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YouTube home of internationally renowned Australian maritime history author Chris Frame. Chris has been fascinated by Ocean Liners since his first voyage on Cunard’s QE2 as boy, and since 2008 Chris has been a history regular lecturer worldwide. He has published 17 acclaimed maritime history books alongside co-author Rachelle Cross. Today Chris is co-host of the popular podcast: The Big Cruise Podcast and is a regular maritime history commentator for news and documentaries worldwide, including the BBC, ABC, CNN, Sky News, Sunrise, A Current Affair and even the prestigious Conversations with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski.

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Royal Princess 5 things I loved & 1 I DID NOT! Royal Princess Tour. Royal Princess 5 things I loved & 1 I DID NOT! Royal Princess Tour. Video Thumbnail 13-SEP-241,0721041815-SEP-24
Why do ships have the name of a City on their stern? #shorts Why do ships have the name of a City on their stern? #shorts Video Thumbnail 12-SEP-242,16071215-SEP-24
Cunard's Playboy Cruise Ships! #shorts Cunard's Playboy Cruise Ships! #shorts Video Thumbnail 10-SEP-241,20257015-SEP-24
Cunard's Norwegian Ocean Liners - How Sagafjord & Vistafjord Saved Cunard Cunard's Norwegian Ocean Liners - How Sagafjord & Vistafjord Saved Cunard Video Thumbnail 06-SEP-244,7332542715-SEP-24
This Carnival Cruise Ship BROKE the SIZE barrier! Carnival Sunshine (Destiny) This Carnival Cruise Ship BROKE the SIZE barrier! Carnival Sunshine (Destiny) Video Thumbnail 30-AUG-243,1481782515-SEP-24
The Love Boats: Pacific Princess & Island Princess Cruise Ships The Love Boats: Pacific Princess & Island Princess Cruise Ships Video Thumbnail 23-AUG-246,6423723515-SEP-24
Cunard's Playboy Cruise Ships - Cunard Countess & Cunard Princess Cunard's Playboy Cruise Ships - Cunard Countess & Cunard Princess Video Thumbnail 18-AUG-2411,9104534913-SEP-24
QM2’s LOUD fog horn breaks Digital Camera mic! #shorts QM2’s LOUD fog horn breaks Digital Camera mic! #shorts Video Thumbnail 16-AUG-2494770213-SEP-24
Norwegian Sky’s WEIRD start! #shorts Norwegian Sky’s WEIRD start! #shorts Video Thumbnail 07-AUG-241,23647214-SEP-24
Podcast 192 - Latest cruise news from Carnival, HAL, Seabourn, Disney, Virgin Voyages & Windstar! Podcast 192 - Latest cruise news from Carnival, HAL, Seabourn, Disney, Virgin Voyages & Windstar! Video Thumbnail 05-AUG-2421822313-SEP-24
The Unlikely Origins of Norwegian Sky! Norwegian Cruise Line Ship! The Unlikely Origins of Norwegian Sky! Norwegian Cruise Line Ship! Video Thumbnail 02-AUG-243,5951352513-SEP-24
And people think Icon of the Seas is crowded! Queen Mary’s crazy passenger record! #shorts And people think Icon of the Seas is crowded! Queen Mary’s crazy passenger record! #shorts Video Thumbnail 22-JUL-243,382140713-SEP-24
The SECRET hidden onboard Queen Mary 2! The SECRET hidden onboard Queen Mary 2! Video Thumbnail 18-JUL-242,6721391514-SEP-24
What will REPLACE Queen Mary 2? What will REPLACE Queen Mary 2? Video Thumbnail 10-JUL-244,8002884914-SEP-24
Cunard & Richard Nixon have this in common… #shorts #cunard Cunard & Richard Nixon have this in common… #shorts #cunard Video Thumbnail 07-JUL-242,77468114-SEP-24
