Hi Johnny. I’ve recently discovered your channel - love it! I’ve really enjoyed watching your videos. The way you put travel plans together - especially using the railways - to create adventures is brilliant. I plan my adventures in a similar way - sometimes it’s the simple things in life such as watching the world go by from a carriage window; food for the soul. More, please! 😊
Excellent video as usual Johnny, your commentary is always so informative, and the research you must do for your subscribers is always so appreciated. My head was spinning just now trying to take it all in 😅 thank you as ever😊
@@Diana-andre2018 you are very welcome. I like to read up on the places I've visited for my own interests, so I'm more than happy to share what i find out! Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching another. 👍
Despite being one of the greyest colour videos on the internet this was another wonderful watch. The ferocious weather actually looked like great fun … at least from the comfort of my armchair 😂 Cheers!
@@horsehollerer it was great fun. I watched the waves crashing over the bow for quite some time! And that little spot where i stood for the most of the time wasn't in too much of the bad weather. Thanks so much for enjoying it. Even though it was indeed almost a throwback to old black and white telly! 👍
Another absolutely splendid video packed full of interesting information on a diverse range of subjects. And it is this 'commentary' which made the video very worth while. After all, except for the bit sailing into the harbour area at Milford Haven/Pembroke, there was not much 'scenery'!
We are definitely Stena (and Northlink) fans. The Stena Coach & Sail deals from Belfast to Edinburgh are really good and we’ve used the service multiple times now.
@@sandiandgregh Yes. I probably should show coach/sail deals next time I'm using the ferry. In fact it may just be Belfast/Edinburgh! Best wishes to you both 👍
I often travel on the ferry between Malta and Gozo, as I live in Malta, and trust me that when its windy it gets quite moving and shaky dsspite being a short ride. I definitely need to try crossing over to Ireland by ferry. Especially with the Rail and Sail.Fare
@@enricomonti156 Yes indeed. The rail/sail is a very good deal! The stabilisers are pretty good on these bigger ferries, but it is still fairly bouncy! Thanks so much for watching another 👍
Excellent video as always!! So interesting!! I'm the same that I need to return to Rosslare Europort once everything is finished with the construction. The Rosslare to Pembroke route is basically the place where the least capacity or oldest shop is put on and the route is long forgotten about which is a shame considering until the Cover Calais route operation started then the route was operated by the brilliant ship of the Isle of Inishmore. It is a shame that neither national express/euro lines no longer pass through the port on the route from London to Cork and also that Megabus no longer operates to the port so if you do not have a car of you cannot drive then you're forced to use the trains and in that case it is easier to use Stena at Fishguard. Hope all is well, take care of yourself
@JohnnyHooverTravels lol very good 😁 It's quite disconcerting how the youtube algo recommend your video as I had just booked the journey. Coincidence? I think not!
When I take my bike on the ferry they let me put it in the trailer if it's not busy, which is nice if the weather is bad. I think that's the 4th different ferry they've had in 5 years. Brexit has reduced the amount of lorry traffic from Ireland to the mainland. That's also why there are more routes to Europe from Rosslare than before. The previous ferry had no facilities for foot passengers. If you do the route again, keep an eye out for Tusker Rock. It's a classic lighthouse on a tiny island. When you get closer to the welsh islands in nice weather you can see puffins and gannets at the right time of year. Another great video!
@@CMZPICTURES thanks! Yes, would love to cross on a calm sunny day sat out on the sun deck. That would be marvellous! As you say, there's far less freight traffic travelling across the UK. A lot more going directly to Europe. Thanks so much for watching 👍
Love a rough crossing as the eateries are almost empty even if ship at capacity, only problem before effective stabilisers was trying to eat whilst hanging onto both plate and cup and saucer or wine glass, wedge into the corner of the fiddles sometimes worked. Didn't quite catch the ensign, was it a flag of Convenience? Europort has got a lot busier now Cork Ferry Port closed and more direct ferries to France, Spain and NL from Ireland. Customs paperwork has multiplied 10 fold for trucks to and from UK since Brexit even if only transiting. About time the old TIR reintroduced or a Customs Union but that would mean re-entering a conversation with the EU who are pissed about the UK leaving.
Thanks for this trip down memory lane - used to take the eurolines coach frequently between London and cork when that existed, it used stena more often than Irish ferries. A bit of shame they have put an old ferry on the route but it’s the same at Stena with falling passengers numbers stena nordica isn’t a good as the previous stena Europe
@@jrfsp320 Yes, I suppose it is the way. Maybe one of the two routes will cease in the future, leaving just one sailing out of Rosslare 🤷♂️ The voyage did feel a little like the end of an era. Thanks so much for watching too 👍
@@18Reading71 thanks for that. Why do you think it better than the competitor? Be interested to hear. And, of course, thanks so much for watching the video 👍
@JohnnyHooverTravels It's nothing special and down to familiarity more than anything. I find Pembroke Dock easier to get to and negotiate than Fishguard (although the frequency that I have been "randomly'" stopped and searched by UK Border Force there is becoming a bit of a bind). I think that the various Irish Ferries vessels over the years have tended to be quieter and less crowded than the Stena ones and I do like Irish Ferries Club Class offering.
You seemed to know age of ferry as well some history in anything. I heard Ireland were costy than UK or in Northern Ireland. I been Rooslare back in 2001/2002 from trip to France.
@@aaronweyl2272 there's no doubt that accommodation in general is quite expensive in Ireland. As for the other costs, I'd say they were pretty much the same as the UK. Thanks so much for watching 👍
Thanks for a pleasant but ruff journey. When you were approaching Pembroke did I noticed a tall bridge in the background. Was that the bridge in Wales that collapsed during it's construction?
I am Japanese who's been living in the States for decades & always wondered if I could visit Ireland from Pembrokeshire, Wales ! I guess I wasn't thinking right as googled for Dublin . Lol. I'm not familiar with Roslare ! That's fun that they've got a duty-free shop inside ! 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🛳💕💞
@@spark_6710 Yes indeed there are the two routes currently from Rosslare to the UK. This one and the route to Fishguard. Both Pembroke Dock and Fishguard have rail connections. Fishguard's is right next to the ferry whilst at Pembroke Dock you have to walk across the town for maybe 15 minutes. The railway line between Rosslare and Dublin is one of the most beautiful in Ireland aswell. So well worth taking that route! Rosslare to Fishguard aboard the Stena Europe ruclips.net/video/X8eMjrzWXDA/видео.html Is Dublin to Rosslare the most scenic Irish rail journey? Join me to find out! ruclips.net/video/4VoEjd0bFnE/видео.html
Hi Johnny. I’ve recently discovered your channel - love it! I’ve really enjoyed watching your videos. The way you put travel plans together - especially using the railways - to create adventures is brilliant. I plan my adventures in a similar way - sometimes it’s the simple things in life such as watching the world go by from a carriage window; food for the soul. More, please! 😊
Another good video 👍 That inc onward rail ticket deal with Stena sounds great value.
@@john07973 it is excellent. There's also a similar deal to /from Dublin!
Thanks for watching 👍
Experience of journey on ship is very enjoyful and beautiful. I am really enjoyed is this view with you. So good.
@@trailwayt9H337 thank you so much for the kind words. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it 👍
Excellent video as usual Johnny, your commentary is always so informative, and the research you must do for your subscribers is always so appreciated. My head was spinning just now trying to take it all in 😅 thank you as ever😊
@@Diana-andre2018 you are very welcome. I like to read up on the places I've visited for my own interests, so I'm more than happy to share what i find out!
Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching another. 👍
Enjoyed your good-humoured video!
@@tonyowens40 thanks. Despite the weather, and the quite old ferry, I had a great time!
Best wishes to you and thanks so much for watching 👍
If I ever go back to Ireland one day, I might take the ferry. Some lovely views coming into Wales, great video
@@Sim0nTrains Yes, be sure to. The rail/sail on a number of routes is great value.
Best wishes to you and thanks for watching 👍
Despite being one of the greyest colour videos on the internet this was another wonderful watch. The ferocious weather actually looked like great fun … at least from the comfort of my armchair 😂
Cheers!
@@horsehollerer it was great fun. I watched the waves crashing over the bow for quite some time! And that little spot where i stood for the most of the time wasn't in too much of the bad weather.
Thanks so much for enjoying it. Even though it was indeed almost a throwback to old black and white telly! 👍
another belter Johnny
@@deltic1964 thanks! And thanks so much for watching 👍
Great Video Johnny
@@paulgibsonphotography cheers Paul 👍
Another absolutely splendid video packed full of interesting information on a diverse range of subjects. And it is this 'commentary' which made the video very worth while. After all, except for the bit sailing into the harbour area at Milford Haven/Pembroke, there was not much 'scenery'!
@@Fan652w thanks Roger. It certainly was a bit of a grey one. But very interesting nevertheless.
Thanks for coming along 👍
You can do a Duty Free Run with stena for £15 return Tuesday and Wednesday much better ship and the rail station is right outside the ship
@@geoffisaac3511 thanks for that info. Much appreciated. And thanks too for watching 👍
We are definitely Stena (and Northlink) fans. The Stena Coach & Sail deals from Belfast to Edinburgh are really good and we’ve used the service multiple times now.
@@sandiandgregh Yes. I probably should show coach/sail deals next time I'm using the ferry. In fact it may just be Belfast/Edinburgh!
Best wishes to you both 👍
Great little trip, as a previous poster has alluded, glad your sea legs are getting stronger.
@@kevinellis8869 Yes, I'm getting used to it a bit more now. In fact, as you say, i quite enjoyed it! 👍
Nice one JH
@@kevincollis2632 thanks Kevin 👍
I often travel on the ferry between Malta and Gozo, as I live in Malta, and trust me that when its windy it gets quite moving and shaky dsspite being a short ride.
I definitely need to try crossing over to Ireland by ferry. Especially with the Rail and Sail.Fare
@@enricomonti156 Yes indeed. The rail/sail is a very good deal!
The stabilisers are pretty good on these bigger ferries, but it is still fairly bouncy!
Thanks so much for watching another 👍
*FIRST* Great Video Johnny!
@@JRAR24 thanks! 👍
Interesting as usual
@@christinehodge3608 thank you. And, of course, thanks too for watching 👍
Excellent video as always!!
So interesting!!
I'm the same that I need to return to Rosslare Europort once everything is finished with the construction.
The Rosslare to Pembroke route is basically the place where the least capacity or oldest shop is put on and the route is long forgotten about which is a shame considering until the Cover Calais route operation started then the route was operated by the brilliant ship of the Isle of Inishmore.
It is a shame that neither national express/euro lines no longer pass through the port on the route from London to Cork and also that Megabus no longer operates to the port so if you do not have a car of you cannot drive then you're forced to use the trains and in that case it is easier to use Stena at Fishguard.
Hope all is well, take care of yourself
@@peterdnreynolds777 thanks Peter. Yes, agree with all that 👍
And thanks as always for watching 👍
@@JohnnyHooverTravels you're most welcome as always!! I forgot to ask where did you stay in Rosslare please
@ i stayed at St Martins guesthouse. Stayed both times I've been to Rosslare. Excellent accommodation.
I'm doing this journey next week- wish me luck!
@@Chief_Brody best of luck! Given your RUclips handle, won't you need a bigger boat?
Thanks for watching 👍
@JohnnyHooverTravels lol very good 😁 It's quite disconcerting how the youtube algo recommend your video as I had just booked the journey. Coincidence? I think not!
@ ... always listening...
Another mighty video!
@@Prometheus_43 thank you 👍
When are you crossing to the Isle of Man Johnny?
@@pattokchannel this may happen... but not sure when...
When I take my bike on the ferry they let me put it in the trailer if it's not busy, which is nice if the weather is bad. I think that's the 4th different ferry they've had in 5 years. Brexit has reduced the amount of lorry traffic from Ireland to the mainland. That's also why there are more routes to Europe from Rosslare than before. The previous ferry had no facilities for foot passengers. If you do the route again, keep an eye out for Tusker Rock. It's a classic lighthouse on a tiny island. When you get closer to the welsh islands in nice weather you can see puffins and gannets at the right time of year. Another great video!
@@CMZPICTURES thanks! Yes, would love to cross on a calm sunny day sat out on the sun deck. That would be marvellous!
As you say, there's far less freight traffic travelling across the UK. A lot more going directly to Europe.
Thanks so much for watching 👍
Brexit hasn't reduced traffic from Ireland to the mainland, it has shifted a lot of it to direct routes that avoid transiting Britain.
@@alang5764 Indeed, when I wrote mainland, I should have said Britain. Sorry!
"the period of absolutely no architectural ability" 😆 Are you sure we've left that one?
@@silentgreybox haha! I suppose it depends where you go!
Thanks so much for watching 👍
Excellent video
@@NikCan66 thanks!
