Sail This Old Ship While You Still Can! Welcome Aboard RMV (Royal Mail Vessel) Scillonian III...
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2023
- I had one day in Penzance and there was only ever going to be one way to spend it - join me onboard the Scillonian III as we set sail the the islands beyond Land's End - The Isles of Scilly. Is it worth it for a day trip? Is this the best way to get there and back again? I'll do my best to answer both those questions while giving you a wee look around, onboard and on shore...
Filmed on Friday 15th September 2023.
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Thanks Steve. I used to live on St Martin's Isles of Scilly and had to leave when I was 24in 1987 . I was going to marry a girl who lived on the island but I couldn't find anywhere to make a living and all the properties were sold to rich people from London. Being on Scillonian money is being on your arse in those days . Unless you can have an income from renting to tourists. The cheapest property in 1985 was about £85000 and that was with a short 20 year lease. Nobody owns a house on St Martin's there all Charlie / William's now . I didn't stay with my fiancee as she needed to help her father there .Now she lives near Portsmouth so I hear . I moved to South Wales near the sea and met a Welsh lady . I miss the islands and now I'm 60 and retired I will make it a point next year to take a trip . Thanks for bringing back memories 👍 Anyway i sailed on Scillonian 3 a month after she started service. She was made 17th May 1977 and i was only 14 at the time.
WOW what a story
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Did you know Mr & Mrs Perry, they ran a B&B but also had a holiday let. Lovely old couple. Islanders, well Mrs Perry was, born facing Porthcressa beach in a little cottage
@@Yorkshiremadmick I miss it too
You have my sympathies I had friends on St Marys they built their own place at the beginning of the 60's I was told it was worth £1.4 m but prices dropped when the helicopter service ended in 2010, I have to agree Charlie/Willy are very poor landlords you will know the details I imagine, from memory only Hugh Town is freehold.
I'm a ferry fanatic. Can't imagine flying somewhere when there is a boat ride available. To me, the boat ride is part of the destination. Being retired from the U S Coast Guard may have something to do with it.
Hello. I sailed to Scilly in 1968. The weather was ghastly and I was seasick for the only time in my life. I’ve just watched your delightful video, Steve. A lovely calm sea. But do you know, I started to feel seasick again after over 50 years!! Can’t believe it!
I am 83 went to the isles of scilly , when I was in my 👂 early twenties , oh that boat rolled up and down Side to side all at the same time , I had a sheepskin coat on , it was soaking in seawater , I was very sick , I ending up living there in a cottage on the slipway for a whole summer , I looked so healthy when I went home, interested to see this film , thank you .
What a lovely warm chap who’s open friendly and informative approach is an absolute delight….THANKS So Much Dear Man .
Yes ! you made it to the Isles of Scilly!! This is my summer paradise and I have been comming here for the last 10 years. It is such a special place. You have to come back for a proper holiday with Alicja and explore all the other islands in this archipelago. Great video as always👍 Take care🌸
Oh sounds wonderful! Yet it was still a bonus to get here at last and just to be able to say I've stepped ashore :D
My wife and I had a wonderful holiday on Scilly 50+ years ago - it's quite amazing how little it has changed. In a day you could only see St Mary's, but you packed a lot in. The other islands are equally memorable. It is paradise in good weather, but a trip on Scillonian in a gale or on a heavy sea would also leave a lifelong memory. Brilliant piece, many thanks.
I can totally believe change is slow to happen there (in a good way of course) :)
Rather earlier, when I was down that way, 'Scillonian' plied her trade for 25s. a head, for what could be a pretty rough 5 hr voyage.
For the well heeled, the trip by air taking 20 minutes, cost 2 guineas!
What a wonderful old ship. The villages were gorgeous! One of your best Island hops. ❤
The ship was a real surprise, I wasn't;t expecting a beauty like this!
And once again Steve you make me add yet another trip to my travel bucket list! A great video as usual. 👍
Cheers John! Just give it more time than me when you get there!