Podcast 187 - Review of Liberty of the Seas + History of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line! Podcast 187 - Review of Liberty of the Seas + History of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line! Video Thumbnail 30-JUN-2424420213-SEP-24
Podcast 186 - P&O Australia Closure & Cunard names Queen Anne! Podcast 186 - P&O Australia Closure &  Cunard names Queen Anne! Video Thumbnail 30-JUN-2441926213-SEP-24
Why Norwegian Star failed to win Australia? NCL’s Aussie Failure Explored. Why Norwegian Star failed to win Australia? NCL’s Aussie Failure Explored. Video Thumbnail 26-JUN-241,4951422013-SEP-24
Why Cunard ABANDONED its Hotels & Resorts? Why Cunard ABANDONED its Hotels & Resorts? Video Thumbnail 17-JUN-244,0171682914-SEP-24
This helicopter is flying VERY close to Queen Victoria cruise ship! #shorts This helicopter is flying VERY close to Queen Victoria cruise ship! #shorts Video Thumbnail 10-JUN-242,59271713-SEP-24
Podcast 185 - Listener challenges Chris & we share the historical importance of Liverpool to Cunard! Podcast 185 - Listener challenges Chris & we share the historical importance of Liverpool to Cunard! Video Thumbnail 04-JUN-2437829313-SEP-24
Shock News: P&O Australia brand to be shut down. Replaced by Carnival Cruise Line. Shock News: P&O Australia brand to be shut down. Replaced by Carnival Cruise Line. Video Thumbnail 04-JUN-247,42324611913-SEP-24
Queen Anne's naming ceremony is a break from tradition! Why is Cunard naming the ship this way? Queen Anne's naming ceremony is a break from tradition! Why is Cunard naming the ship this way? Video Thumbnail 02-JUN-247,7021513214-SEP-24
Celebrity Edge Full Tour - Full HD Tour of Celebrity Cruise Ship Celebrity Edge Full Tour - Full HD Tour of Celebrity Cruise Ship Video Thumbnail 31-MAY-247,513130713-SEP-24
Podcast 184 - We're burnt out! Podcast 184 - We're burnt out! Video Thumbnail 29-MAY-2432241113-SEP-24
Podcast 182 - Chris & Cunard Welcome Queen Anne to the fleet & Cruise News - The Big Cruise Podcast Podcast 182 - Chris & Cunard Welcome Queen Anne to the fleet & Cruise News - The Big Cruise Podcast Video Thumbnail 29-MAY-2453017113-SEP-24
This ROGUE WAVE almost sunk the Queen Mary! #shorts This ROGUE WAVE almost sunk the Queen Mary! #shorts Video Thumbnail 24-MAY-247,121242914-SEP-24
You could get LOST in this ship’s galley! #shorts You could get LOST in this ship’s galley! #shorts Video Thumbnail 22-MAY-242,52888014-SEP-24
Cunard Queen Anne Health, Sports & Fitness Tour! Cunard Queen Anne Health, Sports & Fitness Tour! Video Thumbnail 20-MAY-2414,6361212714-SEP-24
Queen Anne Inside Cabin Tour - A look inside Queen Anne’s cheapest cabin! Queen Anne Inside Cabin Tour - A look inside Queen Anne’s cheapest cabin! Video Thumbnail 15-MAY-244,5291633714-SEP-24
Queen Anne Restaurant Tour - New Offerings and Old Favourites on Cunard’s New Ship! Queen Anne Restaurant Tour - New Offerings and Old Favourites on Cunard’s New Ship! Video Thumbnail 07-MAY-248,2612365814-SEP-24
My guest entertainer’s cabin on Queen Anne! Ocean view stateroom tour! My guest entertainer’s cabin on Queen Anne! Ocean view stateroom tour! Video Thumbnail 05-MAY-246,2542014014-SEP-24
