Let me tell you, I work on container ships and the standard of food varies enormously depending on the galley staff you have onboard. If you are lucky and you get a chef who loves to cook and prepare delicious meals for the crew then that is a bonus. Unfortunately, my last ship I had an absolutely terrible chef who did not care one bit what he served to us and most of the time we just went hungry as the food was so poor. For example he once served fried chicken and we thought mmm delicious, then when we bite into it the chicken is completely raw! The chef makes all the difference to the atmosphere and work environment onboard. So don't expect awesome food on every ship!!
+Carl Monk oh that's good to know man! I had no idea. I just remember speaking to the representatives from the companies and they had mentioned that the cargo lines that take passengers always have adequate to above standard food. But thanks for the heads up!
@ TheTravellingClatt Thanks for the insights and the videos @CarlMOnk Your description of the food reminds me when I was in the Navy.. That food was horrible too. That's too bad your ship's crew had to endure this and shame on the captian for not getting on the chef about stepping up their game. Thank for your insights here too .. I Hope your ship gets a better chef that cares ! Can't mess with a mans food
Totally agree with Carl too. As someone who has worked on-board container ships I have had some of the best food I have had and some of the worst. It all depends on the Cook.
At least. With Norwegian airlines you can get one way for as little as 200 $. But then again, it is two completely different ways of traveling. Sometimes the journey it self is the goal.
It was very easy in the 90s. I travelled extensively in the 90s by container ship... But then again I was friends with several merchant navy captains and the regs were much lower.
Did a container ship run between Sydney and LA with stops in NZ, New Caledonia, Samoa (both Samoas), Hawaii and finally LA, now bear in mind this was 1988 (I was a spry 21 year old). Definitely not for those who are partiers and get bored easily, nor for the queasy (STRONGLY suggest getting your sea legs before setting off). Prices quoted are strictly for 3 squares and a bed, they do not include air fare back home, spending while ashore (and the time ashore can be very brief), insurance, Visa costs (which can be very price, especially nowadays). As mentioned, depending upon the cook, the tucker can be first rate or rubbish you would not feed your dog, both experiences with cargo ship food were fairly good from my experience. Most of those that travel those way tend to be pensioners (retirees for you Yanks), few youthful travelers, save for the occasional backpacker, in most cases, you might be the only passenger aboard. If you have a flexible schedule, few responsibilities ashore (family, job, bills) and a sense of adventure and can entertain yourself, definitely worth it. This video has re-piqued my interest in this form of travel, might just have to look into it again..
Yes, it was. I have some notes that I took whilst on that voyage, 29 years ago, however most are at my parent's home in Perth, I have to see if I can dig them up when I visit next month, as I have forgotten a lot of the details (like the name of the shipping company, though it was German (West German back then) company, perhaps Hapag Lloyd. Other advice, when ashore DO NOT venture too far from the Port city, as most of these ships are pressured to "get in and get out" as quickly as possible and many leave ahead of scheduled and if you "miss the boat", you have to catch it at it's next Port Of Call. Back in the 80s, these container companies began using a "RO-RO' operation (Roll On and Roll Off) on a more frequent basis, minimizing the time in port Traveling companions, make bloody sure you get along, especially those whom you might be romantically involved. A month long voyage or longer with few activities will put that relationship to the test, at the risk of sounding sexist, most females get bored very easily. While all of my voyages (both of em), I traveled solo, many whom I met have passed on that advice. I'll see if I can find those notes and pass on any useful advice.
I have read the book " Running Away to Sea" by George Featherling, 3X !. Interesting story about around the world on a tramp freighter. A long time ago when I was in College, my prof used to tell story about his yearly cruise on a tramp freighter in the western Pacific. So, I am all primed to go. Before the internet I used to get copies of Freighter Travel published by a travel agency in Pasadena. Oh, I miss those copies.
I've travelled on many cruise ships, but usually on the budget deck with no portholes and minimum space. However, on a family trip from Sweden to the UK, my wife was delayed by travel document problems. Me and the kids went ahead in our tiny cabin in the bowels of the cruise ship, with little spare time to enjoy the entertainments on offer. My wife followed a day or two later on a DFDS freighter, great big cabin all to herself, windows and all, and lots of friendly advice from the crew. To be honest, if you don't want a booze cruise, but just want to travel, why pay the extra?
Malcolm Pemberton some commercial vessels have alcohol onboard. There are strict regulations concerning alcohol use and Mariners but passengers I'm sure.are free to partake, that's something to inquire about.
As a second mate in the merchant navy I can tell you that the food can be hit and miss, all depends on the chief cook and also depends on nationalities, its truly a worldwide profession, so don't go on board expecting what you're use to at home. Also every cargo ship (As long as they have the spare space on board) can take up to 12 passengers at a time, any more then they would be classed as a passenger ship and have to deal with all the extra safety regulations that come with that. And honestly you get use to it, being at sea months at a time, all depends on the trade and how much you get into port, even then most ships are in and out, time is money as they say.
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The Alaska Marine Highway is a relatively cheap way to cruise, you don't have to pay for a cabin or food [I think the showers are pay-per-use] and there's always good scenery.
This was once the most popular way to cross the ocean. It wasn't until a little more than a century ago that ships became specialized passenger and specialized cargo ships and today passenger ships are almost all nothing but joy ride ships and not for actual transportation. But cargo ships still offer paid passenger service and have for the last century and a half. There are people who still travel this way all around the world.
15 years ago,I was escaping in a container shipping ship,trying to come to USA than I found out I’m at the wrong ship,but thanks god he brought from death,and I’m in USA now with a beautiful family
I did this and went from New York to Southampton U.K...The trip was fun but I took 2 Stratocasters for the gigs I was going to be playing and the humidity almost completely ruined them!! I expected some humidity issues but not as bad as it was. The 1st time I travelled by Cargo Ship I took my 63 Tele and I had absolutely zero issues. Nothing was different the 2nd trip...Same month with same weather..Oh well.It all worked out ok AND iys awesome to be out there with just your girl in the middle of the Atlantic is really special. laying there on the deck,eatching the pitch black sky with giant bright stars along with thousands of shooting stars and the Northern Lights is simply jaw dropping. It feels so nice to connect with someone you love when you feel so infinitesimal yet so connected.
if youre being serious..Thanks man...Groovy of you to not be offended like a majority of people.Seems no one knows how to laugh anymore..PLUS i like to THINK,im pretty well versed.lol..I DO actually own 3 Cannabis Dispensaries here in Colorado. Im actually about to board my plane to LAX..I have one of my cars waiting to be picked up at Evan Poole Autos in L.A. In Colorado I also own a Vintage/Exotic Auto Dealership with a Certified Repair Center and in San Francisco I have a Vintage guitar& Amplifier store which I specialize in PRE CBS Strats and Telecasters for the most part without spending HOURS telling about it.Im 42 so im not the usually RUclips guy. If you stay intouch,ill give you my YT info..I have a bit over 1 million subs. I have a 2015 RADICAL RXC Twin Turbo 500R which is much more performance oriented than the 500. Anyway..The last thing I want to do is sound like a DOUCHE BAG!! Last thing I would EVER want.Just wanted to give u a lil info about our businesses and what my YT pages will be about. I have 2 pages, one is about our vehicles as well as testing them and the other is about my guitar collection,session work and live shows..The guitar part is VERY IN DEPTH about Strats and Teles..I have 3 books about just Stratocasters and 2 about Broadcasters,NoCasters,Esquires"both single&double single coils and of course Teles starting with my personal 51. All guitars used are mine or rather my pops. He bought tgem ALL either new in the late 50s or used from C&S Music or pawn shops..That goes with the Strats as well. if you are into Fender then let me lnow. The cars will come as well. ALL OF THE CARS WE PURCHASE OR HAVE IN OUR VIDEOS ARE TRUE MANUALS!! I OWN 2 86 Lamborghini QV 500 Countachs which are both U.K. cars I bought from my uncle They are veryvrare not only because only 104 U.K. cars were shipped in 86 but they are Down draft webers instead of the Bosch injection that KILLED OVER 50HP. us the colours arent common.A metallic French Racing blue and Sky Blue Single stage...Single stage itself wasnt a common practice for the company at all but mine is 100% real! If you are ever interested in some cool rare vehicles..message this name..This name is only used for viewing videos..Haveca great day.Im about to board my plane to LA to pick up a 1993 5 SPEED MANUAL W140 AMG 500SEC 2 Door coupe..There werent many 500 SC Coupes and ZERO were manuals in the states BUT as far as S class Coupes.......500s are very very rare in mint condition!!! plus the majority were 600s..Obviously the V12 which for some reason Merc used A fckn BIODEGRADABLE WIRING HARNES!!!Needles to say,there are some CHOICE V12 140s out there..i gotta go man..I hope u inquire but if you do,please dont share the info..If peps REALLY want the info,they will look or ASK ME...People assume,I wouldnt I wouldn't give any info!...Thanks again..Take care !! CB
TheTravelingClatt Can you imagine trying to get your house through customs every month or two or even once a year, no thanks. It would be interesting to see the look on their faces though.
Very informative! Years ago I thought about a freighter cruise but with work and family it got pushed back. You have rekindled my interest. Only a few more years until retirement and my daughter will be in college.
i love it...the fact you got to see the ocean you have flown over makes you respect it all that much more, the power, the beauty, the fierceness of the ocean is intoxicating...i however get sea sick so i have to live vicariously through other peoples adventures
Don't be discouraged if you're prone to be seasick. Malxolon is magic stuff. You need a presciption to get them. You should have no trouble with that if you tell the doctor you're going on a sea journey.
It must have been an unforgettable experience! Congratulations; and thank you for sharing it! “Never say never”, but now that I watched your video I’m much less likely to ever embark on such a journey!😅😁😉 Thank you again!
. Are they all that expensive? 90 euros a day is a 100 bucks times 17 days , thats 1700 bucks. . .you can go on a long cruise for about the same price.
Frontyer I have been on three cruises , food has always been included expect for special dining. This is on carnival , I don’t know a cheaper cruise line . I have no idea what you mean by first class , are you thinking of air travel lol.
done this a few times in Alaska seas on Russian , Korean and other trampers and container ships as a US longshoreman in the early 00s . We watched a russian version of LOTRs saga where the whole soundtracks was classic rock like Led-Zep and Pink Floyd ! We fished off the side and caught skatefish and huge halibut . of course we didn't have to pay tho , but we didnt get paid until moving cargo . No more Russian ships here now unfortunately . the Korean and Burmese trampers had no sit down toilet but a squat hole . that may take getting used to most . the food is totally authentic of the place(s) the crew is from .
Good stuff. I've considered traveling this way. Spent a year total fixing jets on an aircraft carrier, which for us was 12 hours of work per day...my free time was spent sleeping...lol. Not sure how I'd manage to pass the time not having to work.
