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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)

Cunard Extends Cruise Pause - QM2, Queen Elizabeth 2021 Cruises Cancelled.2:30Tips

Cunard Extends Cruise Pause - QM2, Queen Elizabeth 2021 Cruises Cancelled.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 11K views Β· 5 years ago
Critical
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+1 more
Australian Cruise Ship Ban Extended… AGAIN!3:28Tips

Australian Cruise Ship Ban Extended… AGAIN!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 5 years ago
Mixed
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Spirit
+1 more
Vintage Cruise Ships are being Scrapped! Are any being Saved?5:40Compare

Vintage Cruise Ships are being Scrapped! Are any being Saved?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 53K views Β· 5 years ago
Critical
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Marella Cruises logo
Marella Cruises
Costa Cruises logo
Costa Cruises
+7 more
The Great Ship Graveyard: What 2020 Did to Maritime History7:58Compare

The Great Ship Graveyard: What 2020 Did to Maritime History

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 127K views Β· 5 years ago
Mixed
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+2 more
Why Australia banned Cruise Ships for TWO YEARS!6:18Tips

Why Australia banned Cruise Ships for TWO YEARS!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 5 years ago
Mixed
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+4 more
The Two Ships that SAVED P&O Cruises | Oriana & Aurora9:08Compare

The Two Ships that SAVED P&O Cruises | Oriana & Aurora

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 19K views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
+3 more
2020: The Year that Cruising Stopped!8:02Vlog

2020: The Year that Cruising Stopped!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 15K views Β· 5 years ago
Very Critical
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+11 more
2020 Cruise Nostalgia | How Cruising Used To Bring Joy.8:17Vlog

2020 Cruise Nostalgia | How Cruising Used To Bring Joy.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+4 more
The Ships that Built Princess: The Story of the Sun Princess Class4:56Compare

The Ships that Built Princess: The Story of the Sun Princess Class

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 16K views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+5 more
Where did they park 300 cruise ships during the COVID-19 pandemic?8:21Tips

Where did they park 300 cruise ships during the COVID-19 pandemic?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 432K views Β· 5 years ago
Mixed
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
AIDA Cruises logo
AIDA Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+30 more
Why they didn’t repurpose the cruise ships during the shutdown?9:28Tips

Why they didn’t repurpose the cruise ships during the shutdown?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 7K views Β· 5 years ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+1 more
Secret meanings in Cruise Ship names.  How Cruise Ship names are chosen & what they mean!10:50Tips

Secret meanings in Cruise Ship names. How Cruise Ship names are chosen & what they mean!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 5 years ago
Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
+20 more
What did they do with all the Food during the Global Cruise Shutdown?8:04Tips

What did they do with all the Food during the Global Cruise Shutdown?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 84K views Β· 5 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Recycling CRUISE SHIPS: What happens when Cruise Ships DIE?10:56Tips

Recycling CRUISE SHIPS: What happens when Cruise Ships DIE?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 644K views Β· 5 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
+4 more
How the Allies used the Cunard Queens to win World War II.11:49Tour

How the Allies used the Cunard Queens to win World War II.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 16K views Β· 5 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
+1 more
The Cruising Restart just hit a hurdle!!6:32Tips

The Cruising Restart just hit a hurdle!!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 6 years ago
Critical
AIDA Cruises logo
AIDA Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Hurtigruten logo
Hurtigruten
+5 more
Germany goes back to Sea! Cruising Restarts in Europe.10:18Compare

Germany goes back to Sea! Cruising Restarts in Europe.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 6 years ago
Positive
AIDA Cruises logo
AIDA Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Hurtigruten logo
Hurtigruten
+7 more
Queen Elizabeth HAS ARRIVED HOME! Cunard Queen Elizabeth arrives in Southampton, UK!4:45Vlog

Queen Elizabeth HAS ARRIVED HOME! Cunard Queen Elizabeth arrives in Southampton, UK!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 27K views Β· 6 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+3 more
Sold Saved or SCRAPPED?! Cruise Ships heading to scrapyards. Which ships have been saved?6:48Compare

Sold Saved or SCRAPPED?! Cruise Ships heading to scrapyards. Which ships have been saved?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 72K views Β· 6 years ago
Mixed
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+4 more
What are these cruise ships doing during the cruise shutdown?8:30Tour

What are these cruise ships doing during the cruise shutdown?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 43K views Β· 6 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
+28 more
Brand New Cruise Ship: Nowhere To Go [What happens when ship's can't be delivered]7:54Compare

Brand New Cruise Ship: Nowhere To Go [What happens when ship's can't be delivered]

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 246K views Β· 6 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+16 more
5 times Cunard Line Changed the World!8:35Compare

5 times Cunard Line Changed the World!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 10K views Β· 6 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
+5 more
Queen Elizabeth is HEADING HOME! Cunard's Queen Elizabeth leaves the Philippines bound for the UK!3:47Vlog

Queen Elizabeth is HEADING HOME! Cunard's Queen Elizabeth leaves the Philippines bound for the UK!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 19K views Β· 6 years ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+5 more
Where WERE all the EMPTY cruise ships during the Pandemic?6:32Tips

Where WERE all the EMPTY cruise ships during the Pandemic?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 143K views Β· 6 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
+24 more