Community Outreach
Today I was in to Perth, and visited the Melville Menās Shed to present the history of Titanic to a local group of residents, who make up this vibrant community group.
As always, Titanic interested a diverse and curious group.
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Community Outreach
Today I was in to Perth, and visited the Melville Menās Shed to present the history of Titanic to a local group of residents, who make up this vibrant community group.
As always, Titanic interested a diverse and curious group.
On Independence, Assumptions and the Work Behind the Work.
At some point on the journey, every creator learns a simple truth: You canāt respond to every critical thought that someone posts on the internet.
But occasionally, a claim surfaces that isnāt just wrong, but wrong in a way that affects the public record.
And when it does, I think itās important to set the record straight.
On Independence, Assumptions and the Work Behind the Work
Queen Mary Lecture
From Australia to Long Beach, I had the joy today to lecture āaboardā RMS Queen Mary for her 90th Anniversary, virtually, thanks to modern tech.
My lecture āThe Queensā told the story of the remarkable Queen Mary and her fleet mate Queen Elizabeth, and was shared on the screen aboard the ship, as well as to an online audience.
Anthony Davis from The Expert Cruise Show made the trip out to the ship, to celebrate the anniversary in person, and capture the moment for me.
RMS Queen Mary 90th Anniversary Lectrure
A onceāināaālifetime event: On 30 May, maritime historian Chris Frame will present āThe Queensā, a gripping, richly illustrated lecture delivered virtually aboard RMS Queen Mary in celebration of her 90th Anniversary.
This special presentation tells the riveting story of Queen Maryās origins, construction, launch, maiden voyage, and wartime service, a sweeping narrative of innovation, rivalry, and resilience that shaped one of the worldās most iconic ocean liners.
Secure your place now via SoCal on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maritime-presentations-day-tickets-1988856900528?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
What ship is Chris Frame lecturing on for Cunard 4 Queens 2028?
𤩠Thanks Chat GPT: one of our channel subscribers sent me this screen shot⦠they said the question was:
āWho should be the Cunard lecturer on the 4 Queens 2028?ā
I love AIās optimism of my chances of getting a gig, but I donāt think Cunard would helicopter me between three ships š¤£
Many of you have asked which ship Iāll be aboard for the big event: Iāve requested Queen Elizabeth due to my family commitments, so š¤š¤š¤ - but at present no speakers are confirmed.
Oh and by the way - 100% I agree Stephen is THE choice for QM2!
On having your copyright infringedā¦
Queen Mary Cruising Facebook Page has captured / downloaded my QM2 Refit video and uploaded it without permission or credit on Facebook as a Reel.
Sharing this because my original video was cut into a Reel and posted on the Queen Mary Cruising Facebook page without permission.
I donāt have Facebook so I canāt escalate it there. I donāt mind being asked if other platforms can share my content. Queen Mary Cruising could easily have posted my original video into their page.
I and many other creators appreciate when we are credited for our work.
Hoping this encourages everyone to acknowledge the content they use.
See my original video here:
Queen Mary 2 āNewā Deck 14
Further to my video yesterday, there are some plans showing the Deck 14 āSun Deckā available here.
Note the Boardwalk Cafe is gone on this variant here.
Lecturing aboard Cunard 4 Queens
Many of you have asked me which of the Cunard Queens Iād like to lecture aboard for the 2028 Liverpool 4 Queens event.
Turns out, while Iād love to be aboard the flagship QM2, my schedule means I have actually requested Queen Elizabeth.
The shipās Southampton to Southampton voyage fits well with my plans and given I would be coming all the way from Australia the voyage suits flights and other family commitments.
However I am not yet confirmed.
This is why I canāt yet share with you all what my plans are. And I do not know as yet, when that confirmation will come through.
When Emma LeTeace from the wildly popular Emma Cruises YouTube Channel heard I am not yet booked to lecture aboard the 4 Queens Liverpool Event, she left me a message that made my day.
