Right now Irish Ferries says it is “recommended” except in French waters (when close to Cherbourg) where it is mandatory. In reality, there was a mix of people wearing or not wearing masks on board. The rules do change regularly so keep an eye out on the IF website if it’s something you are concerned about.
This is exciting! You are so brave to do this, Patrick. Considering you just sold your home, you look remarkably well. The ferry and cabin looked magnificent. J'ai tellement hâte de ta prochaine aventure! Can't wait to see your next video!
I have been very excited for this video (I’m fashionably late) but yeah! This journey you’re embarking on and taking us with is going to be great and something I’m really looking forward to. I hope all will work out for you and I can’t wait to see where the channel will go with this! It’s inspiring for me to watch really.
I am excited that you’re excited too! It’s already taken a couple of swerves but that’s par for the course with big changes. Hope there’s more for you to enjoy.
You know what I hate watching travel reviews but this guy is absolutely fantastic he’s very funny and very insightful I actually laughed my way through the vid, their super Patrick
I have to say I don’t mind it and mostly people get used to it quickly. But it took me the first couple of trips to become calm about it. I think you’ll be just fine and it’s a great way to travel
Thats such exciting news Patrick! I cant wait to follow along with your journey of finding your french home! I am from Dublin and hoping to do the same thing in 2023! 😁
Hi James! Delighted to have you here and to learn about your journey. My search *starts* in France and might end there… but I don’t know for certain myself which is part of the craic! Hope you enjoy what’s coming up soon
You might be interested in the new DFDS daily sailing from Dunkirk to Rosslare. This started as a commercial service, trucks and unaccompanied trailers only. However, DFDS has stated that they will be opening it to tourists in 2023... Think of it as a Brixit Benefit....
I took the Dublin-Holyhead irish ferry last April and Dublin port was a nightmare. This October I will take Stena Lines from Cherbourg to Roslare so my dog can stay with me in a cabin. We will take the Stena Vision, do yo have videos about this journey?
Not when I went the other way they weren’t! I tend to have a quick look at Sherpa Travel which has a full list of current requirements at all times to double check
Hi Jack, the ferry was going to Cherbourg in France. The song is from Epidemic Sound which is a website that provides music for RUclips videos. I think you mean the song when I drove on to the ferry and parked? That's called Never Walk Alone by Tomas Skyldeberg. Have a great day, Jack!
Hi Patrick! Love the video. I am making my first trip from IE to Cherbourgh and would like to know what kind of tests or certificates they need regarding boarding on ferry and exiting the ferry on French soil. Keep up the lovely videos and thanks!
Hi Matija! Thanks for the comment! It depends, I think, on your vaccination and passport status. I think you’re best to check this page which has all the links you will need: www.irishferries.com/ie-en/frequently-asked-questions/travel-restrictions/
Hi patrick, This is such a nice video, and you are very brave. Do you know whether they check the covid passports from dublin to cherbour. I am traveling this route tomorrow. I really hope you can answer this question.
Hi Joep- for me, no, but that’s based on my nationality and status. There’s a link on the Irish Ferries website that tells you what the situation is for your nationality and status.
The journey should be the same but those bastards at Irish ferries doubled the price of a trip, from my last crossing in 2020 and that is typical of scumbags ripping people off as there will be huge demand in 2022 after the pandemic., what makes it worse is that the IRISH government paid Irish Ferries to continue their sailings during the pandemic under the national disaster fund and they got paid for carrying nobody over and back except a few trucks and lorries.
Hi Tony, the trip was definitely more expensive than during the pandemic when I took it last (in 2021 when things opened slightly), but not by much. Sorry to hear you experienced such a price hike. It feels like everything is soaring just now too.
@@PlanetPatrick I booked a holiday in France in Feb and Irish ferries were looking for over €2000 for a return trip in July, Brittany ferries and Stena line were all around €1000 but were booked out at the time I needed, Irish ferries is still available to book today for a return trip in July, and the fuckers have reduced the price to about €1700, I think most people know at this stage that Irish Ferries are a Rip Off.
Well it would have been 100 euro which is a rip off for one person. I wouldn’t mind paying something to see what it was like but that was a bridge too far!
Irish ferry , but not single Irish person working in that boat , day light robbery. You pay €70 plus €30 for seat as foot passenger and you pay €20 deposit for blanket to keep you warm ( but you already pay €30 🤔) You pay €3 for dry croissant 🥐 and on top of that you get crappy costumer service. Avoid, Avoid and Avoid, You can travel with Brittany ferry and Stena line, at least there is English speaking people
Good day Patrick. It’s Saturday May 21st 2022 and after a few crazy weeks of intense work I promised myself “time off”. I’ve just discovered this video and thoroughly enjoyed it. I am surprised how wonderful the Ferry from Dublin to France was. I look forward to finding your other videos. ☘️🛳
Wonderful - you should take off lots of time and enjoy all the fun things you love doing. I think there are almost 150 videos now so enjoy the archive when you get time!!