This is how Southampton welcomed Queen Anne #shorts This is how Southampton welcomed Queen Anne #shorts Video Thumbnail 03-MAY-241,467121714-SEP-24
Queen Anne Moves! Maiden Voyage Whistle Blast. Queen Anne Moves! Maiden Voyage Whistle Blast. Video Thumbnail 03-MAY-243,756184914-SEP-24
Captain’s maiden welcome aboard Queen Anne Captain’s maiden welcome aboard Queen Anne Video Thumbnail 03-MAY-246,331204914-SEP-24
Interior Tour of Queen Anne - First Walkthrough of Cunard’s New Queen Interior Tour of Queen Anne - First Walkthrough of Cunard’s New Queen Video Thumbnail 03-MAY-2453,19697729313-SEP-24
I helped Cunard name Queen Anne’s Grand Suites. Here’s what they look like! I helped Cunard name Queen Anne’s Grand Suites. Here’s what they look like! Video Thumbnail 02-MAY-249,4722564614-SEP-24
My balcony cabin on Cunard’s New Queen Anne! My balcony cabin on Cunard’s New Queen Anne! Video Thumbnail 02-MAY-2418,1214359113-SEP-24
The world’s BIGGEST marine motors were built for this ICONIC Ocean Liner! #shorts The world’s BIGGEST marine motors were built for this ICONIC Ocean Liner! #shorts Video Thumbnail 30-APR-247,470237414-SEP-24
Revealed: The BEST space onboard Queen Mary 2 ocean liner! Revealed: The BEST space onboard Queen Mary 2 ocean liner! Video Thumbnail 28-APR-243,2341613714-SEP-24
What happened to Deck 13!? #shorts What happened to Deck 13!? #shorts Video Thumbnail 24-APR-243,12865414-SEP-24
QM2's Designer reveals secrets of Queen Mary 2, the Bloody Mary club & his favourite ship! QM2's Designer reveals secrets of Queen Mary 2, the Bloody Mary club & his favourite ship! Video Thumbnail 21-APR-241,9431482814-SEP-24
It's OFFICIAL: Queen Anne joins the Cunard Fleet! It's OFFICIAL: Queen Anne joins the Cunard Fleet! Video Thumbnail 19-APR-246,1042012414-SEP-24
Was Ambience Worth Saving? See for yourself! Full Tour of Ambassador Cruises Flagship! Was Ambience Worth Saving? See for yourself! Full Tour of Ambassador Cruises Flagship! Video Thumbnail 15-APR-2411,9502964813-SEP-24
Podcast 178 - Extensive Queen Victoria Listener Review - The Big Cruise Podcast Podcast 178 - Extensive Queen Victoria Listener Review - The Big Cruise Podcast Video Thumbnail 01-APR-2439821213-SEP-24
QM2 is more Luxurious than Titanic… MUCH more! #shorts QM2 is more Luxurious than Titanic… MUCH more! #shorts Video Thumbnail 01-APR-247,4562632014-SEP-24
QM2 is Bigger than Titanic... MUCH bigger! #shorts QM2 is Bigger than Titanic... MUCH bigger! #shorts Video Thumbnail 31-MAR-2411,9983781913-SEP-24
QM2 is Faster than Titanic... WAY faster! #shorts QM2 is Faster than Titanic... WAY faster! #shorts Video Thumbnail 30-MAR-247,9732601814-SEP-24
Podcast 177 - Live from QM2 & World Cruise News - The Big Cruise Podcast Podcast 177 - Live from QM2 & World Cruise News - The Big Cruise Podcast Video Thumbnail 30-MAR-2444831113-SEP-24
Podcast 176 - Is QM2 due to retire? How long can Queen Mary 2 last & more! Podcast 176 - Is QM2 due to retire? How long can Queen Mary 2 last & more! Video Thumbnail 30-MAR-2438725413-SEP-24
Queen Mary 2 vs. Titanic! Is Titanic OR QM2 the Ultimate Ocean Liner! Queen Mary 2 vs. Titanic! Is Titanic OR QM2 the Ultimate Ocean Liner! Video Thumbnail 29-MAR-244,0752184514-SEP-24