Enjoyed your cargo ship videos. It was a remainder of what I did in 1972. I took a cargo ship from the West coast of Canada to Sydney, Australia as a deck hand. A free trip but had to assist painting the deck cranes. The food, yes was great. I would omit again. Lawrence
nice one dude! Didnt realise how expensive it would be though :( Had a look at some leaving Australia and it was way outta our budget :( You woulda thought it would be cheaper, seeing as its not exactly a cruise ship haha!
TheTravelingClatt genuinely not trying to be a ass here but why the f*ck are they so expensive £1500-5000 for a building site on water. I was thinking this would be a cool viable way alternative to expensive flight tickets lol was I wrong.
Notso Young Yeah but when you pay for a hotel room you are paying for the ability to stay in a city where you want to be. Here you are paying to be in the middle of the ocean with no friends or family or nothing you want to be doing near you. I don't see the point of this.
I was with you till you mentioned how much it is. 90 Euro is about $100. A 14 day trip is $1,400. Airfare is less than that usually. Especially if you're booking months ahead. Plus, no internet and nothing to do.
dahveed284 It's like everyone can take a plane but how many people do you know that has actually experienced a weeks long voyage across the open sea? I kinda wanna do it now lol. And it's usually a room for two so it's more like 45€ per person per night. Not that bad for an once in a lifetime experience I think.
Thanks for the video dude, I was always looking for more info on how to travel this way. What kinda shocked me though is that it is actually quite expensive. I thought this might maybe be a cheap alternative to flying, but I guess it is more about the experience. I would love to travel by ship but it seems to be very hard to find a cheap way.
I am a Ship Agent...Sailing on a container ship is terrible if you're not getting paid to be on it. Container ships are generally never in port longer than 1 day. Any questions...just ask me
great tips but... who did you contact? cargo ship companies? did you do it by calling an office? did you do it at the port office? how did you negotiate the price?
This kept popping up in my recommended so i bit ;) What is the draw to this versus taking one of those re-positioning cruise ships that have a similar cost and has more entertainment options/food choices, possible internet if needed? Is it the lack of distraction, to really concentrate on stuff, like a forced de-tox from the hustle and bustle of life? Great info on here, what a crazy thing I've never even heard of.
Blue water is blue water it all looks the same . I lived on my sailboat for 6 years and its not about open water but where you can go , getting there is what it's about for me .
I have always wonder about travelling on a cargo ship. That was very insightful and I will definitely try that in the near future. Perhaps from New York to South America. Brazil sounds amazing. Thanks for the info.
Great clear video, great energy but you didn't mention the cost of the food, just that you had to pay & it was good. Did you stop in ports, how many? For how long? Did you have showers in your cabin or communal? Did you socialise with any crew? What about alcohol on board? Any restrictions for anything? It looks like flying is cheaper & faster.
Yes thats why I mentioned it is not a means of transportation! Im gonna make a follow up video today to clarify the points that I didnt make clear! Look out for one!
It honestly isn't that hard to get into the Merchant Navy. If any teens are reading this and wondering what to do with their lives, LOOK AT THE MERCHANT NAVY (Particularly becoming an officer of the watch)! Pays good, you get accommodation paid for you for half the year+, you get to travel around the world, it isn't super stressful and you can stay in the industry until retirement. Don't want to leave your family for long periods? Try to work for a ferry company instead. Dont want to settle down? Try to get on a cargo ship.
I've never taken a cruise but I'm considering this. I've done a good bit of train travel (a bedroom is a must) and always enjoyed the pace. I live in Charleston, SC, US. Cruise ships call here often. Being stuck on a ship with hundreds of middle aged, mostly overweight white people doesn't excite me.
I do wonder why cargo ships even bother with passengers. It would seem the profit margin would be so insignificantly small compared to the cargo hauling profits, that it's not worth the hassle.
Brilliant video!!....in your free time what do you do in the cargo ship ?...have you got any Internet connection or something that for communicating with your family or friends ?
During this pandemic, I need to travel to Canada and have to get to an island close to me whos borders are open. On a cargo ship, it might be a 16 hour journey I think ill be so seasick that I wont need to bring anything to do as I will probably be pewking my guts out the whole time until i get into port of my destination. First I have to see if I can find a vessel to take me.
I loved your videos. One question. How much does it cost me overall (trip fee, insurance fee, evacuation fee etc) to be on the container ship for 20 days?
These might be stupid questions but do you pay your nightly fee in advance and could you get off at certain ports? If you could I know you would need your passport.
I'm not sure that there would be an economic advantage to traveling this way. For example, It might take ten days for a cargo ship to go from New York to Dublin and another ten days to return. That would cost roughly $3000 for the round trip assuming one could find such a route available and I could not and that is based on a per night pricing. Aer Lingus offers NY to Dublin business class luxury flights for $2000 round trip. Coach class is far cheaper than that. While I think this could be an interesting experience under the right circumstances, I don't see it being a viable way of travel due to the high expense. Even if a room is shared by two people, it still costs more than flying coach class and takes far too long. Most people travel either on business or as a tourist. Business travel would preclude this sort of transportation and most people only get a limited amount of vacation time, typically two weeks at the high end of the scale The web sites I checked out show travel times ranging from 10 to 35 days each way. In other words, the shortest travel time would far exceed the longest vacation most people would get.
TheTravelingClatt no problem buddy. I'd really appreciate it if you could stop by my channel and see if there's anything you might enjoy. I don't normally ask such things but I'd love a fellow traveller's opinion on my content. 👍
TheTravelingClatt lol love how the instant I hit send you had already commented. 😜 If you want a suggestion for a good one, I'd say check out the French Riviera vlog which will show you around where I live.
Hello, I'm from Serbia and I'd like to have a trip from Europe to Latin America. The thing is I'm afraid to travel by plane and my question is if I could have a trip by Ship. Qué tal! Me gustaría realizar un viaje de Europa a Centroamérica en BARCO porque me aterra viajar en avión. Estuve checando en Natgeo expeditions y Royal Caribbean pero no encuentro información de barcos que salgan de Europa a alguna parte de Centroamérica, sea México, Guatemala, Belice, Colombia, Brasil, etc. ¿Saben ustedes de viajes en Barco desde Europa?
Let me tell you, I work on container ships and the standard of food varies enormously depending on the galley staff you have onboard. If you are lucky and you get a chef who loves to cook and prepare delicious meals for the crew then that is a bonus. Unfortunately, my last ship I had an absolutely terrible chef who did not care one bit what he served to us and most of the time we just went hungry as the food was so poor. For example he once served fried chicken and we thought mmm delicious, then when we bite into it the chicken is completely raw! The chef makes all the difference to the atmosphere and work environment onboard. So don't expect awesome food on every ship!!
+Carl Monk oh that's good to know man! I had no idea. I just remember speaking to the representatives from the companies and they had mentioned that the cargo lines that take passengers always have adequate to above standard food. But thanks for the heads up!
Carl Monk hi Carl I'm 43 and always wanted to work on a cargo/container ship but I had young kids. how do you get into this?
Carl Monk start reading the forums in gcaptain.com
@ TheTravellingClatt Thanks for the insights and the videos
@CarlMOnk Your description of the food reminds me when I was in the Navy.. That food was horrible too.
That's too bad your ship's crew had to endure this and shame on the captian for not getting on the chef about stepping up their game. Thank for your insights here too .. I Hope your ship gets a better chef that cares ! Can't mess with a mans food
Totally agree with Carl too. As someone who has worked on-board container ships I have had some of the best food I have had and some of the worst. It all depends on the Cook.
Unless you're doing it for the adventure, $1700 for a one way across the Atlantic is about twice the ticket of a.flight.
yup thats true
At least. With Norwegian airlines you can get one way for as little as 200 $. But then again, it is two completely different ways of traveling. Sometimes the journey it self is the goal.
Or if you're on the "No Fly List" :(
Still Way More Affordable than CUNARD Trans-Atlantic Service New York to Southampton.
Tom Willoughby yeah but you also get around fifteen days bed and board out of it, which balances it out somewhat
It was very easy in the 90s. I travelled extensively in the 90s by container ship...
But then again I was friends with several merchant navy captains and the regs were much lower.
Yeah I'll be uploading a video today clarifying some points
Did a container ship run between Sydney and LA with stops in NZ, New Caledonia, Samoa (both Samoas), Hawaii and finally LA, now bear in mind this was 1988 (I was a spry 21 year old). Definitely not for those who are partiers and get bored easily, nor for the queasy (STRONGLY suggest getting your sea legs before setting off). Prices quoted are strictly for 3 squares and a bed, they do not include air fare back home, spending while ashore (and the time ashore can be very brief), insurance, Visa costs (which can be very price, especially nowadays). As mentioned, depending upon the cook, the tucker can be first rate or rubbish you would not feed your dog, both experiences with cargo ship food were fairly good from my experience. Most of those that travel those way tend to be pensioners (retirees for you Yanks), few youthful travelers, save for the occasional backpacker, in most cases, you might be the only passenger aboard. If you have a flexible schedule, few responsibilities ashore (family, job, bills) and a sense of adventure and can entertain yourself, definitely worth it. This video has re-piqued my interest in this form of travel, might just have to look into it again..
You should awesome story also dude. From Sydney to La that sounds amazing!
Yes, it was. I have some notes that I took whilst on that voyage, 29 years ago, however most are at my parent's home in Perth, I have to see if I can dig them up when I visit next month, as I have forgotten a lot of the details (like the name of the shipping company, though it was German (West German back then) company, perhaps Hapag Lloyd. Other advice, when ashore DO NOT venture too far from the Port city, as most of these ships are pressured to "get in and get out" as quickly as possible and many leave ahead of scheduled and if you "miss the boat", you have to catch it at it's next Port Of Call. Back in the 80s, these container companies began using a "RO-RO' operation (Roll On and Roll Off) on a more frequent basis, minimizing the time in port
Traveling companions, make bloody sure you get along, especially those whom you might be romantically involved. A month long voyage or longer with few activities will put that relationship to the test, at the risk of sounding sexist, most females get bored very easily. While all of my voyages (both of em), I traveled solo, many whom I met have passed on that advice.
I'll see if I can find those notes and pass on any useful advice.
this is how niko got to liberty city
LMFAO! Did he go bowling on the ship as well?
i think niko didn't even paid for the trip
@@TheTravelingClatt not yet met Roman(bowler)
slow down, unplug and enjoy the ride! sounds like a good way to travel!
It really is!
It is even a lot more 😊
I have read the book " Running Away to Sea" by George Featherling, 3X !. Interesting story about around the world on a tramp freighter. A long time ago when I was in College, my prof used to tell story about his yearly cruise on a tramp freighter in the western Pacific. So, I am all primed to go. Before the internet I used to get copies of Freighter Travel published by a travel agency in Pasadena. Oh, I miss those copies.
Very very cool!