@@PlanetPatrick I will enjoy your videos. Such a weekend here in Ontario. I had just finished watching your Irish Ferry Video and it got very dark, within 10 minutes we had a Tornado or a Hurrican touch down. We got no warning. I went straight down to my old basement (my house is very old) and I am surrounded with big old maple trees, I have never been so frightened. I have a staircase from basement out into my driveway (that I never use) but I figured if a tree fell on my house, I would be safer there and could escape. The noise was so frightening. It lasted about 15 minutes. A big tree branch fell on my roof and then the wind picked it up and it came down against my house but no damage. Anyway I had no power from 1.00 pm my time Saturday till Sunday night. My town was very badly hit. Many many beautiful big old trees lost. So definitely no video watching or any thing on the weekend. Last night I saw on Instagram that you were on Achill Island (I think). Tonight after supper I shall relax with ipad and your latest travels. Apologies for the long message. You are certainly getting around. I hope that you are meeting many nice people everywhere you go. Stay safe.
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Loving this! It must be the ultimate freedom to set out on an adventure like this! Can't wait for more!
Thanks IK! I have no idea where this will end up!
Hey I’m making my first trip from Dublin to Cherbourg on a ferry in August, can I ask what are the rules regarding mask wearing on the ferry?
Right now Irish Ferries says it is “recommended” except in French waters (when close to Cherbourg) where it is mandatory.
In reality, there was a mix of people wearing or not wearing masks on board.
The rules do change regularly so keep an eye out on the IF website if it’s something you are concerned about.
Great video Patrick I hope everything worked out for ye.🙂
Thanks 👍 - still on the go at least!
Patrick enjoy paul great video
Thanks AV GEEK!
This is exciting! You are so brave to do this, Patrick. Considering you just sold your home, you look remarkably well. The ferry and cabin looked magnificent. J'ai tellement hâte de ta prochaine aventure! Can't wait to see your next video!
I’m tired as I went from the middle of this journey to Tennessee where I am now! But it’s been exhilarating to start this new journey.
I have been very excited for this video (I’m fashionably late) but yeah! This journey you’re embarking on and taking us with is going to be great and something I’m really looking forward to. I hope all will work out for you and I can’t wait to see where the channel will go with this! It’s inspiring for me to watch really.
I am excited that you’re excited too! It’s already taken a couple of swerves but that’s par for the course with big changes. Hope there’s more for you to enjoy.
You know what I hate watching travel reviews but this guy is absolutely fantastic he’s very funny and very insightful I actually laughed my way through the vid, their super Patrick
😝 you’re very kind, Pearse
How is the rocking? I have never been on a boat and well neither a ferry and i'm quite afraid of it.
I have to say I don’t mind it and mostly people get used to it quickly. But it took me the first couple of trips to become calm about it. I think you’ll be just fine and it’s a great way to travel
great video thanks pp
Nice one, Martin.
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Thats such exciting news Patrick! I cant wait to follow along with your journey of finding your french home! I am from Dublin and hoping to do the same thing in 2023! 😁
Hi James! Delighted to have you here and to learn about your journey. My search *starts* in France and might end there… but I don’t know for certain myself which is part of the craic! Hope you enjoy what’s coming up soon
What is the internet service like just so i know if it is strong enough to take teams meetings for work
Not great. I don’t think it’s reliable enough for video calls.
It’s always funny to see my hometown in your videos. ❤ I hope that everyone has been nice with you in Cherbourg! 😊
Oh that’s a lovely comment and yes, both the staff at the port and anyone I’ve encountered at shops or for lunch have been very nice!
Why don’t have you paspoort controle? Beceus this booth EU ? That’s nice paspoort control take always so much time
There is passport control. On departure it’s checked with your boarding pass. On arrival there are booths.
@@PlanetPatrick oké its 1 second or is it duane border controle
@@PlanetPatrick the scan your paspoort or just looking ? Duane or just some one that look to the paspoort?
Enjoyed that vlog Patrick, safe journey 👍
Thanks, PC!
Eggs, rasher..pudding..😅
🍳
Is the sworn statement still needed?
No, it’s long gone at this stage
never put bananas in the fridge
Indeed.
Can't wait to drive from Germany to Ireland via the Cherbourg route.
Hope you enjoy it, and that you get to travel soon.
You might be interested in the new DFDS daily sailing from Dunkirk to Rosslare.
This started as a commercial service, trucks and unaccompanied trailers only.
However, DFDS has stated that they will be opening it to tourists in 2023...
Think of it as a Brixit Benefit....
Can I move in, always wanted to live/work in France.
Anything is possible 😂
@@PlanetPatrick
I'm on my way! 🧳🧳
Like your video
Thanks!
Very best wishes Patrick.
Thanks, Mr Hannon!
I took the Dublin-Holyhead irish ferry last April and Dublin port was a nightmare. This October I will take Stena Lines from Cherbourg to Roslare so my dog can stay with me in a cabin. We will take the Stena Vision, do yo have videos about this journey?
Hi Dani, no I'm afraid not. I've certainly taken that route in the past and maybe will get to film it later this year.
@@PlanetPatrick that'd be great, we'll stay tuned. Safe travels! :)
Hi travelling from Dover to Dunkirk . Is anybody checking Covid passport or any tests?
