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Why a REAL ocean 'crossing' is NOT a cruise?

Chris Frame the Maritime Historian
Chris Frame the Maritime Historian
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👁️ 106K views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 8:37
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Transatlantic

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Are all transatlantic crossings created equal? Spoiler alert, the answer is no, but I thought we should have a look at the reasons why.

Queen Mary 2 is designed differently from the cruise ships, allowing her to do a far more northerly voyage time and time again with very minimal disruption to the ship schedule.

Queen Anne did struggle a bit in those kind of conditions, meaning that the ship actually arrived in port a day late.

This just illustrated the difference in the performance of an ocean liner versus that of a cruise ship.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Understand the difference between traditional transatlantic crossings and modern repositioning cruises.
Consider the route and weather when planning a transatlantic voyage.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the difference between traditional transatlantic crossings and modern repositioning cruises?
QWhy are transatlantic crossings not all created equal?
QHow do ocean liners and cruise ships differ in handling the Atlantic?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

Think you’ve been on a Transatlantic Crossing? You might want to check the hull. There is a surprising—and significant—difference between how an Ocean Liner and a cruise ship handle the Atlantic. We’re unravelling the truth about the routes, the engineering, and why the "classic crossing" is rarer than you think. — 🚢 My Cunard History Website: https://www.chriscunard.com/ 📚 Buy my books: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/books 👕 Buy cruise merch: https://chrisframeofficial.Teemill.com/ 🛳️ My Maritime History Substack: https://themaritimehistorian.substack.com/ 🎥 OUR EQUIPMENT: 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 Voice Over Mic: Audio Technica: https://amzn.to/4ij8myg These are affiliate links meaning we may receive a small commission from any sales. -- 🗺️ CUSTOM CRUISE MAP: 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. -- Images of QV at sea: The Ship's Photographer - Cunard Line -- 🌍 THE CRUISE GLOBE: Map your own cruises at: https://www.thecruiseglobe.com/ -- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgk7SzYDkiXWWBfMqXYH0cA/join Tags: #cruiseship #cruiseline #cunard #qm2 #queenmary2 #transatlantic #cruisenews #oceanliner #norwegianprima #norwegianluna #norwegiancruiseline #expertcruise #ship