And thanks too for watching 👍
@JohnnyHooverTravels your welcome 🙏 and continued success
Love a rough crossing as the eateries are almost empty even if ship at capacity, only problem before effective stabilisers was trying to eat whilst hanging onto both plate and cup and saucer or wine glass, wedge into the corner of the fiddles sometimes worked. Didn't quite catch the ensign, was it a flag of Convenience? Europort has got a lot busier now Cork Ferry Port closed and more direct ferries to France, Spain and NL from Ireland. Customs paperwork has multiplied 10 fold for trucks to and from UK since Brexit even if only transiting. About time the old TIR reintroduced or a Customs Union but that would mean re-entering a conversation with the EU who are pissed about the UK leaving.
@@tonys1636 haha yes! They used to roll a lot back in the day!
It was registered to Limassol, so yes, flag of convenience...
Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks for this trip down memory lane - used to take the eurolines coach frequently between London and cork when that existed, it used stena more often than Irish ferries. A bit of shame they have put an old ferry on the route but it’s the same at Stena with falling passengers numbers stena nordica isn’t a good as the previous stena Europe
@@jrfsp320 Yes, I suppose it is the way. Maybe one of the two routes will cease in the future, leaving just one sailing out of Rosslare 🤷♂️
The voyage did feel a little like the end of an era.
Thanks so much for watching too 👍
My ferry of choice to and from Ireland.
@@18Reading71 thanks for that. Why do you think it better than the competitor? Be interested to hear.
And, of course, thanks so much for watching the video 👍
@JohnnyHooverTravels It's nothing special and down to familiarity more than anything. I find Pembroke Dock easier to get to and negotiate than Fishguard (although the frequency that I have been "randomly'" stopped and searched by UK Border Force there is becoming a bit of a bind). I think that the various Irish Ferries vessels over the years have tended to be quieter and less crowded than the Stena ones and I do like Irish Ferries Club Class offering.
I remember a time when you confessed to inadequate sea legs--- a properJack Tar these days; well done!
@@colinriley123 oh yes. I've been on a lot of ferries since those days. Good memory Colin! 👍
I’ve noticed that walking passengers mostly have to board/leave ferries by buss, in the UK and Ireland.
It does depend on the route. But yes, it is not unusual.
Thanks for watching 👍
You seemed to know age of ferry as well some history in anything.
I heard Ireland were costy than UK or in Northern Ireland. I been Rooslare back in 2001/2002 from trip to France.
@@aaronweyl2272 there's no doubt that accommodation in general is quite expensive in Ireland. As for the other costs, I'd say they were pretty much the same as the UK.
Thanks so much for watching 👍
Thank you for that lovely ride. Do you not suffer any sea sickness on these rough rides?
@@PeteG143 I used to for sure. But I'm definitely a whole lot better on the sea now.
Thanks too for watching 👍
Thanks for a pleasant but ruff journey. When you were approaching Pembroke did I noticed a tall bridge in the background. Was that the bridge in Wales that collapsed during it's construction?
@@Kulla1berg thanks! I don't know about the bridge thing? Might have mentioned it in the voiceover if I'd known about it!
@@JohnnyHooverTravels
I actually googled and found this article, but was this the bridge in the background?
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleddau_Bridge
@ Yes. That is the bridge in the background for sure 👍
Johnny please avoid Irish ferries if you can, what they pay their staff is shocking
@@shutup2751 thanks for the feedback. I shall bear that in mind 👍
Thanks too for watching 👍
It can't be as bad as how P&O Ferries now does with its staff and subcontracted workers who get pay way below minimum wage
@ you won't see a P&O ferry review on this channel for sure...
They knew their wages when they got interviewed and started
I disagree...they pay their agency staff properly and i think you have an axe to grind.
I am Japanese who's been living in the States for decades & always wondered if I could visit Ireland from Pembrokeshire, Wales ! I guess I wasn't thinking right as googled for Dublin . Lol. I'm not familiar with Roslare !
That's fun that they've got a duty-free shop inside ! 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🛳💕💞
@@spark_6710 Yes indeed there are the two routes currently from Rosslare to the UK. This one and the route to Fishguard. Both Pembroke Dock and Fishguard have rail connections. Fishguard's is right next to the ferry whilst at Pembroke Dock you have to walk across the town for maybe 15 minutes.
The railway line between Rosslare and Dublin is one of the most beautiful in Ireland aswell. So well worth taking that route!
Rosslare to Fishguard aboard the Stena Europe
ruclips.net/video/X8eMjrzWXDA/видео.html
Is Dublin to Rosslare the most scenic Irish rail journey? Join me to find out!
ruclips.net/video/4VoEjd0bFnE/видео.html