TITANIC VS LUSITANIA - Speed, Size & Raw Power! TITANIC VS LUSITANIA - Speed, Size & Raw Power! Video Thumbnail 27-MAR-242,6191111614-SEP-24
The fate of Titanic's first class dogs is weirder than you think! The fate of Titanic's first class dogs is weirder than you think! Video Thumbnail 26-MAR-242,39698614-SEP-24
You've NEVER seen Titanic's Grand Staircase! Find out why! You've NEVER seen Titanic's Grand Staircase! Find out why! Video Thumbnail 24-MAR-244,4212001613-SEP-24
Queen Mary 2 refit tour - what else is new on QM2? Queen Mary 2 refit tour - what else is new on QM2? Video Thumbnail 21-MAR-249,1533693114-SEP-24
What’s new on Queen Mary 2? Refit update Part 1. What’s new on Queen Mary 2? Refit update Part 1. Video Thumbnail 17-MAR-2419,5535645914-SEP-24
Podcast 175 - Virgin Cancels Australia! Chris is back! Podcast 175 - Virgin Cancels Australia! Chris is back! Video Thumbnail 11-MAR-2422815113-SEP-24
Podcast 174 - Possibly the shortest episode ever! Podcast 174 - Possibly the shortest episode ever! Video Thumbnail 11-MAR-241406413-SEP-24
Podcast 172 - Quizzes, Christening Cunard Queen Anne & Cruise News! Podcast 172 - Quizzes, Christening Cunard Queen Anne & Cruise News! Video Thumbnail 11-MAR-2428322513-SEP-24
Is time running out for QM2? Will another Ocean Liner replace her? Is time running out for QM2? Will another Ocean Liner replace her? Video Thumbnail 10-MAR-2459,5051,16220214-SEP-24
Saved from the Scrap Heap - Ambience: The World's LUCKIEST Cruise Ship? Saved from the Scrap Heap - Ambience: The World's LUCKIEST Cruise Ship? Video Thumbnail 06-MAR-2411,3754464713-SEP-24
OCEANIA REGATTA - Full 2024 Tour of Regatta Luxury Cruise Ship! OCEANIA REGATTA - Full 2024 Tour of Regatta Luxury Cruise Ship! Video Thumbnail 01-MAR-247,7771962613-SEP-24
This modern Cunard design feature comes from 1969! #shorts This modern Cunard design feature comes from 1969! #shorts Video Thumbnail 28-FEB-241,985831513-SEP-24
How QE2 keeps influencing Cunard's Queens. How QE2 keeps influencing Cunard's Queens. Video Thumbnail 26-FEB-244,3652352813-SEP-24
Queen Anne Completes Builders Sea Trials! Queen Anne Completes Builders Sea Trials! Video Thumbnail 22-FEB-2412,5914483213-SEP-24
This is when Queen Anne will be christned! #shorts #cunard This is when Queen Anne will be christned! #shorts #cunard Video Thumbnail 10-FEB-246,120189613-SEP-24
Queen Anne Naming Date Revealed - Is Cunard breaking with tradition for its new Queen? Queen Anne Naming Date Revealed - Is Cunard breaking with tradition for its new Queen? Video Thumbnail 06-FEB-246,9982242913-SEP-24
How do you WEIGH A SHIP? How do you WEIGH A SHIP? Video Thumbnail 31-JAN-242,5741502013-SEP-24
Ad - A Photographic History of P&O Cruises Ad - A Photographic History of P&O Cruises Video Thumbnail 30-JAN-243,76856713-SEP-24
The two ships that BROKE Sydney! #shorts The two ships that BROKE Sydney! #shorts Video Thumbnail 29-JAN-245,384175313-SEP-24
How QE2 & QM2 broke Sydney! Two ships that STOPPED a CITY! How QE2 & QM2 broke Sydney! Two ships that STOPPED a CITY! Video Thumbnail 25-JAN-2479,9471,49413413-SEP-24
Why are cruise ships christened with champagne? #shorts Why are cruise ships christened with champagne? #shorts Video Thumbnail 23-JAN-242,17273313-SEP-24
This QM2 fact is REALLY hard to believe! #shorts This QM2 fact is REALLY hard to believe! #shorts Video Thumbnail 13-JAN-248,0392831813-SEP-24
QM2, the World’s ONLY transatlantic liner just turned 20 years old! QM2, the World’s ONLY transatlantic liner just turned 20 years old! Video Thumbnail 12-JAN-247,3674076813-SEP-24
You’re the 30,000 reasons why I do this - Cruise & Maritime History Channel Milestone. You’re the 30,000 reasons why I do this - Cruise & Maritime History Channel Milestone. Video Thumbnail 10-JAN-2413,4421404513-SEP-24
The first time I saw QE2! #shorts The first time I saw QE2! #shorts Video Thumbnail 08-JAN-241,44370513-SEP-24
This cruise ship game is REALLY strange! #shorts This cruise ship game is REALLY strange! #shorts Video Thumbnail 07-JAN-242,85388213-SEP-24
Why Cunard offers White Star Service on the Queens? Why Cunard offers White Star Service on the Queens? Video Thumbnail 05-JAN-244,2012712313-SEP-24
This cruise ship venue is REALLY mind blowing! #shorts #sponsored This cruise ship venue is REALLY mind blowing! #shorts #sponsored Video Thumbnail 01-JAN-241,01845213-SEP-24
What is an Olympic-class liner and why was Titanic one of them? #shorts What is an Olympic-class liner and why was Titanic one of them?  #shorts Video Thumbnail 31-DEC-233,198113414-SEP-24
Queen Elizabeth departs Sydney #shorts Queen Elizabeth departs Sydney #shorts Video Thumbnail 31-DEC-231,86772613-SEP-24
Queen Anne WILL be different & that's good news! Cunard New Ship Update. Queen Anne WILL be different & that's good news! Cunard New Ship Update. Video Thumbnail 29-DEC-2336,27280114313-SEP-24
How they ‘weigh’ cruise ships is REALLY interesting! #shorts How they ‘weigh’ cruise ships is REALLY interesting! #shorts Video Thumbnail 27-DEC-233,02950213-SEP-24
The secret code in cruise ships names are REALLY interesting! #shorts The secret code in cruise ships names are REALLY interesting! #shorts Video Thumbnail 26-DEC-233,04356113-SEP-24
Onboard QE2 in 1996 #shorts Onboard QE2 in 1996 #shorts Video Thumbnail 24-DEC-231,96373213-SEP-24
THIS is what an Infinite Veranda Stateroom looks like aboard Celebrity Edge! #shorts #sponsored THIS is what an Infinite Veranda Stateroom looks like aboard Celebrity Edge! #shorts #sponsored Video Thumbnail 12-DEC-236,598260114-SEP-24
Queen Elizabeth LIVE departure from Auckland. Queen Elizabeth LIVE departure from Auckland. Video Thumbnail 12-DEC-23960731713-SEP-24
I’m on Celebrity Edge’s 1st Auckland arrival! Guess what ship I found? Cunard QE Live! I’m on Celebrity Edge’s 1st Auckland arrival! Guess what ship I found? Cunard QE Live! Video Thumbnail 11-DEC-2370359913-SEP-24
ROYAL PRINCESS - Complete Full HD Tour of Royal Princess Cruise Ship! ROYAL PRINCESS - Complete Full HD Tour of Royal Princess Cruise Ship! Video Thumbnail 08-DEC-2333,7933683313-SEP-24
New book tells the Evolution of Passenger ships! #ad New book tells the Evolution of Passenger ships! #ad Video Thumbnail 06-DEC-233,36966213-SEP-24
Big Update: Virgin Voyages Down Under! Big Update: Virgin Voyages Down Under! Video Thumbnail 05-DEC-231,52878614-SEP-24