I need to stop watching or I'm going to need a much bigger bucket! 😉
haha that's what I said too!
@@dansimpson6844 haha me too!
Steve..what rail journey did you use.
Went camping there with school four times 71-76, sailed on Scillonian 2, it could get very rough. It was some of the best days of my life, was absolutely beautiful place and would love to go back some day. We had a long coach trip from Darlington but was worth it.
Sailed on the Scillonian II for a day trip back in 1962, (I was only 10!). Managed to squeeze in a trip to Tresco and the fabulous gardens. In 1985 I (now married!) returned for a week's holiday based in accommodation at the famous Kavorna Bakery, Hugh Town, St. Mary's. This time sailing, as you did, Steve, on Scillonian III which was running all those years ago.
Fascinating trips to several of the off Islands during the week, including dipping in a very cold May sea off St Martin's. It seems that Vic's tours round St. Mary's on the vintage bus may no longer be there, because otherwise you would have been on it!
Great video Steve, with a bit of nostalgia for us. Plenty more for you to discover on your next visit!
Harold Wilson retired to Hugh Town, a bungalow on the right as you walked up the hill out of town. It was hilarious to see his big white Y fronts drying on the line and him sat in the garden smoking his pipe. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
St. Mary was perhaps the most beautiful little island I've seen in a video and I really enjoyed what you were able to show us. I hope you can make a longer trip to the island soon. The ferry was terrific too. Thanks for sharing this adventure with us.
Some place eh! The only thing missing for sure was more time (and a bit more energy) A place to go back to 100%
Tresco is exceptional too. Shame he didn't have time to visit.
All the islands are unique and have their own atmosphere. St Mary’s quintessential English. Bryher, rugged and rough, Tresco is beguiling and lush, St Martin’s with its silver white sands very tropical. St Agnes is almost Cornish and has Gugh attached at low tide.
The islands are very bewitching and not forgetting the Sunset over Sampson. Magical
Another excellent and highly enjoyable video, and lets face it, a day trip to St. Mary's has to be better than 14 hours on a sodding train from Aberdeen to Penzance 😎🤣❤
Haha ain't that the truth!
Oh how we love the Isles of Scilly! It’s a different world. You feel very safe and very relaxed. The islanders are super friendly. So good to see the The familiar spots we love on your channel. Do return- take Alicia and stay. Watching the ferry depart is a joy when you know you are remaining on the islands. Magnificent sunsets there.The “off islands’” are so special…… and we have just decided where to spend our upcoming special anniversary. The ❤s.
A great decision! Oh and I'd love a week there with Alicja! (in similar weather please)
Great to see this old ship still going strong! When I was a toddler, my parents took me on a vacation to the Scillies. The horn of the ship must have made an impression on me, because back home I would occasionally let out a loud hoooonk and my dad would answer with "Scillonian three!".
Haha brilliant :)
Such a shame they are replacing the old ships :(
We have visited about Scilly about ten times in the last 15 years, had a few week long holidays and day trips, we cant get enough of the place. We did a daytrip earlier this year, its simply fabulous.
Thanks for this presentation Steve, I live in Heamoor just outside Penzance and when my neighbour who used to work for the scillonian we got free tickets for the crossing for my childrens birthday, After a word with the pursar they spent the whole trip on the bridge taking turns in the captains chair, such a great experience and lovely people
Loved this one. We have done this trip a couple of times as my wife's sister live in St Just. Thanks for uploading this one, it brings back some great memories.
An absolute pleasure!
Love this! An older boat and a authentic charming island port.
Well said :)
Another great video adventure, Steve! 👍 Really enjoyed your mini-tour of St. Mary's. Thanks for providing the first "on the ground" look I've ever had of any part of Scilly. The "please use headphones" announcement as the ferry was departing from Penzance should be universal and strictly enforced on all forms of public transport, worldwide.
YES!!!!!
