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Chris Frame the Maritime Historian

Chris Frame the Maritime Historian

πŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
665 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon743 Total Videos on YouTube49K 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 665 of 743 videos so far.

Published
665
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
743
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage90%

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
    93
  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.

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
11 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip112 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Solid Strip77 video mentions
Buffet
A Nibble33 video mentions
Room Service
Barely Crispy11 video mentions

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble78 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip51 video mentions
Suites
Solid Strip28 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Solid Strip79 video mentions
Nightlife
Solid Strip24 video mentions
Casino
Solid Strip6 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip61 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
Solid Strip58 video mentions
Water Park
Seriously Tasty24 video mentions
Top
Kids & Family
Solid Strip24 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty46 video mentions
Top

Ship & Crew

Ship Design
Seriously Tasty6 video mentions
Ship Condition
A Nibble792 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble23 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip164 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble44 video mentions
Value
A Nibble123 video mentions
Excursions
Seriously Tasty1 video mention
Top
Wi-Fi
A Nibble18 video mentions
Loyalty Program
A Nibble70 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)
76%
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€œShe's just fantastic.”

β€œThis is better designed than the Edgeclass. It's just absolutely beautifully designed.”

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

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

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

  4. Book an ocean view cabin after guest services on deck three for a 7-foot floor-to-ceiling window.

  5. Consider older Millennium class ships for better value and classic cruising experience.

  6. Don't pay extra for the retreat; you can get similar service in standard cabins.

  7. Check the Expert Cruise Show for updates on the war's impact on cruising.

  8. Support the channel by joining as a member or purchasing the creator's book.

Videos (665)

Queen Elizabeth LIVE departure from Auckland.16:02Tour

Queen Elizabeth LIVE departure from Auckland.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 1K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
+2 more
I’m on Celebrity Edge’s 1st Auckland arrival! Guess what ship I found? Cunard QE Live!3:07Vlog

I’m on Celebrity Edge’s 1st Auckland arrival! Guess what ship I found? Cunard QE Live!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 758 views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Edge
+1 more
ROYAL PRINCESS - Complete Full HD Tour of Royal Princess Cruise Ship!13:05Tour

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

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 122K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises logo
Royal Princess
Princess Cruises logo
Enchanted Princess
+2 more
The Evolution of the Passenger Ship #ad0:37Tour

The Evolution of the Passenger Ship #ad

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 2 years ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Big Update: Virgin Voyages Down Under!2:06Tour

Big Update: Virgin Voyages Down Under!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Virgin Voyages logo
Virgin Voyages
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Virgin Voyages logo
Resilient Lady
+3 more
This ship’s horn is REALLY LOUD! #shorts0:17

This ship’s horn is REALLY LOUD! #shorts

Β· 17K views Β· 2 years ago
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line logo
Queen Victoria
+1 more
THIS is the TOP suite on Cunard #shorts0:39

THIS is the TOP suite on Cunard #shorts

Β· 4K views Β· 2 years ago
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+1 more
Cunard’s Castoff? #shorts1:00Review

Cunard’s Castoff? #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 2 years ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
+5 more
What message is hidden in a Cruise Ship’s name? #shorts0:30Tips

What message is hidden in a Cruise Ship’s name? #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 2K views Β· 2 years ago
Mixed
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+10 more
Walking over the side of a cruise ship! #shorts #sponsored0:19Tour

Walking over the side of a cruise ship! #shorts #sponsored

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 12K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Princess Cruises logo
Royal Princess
What you NEED to know about ROGUE Waves? #shorts0:38Tips

What you NEED to know about ROGUE Waves? #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 19K views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
+1 more
Why size MATTERS on this Ocean Liners? #shorts0:50Tips

Why size MATTERS on this Ocean Liners? #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
+6 more
How Cunard built Queen Anne - Part 3 - Luxury Suites to WOW for years7:48Tour

How Cunard built Queen Anne - Part 3 - Luxury Suites to WOW for years

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 9K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
+3 more
Why sailing ships may be making a comeback?0:42Tips

Why sailing ships may be making a comeback?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 3K views Β· 2 years ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Hurtigruten logo
Hurtigruten
What fuel do modern cruise ships use?0:30Tips

What fuel do modern cruise ships use?

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 2 years ago
Mixed
What was the simple mistake that SUNK this ship? #shorts1:00Tips

What was the simple mistake that SUNK this ship? #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 4K views Β· 2 years ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Where does all the poop go on a cruise ship? πŸ’©1:00Tips

Where does all the poop go on a cruise ship? πŸ’©

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 13K views Β· 2 years ago
Mixed
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
+4 more
How Cunard built Queen Anne - Part 2 - Behind the Scenes!8:57Tour

How Cunard built Queen Anne - Part 2 - Behind the Scenes!

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 6K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+5 more
Identify the different parts of a ship! #shorts0:59Tips

Identify the different parts of a ship! #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 10K views Β· 2 years ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
Were there ever Nuclear Powered Cruise Ships? ☒️ #shorts0:29Tour

Were there ever Nuclear Powered Cruise Ships? ☒️ #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 5K views Β· 2 years ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cruise Ship Morgues: Myth or Reality? (You Won't Believe the Answer!) #shorts0:58Tips

Cruise Ship Morgues: Myth or Reality? (You Won't Believe the Answer!) #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 28K views Β· 2 years ago
Mixed
The Rogue Wave that QE2 survived! #shorts0:57Tour

The Rogue Wave that QE2 survived! #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 11K views Β· 2 years ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Viking Cruise Lines logo
Viking Cruise Lines
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
+1 more
See Cunard's NEW Queen Anne at the Shipyard (still being built) #shorts0:46Tour

See Cunard's NEW Queen Anne at the Shipyard (still being built) #shorts

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 8K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
+3 more
How Cunard built Queen Anne - Part 1 - Massive cruise ship build.8:05Tour

How Cunard built Queen Anne - Part 1 - Massive cruise ship build.

πŸ₯ˆ Β· 9K views Β· 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
+3 more