary 2 #shorts1:00Compare

Why there’s only one ocean liner left today? Queen Mary 2 #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Why 2026 looks DIFFERENT for Royal Caribbean?3:00Tips

Why 2026 looks DIFFERENT for Royal Caribbean?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Star of the Seas
+5 more
Ovation of the Seas: HD Tour of Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship6:50Tour

Ovation of the Seas: HD Tour of Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 31K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Ovation of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Quantum of the Seas
+1 more
What powers Cruise Ships in port? #shorts0:42Tips

What powers Cruise Ships in port? #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 7K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Why Carnival Cruise Line is adding 25 year old ships in 2025? Carnival Encounter & Adventure Update!6:29Review

Why Carnival Cruise Line is adding 25 year old ships in 2025? Carnival Encounter & Adventure Update!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 17K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+3 more
Cunard Queen Victoria in Force 7 Gale!4:07Tour

Cunard Queen Victoria in Force 7 Gale!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Victoria
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+1 more
How Disney Treasure’s first voyage became a rescue mission! πŸ›Ÿ Cruise Ship to the rescue!2:20

How Disney Treasure’s first voyage became a rescue mission! πŸ›Ÿ Cruise Ship to the rescue!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Treasure
+2 more
Why Carnival Luminosa’s 2024 return is good news for Australian cruising?3:34Review

Why Carnival Luminosa’s 2024 return is good news for Australian cruising?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Costa Cruises logo
Costa Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+3 more
New Cruise Ships COMING in 20255:39Compare

New Cruise Ships COMING in 2025

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 7K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
+15 more
5 Amazing QE2 Facts to Wow your Friends!9:12Tips

5 Amazing QE2 Facts to Wow your Friends!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+3 more
Royal Caribbean Upcoming Cruise Ships for 2025!4:08Compare

Royal Caribbean Upcoming Cruise Ships for 2025!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Enchantment of the Seas
+5 more