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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)

What BEING ASKED to design a Billion Dollar OCEAN LINER feels like?0:54Tour

What BEING ASKED to design a Billion Dollar OCEAN LINER feels like?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
+6 more
Design SECRETS of Queen Mary 2 REVEALED by Designer Dr Stephen Payne - Ep 20 The Expert Cruise Show35:28Tour

Design SECRETS of Queen Mary 2 REVEALED by Designer Dr Stephen Payne - Ep 20 The Expert Cruise Show

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
+6 more
Ocean Liner vs Cruise Ship: 5 Massive Differences You Must Know7:06Tips

Ocean Liner vs Cruise Ship: 5 Massive Differences You Must Know

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 356K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
+5 more
How a tiny flaw almost doomed the QE2 #shorts0:58Tour

How a tiny flaw almost doomed the QE2 #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 10 months ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
How stable is Queen Mary 2?1:00Tour

How stable is Queen Mary 2?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 10 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Cruise Deals REVEALED: Anthony Exposes Secrets to Saving Big - Ep 19 The Expert Cruise Show42:48Tips

Cruise Deals REVEALED: Anthony Exposes Secrets to Saving Big - Ep 19 The Expert Cruise Show

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
+4 more
What was the first BIG cruise ship? #shorts0:58Tour

What was the first BIG cruise ship? #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 10 months ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+12 more
Queen Mary 2 in 9m Seas [29.5ft] during Hurricane Force 12 Atlantic Crossing2:28Tour

Queen Mary 2 in 9m Seas [29.5ft] during Hurricane Force 12 Atlantic Crossing

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 66K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
This was the biggest passenger ship from 1938-1996 #shorts0:33Compare

This was the biggest passenger ship from 1938-1996 #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 10 months ago
Mixed
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+9 more
The Race to Build the World's Largest Cruise Ship [and the Ocean Liner that Fought Back]9:20Tour

The Race to Build the World's Largest Cruise Ship [and the Ocean Liner that Fought Back]

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 14K views Β· 10 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+10 more
How two ships BROKE a city #shorts0:56Tour

How two ships BROKE a city #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
+1 more
Why people hate flying?0:56Tips

Why people hate flying?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 10 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
+4 more
When Queen Mary 2 brought a city to a standstill #shorts1:00Tour

When Queen Mary 2 brought a city to a standstill #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
+1 more
Cruise Passengers Speak Up - Viewer Cruise Feedback, Tips & Reviews - Ep18 The Expert Cruise Show44:00Tips

Cruise Passengers Speak Up - Viewer Cruise Feedback, Tips & Reviews - Ep18 The Expert Cruise Show

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+5 more
Coral Geographer Full Tour [She Cruises the Kimberley - where big ships cannot]8:17Tour

Coral Geographer Full Tour [She Cruises the Kimberley - where big ships cannot]

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
The Day Two Ships Broke a City - How QE2 & QM2 brought Sydney to its Knees?9:05Review

The Day Two Ships Broke a City - How QE2 & QM2 brought Sydney to its Knees?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 53K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line logo
Queen Victoria
+2 more
How many pets were on the Titanic when it sunk?0:57Tips

How many pets were on the Titanic when it sunk?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 11 months ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Navigator of the Seas: Tips, Tricks, & Why It's Still a Gem - Ep 17 Expert Cruise Show42:29Tips

Navigator of the Seas: Tips, Tricks, & Why It's Still a Gem - Ep 17 Expert Cruise Show

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Navigator of the Seas
+7 more
The Ship Cunard Rejected: How Queen Victoria ended up as P&O's Arcadia?6:33Review

The Ship Cunard Rejected: How Queen Victoria ended up as P&O's Arcadia?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 60K views Β· 11 months ago
Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
+4 more
How a dangerous discovery saved QE2 from certain doom?0:59Tour

How a dangerous discovery saved QE2 from certain doom?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 11 months ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
Dead in the Atlantic: The $60 Million Emergency QE2 Survived8:02Tour

Dead in the Atlantic: The $60 Million Emergency QE2 Survived

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 55K views Β· 11 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
ARCHIVE: QE2's Last Goodbye to Australia | Caught on TV News1:43Tour

ARCHIVE: QE2's Last Goodbye to Australia | Caught on TV News

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Legend Of The Seas
+1 more
Why People LOVED the QE2? Was she Cunard's BEST? The Expert Cruise Show Ep. 1647:12Review

Why People LOVED the QE2? Was she Cunard's BEST? The Expert Cruise Show Ep. 16

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
+4 more
How Britain snuck the world’s largest liner out of Europe?0:43Tour

How Britain snuck the world’s largest liner out of Europe?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 11 months ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth