Oh you lucky man what an exhilarating journey despite your expectations not being quite met. I'm 73 years old and not as fit as I used to be, but your videos inspire me to get out there and start adventurising again! Cheers Steve and seasons greetings to you and Alicja.
Some ferries have excellent public transport on both sides. For 2.5 years I travelled Hook of Holland Harwich back every 3 weeks while writing software for banks & Brexit.
That looked like a really comfortable journey Steve. Nice calm sea, enough food, comfy bed and a shower, what more could you ask for. The price was well worth it for such a spacious cabin. This is giving me ideas for my next trip.
How the heck do you eat so much ? I'm not knocking you I'm jealous I put weight on very easy no matter how healthy the food or how physical my work is 😢
When you consider the price of sleeper trains (and what you get for the price) I think this looks incredible value. Pretty big distance covered too, and the food and room looked great.
@@JR-nv4td Its been my experience when you FLY you get there and back home quicker, and thus spend more days and nights at an expensive hotel. Every night on a train or ship is one LESS night at an expensive hotel. Considering both trains and ships provide transportation as well as a bed for the night, usually with food included, by the time you consider all of the costs, flying doesn't necessarily win...
That seemed like the perfect ferry for one of those "mid-vacation, I'm exhausted" days - relax, rest and recharge. I really hope the weather the next day is sunny - we were in Kiel after arriving on a ferry from Gothenburg and thought it was lovely.
Thoroughly enjoyed that, cabin looked great. Have been working my way through your other videos, very enjoyable and entertaining. I prefer these sort of travel videos compared to the ones that only show first class trips and experiences that most people can't afford, yours are more realistic and fun to watch. Merry Christmas to you and Alijca
I’ve never been on a ship with a cabin, so I don’t know anything about what the rooms usually look like, but that is amazing! Looks like a great alternative to taking the train to Kiel. It looks more relaxing. Great video, thanks again Steve!
Seasons greeting to you and Alicija, thank you for your wonderful and inspiring travel journeys, just wish i had found your channel while i was still able to travel, now it is only virtually. Looking forward to new and exciting places in 2024, but dont forget Scotland because these are my favourites.
The cabin seemed well worth the money, especially with the meal ticket as well. When you factor in travel, either air or rail, hotel and meals it's a pretty decent deal, if you accept it's an A to B fprm of transport. If you were travelling as a 'normal' traveller rather than a guide / presenter (not a criticism btw) you could have a chill out day, very relaxing. Hope you both have a nice Christmas.
Fantastic cabin and I thought the ship was pretty nice. It's been a wonderful year of content from you (a weekly highlight and right up there as a favourite channel). Seasons greetings to you and Alicja, I hope you have a wonderful time. Here's to more adventures in 2024. I can't wait.
I am full of admiration for Steve. I might, if it was inescapable, take one of these soulless ferry journeys by car, but just the thought of walking to a ferry port in the dark in a foreign country fiills me with horror.
I have an Autoimmune Neuro Muscular condition which makes traveling no longer an option. I greatly enjoy traveling vicariously through you. I am most Grateful. Thank you and may God continue to guide your travels.
Loved this video as I’m a big fan of sailing no matter the weather. The Ferry looked very comfortable, quiet but I image in the summer months it would be busier and more lively. Thanks for keeping us entertained with all your videos this year , wishing you and Alijca a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We took this route with a doggo a few years ago and this route was very dog friendly! We were able to walk about with the dog all over the ship and all the staff were happy to see us. While the route between Nethetlands and UK is advertised much more as a 'pet friendly' route, but we were locked in a tiny area and not free to walk about at all 😅
They now have dog friendly cabins on the Harwich Hook of Holland route. Before that using the kennels was required. The outdoor walking space for dogs is limited. We have the same kennel at home as Stena used. Our Malinois broke it and bent the door. No idea about the IJmuiden to Newcastle route. I certainly want to ferry again to the UK but for fun, not for work.
If you download the maps for a particular region on to your phone, Google maps will work even if there is no wifi or mobile network. I think I have pointed this out to you some time ago. You are not the first one to do 10000 steps on the ship, you are the ONLY one. Fantastic video. Enjoyed every moment. This old sea dog will enjoy any marine related video. 😊😊
Among the passengers, sure, but I wouldn't bet on the crew members, especially those who were up all night. Still an impressive feat to walk 10 thousand steps in with mobility somewhat restrained, though.
That was certainly a huge ferry.and having to use a stick to walk I guess I would be slightly worn out walking around it.but I must admit the cabin was lovley.but a shame no tea and coffee making facilities .I have to have my quota of tea during the day.thanks for the trip once again.Happy Christmas Steve to you and Alicja.🎄🎄
Another great update Steve, we loved watching this one we thought you would maybe be heading to Poland to meet up with Alicja and her family but hey ho , merry Christmas to you and Alicja and keep up the good work 👍
I just wish DFDS would connect Scotland to their Nordic and Baltic services across the North Sea, it's mind boggling that they have a ferry east-west across a route that is parallel to rail & road, while we have to go to Newcastle (at best) or a channel port to get back north on the other side of the North Sea. Remember the ferries from Aberdeen to Oslo & Bergen?