I've travelled on many cruise ships, but usually on the budget deck with no portholes and minimum space. However, on a family trip from Sweden to the UK, my wife was delayed by travel document problems. Me and the kids went ahead in our tiny cabin in the bowels of the cruise ship, with little spare time to enjoy the entertainments on offer. My wife followed a day or two later on a DFDS freighter, great big cabin all to herself, windows and all, and lots of friendly advice from the crew. To be honest, if you don't want a booze cruise, but just want to travel, why pay the extra?
+Malcolm Pemberton you have the right idea my friend
What ship was that you and your kids where on? I'm in Sweden and can't take any ferry or cruise ship to the UK...
TheTravelingClatt you ever thought of learning to sail?
Malcolm Pemberton some commercial vessels have alcohol onboard. There are strict regulations concerning alcohol use and Mariners but passengers I'm sure.are free to partake, that's something to inquire about.
Yummy yummy yummy ALCOHOL!!!!
As a second mate in the merchant navy I can tell you that the food can be hit and miss, all depends on the chief cook and also depends on nationalities, its truly a worldwide profession, so don't go on board expecting what you're use to at home. Also every cargo ship (As long as they have the spare space on board) can take up to 12 passengers at a time, any more then they would be classed as a passenger ship and have to deal with all the extra safety regulations that come with that. And honestly you get use to it, being at sea months at a time, all depends on the trade and how much you get into port, even then most ships are in and out, time is money as they say.
+stew1212128 yup thanks for the extra info dude!
You are a very unique youtuber, you content has a wide variety sometimes and you show your personality. I love your channel and insta, keep up the great videos!! ❤️
+Cole Hathaway thank you so much it's such an honor having you as part of the family ❤️
The Alaska Marine Highway is a relatively cheap way to cruise, you don't have to pay for a cabin or food [I think the showers are pay-per-use] and there's always good scenery.
Thanks for the info! Never heard of travelling like that before :0 It's definitely worth a try :D
for sure man it was so amazing!
I've never heard of traveling this way either.
The Greatest Cookie me neither, i sent the video to my mom, and she says "your grandma used to talk about doing this." lol.
This was once the most popular way to cross the ocean. It wasn't until a little more than a century ago that ships became specialized passenger and specialized cargo ships and today passenger ships are almost all nothing but joy ride ships and not for actual transportation. But cargo ships still offer paid passenger service and have for the last century and a half. There are people who still travel this way all around the world.
quick! and simple solution! you become a sailor! *in the navy begins to play*
Dear God what?
15 years ago,I was escaping in a container shipping ship,trying to come to USA than I found out I’m at the wrong ship,but thanks god he brought from death,and I’m in USA now with a beautiful family
If you are paying 90 Euros a night, why would you take a cargo ship?
Its an experience. You get to stop in a bunch of places and explore!
I did this and went from New York to Southampton U.K...The trip was fun but I took 2 Stratocasters for the gigs I was going to be playing and the humidity almost completely ruined them!! I expected some humidity issues but not as bad as it was. The 1st time I travelled by Cargo Ship I took my 63 Tele and I had absolutely zero issues. Nothing was different the 2nd trip...Same month with same weather..Oh well.It all worked out ok AND iys awesome to be out there with just your girl in the middle of the Atlantic is really special. laying there on the deck,eatching the pitch black sky with giant bright stars along with thousands of shooting stars and the Northern Lights is simply jaw dropping. It feels so nice to connect with someone you love when you feel so infinitesimal yet so connected.
Amen you also might have the best username on youtube
if youre being serious..Thanks man...Groovy of you to not be offended like a majority of people.Seems no one knows how to laugh anymore..PLUS i like to THINK,im pretty well versed.lol..I DO actually own 3 Cannabis Dispensaries here in Colorado. Im actually about to board my plane to LAX..I have one of my cars waiting to be picked up at Evan Poole Autos in L.A. In Colorado I also own a Vintage/Exotic Auto Dealership with a Certified Repair Center and in San Francisco I have a Vintage guitar& Amplifier store which I specialize in PRE CBS Strats and Telecasters for the most part without spending HOURS telling about it.Im 42 so im not the usually RUclips guy. If you stay intouch,ill give you my YT info..I have a bit over 1 million subs. I have a 2015 RADICAL RXC Twin Turbo 500R which is much more performance oriented than the 500. Anyway..The last thing I want to do is sound like a DOUCHE BAG!! Last thing I would EVER want.Just wanted to give u a lil info about our businesses and what my YT pages will be about. I have 2 pages, one is about our vehicles as well as testing them and the other is about my guitar collection,session work and live shows..The guitar part is VERY IN DEPTH about Strats and Teles..I have 3 books about just Stratocasters and 2 about Broadcasters,NoCasters,Esquires"both single&double single coils and of course Teles starting with my personal 51. All guitars used are mine or rather my pops. He bought tgem ALL either new in the late 50s or used from C&S Music or pawn shops..That goes with the Strats as well. if you are into Fender then let me lnow. The cars will come as well. ALL OF THE CARS WE PURCHASE OR HAVE IN OUR VIDEOS ARE TRUE MANUALS!! I OWN 2 86 Lamborghini QV 500 Countachs which are both U.K. cars I bought from my uncle They are veryvrare not only because only 104 U.K. cars were shipped in 86 but they are Down draft webers instead of the Bosch injection that KILLED OVER 50HP. us the colours arent common.A metallic French Racing blue and Sky Blue Single stage...Single stage itself wasnt a common practice for the company at all but mine is 100% real! If you are ever interested in some cool rare vehicles..message this name..This name is only used for viewing videos..Haveca great day.Im about to board my plane to LA to pick up a 1993 5 SPEED MANUAL W140 AMG 500SEC 2 Door coupe..There werent many 500 SC Coupes and ZERO were manuals in the states BUT as far as S class Coupes.......500s are very very rare in mint condition!!! plus the majority were 600s..Obviously the V12 which for some reason Merc used A fckn BIODEGRADABLE WIRING HARNES!!!Needles to say,there are some CHOICE V12 140s out there..i gotta go man..I hope u inquire but if you do,please dont share the info..If peps REALLY want the info,they will look or ASK ME...People assume,I wouldnt I wouldn't give any info!...Thanks again..Take care !! CB
Ive always wondered about making a self sustaining container apartment and having it shipped.
