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

Chris Frame the Maritime Historian
Chris Frame the Maritime Historian
πŸ₯ˆExpert
πŸ‘οΈ 3K viewsπŸ“… 3 months ago⏱️ 46:27
What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

It's just nice to see you here today, Anthony, for a a traditional Expert Cruising Show episode.

I've learned my lesson now, you know, I'm always going to build in that extra day, and and not cut it fine, because there is nothing worse, that kind of sinking feeling, if you'd pardon the expression, of of missing a ship, especially one as exciting as Queen Mary 2.

I was so so excited about that um which I think you can see on the vlog.

It's a big world. There's a lot of bandwidth and I and I and I just think it's wonderful to see people that have given up quite regular jobs to pursue their dreams of of travel.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Build in an extra 48 hours for travel to avoid missing a ship, especially on transatlantic cruises.
βœ“Consider using day-use hotels or Resort Pass for freshening up during long travel days.
βœ“If you want to upgrade from an ocean view cabin on Queen Mary 2, consider a sheltered balcony on decks four, five, or six.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the ship due to travel delays β€” Build in an extra 48 hours for travel, especially on transatlantic cruises with no stops.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to work as a guest lecturer on Queen Mary 2?
QHow can travelers avoid missing their cruise ship?
QWhat are the cabin options on Queen Mary 2 and which are best?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Take a peek behind the scenes as The Expert Cruise Show's Chris Frame answers all of Anthony Davis' questions about entertaining and lecturing on board the QM2. Filmed in stunning 4K aboard the RMS Queen Mary 2, this exclusive episode dives into working on QM2, showing you the ship like never before. Find out how Chris met @steve-marsh on board, and hear about how tough YouTube can be as Anthony discusses some of his favourite vloggers, including @TravelBlogJamie and @SimonWilson12 on this week's episode. β€” βœ… DOWNLOAD your own "Yes - I Watch The Expert Cruise Show" sign here, and stick it on your cabin door: https://www.chriscunard.com/wp-content/uploads/YES-Expert-Cruise-Show.pdf β€” πŸ›³οΈ Subscribe to Chris' Substack: https://themaritimehistorian.substack.com πŸ“š Browse Chris' Books: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/books πŸ‘• Support the channel at our Cruise Merch store: https://themaritimehistorian.teemill.com/ βœ… Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgk7SzYDkiXWWBfMqXYH0cA/join -- πŸ—ΊοΈ CUSTOM CRUISE MAP & THE CRUISE GLOBE: Made using AIS (satellite ship-tracking) data, The Cruise Maps show the exact route. Select your cruise, give your map a title, and we'll do the rest. Use my code "ChrisFrameOfficial" for 10% off at: https://thecruisemaps.com/chrisframeofficial This is an affiliate link, meaning I may earn a small commission if you purchase through it. πŸŽ₯ OUR EQUIPMENT: Chris' Mic: Audio Technica: https://amzn.to/4ij8myg Chris' Camera - DJI Mimo Pocket 2: https://amzn.to/3XjXwQn Vlogging Mic: DJI Mic: https://amzn.to/3D3idJP Lav Mic: DJI Lavalier Mic: https://amzn.to/4klRgBA These are affiliate links meaning we may receive a small commission from any sales. -- Disclaimer: β€˜The Expert Cruise Show’ is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of any organisation or company they may be affiliated with, nor that of the hosts Chris Frame or Anthony Davis. β€˜The Expert Cruise Show’ is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, and is not intended as professional, personal or financial advice - always consult with a qualified professional for guidance. The hosts and guests are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information presented in β€˜The Expert Cruise Show’. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech (USA) and the right to freedom of opinion and expression (Australia). -- Imagery: Collections: Chris Frame Anthony Davis Cunard Media Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain -- Tags: * #TransatlanticCrossing * #QM2 * #Cunard * #OceanLiner * #CruiseTravel * #ExpertCruiseShow * #ShipHistory * #NorthAtlantic * #QueenMary2 * #TravelVlog * #Cruise * #Cruising * #CruiseLife * #ShipLife * #SeaDays * #cruisereview * #RoyalCaribbean * #MaritimeHistory * #cruisenewsupdate * #oceanlinerdesigns * #oceanliners * #california * #longbeach * #qmi *#rmsqueenmary Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgk7SzYDkiXWWBfMqXYH0cA/join Note: I travelled aboard as a guest lecturer. As a guest speaker / entertainer, I am working when aboard, and Cunard provide the cabin.