My first cycling tours in the UK started with the ferry Prince Hamlet from Gothenburg to Newcastle. And the second one ended with a return ferry from Harwich to Gothenburg. None of those connections have been around for many years now. 😢
Another great video Steve. Your cabin looked great, but you could almost feel the cold when you went out on deck. Hope you didn't get too wet walking to your hotel - nice room by the way. Merry Christmas & a Happy New year to you & Alicja, and looking forward to more adventures in 2024 !! Take care
The ship's bathrooms being small is not such a bad thing, actually. Lots of handles in range and corners you can lock your feet into. Imagine the situation in storms! 🤔 Nobody wants to crash doing business, right? Another gem from the Marsh video studios! Much enjoyed! 🤗
I got lost on the 60000 ton Pride of Hull and ended up in the Galley, but the ship was great and the journey was fine unlike the DFDS ferries over to Scandinavia which were only 40000 tons and they bounce along and in a force four it was a rollin quite a bit. The bigger ships just ploughed on without batting an eyelid.
193 GBP (€222) sounds like a steep price, but this is a pretty long trip and the accommodation looks like an equivalent of a top 1st or business class on a train which would probably cost an equivalent high amount of money for a comparable long service. Also, for some reason I see this cabin advertised for €300 Eur one way, so you definitely got a bargain price.
It is the same with long distance trains. The longer the journey, the more fuel is used, the more food and drinks are consumed, the more expensive the fare... This isn't rocket science...
Merry Christmas to you both. You did well on the cost. Must’ve been so nice to have such a comfortable retreat onboard to yourself. The food certainly looked edible, and kudos to you for staying so active. Looking forward to the next one!
Always enjoy your adventures Steve, Merry Christmas from Adelaide South Australia....I'm actually in Queensland now, before I head to god's country Tasmania 👌💯 Hope you and Aljicia have a joyous and peaceful Christmas
What was God thinking of when he designated Tasmania as his personal space? Something to do with experimentation, I expect… ‘God’s Laboratory’? 🧐 Seriously though, I envy you as I sit shivering in the UK…😩 Anywhere that produces as fine a bloke as David Boon is ok by me. Best wishes to you and yours…
I always think of all that food they put out for hardly any passengers, seems like loads of waste. I envy your levels of fitness, walking miles as you do. Thanks for all the interesting vlogs and have a Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🏼☃️🎁🎄
Steve I like your style and enjoy your videos. I watched your video on Kintyre. I was hoping you'd have a video on Dunoon and elsewhere on the Cowal Peninsula or Inverary or Rest and Be thankful. I am bringing my Polish Alisha to Scotland for her first time in the Spring. I was one of the Yanks at the Holy Loch when the sub base was still open. I haven't been back since 2007 when I spread my ex's father's ashes on Loch Fyne.
Thanks. I went to Scotland at single 20 yo sailor with a 40lb sea bag with orders to be there for 18 months. Left 17 years later [with 3 year break in the middle] with a couple of kids, one born in Dunoon, and a now ex-wife. You have been all around it, but you should do a drive over to the Cowal Peninsula. Dunoon has fared a bit worse than some of the other Clyde towns but the drive there over Rest and Be Thankful lovely, as is the drive from Glendaruel to Tighnabruich looking over the Kyles of Bute is one of the finest views I can think of.
2:36 Thanks for keeping alive the earliest mode of transportation humans used. As much as I love the convenience of a car, having the option to walk somewhere is so much better!
Have a great Xmas Steve (not forgetting Alicja too of course)! Thx for all the interesting videos this year and here's looking forward to more adventures in 2024... Meanwhile, still trying to work out how that guy at 5:20 managed to steer that container onto the ferry without being able to see where he was going! Elf & Safety gone mad!!!
I choose to watch your travelogues later in the evening so your review of sleeping accommodations is a big hit for me because I’m about to go to bed. I’m always glad to hear you say that you’re going to “turn in” for the night given that you’ve paid good 💰 for your bed. Impressive comfortable ship ….stateroom was spacious with two good sized windows and a good sized bed. I love the sea so yeah … this was fun to watch. Thanks for taking us along. Collecting video is work so we appreciate the effort. Happy New Year 🥳 Canada’s Eastern Seaboard 🇨🇦
My guess would have been Bornholm (DK), but that's assuming Steve was on the right side of the ship when looking at those cliffs, I'm not entirely sure of that, though.
Ohhh I did that one on the way home from Estonia with my new dog who couldn't do the stairs. The crew were amazing and lovely and I got a beautiful photo of the dog and the Bursar. Lovely trip as well.
Those of us who like traveling by boat should investigate ferries like this. They aren't fancy like cruise ships, but the accommodations look comfortable, the food looks decent, and I know some have some forms of entertainment. And all for an affordable price!
When I travelled I just booked a plane train or boat ticket and seen where I ended up I never really planned anything I loved doing that it's a thing I really miss you're videos bring me untold happiness thank you for making the videos ❤❤❤❤
Wow Steve, you coped very well before and during the ferry trip to Kiel. I get stressed planning a trip to London! The ferry looked massive, cabin fine(yeah should've had at least a kettle), meals looked OK as well. Very impressed with all that walking you did! Seasons greetings to you both and a happy and successful 2024! Great vlog, thanks for sharing. 👍 😊
Just love one of your fantastic ferry videos. Talking of delays leaving ferries on the last Newcastle to Amsterdam ferry the car deck where we were were delayed for what seemed for hours as one of the antique Volvo cars which seemed to be part of a group had broke down and persumably had to be pushed off
That was pretty cool Steve. I've stayed in much worse hotel rooms than your ferry cabin, and although your grub was standard swag, you certainly got your money's worth! Merry Christmas to you and your good lady 😊
Merry Christmas Steve, I am so glad I discovered you in 2023! I look forward to your videos every Saturday ! My bucket list keeps getting longer, and keeps changing!!! 😂😂😂 ❤🎉❤ ❤🎉❤❤❤
Merry Christmas and a safe comfortable and Prosperous New Year, I'm off on Panama Canal cruise January 4th, 14 nights no "roughing-it" for me. THANKS for your hard work and entertaining content.... Cheers from Arizona, M&M.
Thoroughly enjoyed the video.love our sat nights with your adventures steve...the cabin was amazing. Great value..look forward to next video.. take care.🎅🌲
I Was on the dfds ferry to Amsterdam in the summer . The buffet was superb , I couldn’t believe the choice of food . Would definitely do it again . Edit : I thought you were talking mince when you said we will be sailing past a bit of Russia . I had to look it on a map , there is a Russian exclave between Poland and Lithuania that I had never heard of . Everyday is a school day !
@Carrera-gp9od I’m not much good at Geography but became a bit concerned when some Polish friends began looking awkward and uncomfortable with the current Russia/Ukraine conflict…I never asked what was troubling them but they are obviously seriously worried about things escalating, other friends in different nearby countries are also a bit distressed…my geography has improved a lot and I hope things settle soon for everyone..! Merry Christmas 😇
That seemed like a pretty nice Ferry to be on. The accommodations are clean and neat, the food looked to be pretty good, and your room was really nice. I mean, it's not a Cruise Ship, and shouldn't be compared to one, but for what it is, I'd give a 10 out of 10.
Well she is less than five years old, nearly a brand new ship. A ship slightly larger than the new E-FLEXERS Stena, DFDS, Britany Ferries, and Marine Atlantic have just put into service or soon will as the ferries are completed and delivered. . Both classes are being built in China...
I wish we had ferries like that here in the U.S. It would be a great mini-vacation. I'm with you, I'd want to spend some time out on the weather decks. Thanks for sharing the experience with us.
Hi Steve. I love your videos. You make laugh with your planning. Wrong statations nearly missing transport and almost gettingn on thte wrong ferry. Keeps us followers entertained. Keep doing what you are doing😊😊
@ SteveMarsh Just found your channel a few days ago and have been binge watching your videos,you hardly ever complain and just take the rough with the smooth,just like a tough Scot does!
Heck no! What a terrible idea! The whole value of Steve's videos is that they convey an honest opinion and are not sponsored. Of course it's great for the ferry company if they are positive, but they don't have to be!
Steve, it might be good to either take a paperback book or have an online one to read during dull times. Most moderns would read off a phone but I find that carrying an old paperback or two does not weigh a bit and, unlike a cell phone, does not ever lose a charge or short out in a tub. I highly recommend this “old time cure” for boredom or whenever at loose ends!
Aaah I love the ferry journeys you take, so looking forward one day to the Northlink to Shetland & hope I sleep all night! I've watched this one twice now, I reckon once I've seen your back catalogue I'll start again! 😂
Another interesting video Steve. That certainly was a large ferry and your cabin looked very comfortable. My wife and I always enjoy your adventures and it's great that you highlight the negative aspects of your travels. I guess that's real life and your honesty is appreciated. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you and Alicja a very Happy Christmas, a safe festive season and an excellent 2024.
I would definitely be enj8ying that cabin! I usually have at least one bit of knitting with me, so would get myself a cuppa somewhere, and then sit on the bed knitting - enjoying my view. The lack of a kettle is almost 100% down to this being a Danish vessel - we don't really do tea-making equipment in hotels, let alone ferries. The white cliffs are quite prevalent around the Baltic Sea - my guess is the ones you saw are on the island of Rügen. Happy Christmas - and lots of good sailing in 2024.
In Jan 2010 we got to a ferry port at 5pm or so and the ferry didn't sail to 0245am! Luckily in the vehicle but the terminal building didn't open till 11pm!
Another top video Steve. Top tip, take two plates, then you can do a strategic redistribution at the table. Second, Marine Traffic app will track your voyage and give some good info on your 230x32 metre ship.
I’m always amused at how differently eating utensils are used between Europe and the US. I noticed when Steve was eating breakfast. I know that Steve says he has “dodgy knees” but he sure does a ton of walking for a guy with bad knees.
Hi Steven, thanks for this great ferry trip. I thought the ferry was very nice compared to many others I've traveled on over the years. Merry Christmas to you!🎅
Another great trip most enjoyable and thank you, I find the worst part about traveling is the waiting around it would be so nice to arrive an hour before to be told that you can board and your cabin is ready, one day maybe, cheers and all the best.
Loved your cabin - that looked wonderful! There seemed to be a lot of lorries and cars in the ferry but very few people! Loved the food portions too! 😜
Just saw colors in hotel room in Kiel. Cold colors again. Sounds like this move to cold colors must be a global trend, because it's happening in the U.S. too.
Ah, Kiel, my wonderful hometown. Hope you had a jolly look at it. It's a lot nicer than it looks upon arriving by that particular ferry. Getting around the water can be a bit of a trek though.
that’s definitely a helipad, and from the look of things you got lucky to have the bigger and newer ship Aura than the older, smaller Regina and that was a HUGE cabin! i guess they chose to not bother squeezing in more cabins when they’re not going to fill them…that left a lot of space for a family to spread out, thankfully for you it was comfortable enough to get a solid amount of sleep and function
There was a comment in a previous video I think, someone mentioned that they have started using the word ‘wee’. It made me laugh because we have also started doing that, plus we have started using the word ‘proper’ like you do. Here in the United States we get some looks 😁
The Ferry was amazing i thought . food looked great as well . all good value , at times it pays to travel in a little comfort , as you can travel cheap and be tired for the next two days or so , or do what you did and be able to have a good night sleep . well done steve i loved the ferry trip vid .
Great Video Steve, congrats. I did Copenhagen to Oslo on DFDS Crown Seaways this year, which offers more restaurants and bars, including a La Carte. Also the commodore class featured better rooms (with fridge and balcony) and a lounge with free drinks and snacks. Happy new year and hope to see many more great videos from you in 2024 :)
Oh you lucky man what an exhilarating journey despite your expectations not being quite met. I'm 73 years old and not as fit as I used to be, but your videos inspire me to get out there and start adventurising again! Cheers Steve and seasons greetings to you and Alicja.
Thanks so much mate and wishing you a Merry Christmas!!!
Oh a lovely breakfast z
Some ferries have excellent public transport on both sides. For 2.5 years I travelled Hook of Holland Harwich back every 3 weeks while writing software for banks & Brexit.
I quit this blogger cos he moved away from UK places, now he’s uploading several strange places I’m not interested,I really mind British staff
Who is alicja?
Full credit to those truckers, see how close they are? That's some talented maneuvere. Happy, happy Christmas to truckers, everywhere.
I think you do the most informative and entertaining ferry videos on RUclips. What a great journey!
Mate THANK YOU! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas, see you in January!
Yours aren't bad either, Scott
That looked like a really comfortable journey Steve. Nice calm sea, enough food, comfy bed and a shower, what more could you ask for. The price was well worth it for such a spacious cabin. This is giving me ideas for my next trip.
Yeah, that cabin made a pretty basic trip a really good one!
How the heck do you eat so much ? I'm not knocking you I'm jealous I put weight on very easy no matter how healthy the food or how physical my work is 😢
When you consider the price of sleeper trains (and what you get for the price) I think this looks incredible value. Pretty big distance covered too, and the food and room looked great.
@@JR-nv4td Its been my experience when you FLY you get there and back home quicker, and thus spend more days and nights at an expensive hotel. Every night on a train or ship is one LESS night at an expensive hotel. Considering both trains and ships provide transportation as well as a bed for the night, usually with food included, by the time you consider all of the costs, flying doesn't necessarily win...
That seemed like the perfect ferry for one of those "mid-vacation, I'm exhausted" days - relax, rest and recharge. I really hope the weather the next day is sunny - we were in Kiel after arriving on a ferry from Gothenburg and thought it was lovely.
Thoroughly enjoyed that, cabin looked great. Have been working my way through your other videos, very enjoyable and entertaining. I prefer these sort of travel videos compared to the ones that only show first class trips and experiences that most people can't afford, yours are more realistic and fun to watch. Merry Christmas to you and Alijca
I’ve never been on a ship with a cabin, so I don’t know anything about what the rooms usually look like, but that is amazing! Looks like a great alternative to taking the train to Kiel. It looks more relaxing. Great video, thanks again Steve!
14:21 Cold? It looks positively Baltic! 😉
Not sure about that 8-bit carpet throughout though; it does funny things to your eyes! 😵💫😂
Haha beautiful! :)
perfect for hiding small stains
My first watch of the new year and as usual iam not disappointed. Nice one Steve. All the best 🎉
Seasons greeting to you and Alicija, thank you for your wonderful and inspiring travel journeys, just wish i had found your channel while i was still able to travel, now it is only virtually. Looking forward to new and exciting places in 2024, but dont forget Scotland because these are my favourites.
Thanks so much for watching these wee adventures! And wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Really enjoying your videos. Informative and with a nice personal touch. Cheers from Sweden! 🇸🇪
The cabin seemed well worth the money, especially with the meal ticket as well. When you factor in travel, either air or rail, hotel and meals it's a pretty decent deal, if you accept it's an A to B fprm of transport. If you were travelling as a 'normal' traveller rather than a guide / presenter (not a criticism btw) you could have a chill out day, very relaxing. Hope you both have a nice Christmas.
Great shout! Merry Christmas
Steve I've just discovered your channel and for sure you're the "Ferry King"!!! Nice videos love them!
Fantastic cabin and I thought the ship was pretty nice. It's been a wonderful year of content from you (a weekly highlight and right up there as a favourite channel). Seasons greetings to you and Alicja, I hope you have a wonderful time. Here's to more adventures in 2024. I can't wait.
Peter thanks for that and for coming along on all these adventures! All the best for Christmas and New Year!
I don’t blame you in the slightest about your breakfast, you should have got two fried eggs though😊. All the best from England.
I am full of admiration for Steve. I might, if it was inescapable, take one of these soulless ferry journeys by car, but just the thought of walking to a ferry port in the dark in a foreign country fiills me with horror.
I have an Autoimmune Neuro Muscular condition which makes traveling no longer an option. I greatly enjoy traveling vicariously through you. I am most Grateful. Thank you and may God continue to guide your travels.
As Mandela said in his tiny cell he went for great long walks
Me too :(
Steve, have you ever thought of growing a beard? I think it would look great.
Loved this video as I’m a big fan of sailing no matter the weather. The Ferry looked very comfortable, quiet but I image in the summer months it would be busier and more lively.
Thanks for keeping us entertained with all your videos this year , wishing you and Alijca a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thanks for another year of great videos.complements of the season.all the best for 2024.
Me too, best way to travel😅.
We took this route with a doggo a few years ago and this route was very dog friendly! We were able to walk about with the dog all over the ship and all the staff were happy to see us. While the route between Nethetlands and UK is advertised much more as a 'pet friendly' route, but we were locked in a tiny area and not free to walk about at all 😅
Kiel to Klaipeda is more of a cargo route.
They now have dog friendly cabins on the Harwich Hook of Holland route. Before that using the kennels was required. The outdoor walking space for dogs is limited.
We have the same kennel at home as Stena used. Our Malinois broke it and bent the door. No idea about the IJmuiden to Newcastle route.
I certainly want to ferry again to the UK but for fun, not for work.
If you download the maps for a particular region on to your phone, Google maps will work even if there is no wifi or mobile network. I think I have pointed this out to you some time ago.
You are not the first one to do 10000 steps on the ship, you are the ONLY one.
Fantastic video. Enjoyed every moment. This old sea dog will enjoy any marine related video. 😊😊
Steve needed to work off the big breakfast he had so could fit in his clothes.
Among the passengers, sure, but I wouldn't bet on the crew members, especially those who were up all night. Still an impressive feat to walk 10 thousand steps in with mobility somewhat restrained, though.
GPS inside that metal box might have a hard time getting a fix. outside it will work.
another time you've got me planning. Love a ferry too. atb for 2024.
Haha so many routes over the Baltic, there will be more :) All the best to you too!
Incredible cabin. You’ve inspired me to attempt this route.
That was certainly a huge ferry.and having to use a stick to walk I guess I would be slightly worn out walking around it.but I must admit the cabin was lovley.but a shame no tea and coffee making facilities .I have to have my quota of tea during the day.thanks for the trip once again.Happy Christmas Steve to you and Alicja.🎄🎄
Haha me too! And I even brought some of those noodle packets to have some in my cabin! Merry Christmas!
You bring back memories of winter ferries. I loved the coolness of cabins with the quiet drone of the ship’s engines to help me sleep.
Another great update Steve, we loved watching this one we thought you would maybe be heading to Poland to meet up with Alicja and her family but hey ho , merry Christmas to you and Alicja and keep up the good work 👍
Steve, love yr comments about yrself and yr tripping around.
Big shoutout from Devo, NZ !!!
Was shocked to read that 👍
No way! I miss those days so much! Walking back from Takapuna after a night out and stopping off for a pie on the way home :D
@@steve-marsh Enjoy yr vlogs. Its an expensive place now here, housing etc...keep up the great work!!
I just wish DFDS would connect Scotland to their Nordic and Baltic services across the North Sea, it's mind boggling that they have a ferry east-west across a route that is parallel to rail & road, while we have to go to Newcastle (at best) or a channel port to get back north on the other side of the North Sea.
Remember the ferries from Aberdeen to Oslo & Bergen?
My first cycling tours in the UK started with the ferry Prince Hamlet from Gothenburg to Newcastle. And the second one ended with a return ferry from Harwich to Gothenburg. None of those connections have been around for many years now. 😢
Another great video Steve. Your cabin looked great, but you could almost feel the cold when you went out on deck. Hope you didn't get too wet walking to your hotel - nice room by the way. Merry Christmas & a Happy New year to you & Alicja, and looking forward to more adventures in 2024 !! Take care
Another great video , Steve. Merry Christmas to Alicja and yourself from Australia.
And to you Richard! Thank You!
We love your videos. Watch you most nights and love sharing your adventures. Our bucket list is getting longer and longer.
Ey a ferry video out of nowhere?! Thanks Steve! 🙏🙌
Haha cheers mate!
The ship's bathrooms being small is not such a bad thing, actually. Lots of handles in range and corners you can lock your feet into. Imagine the situation in storms! 🤔 Nobody wants to crash doing business, right?
Another gem from the Marsh video studios! Much enjoyed! 🤗
Haha good point!
I got lost on the 60000 ton Pride of Hull and ended up in the Galley, but the ship was great and the journey was fine unlike the DFDS ferries over to Scandinavia which were only 40000 tons and they bounce along and in a force four it was a rollin quite a bit. The bigger ships just ploughed on without batting an eyelid.
Oh the rough crossing would make for an awesome video!
193 GBP (€222) sounds like a steep price, but this is a pretty long trip and the accommodation looks like an equivalent of a top 1st or business class on a train which would probably cost an equivalent high amount of money for a comparable long service. Also, for some reason I see this cabin advertised for €300 Eur one way, so you definitely got a bargain price.
It is the same with long distance trains. The longer the journey, the more fuel is used, the more food and drinks are consumed, the more expensive the fare... This isn't rocket science...
£193 was a great price for that cabin and the meals, Steve👍
Same price would get you a 2 day cruise on Princess line in Australia. Those euro ferries are exxy
Brilliant video, merry Christmas to you and yours Steve.
And to you!!! Thanks :)
Merry Christmas to you both. You did well on the cost. Must’ve been so nice to have such a comfortable retreat onboard to yourself. The food certainly looked edible, and kudos to you for staying so active. Looking forward to the next one!
Another great video Steve, wishing you and Alicija a Happy Christmas, and looking forward to more of your adventures in the new year 👍👍
And to you!!! Thanks so much for watching these videos in '23!
Always enjoy your adventures Steve, Merry Christmas from Adelaide South Australia....I'm actually in Queensland now, before I head to god's country Tasmania 👌💯
Hope you and Aljicia have a joyous and peaceful Christmas
What was God thinking of when he designated Tasmania as his personal space? Something to do with experimentation, I expect… ‘God’s Laboratory’? 🧐
Seriously though, I envy you as I sit shivering in the UK…😩 Anywhere that produces as fine a bloke as David Boon is ok by me.
Best wishes to you and yours…
Oh I'd love to go to Tasmania! Merry Christmas mate!
@@steve-marsh
Your site is a lovely place to be. Some of us are not as mobile as you. But it’s life-affirming to follow your adventures.
Pip pip.
On the ferry we hope!
That was a very good overnight ferry trip Steve, Very good cabin, good food much better than airline food a bargain.
I always think of all that food they put out for hardly any passengers, seems like loads of waste.
I envy your levels of fitness, walking miles as you do. Thanks for all the interesting vlogs and have a Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🏼☃️🎁🎄
Steve I like your style and enjoy your videos.
I watched your video on Kintyre. I was hoping you'd have a video on Dunoon and elsewhere on the Cowal Peninsula or Inverary or Rest and Be thankful. I am bringing my Polish Alisha to Scotland for her first time in the Spring. I was one of the Yanks at the Holy Loch when the sub base was still open. I haven't been back since 2007 when I spread my ex's father's ashes on Loch Fyne.
I wish you both a fantastic trip! :)
Thanks. I went to Scotland at single 20 yo sailor with a 40lb sea bag with orders to be there for 18 months. Left 17 years later [with 3 year break in the middle] with a couple of kids, one born in Dunoon, and a now ex-wife.
You have been all around it, but you should do a drive over to the Cowal Peninsula. Dunoon has fared a bit worse than some of the other Clyde towns but the drive there over Rest and Be Thankful lovely, as is the drive from Glendaruel to Tighnabruich looking over the Kyles of Bute is one of the finest views I can think of.
2:36 Thanks for keeping alive the earliest mode of transportation humans used. As much as I love the convenience of a car, having the option to walk somewhere is so much better!
Hah well said!!!
Good information because I and the Mrs are going on that route in march but with our car on the ferry on the same cabin you booked.Thanks
"...hanging -room"...--no comment! I swear I heard the hyphen!
That was a very comfy trip it seems!
I want to wish you, Alicja and all that are dear to you a Merry Christmas 🎄🎁🎄
Have a great Xmas Steve (not forgetting Alicja too of course)! Thx for all the interesting videos this year and here's looking forward to more adventures in 2024... Meanwhile, still trying to work out how that guy at 5:20 managed to steer that container onto the ferry without being able to see where he was going! Elf & Safety gone mad!!!
Oh dear 🙈
Oh how interesting where you go, how you go, and the challenges you set! Amazing! Thank you!
Thanks Mary! :)
I always enjoy your ferries' videos, I love the sea and I'm fascinated by these big giants of the sea. Thank you Steve! Have a Merry Christmas!!
Hey you too Laura! It's such a nice relaxing way to travel :)
I choose to watch your travelogues later in the evening so your review of sleeping accommodations is a big hit for me because I’m about to go to bed. I’m always glad to hear you say that you’re going to “turn in” for the night given that you’ve paid good 💰 for your bed. Impressive comfortable ship ….stateroom was spacious with two good sized windows and a good sized bed. I love the sea so yeah … this was fun to watch. Thanks for taking us along. Collecting video is work so we appreciate the effort.
Happy New Year 🥳
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The white cliffs were most likely the "Königsstuhl" (literally: royal chair) on the island of Rügen 😉.
Cheers for this!
My guess would have been Bornholm (DK), but that's assuming Steve was on the right side of the ship when looking at those cliffs, I'm not entirely sure of that, though.
Ohhh I did that one on the way home from Estonia with my new dog who couldn't do the stairs. The crew were amazing and lovely and I got a beautiful photo of the dog and the Bursar.
Lovely trip as well.
Those of us who like traveling by boat should investigate ferries like this. They aren't fancy like cruise ships, but the accommodations look comfortable, the food looks decent, and I know some have some forms of entertainment. And all for an affordable price!
And it's such a relaxing way to travel, I think it's my favourite to be honest :)
Selfishly, it was worth every penny, as we got to watch this fabulous video. Many thanks and Merry Christmas to you and Alicja!
Think i would have sat in a pub in Klaipeda. Entertaining as ever though!
When I travelled I just booked a plane train or boat ticket and seen where I ended up I never really planned anything I loved doing that it's a thing I really miss you're videos bring me untold happiness thank you for making the videos ❤❤❤❤
So glad to hear it mate, and that's 100% the way to have proper travel adventures eh!?
Wow Steve, you coped very well before and during the ferry trip to Kiel. I get stressed planning a trip to London! The ferry looked massive, cabin fine(yeah should've had at least a kettle), meals looked OK as well. Very impressed with all that walking you did! Seasons greetings to you both and a happy and successful 2024! Great vlog, thanks for sharing. 👍 😊
Cheers Alan, thanks for coming along on all these adventures in '23 here's to another great year to come. Merry Christmas!
Just love one of your fantastic ferry videos.
Talking of delays leaving ferries on the last Newcastle to Amsterdam ferry the car deck where we were were delayed for what seemed for hours as one of the antique Volvo cars which seemed to be part of a group had broke down and persumably had to be pushed off
Merry Christmas - have a wonderful festive break.
You tooooo! Thanks :)
Great cabin Steve and not a bad price with meals included, thanks for another fun video
That was pretty cool Steve. I've stayed in much worse hotel rooms than your ferry cabin, and although your grub was standard swag, you certainly got your money's worth! Merry Christmas to you and your good lady 😊
Haha I'll ALWAYS get my money's worth at a buffet :D Have a great Christmas guys! So many trips for you to look forward to in 2024!
@@steve-marsh yeah Málaga next month for starters 👍
Merry Christmas Steve, I am so glad I discovered you in 2023! I look forward to your videos every Saturday ! My bucket list keeps getting longer, and keeps changing!!! 😂😂😂 ❤🎉❤ ❤🎉❤❤❤
Thanks so much! Here’s to many more adventures in 2024, merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and a safe comfortable and Prosperous New Year, I'm off on Panama Canal cruise January 4th, 14 nights no "roughing-it" for me. THANKS for your hard work and entertaining content.... Cheers from Arizona, M&M.
Oh that sounds amazing! Would be such an interesting cruise! Enjoy every minute :)
Thoroughly enjoyed the video.love our sat nights with your adventures steve...the cabin was amazing. Great value..look forward to next video.. take care.🎅🌲
Glad you enjoyed it Carolyn! All the best for Christmas!
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Was on the dfds ferry to Amsterdam in the summer .
The buffet was superb , I couldn’t believe the choice of food .
Would definitely do it again .
Edit : I thought you were talking mince when you said we will be sailing past a bit of Russia .
I had to look it on a map , there is a Russian exclave between Poland and Lithuania that I had never heard of .
Everyday is a school day !
German Königsberg was split between Poland and the USSR after WW2. And as Kaliningrad the Soviet part was retained by the Russian Federation.
@Carrera-gp9od I’m not much good at Geography but became a bit concerned when some Polish friends began looking awkward and uncomfortable with the current Russia/Ukraine conflict…I never asked what was troubling them but they are obviously seriously worried about things escalating, other friends in different nearby countries are also a bit distressed…my geography has improved a lot and I hope things settle soon for everyone..! Merry Christmas 😇
Merry Christmas. Looking forward to next year's adventures.
That seemed like a pretty nice Ferry to be on. The accommodations are clean and neat, the food looked to be pretty good, and your room was really nice. I mean, it's not a Cruise Ship, and shouldn't be compared to one, but for what it is, I'd give a 10 out of 10.
Well she is less than five years old, nearly a brand new ship. A ship slightly larger than the new E-FLEXERS Stena, DFDS, Britany Ferries, and Marine Atlantic have just put into service or soon will as the ferries are completed and delivered. . Both classes are being built in China...
Reminds me of a walk I did to Dublin port
I wish we had ferries like that here in the U.S. It would be a great mini-vacation. I'm with you, I'd want to spend some time out on the weather decks. Thanks for sharing the experience with us.
only places that are long enough are the Portland to Halifax and the Seattle to Alaska ferries, the rest are pointless…
Hi Steve. I love your videos. You make laugh with your planning. Wrong statations nearly missing transport and almost gettingn on thte wrong ferry. Keeps us followers entertained. Keep doing what you are doing😊😊
Oh don’t worry, I’ll never get any better at meticulous planning 😀
Seasons greetings Steve. Looked pretty good value to me... although I'd probably have been tempted by any smaller and presumably cheaper cabins.
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Just found your channel a few days ago and have been binge watching your videos,you hardly ever complain and just take the rough with the smooth,just like a tough Scot does!
Seemed a perfectly good experience but I was wondering where everybody else was? Makes a change from everything being rammed.
Aye it was a nice change to be honest :)
Great vid thanks so much Steve and Happy New Year 🐟🐟🐟
Brilliant video Steve. I think these ferry companies should sponsor you for all their free advertisement.
Heck no! What a terrible idea! The whole value of Steve's videos is that they convey an honest opinion and are not sponsored. Of course it's great for the ferry company if they are positive, but they don't have to be!