Omg what a trip down memory lane! Religiously went to the Scilly Isles on holiday as a kid. Still remember Scillonian II which was much less stable in rough weatherand thinking how amazing Scillonian III was by contrast. I was around 10 when I first travelled on the ship - now I'm 55. Very good effort and well done for maintaining this ship for so long. Real beauty. 🛳️👏
the II was rough and ready indeed
That was an absolutely great and relaxing day trip, and I see what you mean, you could be there for days with those views and gorgeous houses and streets. Love it
Yeah, fun to step ashore at last, but really need to do a weeks' island hopping next time!
Ah loved that! It's now firmly on my to do list - I've been to Marazion and St Michaels Mount, and the Isles of Scilly have long been on my radar. It made me proud to be English!
Thanks for coming along with me! :)
My favourite RUclipsr doing another great vlog. Thank you so much Steve and I look forward to seeing your next adventure ❤
Richard thanks again so much!
Another lovely vid, Steve. Thank you as always. Scillonian III reminds me of The Earl of Zetland, the ship that used to ply between the different islands of Shetland, carrying passengers and goods (not containerised, though) for the islands. I managed one trip on the Earl in the early 1970s. I've only managed one trip to the Isles of Scilly and that was by helicopter to visit the island of Tresco. Amazingly beautiful place altogether. Oh, and I recommend you visit St Michael's Mount - a fascinating place.
Oh your method of transport beats mine! :)
I went here on a school trip for 5 days, we camped on st.marys in the middle of summer, absolutely beautiful ❤️ best holiday ever, the sea is clear blue and white sand, even tho we went in the summer it never seemed too busy because there loads of roaming to do, loads of walking mind, we explored all of the islands... breathtaking. I want to talk my kids one day 😁
We splashed out, and flew from Penzance- what a wonderful experience ❤, although it was over 14 years ago- so lovely to follow this trip!
Thanks so much for that, Steve. The Scillies have been on my bucket list for ages. Lovely ship. Islands are a magnet to me, too.
There's just something magical about them eh!?
During the transition from sail to steam, in the 19th Century, it was mail packets that made early steamships viable. Of course this is younger (built 1977) but still a wonderful old ship. I’ve always fancied a trip to the Scilly Isles. I reckon they would suit me down to the ground. Ship fanatics can get some more information about Scillonian III at: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMV_Scillonian_III
Thanks for taking us there Steve. It’s always a pleasure to travel with you and you are so polite with people.
Penzance is one of our favourite place in Cornwall, although we never been to the Scillies. After watching the video we've made up our mind to go next year.
Thanks for another great video Steve.
Thank you! I wish I'd had time to see more of Penzance too!
What a wonderful trip! I have the Cornwall area on my bucket list now (after visiting the cousins in Ayr) and finishing watching Doc Martin this past May. It is such a cool place with so much to see, but these little out of the way places are even better. thanks for sharing as always! 😀
Thanks for doing me on another adventure! It's a tricky place to get to from Scotland but well worth the effort :)
How beautiful is that place!? I've never managed to get further than Bristol in that direction, but with the train journey the other day and now the boat to the Scillies I think I know where I'm going next spring! 😁❤️
Ah a great choice! :)
Thanks for taking us to places off the beaten path. This looks incredible - well done on the video.
Thanks so much for coming along!
Great video, Steve. You're a great geographist (if there's such a word) as I've never heard of the Isles of Scilly. Greetings from Australia.
I've long been intrigued by these islands, and while I' have liked more time, it was still great to finally get there!
Mate that was throughly enjoyable! The Isles of Scilly look like a tropical paradise, hard to imagine this is in the British Isles!
The Scillonian IV will have a new rival ferry service. Harland and Wolf (the Belfast ship maker) is actually going to build and run a ferry service to Isles of Scilly!