That sounds really cool actually. Think it'll be hard to do?
TheTravelingClatt Can you imagine trying to get your house through customs every month or two or even once a year, no thanks. It would be interesting to see the look on their faces though.
You could have it shipped. You just couldn't be in the container while it was being shipped.
Very informative! Years ago I thought about a freighter cruise but with work and family it got pushed back. You have rekindled my interest. Only a few more years until retirement and my daughter will be in college.
Haha good luck my friend hope you chase that dream!
I was on a landing craft in the pacific for 8 hours or more one time.When I got off it seemed like the solid concrete pier was moving.
i love it...the fact you got to see the ocean you have flown over makes you respect it all that much more, the power, the beauty, the fierceness of the ocean is intoxicating...i however get sea sick so i have to live vicariously through other peoples adventures
For those who cannot travel by plane this is the best alternative.. it’s expensive but it’s worth a try than never to see a relatives again!
Don't be discouraged if you're prone to be seasick. Malxolon is magic stuff. You need a presciption to get them. You should have no trouble with that if you tell the doctor you're going on a sea journey.
+ant4812 ooooo nice comment I hope people sea this!
It must have been an unforgettable experience!
Congratulations; and thank you for sharing it!
“Never say never”, but now that I watched your video I’m much less likely to ever embark on such a journey!😅😁😉
Thank you again!
no internet connection? Most of the cargo and tanker ship includes wifi.
This one did not :D
Perhaps producing a checklist might be of help to your subscribers...
There are normally V-SAT connections but might be restricted for crew use only or for operational uses?
must take an incredibly long network cable...
choi min rin not for RUclips ETC
. Are they all that expensive? 90 euros a day is a 100 bucks times 17 days , thats 1700 bucks. . .you can go on a long cruise for about the same price.
Yeah it was that price!
Mike Rivera JR it's the experience.
Bujt on a long cruise you dont get the meals. So you would have to pay for meals, which will cost you about 40-80 euro a day as well.
@@Doorknobz Depends on the cruise. But a cheap one you dont. If you go first class then yes.
Frontyer I have been on three cruises , food has always been included expect for special dining. This is on carnival , I don’t know a cheaper cruise line . I have no idea what you mean by first class , are you thinking of air travel lol.
done this a few times in Alaska seas on Russian , Korean and other trampers and container ships as a US longshoreman in the early 00s . We watched a russian version of LOTRs saga where the whole soundtracks was classic rock like Led-Zep and Pink Floyd ! We fished off the side and caught skatefish and huge halibut . of course we didn't have to pay tho , but we didnt get paid until moving cargo . No more Russian ships here now unfortunately . the Korean and Burmese trampers had no sit down toilet but a squat hole . that may take getting used to most . the food is totally authentic of the place(s) the crew is from .
Good stuff. I've considered traveling this way. Spent a year total fixing jets on an aircraft carrier, which for us was 12 hours of work per day...my free time was spent sleeping...lol. Not sure how I'd manage to pass the time not having to work.
Yeah its a little difficult but the trip was well worth it!
Subbed for the original topic. Keep it up and keep doing things that aren't really covered on youtube, just found you and it looks great.
Thank you so much Josh so glad your apart of the family now!
Enjoyed your cargo ship videos. It was a remainder of what I did in 1972.
I took a cargo ship from the West coast of Canada to Sydney, Australia as a deck hand. A free trip but had to assist painting the deck cranes. The food, yes was great. I would omit again. Lawrence
+Lawrence Allen sounds incredible!
I was told cargo ship travel is more expensive than air travel
it is but its not suppose to be a substitute
I heard about this like 15 years ago, I thought they stopped this type of service.
nice one dude! Didnt realise how expensive it would be though :( Had a look at some leaving Australia and it was way outta our budget :( You woulda thought it would be cheaper, seeing as its not exactly a cruise ship haha!
Yeah! Its worth it tho and it end up not being as expensive as you think :D
TheTravelingClatt genuinely not trying to be a ass here but why the f*ck are they so expensive £1500-5000 for a building site on water. I was thinking this would be a cool viable way alternative to expensive flight tickets lol was I wrong.
If you consider that it's about the same price as a hotel room, and you get three meals a day then it doesn't seem too bad.
Notso Young Yeah but when you pay for a hotel room you are paying for the ability to stay in a city where you want to be. Here you are paying to be in the middle of the ocean with no friends or family or nothing you want to be doing near you. I don't see the point of this.
The isolation is part of the point. To the introvert this is great, to an extroverted person not so much.
That would be a fun way to travel. Thanks for creating this video for us
You got it! Anything I got you!
I was with you till you mentioned how much it is. 90 Euro is about $100. A 14 day trip is $1,400. Airfare is less than that usually. Especially if you're booking months ahead. Plus, no internet and nothing to do.
