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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)

$63 Million Mistake: Why Cunard's QE2 was driven into ROCKS?8:39Tour

$63 Million Mistake: Why Cunard's QE2 was driven into ROCKS?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 10K views Β· 7 months ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
Bill Miller "Mr Ocean Liner" reveals ALL in Exclusive Interview: The Expert Cruise Show49:56Tour

Bill Miller "Mr Ocean Liner" reveals ALL in Exclusive Interview: The Expert Cruise Show

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+8 more
Is time running out for the LAST Ocean Liner?7:07Review

Is time running out for the LAST Ocean Liner?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 37K views Β· 7 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+4 more
The End of All-Inclusive? Why Cruise Brands WON'T STOP CUTTING in 202612:03Vlog

The End of All-Inclusive? Why Cruise Brands WON'T STOP CUTTING in 2026

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 7 months ago
Critical
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
+12 more
A $100 Million Gamble: Why Norwegian Spirit is Now NCL’s Best Ship [And maybe the world’s best] Ep3243:51Review

A $100 Million Gamble: Why Norwegian Spirit is Now NCL’s Best Ship [And maybe the world’s best] Ep32

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+8 more
Carnival Splendor MAJOR REFIT Tour - First look INSIDE Carnival Cruise Ship13:41Tour

Carnival Splendor MAJOR REFIT Tour - First look INSIDE Carnival Cruise Ship

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 17K views Β· 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+5 more
Watch the world's ONLY OCEAN LINER absolutely SMASH through storms3:02Vlog

Watch the world's ONLY OCEAN LINER absolutely SMASH through storms

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 7 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+3 more
Will you do me a favour? #cruiseship0:22Vlog

Will you do me a favour? #cruiseship

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 7 months ago
Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Spirit
Why I am scared of cruise ships? #shorts0:32Vlog

Why I am scared of cruise ships? #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 7 months ago
Mixed
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Spirit
+1 more
Norwegian Spirit FULL Tour - 4k 2026 Interior Review of $100m refit40:16Tour

Norwegian Spirit FULL Tour - 4k 2026 Interior Review of $100m refit

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 14K views Β· 7 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Spirit
+1 more
Chris Frame on 10 NEWS - β€œWe need a national approach to attract global cruise lines”1:55Tour

Chris Frame on 10 NEWS - β€œWe need a national approach to attract global cruise lines”

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 7 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
+2 more
Why passengers would hold your nose on early cruises?0:54Review

Why passengers would hold your nose on early cruises?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 7 months ago
Very Critical
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
+1 more
Would you pay this much for an inside cabin? #cruise0:38Review

Would you pay this much for an inside cabin? #cruise

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 7 months ago
Mixed
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+1 more
Queen Mary's Dirty Secret: Why You Had to BOOK a Bath7:21Tips

Queen Mary's Dirty Secret: Why You Had to BOOK a Bath

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 14K views Β· 7 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
Britannia
+1 more
My (VERY) Honest Review of Quantum of the Seas - Episode 31 The Expert Cruise Show42:47Review

My (VERY) Honest Review of Quantum of the Seas - Episode 31 The Expert Cruise Show

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 7 months ago
Critical
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+3 more
Why the LOVE BOAT failed in Australia?10:29Tour

Why the LOVE BOAT failed in Australia?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 8 months ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+2 more
How the World's BIGGEST Liner was Designed? QM2 Designer Reveals Secrets14:57Tour

How the World's BIGGEST Liner was Designed? QM2 Designer Reveals Secrets

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 8 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
+4 more
YOUR Top Cruise Tips: STOP Making These Mistakes and Bring the JOY Back - Ep 30 Expert Cruise Show40:52Tips

YOUR Top Cruise Tips: STOP Making These Mistakes and Bring the JOY Back - Ep 30 Expert Cruise Show

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+4 more
The QM2's Secret: Why The World's Only Ocean Liner Carries Spare Propellers on Deck8:04Tips

The QM2's Secret: Why The World's Only Ocean Liner Carries Spare Propellers on Deck

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 37K views Β· 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Silversea Cruises logo
Silversea Cruises
+5 more
Ambience Cruise Ship - FULL tour of the Cruise Ship that was SAVED from the Scrap Yard!10:39Tour

Ambience Cruise Ship - FULL tour of the Cruise Ship that was SAVED from the Scrap Yard!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 8 months ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Regal Princess
Cruise Vloggers REACT! The Community Responds to Our "Best Of" List + Who We Missed43:05Tips

Cruise Vloggers REACT! The Community Responds to Our "Best Of" List + Who We Missed

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+5 more
Queen Mary 2 - Complete Full HD Tour of the Cunard Ocean Liner QM215:37Tour

Queen Mary 2 - Complete Full HD Tour of the Cunard Ocean Liner QM2

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 17K views Β· 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+2 more
ROYAL PRINCESS - Complete Full 4K Tour of Royal Princess Cruise Ship!12:41Tour

ROYAL PRINCESS - Complete Full 4K Tour of Royal Princess Cruise Ship!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 39K views Β· 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Royal Princess
Princess Cruises logo
Enchanted Princess
+2 more
SISTERS NOT TWINS: Which Ship is Best? Cunard's Queen Victoria & Queen Elizabeth Compared!5:49Compare

SISTERS NOT TWINS: Which Ship is Best? Cunard's Queen Victoria & Queen Elizabeth Compared!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 8 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Queen Victoria
+2 more