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Chris Frame the Maritime Historian

Chris Frame the Maritime Historian

🥈Expert Creator
668 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon742 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 · Chris Frame the Maritime Historian

We’ve analysed 668 of 742 videos so far.

Published
668
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
742
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 · year over year

How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related ÷ discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed ÷ cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    92
  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% → 100%“Discovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Showing the most recent 10 years · 7 earlier years not shown.

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 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 — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon 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

Not just on sea, but I think this is the best burger I've ever had.

This was an absolutely faultless cruise.

being 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

She's just fantastic.

This is better designed than the Edgeclass. It's just absolutely beautifully designed.

The Watch-outs

The tragedy began 10 days into the voyage. On April 11, a Dutch passenger died on board the ship.

i was actually blocked by you know instagram and facebook for breaching their community policy by reporting too many fake accounts

What was meant to be a rare voyage through the South Atlantic Ocean has turned into a significant medical emergency.

Reports 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.

Regular 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 (668)

Is Queen Anne the REAL Ultimate Cruise Ship? The Expert Cruise Show52:11Review

Is Queen Anne the REAL Ultimate Cruise Ship? The Expert Cruise Show

🥈 · 3K views · 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
+4 more
How much bigger is QM2 versus Titanic? #maritimehistory0:58Compare

How much bigger is QM2 versus Titanic? #maritimehistory

🥈 · 3K views · 2 months ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Carnival Encounter is BACK - First Look at Refit Changes3:46Tour

Carnival Encounter is BACK - First Look at Refit Changes

🥈 · 4K views · 2 months ago
Highly Positive
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+4 more
What Titanic Fans Don't Realise About the Queen Mary 26:33Compare

What Titanic Fans Don't Realise About the Queen Mary 2

🥈 · 3K views · 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
What is the BEST food on Cunard? #cruisenews1:39Review

What is the BEST food on Cunard? #cruisenews

🥈 · 2K views · 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Sailing past an ACTIVE Volcano | Queen Anne Cruise Vlog 47:54Vlog

Sailing past an ACTIVE Volcano | Queen Anne Cruise Vlog 4

🥈 · 1K views · 2 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Regent Seven Seas Cruises logo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
+1 more
We weren't expecting either of these MAJOR surprises. Queen Anne Cruise Vlog 39:22Vlog

We weren't expecting either of these MAJOR surprises. Queen Anne Cruise Vlog 3

🥈 · 2K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
+3 more
What does a Guest Entertainer cabin look like on Queen Anne?0:40Tour

What does a Guest Entertainer cabin look like on Queen Anne?

🥈 · 1K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
Guest Lecture Surprise Visit | Live from Queen Anne cruise ship.6:24Vlog

Guest Lecture Surprise Visit | Live from Queen Anne cruise ship.

🥈 · 657 views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
Cunard Line logo
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Anne’s Guest Lecturer Cabins are [MUCH] nicer than you’d think!7:04Tour

Queen Anne’s Guest Lecturer Cabins are [MUCH] nicer than you’d think!

🥈 · 2K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
+1 more
Delayed AGAIN?! Flying 2,000 miles for work - Queen Anne Vlog 15:42Vlog

Delayed AGAIN?! Flying 2,000 miles for work - Queen Anne Vlog 1

🥈 · 2K views · 3 months ago
Critical
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
We flew 2,000 miles to see Queen Anne in Sydney.5:05Vlog

We flew 2,000 miles to see Queen Anne in Sydney.

🥈 · 615 views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
Cunard Line logo
Queen Victoria
+1 more
Why the Voyager of the Seas changed the game for Royal Caribbean?1:00Review

Why the Voyager of the Seas changed the game for Royal Caribbean?

🥈 · 4K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Voyager of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Explorer of the Seas
+3 more
Life of a Guest Lecturer on the Queen Mary 2 - The Expert Cruise Show.46:27Vlog

Life of a Guest Lecturer on the Queen Mary 2 - The Expert Cruise Show.

🥈 · 3K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+2 more
Queen Mary 2 passes Queen Anne at sea! Loud whistle blasts.0:21

Queen Mary 2 passes Queen Anne at sea! Loud whistle blasts.

· 8K views · 3 months ago
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
QM2 and Queen Anne Sail By: RARE Meeting AT SEA with HUGE Whistle Blasts4:07

QM2 and Queen Anne Sail By: RARE Meeting AT SEA with HUGE Whistle Blasts

· 4K views · 3 months ago
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Why Royal Caribbean Ships Got So Big [The Full Fleet Story]8:43Compare

Why Royal Caribbean Ships Got So Big [The Full Fleet Story]

🥈 · 4K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Vision of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Enchantment of the Seas
+7 more
Why is Queen Mary 2 the LAST ocean liner?0:34Tour

Why is Queen Mary 2 the LAST ocean liner?

🥈 · 2K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Is the QM2 Being CHANGED? 2027 Refit Rumours & Radical Changes? | QM2 Vlog #49:38Vlog

Is the QM2 Being CHANGED? 2027 Refit Rumours & Radical Changes? | QM2 Vlog #4

🥈 · 11K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
How hard is it to find a washing machine on QM2?0:58Vlog

How hard is it to find a washing machine on QM2?

🥈 · 2K views · 3 months ago
Mixed
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+2 more
What is the most DANGEROUS part of a cruise ship?0:43Tips

What is the most DANGEROUS part of a cruise ship?

🥈 · 2K views · 3 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+2 more
The Most Dangerous Place on Queen Mary 2 | QM2 Vlog #38:12Vlog

The Most Dangerous Place on Queen Mary 2 | QM2 Vlog #3

🥈 · 5K views · 3 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
+3 more
Why planes made liners redundant #shorts0:59Vlog

Why planes made liners redundant #shorts

🥈 · 1K views · 3 months ago
Critical
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
The world’s last Ocean Liner arrives in Sydney | Why Queen Mary 2 is the LAST of her kind?3:25Vlog

The world’s last Ocean Liner arrives in Sydney | Why Queen Mary 2 is the LAST of her kind?

🥈 · 2K views · 3 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line logo
Queen Anne