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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)

How Queen Mary beat the Great Depression to become the greatest ocean liner of her time.9:45Tour

How Queen Mary beat the Great Depression to become the greatest ocean liner of her time.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 14K views Β· 6 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Victoria
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
+1 more
Why they left 300 Cruise Ships Running Empty? Inside Look the Cruise Pause7:52Tips

Why they left 300 Cruise Ships Running Empty? Inside Look the Cruise Pause

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 435K views Β· 6 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Thousands of crew members are still aboard Cruise Ships - Find Out Why!7:58Tips

Thousands of crew members are still aboard Cruise Ships - Find Out Why!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 7K views Β· 6 years ago
Very Critical
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+11 more
Why Your Cruise Ship’s Home Port IS NOT Where It’s Registered5:48Tips

Why Your Cruise Ship’s Home Port IS NOT Where It’s Registered

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 12K views Β· 6 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
How Cruise Ports Coped with the Cruise Shutdown?!10:06Tips

How Cruise Ports Coped with the Cruise Shutdown?!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 19K views Β· 6 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
Ghost Ships: How a Skeleton Crew Keeps a Mega-Ship Alive8:39Tips

Ghost Ships: How a Skeleton Crew Keeps a Mega-Ship Alive

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 113K views Β· 6 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Arcadia
+2 more
Where did all the EMPTY cruise ships go?6:46Tour

Where did all the EMPTY cruise ships go?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 895K views Β· 6 years ago
Mixed
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+16 more
Cunard, P&O Cruises Extend Unprecedented Cruise Pause. QM2 voyages cancelled. Iona Launch Delayed.2:57Tips

Cunard, P&O Cruises Extend Unprecedented Cruise Pause. QM2 voyages cancelled. Iona Launch Delayed.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 19K views Β· 6 years ago
Mixed
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
Iona
+3 more
Design Secrets of Queen Mary 2: Ocean Liner’s unique features [Explained by Chief Naval Architect]11:29Tour

Design Secrets of Queen Mary 2: Ocean Liner’s unique features [Explained by Chief Naval Architect]

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 106K views Β· 6 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
+3 more
Can CRUISING SURVIVE the Cruise SHUTDOWN? (With Maritime Historian Bill Miller!)9:10Tips

Can CRUISING SURVIVE the Cruise SHUTDOWN? (With Maritime Historian Bill Miller!)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 12K views Β· 6 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+6 more
QM2 returns to Southampton | Queen Mary 2 back in the UK after cancelled 2020 World Cruise3:45Tour

QM2 returns to Southampton | Queen Mary 2 back in the UK after cancelled 2020 World Cruise

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 20K views Β· 6 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
+7 more
This ship SAVED Titanic’s survivors… What happened next is a tragedy: Cunard’s Carpathia.5:17Tour

This ship SAVED Titanic’s survivors… What happened next is a tragedy: Cunard’s Carpathia.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 14K views Β· 6 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Why are there NO CRUISE SHIPS in Australia in 2020? Australia Unprecedented Cruise Ship Eviction!4:48Tips

Why are there NO CRUISE SHIPS in Australia in 2020? Australia Unprecedented Cruise Ship Eviction!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 22K views Β· 6 years ago
Critical
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
+4 more
Where are the Cunard ships? QM2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth Update3:17Compare

Where are the Cunard ships? QM2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth Update

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 20K views Β· 6 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line logo
Queen Victoria
+1 more
Inside the Legendary QE2: A Rare, Complete Tour (Historic Cunard Liner)16:17Tour

Inside the Legendary QE2: A Rare, Complete Tour (Historic Cunard Liner)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 64K views Β· 6 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
+4 more
Empty Queen Mary 2 sails home as a Ghost Ship. QM2 departs with just 264 passengers aboard!3:29

Empty Queen Mary 2 sails home as a Ghost Ship. QM2 departs with just 264 passengers aboard!

Β· 37K views Β· 6 years ago
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line logo
Queen Victoria
+1 more
Queen Mary 2 - 2020 Season Cancelled - QM2 World Cruise ends in Australia!2:14Vlog

Queen Mary 2 - 2020 Season Cancelled - QM2 World Cruise ends in Australia!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 10K views Β· 6 years ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
+6 more
Queen Mary 2 World Cruise Cancelled - No New Passengers or Crew To Join QM2! 2020 Cruise Update!2:44Vlog

Queen Mary 2 World Cruise Cancelled - No New Passengers or Crew To Join QM2! 2020 Cruise Update!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 9K views Β· 6 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+1 more
The Cruise Pause Begins!3:06Tips

The Cruise Pause Begins!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 6 years ago
Mixed
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+5 more
How the World's Biggest Ship ESCAPED German Bombs in SECRET!8:11Tour

How the World's Biggest Ship ESCAPED German Bombs in SECRET!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 19K views Β· 6 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
Cunard releases Queen Elizabeth’s new Australian 2020 cruises, cancels Asian itinerary.2:34Tips

Cunard releases Queen Elizabeth’s new Australian 2020 cruises, cancels Asian itinerary.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 6 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+3 more
Queen Elizabeth Asian Cruises Cancelled | Safety First as Cunard keep Queen Elizabeth in Australia1:54Tips

Queen Elizabeth Asian Cruises Cancelled | Safety First as Cunard keep Queen Elizabeth in Australia

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 6 years ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
QM2 Safely Arrives in Fremantle after Unplanned World Cruise Diversion2:32

QM2 Safely Arrives in Fremantle after Unplanned World Cruise Diversion

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 6 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+3 more
Queen Mary 2 shows off her manoeuvrability! QM2 pods and thrusters in action.2:25

Queen Mary 2 shows off her manoeuvrability! QM2 pods and thrusters in action.

Β· 10K views Β· 6 years ago
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2