Oh I need to keep an eye on its progress! Cheers mate
The Isles of Scilly are on my travel wish list and thanks to you, I think I’ll do a day trip via the boat as 4 hours there will be perfect. It looks lovely
Steve does it again. Great journey & look forward to you returning there for a few days. There’s quite a bit to see with the Neolithic monuments as well. I always look forward to Saturday with Steve’s journeys.
Oh a few more days there would be magic! Cheers :)
Great video as always steve living your best life and letting all us come along for the journeys. Dont ever stop. Keep up the amazing work
Thanks mate! I never forget how good a job this is :D
I have been on the ship twice for week long holidays back in the 1980's/90s, the first time I had bad seasickness as the vessel has a shallow draft to go between the islands. The first visit I went by British Alrways helicopter from Penzance and had more time for a day trip so went to the gardens on Tresco.The boat trips to the off islands are the best part of a holiday, loved St Agnes and a trip out to the Bishop Rock lighthouse when it still had resident keepers.Good video as ever Steve.
Wow you've had some adventures there! I hear seasickness is not unusual on this ship!
I loved watching this video. Beautiful calm sea, so much better than when I made this trip 2 years ago. That was the only time I've been nauseous on a ship in my life.
That was great! Thanks so much. Have never been there tho it looks fascinating. Nice meeting George and Sam. The footage of you sailing away was a bonus. Hope you can both take up their invitation. 😊
Oh here's hoping, I would LOVE to return there with Alicja!
Brilliant video as ever, Steve. I was corrected by a local once and told we’d sailed across the Celtic Sea, not the Atlantic. To be honest, who cares: it’s a great trip whichever. The other thing that might bring you back and use the skybus is that you can leave from Lands End Airport (Yes it really exists! And is the skybus hub). Add to which those planes are around 40 years old now. Magical trip 😁
Oh I wish my wallet had allowed such a flight, would be magical indeed!
It's all part of the North Atlantic. The North Sea is a segment of the Atlantic Ocean too.
Hi Steve. Love the content ..like you i love the old ships . And the Scottish helps too
Regards from wexford ireland 🇮🇪
Cheers Thomas!
Stunning video, I love the plant life in the Scillies, makes it feel special. Tresco is amazing too. Would love to see the boat trip around the islands if you do it.
Brilliant Steve!
What a fine portrayal of your visit, with all the small but vital details as usual.
Excellent work.
Really makes me think, ok, so when am I going?!
Well done Sir 💥
Well worth a visit, especially with a bit more time than me to explore the other islands as well!
Thank you for this lovely video. Very nicely presented 🎉 I visited the Scillies for the 3rd time for 5 nights now this June and watching this video I am longing back. It is like a magnet pulling me from Norway across the North sea, taking a plane and trains and the ferry out there again. I will return for sure but sadly not yet. 🥰
Great video showing the Scillonian and you had a fantastic crossing!
If you feel St Mary's is like another world you need to visit the off islands, they're a whole other world.
Stay on an off island, (if you can find accommodation), it'll feel really special with your other half.
Oh I can believe it! Would be a dream to do some proper island hopping there!
@@steve-marsh if you're camping, St Agnes is the best 😉 Troytown make that ice cream you were eating!
This was fantastic, as always, and is absolutely one of my top five Steve Marsh videos. It was spectacular. Palm trees and seal watching tours. How can it get any better. Is that island mostly a tourist destination or does it have another industry? Fishing or something? So beautiful and clean, very quiet. Excellent Steve, really excellent. 🤩
Aww thanks so much! It was a fun video to make too, but I was just a bit short on time and energy! Good question, despite my flying visit, I have little knowledge of their main industries at all, but one thing I did notice - everyone I met who lives there certainly seem to enjoy it!
The main industry used to be the export of flowers, thanks to the very mild climate. Unfortunately the increasing imports of hothouse-grown flowers trucked in from Europe has badly damaged that trade.
Never missed a beat with the detention cell joke ;) Well done, thank you!
Haha it looked quite comfy compared to some of my stays...
All those islands have their own character, Steve - I've stayed in a self-contained cottage, B&B and a hotel in the IoS (minimum 7 nights) and walked all the inhabited islands. Surely one of the highlights of Britain! Great to see you give it the once over - The only time that I've booked to fly, I ended up on The Scillonian due to stormy conditions - scary emergency landing into Newquay, but keep returning to IoS
Oh I wish I'd seen as much of the islands as you!
A delightful video which brings back happy memories of our own trips on the Scillonian to the Isles of Scilly. You must return for a longer time and the opportunity to explore the whole of St Mary’s and the off islands. The Scilly Carts are a fun way to get around. 👏👏👍😎
Another lovely video Steve! I do agree with you, the current ferry is more attractive than the new one which is too modern looking. Old things have a soul and new ones sometimes never get old enough to earn one!
Couldn't agree more!
Now that's what I call a daytrip! Classic ship and a great destination.
So true, the ship was amazing (although heard it's not so good in rough seas) :D
Wow Steve thanks so much the Scily Isles are on my list fir this Summer ...so this was indeed a find ....Loving your work you have a lovely easy look around with tips along the way ....Love the Ferry Tours really useful for up coming trips .. ..Going to see if I can send you a wee lunch for your next trip I have a pay pal account so I should be able to manage it .....xxxx I know its not Saturday but I was missing a Video fix... Salamanca defo on my list too that video another standout one fir me 😊😊😊
Excellent film, I am really glad to have watched it, never having been to Scilly Isles.
Cheers for coming along Geoff!
Brought back nemories of a couple of Christmas/New Years holidays with Scouting friends, super rented accomodation not tents! The Mermaid Pub was packed, so were the 2 others nearby The off-islands are georgeous too. Lovely video, thanks for the memories Steve. Happy travelling, await your next adventure!
This was a real surprise trip as I thought the Scilly Isles were almost barren and they are not and you were so fortunate with the weather. Wonderful viewing as always, Thanks, Steve!
It was wonderful to discover the islands, even on such a short visit :)
There's a reason why desert islands are desert islands.
The islands are warmed by the Gulf Stream so they have a sub-tropical climate, with snow and frost almost unknown, except of course they are exposed to the Atlantic gales in winter.
Nice to see you venturing out of Scotland and especially to the Scilly Islands. Haven't been there myself since I was a kid but this has spurred me into going again now 😂
Well overdue a return visit I think :)
Went on it a few years back. My dad told me to fly as the ship has a very shallow draught and if it’s choppy not a lot of fun. He was not wrong 🤢. I love sailing but have since always flown to St Mary’s. That’s an experience as well. Beautiful place glad you enjoyed it.
Another quality vid Steve.
Oh I'd love to have sampled the wee flight as well! Maybe next time :)
What lovely day trip. Wife and I discussed a first holiday on Scillies for ages. I just think your video has wetted our appetite. Such enjoyable video to watch. Well done putting your videos together.
For years we got the S61 helicopter to and from the Scilly Isles and I never fancied the Scillonian seeing it get thrashed around in the swell below us!
Does the helicopter still operate? Not sure if it's the same one I filmed or if that was something else?
@@steve-marsh No it stopped running a few years ago but I think there is a more modern smaller helicopter running now. The S61 was great fun and as you know the passenger version of the Sea King.
People are probably on time for fear of being left. But, during the walkabout I can't see where that would be so terrible. What a gorgeous place to visit and stay a couple of days. I would take the ferry both ways because I like boats as a mode of transportation. Nice video, I really liked this one.
Had many wonderful holidays on the islands, you were passing Harold place at 16.45 on the left, we stayed next door with Ruth Simms. There used to be a saying, if you visit the islands for a day you will never return but if you stayed for a holiday you will never leave. My parents visited for the first time in1965 and they came back every year until 2010. Excellent video makes me want to visit once again.
Thanks for another brilliant video Steve.....Not a place I've ever visited but that might change in the future.
A pleasure Peter! Hope you get there and have a bit more time than me!
Brilliant. The islands are amazing. Have day tripped on the ferry several times as well as got there by aeroplane and the helicopter. Stayed there too. Amazed how much you covered. Well done.
Oh I'd love to sample the other ways to get there! One day!
One of the best holidays my wife and I ever had, camping on the Garrison campsite summer 1979.....ish! We also visted Tresco, the Abbey Gardens and both Old and New Grimsby. Well we had to really; considering we are from the larger of the two Grimsby's in Lincolnshire. Then onto St. Agnes and St. Martins but the latter was almost deserted so we didn't stay there very long and I think we will give the other Grimsby in Ontario a miss. However we did return during a 'round Britain cruise' a few years but it was very crowded so I was pleased we had seen it when it wasn't so busy. It was a wonderful place!!
For years as a child I holidayed with the Goddards’ in Middletown St Martins in a chalet with a remote Elsan loo at the bottom of a shared lawn.
They were golden times and with only about 6 miles around the island, all beaches were visited from Great bay to parpitch and the old quay beach.
I first rowed a gig there.
Many years later I took my children there and to my amazement the magic was still there and the best family holidays we had were all on St Martins although we had to camp!
A very very special bit of England and still relatively unspoiled although sadly buildings are starting to appear more quickly it seems.
What a gem of a video and the location, 🤩. My wife occasionally watches your videos with me and she also loved this one. We were both enchanted by this island.
Hey thanks both for coming along with me!
Yes the Isles of silly are part of Cornwall.
Owned by the duchy of Cornwall king Charles and the The Dorrien-Smith family on Tesco.
I grew up on the Isles of Scilly on st Mary's where my father was the dentist for more than 25 years- Barrie Fairest 1.
He was also in charge of the fire brigade on the island as well.
I'm glad that you got to see these beautiful Islands, however, to appreciate these beautiful Islands in all their glory you need to spend at least 7 days there.
If you want a good pint and good food if you ever visit the islands again, I can recommend the Mermaid pub just on the left-hand side as you turn into hugh town off the Quay from the scillonian.
It's good to see that you took a good long walk to old town add to the garrison with the famous castle.
Hope you had a really good day my friend.
Safe travels my friend 🙏
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As a scotsman living in Cornwall you did Cornwall well! ❤
Good Morning, Steve. This was very nice. My favorite city in England is Penzance so I truly enjoyed this , and I thank you for including afew photos of Penzance, too. St. Mary's is enchanting and I would live there in a heartbeat. What a great morning. Merry Ann from Minnesota
Ah sorry I couldn't show more of Penzance though!
Maybe one day I can show myself! ( chuckle)
@@steve-marsh
PZ, got something for sure, including memories.
Hi Aussie fan here. Please return to the Scilly soon. I discovered some time ago that my wife's ancestors lived there in St Mary's in the 1860's. Also I really enjoy your work particularly the train and ferry trips.
It would be a pleasure to return!
What a lovely place-like all the “Honesty Shops” and the friendliness of the local people !!
The honesty shops tell you everything you need to know! Wonderful place, wonderful people!
Fantastic video Steve, just watched your Aberdeen to Penzance trip so this was great to follow up with. I live a few miles from Penzance, been here since 2001. My wife and I had our honeymoon on isles and stayed at Star Castle in 95. We flew from Lands End Airport (yes there is one!) but have revisited on the ferry a few times. It’s such a wonderfully relaxing place and all the islands have their own character.
Wow thanks so much for sharing! You live in an incredible place, I need more time down there!
I love that crossing, the more turbulence the better. I walked past the dry dock at Pz the other day and she was in there presumably for the annual maintenance.
I'm hopefully doing the same as you did in July, thanks for this vid.. I just hope you can book the day before..
What a place, I did a day trip but had a e-bike and did a island circuit.