āYouāre Cunardās biggest assetā Emma says. Adding, ānot living you would be the most stupid business decision I ever did seeā.
What a huge endorsement ā¤ļø from one of the worldās most widely trusted cruise experts (and a dear friend).
Check out her channel at https://www.youtube.com/emmacruises
I am hopeful Iāll get a gig on the ship I want - we just have to play the waiting game. š¤
P&O and the Australian Story
This month I participated in the City of Wannerooās lecture series, to share the story of Australian migration with the public.
One of the shipping lines most influential in Australian migration with a large fleet of ships, was P&O.
P&O were among the most significant in both the early steamer services and the assisted passage scheme.
My P&O presentation was hosted at Clarkson Library, to an engaged crowd.
Orient Line Heritage
All set up and ready to start welcoming guests to Dordaak Kepup to hear about how Orient Line helped shape the Australian Immigration Story.
QM2 2027 Refit (partially) Revealed
In 2027 the QM2 will undergo a significant refit aimed at ensuring the ship remains relevant during the next 20 years.
While many rumours are circulating, there has been little official information from Cunard.
On 20 May 2026, partial post-refit deck plans were uploaded to the Cunard websites in the USA and Australia.
These deck plans show significant changes to be undertaken during a refit that is yet to be formally announced, and include:
⢠New block of cabins on Deck 13, aft of the block added in 2016,
⢠The removal of the Book Shop, to be replaced by a Penthouse,
⢠Removal of 1/2 of the Zone kids area, with new cabins added,
⢠The loss of Deck 13 open deck space,
⢠Re-sizing of the Sports Centre, and
ā¢The removal of the Concierge Lounge.
Why the 4 Queens are Not Equals?
Cunardās Queens Are NOT Created Equal: Hereās the Real Difference with Maritime Historian Chris Frame.
Beyond the Two Blasts of Lusitania
Australian Story
Today I was back at the Glyde In Centre in Fremantle, to share the story of the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth and their Australian Wartime Service.
Nightmare at Sea:
The Rare Virus Trapping a Cruise Ship [MV Hondius Outbreak]
Chandris and Australia
Last week I enjoyed presenting the history of Chandris Line at the Wanneroo Library in Australia.
At the event, was a sizeable group from the Chandris online community - many of whom sailed as passengers on board Chandris ships, or worked aboard.
Chandris was instrumental in the operation of the Assisted Passage Scheme, where many people migrated to Australia by ship.
It was wonderful to talk with the members and attendees about their Chandris experiences after the presentation.
Cruise Ships Stranded Due To Iran War
The war in Iran has left several cruise ships trapped in the Arabian Gulf. Passengers have been repatriated by air, but the vessels and their crews remain alongside, unable to begin their northern summer repositioning.
MSC Euribia is currently idle in Dubai. MSC has cancelled its European summer season from Kiel, starting 2 May, as safe passage cannot be guaranteed.
TUI Cruises: Mein Schiff 4 (in Abu Dhabi) and Mein Schiff 5 (in oha) are both currently idle. TUI has cancelled April sailings for Mein Schiff 5, which is now unable to reach its summer home port of Crete.
Celestyal Cruises: Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery remain in Doha and Dubai respectively. April sailings are cancelled, and while the line hopes for a May restart in Greece, these plans remain under immense pressure.
Aroya: The new Saudi-based vessel has a tentative return set for 14 May, though this remains highly optimistic given the ongoing situation.
A Global Ripple Effect: The conflict has forced some redeployments for the 2026ā2027 season, with some lines pivoting away from the Middle East planned itineraries.
MSC World Europa: Has redeployed to the Caribbean and French Antilles.
Costa Smeralda: Is moving to the Canary Islands.
AIDAprima: Will head to Northern Europe.
Explora II: Is remaining in the Mediterranean for the winter.
Above: It isn't just container and oil carriers that are impacted. Pexels.