Steve, it might be good to either take a paperback book or have an online one to read during dull times. Most moderns would read off a phone but I find that carrying an old paperback or two does not weigh a bit and, unlike a cell phone, does not ever lose a charge or short out in a tub. I highly recommend this “old time cure” for boredom or whenever at loose ends!
Thanks Steve, all the very best for Christmas and New year 👍.
Aaah I love the ferry journeys you take, so looking forward one day to the Northlink to Shetland & hope I sleep all night! I've watched this one twice now, I reckon once I've seen your back catalogue I'll start again! 😂
You definitely deserve a medal :D
🤣easy to watch again honestly!!@@steve-marsh
Go on an Estonian ferry! They care a lot about foot passengers :D
Top tip, thank you!!!
make sure to take the Tallink ferry this time tho. ;)
Loved the video Steve the cabin looked great. Plus well done on getting your steps in. Hope you are both well
Cheers mate! Couldn't let it slip :D Merry Christmas!
Another interesting video Steve. That certainly was a large ferry and your cabin looked very comfortable. My wife and I always enjoy your adventures and it's great that you highlight the negative aspects of your travels. I guess that's real life and your honesty is appreciated. Thanks for sharing.
Wishing you and Alicja a very Happy Christmas, a safe festive season and an excellent 2024.
I would definitely be enj8ying that cabin! I usually have at least one bit of knitting with me, so would get myself a cuppa somewhere, and then sit on the bed knitting - enjoying my view.
The lack of a kettle is almost 100% down to this being a Danish vessel - we don't really do tea-making equipment in hotels, let alone ferries.
The white cliffs are quite prevalent around the Baltic Sea - my guess is the ones you saw are on the island of Rügen.
Happy Christmas - and lots of good sailing in 2024.
The room. Looked nice. I'm a bit like you Steve I get major early for stuff and have to wait or walk somewhere else to get there
Story of my life mate!
In Jan 2010 we got to a ferry port at 5pm or so and the ferry didn't sail to 0245am! Luckily in the vehicle but the terminal building didn't open till 11pm!
Another top video Steve. Top tip, take two plates, then you can do a strategic redistribution at the table. Second, Marine Traffic app will track your voyage and give some good info on your 230x32 metre ship.
I’m always amused at how differently eating utensils are used between Europe and the US. I noticed when Steve was eating breakfast. I know that Steve says he has “dodgy knees” but he sure does a ton of walking for a guy with bad knees.
Thats what keeps the knees working
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Hi Steven, thanks for this great ferry trip. I thought the ferry was very nice compared to many others I've traveled on over the years. Merry Christmas to you!🎅
Another great trip most enjoyable and thank you, I find the worst part about traveling is the waiting around it would be so nice to arrive an hour before to be told that you can board and your cabin is ready, one day maybe, cheers and all the best.
I get a nice surprise like that on my next ferry video (in a few weeks)
Loved your cabin - that looked wonderful! There seemed to be a lot of lorries and cars in the ferry but very few people! Loved the food portions too! 😜
I’m not a Ferry Person Steve…couldn’t do what you do…thanks for the great content though…Have a Magical Christmas..! 😇
You too!!!! I find it such a relaxing way to travel :)
The decor on the ship is cold and alienating. Wouldn't mind some warm colors.
Just saw colors in hotel room in Kiel. Cold colors again. Sounds like this move to cold colors must be a global trend, because it's happening in the U.S. too.
Ah, Kiel, my wonderful hometown. Hope you had a jolly look at it. It's a lot nicer than it looks upon arriving by that particular ferry. Getting around the water can be a bit of a trek though.
Ah unfortunately not, but I do make a wee trip out to somewhere that peaked my interest :)
Love the vids...apart from all the steps😮 but needed with the calories you took in 😂 so 👏👏👏
I've been watching since the Pandemic. Merry Christmas, Steve. Thanks for sharing your travels. Stay safe!
Thanks so much for coming along on all these adventures! Merry Christmas!
Oh how cool! The basketball game on the TV is my hometown team, the Phoenix Suns. That's our mascot the gorilla. Go Suns!!
that’s definitely a helipad, and from the look of things you got lucky to have the bigger and newer ship Aura than the older, smaller Regina
and that was a HUGE cabin! i guess they chose to not bother squeezing in more cabins when they’re not going to fill them…that left a lot of space for a family to spread out, thankfully for you it was comfortable enough to get a solid amount of sleep and function
The space was such a luxury, loved it!
There was a comment in a previous video I think, someone mentioned that they have started using the word ‘wee’. It made me laugh because we have also started doing that, plus we have started using the word ‘proper’ like you do. Here in the United States we get some looks 😁
Haha love it! Spread the word! :D
Worth it for a good night’s sleep. Look forward to more travels in the new year.
Steve, that was a very good deal😅😅
The Ferry was amazing i thought . food looked great as well . all good value , at times it pays to travel in a little comfort , as you can travel cheap and be tired for the next two days or so , or do what you did and be able to have a good night sleep . well done steve i loved the ferry trip vid .
Such a good point mate and I could get used to it!
Great Video Steve, congrats. I did Copenhagen to Oslo on DFDS Crown Seaways this year, which offers more restaurants and bars, including a La Carte. Also the commodore class featured better rooms (with fridge and balcony) and a lounge with free drinks and snacks. Happy new year and hope to see many more great videos from you in 2024 :)