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Chris Frame the Maritime Historian

Chris Frame the Maritime Historian

🥈Expert Creator
666 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 666 of 742 videos so far.

Published
666
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
    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% → 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 (666)

Is Carnival Adventure any good since the P&O transition?5:14Review

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

🥈 · 890 views · 8 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 “Carnival” is Carnival Adventure? Our opinion LIVE from onboard Carnival’s new [P&O] ship.5:33Vlog

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

🥈 · 1K views · 8 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

🥈 · 1K views · 8 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?

🥈 · 2K views · 8 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]

🥈 · 2K views · 8 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

🥈 · 10K views · 8 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

🥈 · 2K views · 8 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]

🥈 · 2K views · 8 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

· 1K views · 8 months ago
Is Cunard expensive? #shorts0:28Tips

Is Cunard expensive? #shorts

🥈 · 4K views · 8 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

🥈 · 6K views · 8 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

🥈 · 13K views · 8 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

🥈 · 11K views · 8 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!

· 4K views · 9 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]

🥈 · 2K views · 9 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

🥈 · 4K views · 9 months ago
Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
+6 more
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?

🥈 · 3K views · 9 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

🥈 · 6K views · 9 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

🥈 · 355K views · 9 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

🥈 · 3K views · 9 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?

🥈 · 3K views · 9 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

🥈 · 2K views · 9 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? #shorts0:58Review

What was the first BIG cruise ship? #shorts

🥈 · 2K views · 9 months ago
Mixed
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+11 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

🥈 · 66K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Mary 2