Its def not for everyone. But aint it about da Jurneyyy mang. Not de dang destriatrion, feels me
dahveed284 It's like everyone can take a plane but how many people do you know that has actually experienced a weeks long voyage across the open sea? I kinda wanna do it now lol. And it's usually a room for two so it's more like 45€ per person per night. Not that bad for an once in a lifetime experience I think.
Thanks for the video dude, I was always looking for more info on how to travel this way. What kinda shocked me though is that it is actually quite expensive. I thought this might maybe be a cheap alternative to flying, but I guess it is more about the experience. I would love to travel by ship but it seems to be very hard to find a cheap way.
+Phil Kühn yeah it’s not cheap but there definitely is a value you there for what you get.
I clicked on the video because I misread the title. I thought you were taking the 'mail your self challenge' to a whole new level.
+TheRaiden316 lmfao not quite
merchant mariner for past decade thanks for share
you got it!
I am a Ship Agent...Sailing on a container ship is terrible if you're not getting paid to be on it. Container ships are generally never in port longer than 1 day. Any questions...just ask me
I just added this to my to do list... thx bro!!!
You got it man!
I get sea sickness 😀 it's awesome to see what other explorers are up to that I might not ever do myself! Very cool! 😀👍🔥⛺️🌳
Thanks Joe!
Never heard of this before. Shared the video on FB - it's unreal! This just got added to the bucket list.
Thanks Monica! So glad you enjoyed!!!!
Always hooking the subs up with some quality advice, Thanks tal :)
what am i here for brotha
I am SO glad I found You! This is Amazing! I would have never known about this. Awesome Channel!!
Thank you Chuck!
great tips but...
who did you contact? cargo ship companies?
did you do it by calling an office?
did you do it at the port office?
how did you negotiate the price?
+jorgecornet looks like I might have to make another video on it!
This kept popping up in my recommended so i bit ;) What is the draw to this versus taking one of those re-positioning cruise ships that have a similar cost and has more entertainment options/food choices, possible internet if needed? Is it the lack of distraction, to really concentrate on stuff, like a forced de-tox from the hustle and bustle of life? Great info on here, what a crazy thing I've never even heard of.
+Here Be Barr it's pretty much what you stated a lack of every thing. Time on your own to explore and enjoy. It's quite the wild experience
Wow! I watched your video by accident but I loved it! Very informative and interesting. Really, really cool! Awesome!
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed
alcohol?
+Meathead only wine or beer!
Thanks for the insight & reminding me that such a trip is on my bucket list.
Not a problem! I'll be uploading a new video explaining more today!
Blue water is blue water it all looks the same . I lived on my sailboat for 6 years and its not about open water but where you can go , getting there is what it's about for me .
Great taster vid. Good sound advice, no polishing the truth. Thank you sir.
you got it my friend!
thank you so much for making this video. you are right, there is very little info on how to do this type of trip
A ukulele and the crew didn't throw you overboard?
+Brett Elkin they loved the uke
What an amazing video! I've never even thought pf a cargo ship vacation but cruise ships don't really appeal to me.
Thank you for the idea!
I have always wonder about travelling on a cargo ship. That was very insightful and I will definitely try that in the near future. Perhaps from New York to South America. Brazil sounds amazing. Thanks for the info.
Awesome to hear! Glad I could help ☺️
Great clear video, great energy but you didn't mention the cost of the food, just that you had to pay & it was good. Did you stop in ports, how many? For how long? Did you have showers in your cabin or communal? Did you socialise with any crew? What about alcohol on board? Any restrictions for anything? It looks like flying is cheaper & faster.
Yes thats why I mentioned it is not a means of transportation! Im gonna make a follow up video today to clarify the points that I didnt make clear! Look out for one!
Thanks
I enjoyed this watch. Super nice atmosphere! Like13
YOur the bomb thanks!!!!
This was amazing!! Something I always wanted to do and plan to do it now that I have seen your videos. Thanks for sharing with us !
+Arthur M. You got it! Glad you enjoyed!
Very helpful, thanks a lot!
Not a problem my friend
It honestly isn't that hard to get into the Merchant Navy. If any teens are reading this and wondering what to do with their lives, LOOK AT THE MERCHANT NAVY (Particularly becoming an officer of the watch)! Pays good, you get accommodation paid for you for half the year+, you get to travel around the world, it isn't super stressful and you can stay in the industry until retirement. Don't want to leave your family for long periods? Try to work for a ferry company instead. Dont want to settle down? Try to get on a cargo ship.
+Macdeas nice comment! Thanks for the input dude!
I've never taken a cruise but I'm considering this. I've done a good bit of train travel (a bedroom is a must) and always enjoyed the pace. I live in Charleston, SC, US. Cruise ships call here often. Being stuck on a ship with hundreds of middle aged, mostly overweight white people doesn't excite me.
Damn. For a container ship, that room is fucking luxurious.
Ree-pat-ree-ayshun.
Sending you back home this means. Like patriotic.
Great video.
Thanks my friend!
my friend travel from Liverpool to Canada in cargo ship illegally in 2005 !!@ still living in Canada since :)
You have the best intro clip my dude
1:52 Look at that room.... WAY better than my rack or what officers get. Probably better than the captain of the ship.
Actually the captains room was quite lavish youd be surprised
Incredible content dude.
Thanks my brotha!
They charge almost as much for 1 passenger as for a whole container...
Nice video
thanks haa!
