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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)

Badly behaved cruise passenger got a surprise!0:48Vlog

Badly behaved cruise passenger got a surprise!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 9 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
+7 more
I LIKED the ship EVERYONE loves to HATE: Carnival Adventure Full Review: The Expert Cruise Show.39:24Review

I LIKED the ship EVERYONE loves to HATE: Carnival Adventure Full Review: The Expert Cruise Show.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
+8 more
What’s it like on Carnival’s NEW (old) Cruise Ship? #shorts0:57Tour

What’s it like on Carnival’s NEW (old) Cruise Ship? #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
What is the most DANGEROUS place on a Cruise ship?0:47Tips

What is the most DANGEROUS place on a Cruise ship?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 9 months ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
+7 more
Where cruise ships go to DIE: Ship Scrapping Revealed.8:03Tour

Where cruise ships go to DIE: Ship Scrapping Revealed.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 77K views Β· 9 months ago
Mixed
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+3 more
The Cruise Ship That's ALWAYS Being Sold; Has Ambition Found Her Forever Home?5:23Tour

The Cruise Ship That's ALWAYS Being Sold; Has Ambition Found Her Forever Home?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 20K views Β· 9 months ago
Positive
AIDA Cruises logo
AIDA Cruises
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+3 more
How I booked a CRUISE for UNDER $62 per day - The Expert Cruise Show Ep 2344:43Tips

How I booked a CRUISE for UNDER $62 per day - The Expert Cruise Show Ep 23

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+8 more
Why does the Ocean Liner exist (with QM2 designer)1:00Compare

Why does the Ocean Liner exist (with QM2 designer)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 9 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
Cunard Line logo
Queen Victoria
+2 more
Is Carnival Adventure any good since the P&O transition?5:14Review

Is Carnival Adventure any good since the P&O transition?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 901 views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+2 more
How β€œCarnival” is Carnival Adventure? Our opinion LIVE from onboard Carnival’s new [P&O] ship.5:33Vlog

How β€œCarnival” is Carnival Adventure? Our opinion LIVE from onboard Carnival’s new [P&O] ship.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+1 more
How DIFFERENT is Carnival Adventure from Pacific Adventure? We step aboard to reveal all5:23Tour

How DIFFERENT is Carnival Adventure from Pacific Adventure? We step aboard to reveal all

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Encounter
Norwegian's Down Under Disaster; Why Australia Sank this Cruise Line?4:29Review

Norwegian's Down Under Disaster; Why Australia Sank this Cruise Line?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 9 months ago
Very Critical
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+5 more
CRUISE SECRETS: 7 Expert Cruise Tips You Missed? [Edge Class to Titanic]39:42Tips

CRUISE SECRETS: 7 Expert Cruise Tips You Missed? [Edge Class to Titanic]

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+8 more
"It's A Business" - Queen Mary 2 Architect's REALITY CHECK On Refits & Changes6:55Tour

"It's A Business" - Queen Mary 2 Architect's REALITY CHECK On Refits & Changes

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 10K views Β· 10 months ago
Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+4 more
How passenger ships used to be #shorts0:55Tour

How passenger ships used to be #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 10 months ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard's Game Changers: 5 Ships That Shaped Modern Travel [Carpathia to Queen Mary 2]9:08Compare

Cunard's Game Changers: 5 Ships That Shaped Modern Travel [Carpathia to Queen Mary 2]

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 10 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
+5 more
Qantas A321 XLR bumpy approach to Runway 25 Sydney #shorts1:00

Qantas A321 XLR bumpy approach to Runway 25 Sydney #shorts

Β· 1K views Β· 10 months ago
Is Cunard expensive? #shorts0:28Tips

Is Cunard expensive? #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 10 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
+2 more
What impact does Carnival have on Cunard? #shorts1:00Compare

What impact does Carnival have on Cunard? #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 10 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
Cunard Line logo
Queen Victoria
+2 more
Are Cunard's Refits an Upgrade? Expert's Guide to Cunard's Queens & Service - Ep 2144:23Compare

Are Cunard's Refits an Upgrade? Expert's Guide to Cunard's Queens & Service - Ep 21

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 13K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+2 more
Sydney Runways CLOSED! Qantas A321XLR turbulent landing on EAST-WEST Runway4:47Vlog

Sydney Runways CLOSED! Qantas A321XLR turbulent landing on EAST-WEST Runway

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 11K views Β· 10 months ago
Positive
Queen Elizabeth vs Force 8 Gale – 40 Knot Winds Slam Cruise Ship!3:36

Queen Elizabeth vs Force 8 Gale – 40 Knot Winds Slam Cruise Ship!

Β· 4K views Β· 10 months ago
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
How Passenger Ships USED to be [Cunard Line 185th Anniversary ITV Interview with Chris Frame]4:09Tour

How Passenger Ships USED to be [Cunard Line 185th Anniversary ITV Interview with Chris Frame]

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
Why QM2 is a liner and the Disney ships aren’t #shorts0:58Compare

Why QM2 is a liner and the Disney ships aren’t #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 10 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
+6 more