This ship’s horn is REALLY LOUD! #shorts This ship’s horn is REALLY LOUD! #shorts Video Thumbnail 28-NOV-235,9191921713-SEP-24
This Cunard Ship was REJECTED before it ever set sail! #shorts This Cunard Ship was REJECTED before it ever set sail! #shorts Video Thumbnail 23-NOV-234,647164413-SEP-24
Walking over the side of a cruise ship! #shorts #sponsored Walking over the side of a cruise ship! #shorts #sponsored Video Thumbnail 17-NOV-2311,58470613-SEP-24
OH NO: The simple error that sunk an Ocean Liner & how she was saved! OH NO: The simple error that sunk an Ocean Liner & how she was saved! Video Thumbnail 10-NOV-234,2071392613-SEP-24
What you need to know about Rogue Waves! #shorts What you need to know about Rogue Waves! #shorts Video Thumbnail 08-NOV-2316,862467713-SEP-24
QE2’s funnel was GIGANTIC. FIND OUT WHY! #shorts QE2’s funnel was GIGANTIC. FIND OUT WHY! #shorts Video Thumbnail 07-NOV-235,244195313-SEP-24
Queen Anne Shipyard Tour PART 3 - Why Queen Anne's Grand Suites are the BEST & The Bridge. Queen Anne Shipyard Tour PART 3 - Why Queen Anne's Grand Suites are the BEST & The Bridge. Video Thumbnail 06-NOV-239,0852665613-SEP-24
How Did They Refuel Coal Powered Ships? #shorts How Did They Refuel Coal Powered Ships? #shorts Video Thumbnail 31-OCT-237,469221513-SEP-24
This HUGE mistake sunk a ship! #shorts This HUGE mistake sunk a ship! #shorts Video Thumbnail 30-OCT-234,168181213-SEP-24
Do cruise ships treat sewage? #shorts Do cruise ships treat sewage? #shorts Video Thumbnail 29-OCT-2312,210426813-SEP-24
Queen Anne Shipyard Tour PART 2 - Exclusive behind the scenes look at new Cunard ship! Queen Anne Shipyard Tour PART 2 - Exclusive behind the scenes look at new Cunard ship! Video Thumbnail 27-OCT-235,9392461713-SEP-24
Identify the different parts of a ship! #shorts Identify the different parts of a ship! #shorts Video Thumbnail 26-OCT-238,690348313-SEP-24
What happens if you die on a cruise ship? What happens if you die on a cruise ship? Video Thumbnail 24-OCT-2323,4687461913-SEP-24
The rogue wave that SMASHED into the QE2! #shorts The rogue wave that SMASHED into the QE2! #shorts Video Thumbnail 22-OCT-236,6442651213-SEP-24
See Cunard's NEW Queen Anne at the Shipyard (still being built) #shorts See Cunard's NEW Queen Anne at the Shipyard (still being built) #shorts Video Thumbnail 21-OCT-237,459114413-SEP-24
Queen Anne Shipyard Tour PART 1 - Exclusive Look at Cunard's Queen Anne Under Construction! Queen Anne Shipyard Tour PART 1 - Exclusive Look at Cunard's Queen Anne Under Construction! Video Thumbnail 20-OCT-238,3932845913-SEP-24
Ad - The Evolution of the Passenger Ship - New Book Trailer Ad - The Evolution of the Passenger Ship - New Book Trailer Video Thumbnail 13-OCT-2327,4321211213-SEP-24
I'm aboard Cunard's Queen Anne at the Shipyard! I'm aboard Cunard's Queen Anne at the Shipyard! Video Thumbnail 07-OCT-238,3452784813-SEP-24
Queen Mary 2 vs. North Atlantic Storm #shorts Queen Mary 2 vs. North Atlantic Storm #shorts Video Thumbnail 23-SEP-2315,7325341513-SEP-24
What you need to know about Cruise Ship Freezers! #shorts What you need to know about Cruise Ship Freezers! #shorts Video Thumbnail 20-SEP-232,6931141113-SEP-24