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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)

Why NCL spent $100m on a 20 year old ship? #shorts0:58Tour

Why NCL spent $100m on a 20 year old ship? #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Spirit
How 16,683 People Squeezed Onto One Ship [They had Bunks in the Pool]8:38Tour

How 16,683 People Squeezed Onto One Ship [They had Bunks in the Pool]

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
BREAKING: Hurricane Reroutes Cruise Ships - Carnival, NCL, Royal Caribbean Cancelations, Diversions4:09Tips

BREAKING: Hurricane Reroutes Cruise Ships - Carnival, NCL, Royal Caribbean Cancelations, Diversions

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 12K views Β· 11 months ago
Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+4 more
How much FOOD does QM2 serve daily? #shorts1:00Tips

How much FOOD does QM2 serve daily? #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 11 months ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Bad news from Disney Cruises #shorts0:33Review

Bad news from Disney Cruises #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 11 months ago
Mixed
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
+4 more
ANOTHER cruise line ABANDONS Australia4:12Review

ANOTHER cruise line ABANDONS Australia

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 11 months ago
Mixed
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
+4 more
Queen Mary 2 blows massive fog horn #shorts0:34Vlog

Queen Mary 2 blows massive fog horn #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
How do you replace the engines of an ocean liner?0:56Tour

How do you replace the engines of an ocean liner?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Why We Still Love the Titanic? Why passengers love a ship that sunk? - Ep 15 The Expert Cruise Show47:03Review

Why We Still Love the Titanic? Why passengers love a ship that sunk? - Ep 15 The Expert Cruise Show

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 11 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+4 more
What happens when someone Dies on a Cruise Ship? [Inside the Morgue]5:49Tips

What happens when someone Dies on a Cruise Ship? [Inside the Morgue]

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 11 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Oceania Cruises logo
Oceania Cruises
+1 more
World Famous QE2 makes EPIC arrival in 1996 [Archival Footage]3:22

World Famous QE2 makes EPIC arrival in 1996 [Archival Footage]

Β· 3K views Β· 11 months ago
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
Cunard’s PLAYBOY Cruise Ships: How Two Ships Changed Cruising Forever5:45Review

Cunard’s PLAYBOY Cruise Ships: How Two Ships Changed Cruising Forever

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 7K views Β· 11 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Icon of the Seas
Cruise Passengers Are DIVIDED; Our Unfiltered Response to your Comments43:31Tips

Cruise Passengers Are DIVIDED; Our Unfiltered Response to your Comments

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 11 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
+6 more
CROWN PRINCESS - Complete Full HD Tour of Crown Princess Cruise Ship11:49Tour

CROWN PRINCESS - Complete Full HD Tour of Crown Princess Cruise Ship

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 41K views Β· 12 months ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+4 more
The QE2's Colossal Heart Transplant: The Epic Diesel Swap That Saved a Legend8:00Tour

The QE2's Colossal Heart Transplant: The Epic Diesel Swap That Saved a Legend

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 71K views Β· 12 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Why MILLIONS love to Cruise? The truth behind the floating cities - Ep. 13 The Expert Cruise Show.44:49Tips

Why MILLIONS love to Cruise? The truth behind the floating cities - Ep. 13 The Expert Cruise Show.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
+7 more
What was 'The Poop Cruise?'0:40Tips

What was 'The Poop Cruise?'

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 11K views Β· 1 years ago
Mixed
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
BREAKING: Cruise Ship Departs Early as Tsunami Threat Hits Pacific4:25Tips

BREAKING: Cruise Ship Departs Early as Tsunami Threat Hits Pacific

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 31K views Β· 1 years ago
Mixed
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
+10 more
The Love Boat's Secret History: They Weren't Always Princess Cruises...5:33Review

The Love Boat's Secret History: They Weren't Always Princess Cruises...

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 37K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+5 more
RMS Queen Mary is MORE than just a ship - Ep 12 The Expert Cruise Show.46:28Tour

RMS Queen Mary is MORE than just a ship - Ep 12 The Expert Cruise Show.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+2 more
MAD DASH: How the World's Biggest Ship ESCAPED German Bombs in SECRET?9:08Tour

MAD DASH: How the World's Biggest Ship ESCAPED German Bombs in SECRET?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
The Queen Mary 2: Why She's NOT Just a Cruise Ship (First Look!) #shorts1:35Compare

The Queen Mary 2: Why She's NOT Just a Cruise Ship (First Look!) #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 9K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+2 more
She's Back! RMS Queen Mary - More Than Just a Ship: An Icon Reborn (Ep. 11 Expert Cruise Show)45:59Review

She's Back! RMS Queen Mary - More Than Just a Ship: An Icon Reborn (Ep. 11 Expert Cruise Show)

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 12K views Β· 1 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+4 more
Why Ocean Liners are SO MUCH TOUGHER & FASTER than Cruise Ships? [Ship Design Deep Dive]10:36Compare

Why Ocean Liners are SO MUCH TOUGHER & FASTER than Cruise Ships? [Ship Design Deep Dive]

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 589K views Β· 1 years ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2