Not when I went the other way they weren’t! I tend to have a quick look at Sherpa Travel which has a full list of current requirements at all times to double check
@@PlanetPatrick any Covid test checking in Dover?
Or any English port to France
Happy househunting!
Merci buckets!
Nice thanks!
No problem!
what name of your song when drive to the ferry thanks and tell me where are going in france is the ferry nice thanks
Hi Jack, the ferry was going to Cherbourg in France. The song is from Epidemic Sound which is a website that provides music for RUclips videos. I think you mean the song when I drove on to the ferry and parked? That's called Never Walk Alone by Tomas Skyldeberg.
Have a great day, Jack!
Whats the name of the song thanks
And get back to me soon possible
I told you in my reply.
This is really rude.
Surely a German plug is a European switch 🤣
😀😂
Hi Patrick! Love the video. I am making my first trip from IE to Cherbourgh and would like to know what kind of tests or certificates they need regarding boarding on ferry and exiting the ferry on French soil. Keep up the lovely videos and thanks!
Hi Matija! Thanks for the comment!
It depends, I think, on your vaccination and passport status.
I think you’re best to check this page which has all the links you will need:
www.irishferries.com/ie-en/frequently-asked-questions/travel-restrictions/
😁
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Hi there - could you tell me what type of food cooler that is? Thank you
Hi Paddy, it's the medium sized cooler from Halfords.
Hi Patrick, how long was the crossing?
Hi Cathal, it’s about 18 hours - leaves at 4pm Irish time and arrives either at 11 or 11.30 French time
I am indian holding 6 months uk tourist visa for UK. My question is can i enter Ireland on this visa? Hope you reply soon, thanks in advance.
Hi Vivek,
I’m afraid I have no idea. You should check that with the UK embassy.
Hi patrick,
This is such a nice video, and you are very brave. Do you know whether they check the covid passports from dublin to cherbour. I am traveling this route tomorrow. I really hope you can answer this question.
Hi Joep- for me, no, but that’s based on my nationality and status. There’s a link on the Irish Ferries website that tells you what the situation is for your nationality and status.
@@PlanetPatrick thank you very much for the clear answer!😄
The journey should be the same but those bastards at Irish ferries doubled the price of a trip, from my last crossing in 2020 and that is typical of scumbags ripping people off as there will be huge demand in 2022 after the pandemic., what makes it worse is that the IRISH government paid Irish Ferries to continue their sailings during the pandemic under the national disaster fund and they got paid for carrying nobody over and back except a few trucks and lorries.
Hi Tony, the trip was definitely more expensive than during the pandemic when I took it last (in 2021 when things opened slightly), but not by much. Sorry to hear you experienced such a price hike. It feels like everything is soaring just now too.
@@PlanetPatrick I booked a holiday in France in Feb and Irish ferries were looking for over €2000 for a return trip in July, Brittany ferries and Stena line were all around €1000 but were booked out at the time I needed, Irish ferries is still available to book today for a return trip in July, and the fuckers have reduced the price to about €1700, I think most people know at this stage that Irish Ferries are a Rip Off.
€50 for that!! Come on, it’s a massive rip off
Well it would have been 100 euro which is a rip off for one person. I wouldn’t mind paying something to see what it was like but that was a bridge too far!
Unless you’re talking about the food?
Irish ferry , but not single Irish person working in that boat , day light robbery.
You pay €70 plus €30 for seat as foot passenger and you pay €20 deposit for blanket to keep you warm ( but you already pay €30 🤔)
You pay €3 for dry croissant 🥐
and on top of that you get crappy costumer service.
Avoid, Avoid and Avoid,
You can travel with
Brittany ferry and Stena line, at least there is English speaking people
I haven't tried Irish Ferries to France as a foot passenger.
Good day Patrick. It’s Saturday May 21st 2022 and after a few crazy weeks of intense work I promised myself “time off”. I’ve just discovered this video and thoroughly enjoyed it. I am surprised how wonderful the Ferry from Dublin to France was. I look forward to finding your other videos. ☘️🛳
Wonderful - you should take off lots of time and enjoy all the fun things you love doing. I think there are almost 150 videos now so enjoy the archive when you get time!!
@@PlanetPatrick I will enjoy your videos. Such a weekend here in Ontario. I had just finished watching your Irish Ferry Video and it got very dark, within 10 minutes we had a Tornado or a Hurrican touch down. We got no warning. I went straight down to my old basement (my house is very old) and I am surrounded with big old maple trees, I have never been so frightened. I have a staircase from basement out into my driveway (that I never use) but I figured if a tree fell on my house, I would be safer there and could escape.
The noise was so frightening. It lasted about 15 minutes. A big tree branch fell on my roof and then the wind picked it up and it came down against my house but no damage.
Anyway I had no power from 1.00 pm my time Saturday till Sunday night. My town was very badly hit. Many many beautiful big old trees lost. So definitely no video watching or any thing on the weekend. Last night I saw on Instagram that you were on Achill Island (I think). Tonight after supper I shall relax with ipad and your latest travels. Apologies for the long message. You are certainly getting around. I hope that you are meeting many nice people everywhere you go. Stay safe.