Containers dont and shower
Very nice summary of your Journey
+Im3nuL 3slAm thank youuuuuu
i thought this was gonna be about how to cargo ship hop like train hopping not buying it legally. like you were hiding in a container or something.
Haha yeah maybe I should try that someday!
wayd19 ikr lol
thanks for the information!!! bucket list ocean going.
WHOOO! DO IT!
hi , thanks for the info.l would like to know if you ever sailed though pirate waters, take care watching your vids.
No pirate waters on this trip! That's mostly in Somalia!
randy kelly South China Sea and horn of Africa are known as pirate waters. any area also with thousands of islands (such as South China Sea)
Great video's. You saw a need for something and you provided an answer to the RUclips world. Respect !!!
+James Mosely you got it man!
I do wonder why cargo ships even bother with passengers. It would seem the profit margin would be so insignificantly small compared to the cargo hauling profits, that it's not worth the hassle.
The cabins are sitting there empty. The crews like meeting people. So why not?
I thought you are a stowaway, It won't be nice but it would be an epic journey.
+Mikhail Angel hahaha would be pretty hilarious
omg I've become a 'Clatt'.
Love the videos.
+GJ F WELCOME TO THE FAM! ❤
HOW ABOUT CUSTOM SEARCHES?
90 pound a night for 17 days... sounds exspensive
IT IS
This is dope! Thank you for sharing!
thanks man!
Something important that must also be brought up is the risk of being attacked by pirates in certain areas. For real.
My son and I would like to go through the canal on a cargoship
thanks for the video. never new you could do this. i feel a trip to Australia coming on.
+elige brown ohhhhhhh you should do it!!!
this might be good to get in shape or practice guitar to get back into performing. 17 days , 8 hrs a day
+Shakaama not a bad idea friend
Brilliant video!!....in your free time what do you do in the cargo ship ?...have you got any Internet connection or something that for communicating with your family or friends ?
I did not! I watched alot of movies and played some video games. I went to the gym alot and looked at the ocean. Very slow very relaxed very peaceful!
During this pandemic, I need to travel to Canada and have to get to an island close to me whos borders are open. On a cargo ship, it might be a 16 hour journey I think ill be so seasick that I wont need to bring anything to do as I will probably be pewking my guts out the whole time until i get into port of my destination. First I have to see if I can find a vessel to take me.
Is there a telephone for container ship travel in the Caribbean that you can share ?
I loved your videos. One question. How much does it cost me overall (trip fee, insurance fee, evacuation fee etc) to be on the container ship for 20 days?
Awesome! Thank you so much for your vlog!
Awesome video man
+Dave Haskell thanks dave
This is so awesome. Your a boss!
✌️✌️✌️
+Matt House thank you dude!
These might be stupid questions but do you pay your nightly fee in advance and could you get off at certain ports? If you could I know you would need your passport.
You can get off at every port pretty much and you pay the whole thing upfront!
I'm not sure that there would be an economic advantage to traveling this way. For example, It might take ten days for a cargo ship to go from New York to Dublin and another ten days to return. That would cost roughly $3000 for the round trip assuming one could find such a route available and I could not and that is based on a per night pricing. Aer Lingus offers NY to Dublin business class luxury flights for $2000 round trip. Coach class is far cheaper than that. While I think this could be an interesting experience under the right circumstances, I don't see it being a viable way of travel due to the high expense. Even if a room is shared by two people, it still costs more than flying coach class and takes far too long. Most people travel either on business or as a tourist. Business travel would preclude this sort of transportation and most people only get a limited amount of vacation time, typically two weeks at the high end of the scale The web sites I checked out show travel times ranging from 10 to 35 days each way. In other words, the shortest travel time would far exceed the longest vacation most people would get.
didnt know u can ship urself maybe me n my wife will enjoy this experience peace wit no technology. thx jus subed by the way
Thank you Job glad you enjoyed
This was a really fun video ! Found you as I'm a fellow Live The Adventure summit attendee. +1 sub and look forward to meeting you there ! ;-)
Thanks Matt cant wait to meet you dude thanks for stopping by!
TheTravelingClatt no problem buddy. I'd really appreciate it if you could stop by my channel and see if there's anything you might enjoy. I don't normally ask such things but I'd love a fellow traveller's opinion on my content. 👍
you got it man already beat you to it ;)
TheTravelingClatt lol love how the instant I hit send you had already commented. 😜 If you want a suggestion for a good one, I'd say check out the French Riviera vlog which will show you around where I live.
You're awesome bro !! :)
THanks my friend!
At almost 2G..
I was going to say "Why not a Cruise Ship?", but it seems to me this was a bit more of a "finding yourself" adventure.
+ramairgto72 definitely
A holiday on a standard cruise ship sounds like hell to me.
Nice life finds a way
Love your videos!
Hello, I'm from Serbia and I'd like to have a trip from Europe to Latin America.
The thing is I'm afraid to travel by plane and my question is if I could have a trip by Ship.
Qué tal!
Me gustaría realizar un viaje de Europa a Centroamérica en BARCO porque me aterra viajar en avión.
Estuve checando en Natgeo expeditions y Royal Caribbean pero no encuentro información de barcos que salgan de Europa a alguna parte de Centroamérica, sea México, Guatemala, Belice, Colombia, Brasil, etc.
¿Saben ustedes de viajes en Barco desde Europa?
mannn... this is totally new for me. so damn interesting. nvr knew we can pay to travel onboard with cargo ships. thx for the infos
How do you wash clothes on a cargo ship?