Lovely video Steve , you have certainly found a good gem of a trip there , nice to see you on a "proper" ship that harks back to a bye gone age , perhaps even a over night stay on the Isles of Scilly would have made it an even better trip😊 .
Og you are so right on both counts!
Thank you for sharing this trip. ☺
What a wonderful day trip! I agree-you must go back and spend more time there. Take me with you🤓
Haha I'll give you a shout next time :)
I really like the vibe of your videos, the simple joys of travelling simply. This looked like a thoroughly enjoyable trip to me and one I'll definitely consider now.
Very picture sque . You realy get about , I wonder how many miles a year you do. Your quite right , while we still can it's an amazing world we live in. I remember the ferry's you had to be winched on. Oban had link span from 1974 but the small isles had winch for cars till the 80s :)
Well Steve that was a fantastic video again !!!
I was there in early May of this year but I only went there for the train ride and back to London. I had about a 2 to 3 hour in Penzance but I walked right done to the harbour. Covered the same you walked ...:):):)
Now I have another reason to go back again...
Thanks for sharing this with us Steve, Al the best to you...
Same mate! I only really did this trip for the train ride, but boy was this a bonus getting to hop on the ferry, so glad I did it!
Great video (again) Steve. Went to the Scillies twice on the old helicopter - such brilliant trips. Isles of Scilly is certainly a separate local authority from Cornwall. You so love the places we love, I think you need to put Alderney on your list (unless you have and I've missed it!)
Oh I sailed to Alderney as a kid in the sea cadets so that is a trip I'd LOVE to make for old times sake!
First traveled to st Mary's on the scollonian 1 many years ago (over 60) love your vlogs both you and Alicja😁😁👍👍👍
Loved the trip, Thankyou !
I had a wonderful week there two years ago and will be back soon. all the islands have charm and beauty.
I am jealous of the time you had :D
Gosh, I found that quite an emotional watch as I recall always wanting to go there but being too scared to fly in the helicopter. It looked so much busier/populated than I imagined. Thank you.
St Mary's Island is the Main Hub where all the boats depart for the smaller islands - All the others are quite quiet in comparison.
So glad to share it with you! Yes, I could see even in my short time how close you are to having the place all to yourself within a few minutes :)
No one gives as many micro adventure trip ideas on RUclips as your channel Steve 👍
Glad to hear it :) Thanks!
fabulous! on my bucket list!
Thank you, Steve, for that it was fantastic x
Glad you had a great day Steve. I was going to visit back in the early 90s bur never managed to in the end. So you have encouraged me to try again. Thanks mate 👍
I imagine they have some dodgy weather right now!
Thankyou for a wonderful short visit.
A really lovely island and as you say so very peaceful.
Your videos are a joy to watch. Greetings from Serbia.
Thanks so much! I was looking at Serbia flights last night, but they were too expensive, for now! I'll make it one day!
So want to do this trip. What an inspiration you are!
Thanks for taking us along with you😀👍
So enjoyable to watch even better to experience..Thank You.
Thanks Rose! My only regret is not having more time!
Your videos enrich my Saturday mornings. Thank you Steve :-)
And your comment enriches mine! Thanks!
What a beautiful community. Thanks for the mini tour.
Thank u once again 🏴🇬🇧🇦🇺
Very enchanting island. The old world street layout. Very orderly and clean. A LOT of well manicured shrubs …. temperate climate palm trees (or a variety of same) Well worth the visit. You’re never far away from the coastline. For those amongst us who love the sea and seagoing craft this is a must on any bucket list. Beautiful in the summer…. magical on Christmas Eve…. that’s what one calls a Gem ! Nice work Mr. Marsh. You have new friends on these islands thanks to your fame. Travel safely , travel often and don’t forget to take us along. 👍
Canada’s Eastern Seaboard 🇨🇦
Thanks so much for the lovely comment :) I was most impressed by the number of boats in the harbour and there always being something going on!