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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 Nibble33 video mentions
Room Service
Barely Crispy12 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble79 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip53 video mentions
Suites
Solid Strip27 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip80 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip24 video mentions
Casino
Solid Strip7 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 Nibble813 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. If you can, get your Princess Medallion mailed to you before travel to avoid longer check-in times at the dock.

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

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

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

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

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

  7. Implement thorough safety management systems for routine examination of critical equipment.

  8. If you're planning on a cruise in 2026 or 2027 in Brazil and you speak Portuguese, keep an eye out for Buena Vista.

Videos (674)

Is the QM2 Being CHANGED? 2027 Refit Rumours & Radical Changes? | QM2 Vlog #49:38Vlog

Is the QM2 Being CHANGED? 2027 Refit Rumours & Radical Changes? | QM2 Vlog #4

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 11K views Β· 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
How hard is it to find a washing machine on QM2?0:58Vlog

How hard is it to find a washing machine on QM2?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 4 months ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+2 more
What is the most DANGEROUS part of a cruise ship?0:43Tips

What is the most DANGEROUS part of a cruise ship?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 5 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+2 more
The Most Dangerous Place on Queen Mary 2 | QM2 Vlog #38:12Vlog

The Most Dangerous Place on Queen Mary 2 | QM2 Vlog #3

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 5 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+3 more
Why planes made liners redundant #shorts0:59Vlog

Why planes made liners redundant #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 5 months ago
Critical
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
The world’s last Ocean Liner arrives in Sydney | Why Queen Mary 2 is the LAST of her kind?3:25Vlog

The world’s last Ocean Liner arrives in Sydney | Why Queen Mary 2 is the LAST of her kind?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
Cruise Chaos in the Middle East: Where are the Stranded cruise ships?2:31Tips

Cruise Chaos in the Middle East: Where are the Stranded cruise ships?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 11K views Β· 5 months ago
Critical
Boarding the world's LAST ocean liner + a surprise | QM2 Vlog #27:18Vlog

Boarding the world's LAST ocean liner + a surprise | QM2 Vlog #2

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
+1 more
Exclusive: QM2’s Designer Speaks Out on board RMS Queen Mary | The Expert Cruise Show45:27Tour

Exclusive: QM2’s Designer Speaks Out on board RMS Queen Mary | The Expert Cruise Show

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
+4 more
How can you NOT BE IMPRESSED by QM2?0:25Tour

How can you NOT BE IMPRESSED by QM2?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
MISSING THE SHIP? My New Zealand [NEAR] Disaster | QM2 Vlog #14:17Vlog

MISSING THE SHIP? My New Zealand [NEAR] Disaster | QM2 Vlog #1

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 5 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
BREAKING: Carnival pulls Adventure from Winter 2028. North American Redeployment Announced.2:59Vlog

BREAKING: Carnival pulls Adventure from Winter 2028. North American Redeployment Announced.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 5 months ago
Mixed
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Encounter
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Splendor
+1 more
The Ultimate Test: Watch QM2 Charge Into a North Atlantic Hurricane6:20Tour

The Ultimate Test: Watch QM2 Charge Into a North Atlantic Hurricane

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 26K views Β· 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Why this is the Weirdest Carnival Ship?0:58Review

Why this is the Weirdest Carnival Ship?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 5 months ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+3 more
Carnival Cruise Line makes BIG changes to Encounter & Adventure for 2026.5:26Tips

Carnival Cruise Line makes BIG changes to Encounter & Adventure for 2026.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 5 months ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+3 more
Norwegian's NEW Fleet - 17 Cruise Ships Ordered through 20376:04Compare

Norwegian's NEW Fleet - 17 Cruise Ships Ordered through 2037

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
+3 more
Cunard's Royal Rendezvous 2026: QM2 Designer Celebrates RMS Queen Mary. The Expert Cruise Show52:31Tour

Cunard's Royal Rendezvous 2026: QM2 Designer Celebrates RMS Queen Mary. The Expert Cruise Show

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+6 more
Are all transatlantic crossings created equal?0:51Compare

Are all transatlantic crossings created equal?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 7K views Β· 5 months ago
Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Luna
+2 more
Why Your 'Transatlantic Cruise' Isn't What You Think [Crossing vs. Cruise] 4K8:40Tips

Why Your 'Transatlantic Cruise' Isn't What You Think [Crossing vs. Cruise] 4K

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 28K views Β· 5 months ago
Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+3 more
The Ship Too Fast to Catch: Queen Mary’s Hidden War Secrets8:54Tour

The Ship Too Fast to Catch: Queen Mary’s Hidden War Secrets

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
+1 more
What is the RMS Queen Mary hotel?1:00Tour

What is the RMS Queen Mary hotel?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 5 months ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
RMS Queen Mary FULL TOUR: Complete Tour of RESTORED Ship with Cunard Historian40:19Tour

RMS Queen Mary FULL TOUR: Complete Tour of RESTORED Ship with Cunard Historian

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 17K views Β· 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
+1 more
It Finally Happened: QM2 Returns to the Original Queen Mary5:40Tour

It Finally Happened: QM2 Returns to the Original Queen Mary

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 12K views Β· 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+2 more
Royal Caribbean’s New Discovery Class: Is the "Bigger is Better" Era Over?4:30Review

Royal Caribbean’s New Discovery Class: Is the "Bigger is Better" Era Over?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+16 more