How Different the Northlink is After Dark! My Return Voyage from Aberdeen to Kirkwall, Orkney...

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024

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  • @K1W1fly
    @K1W1fly Год назад +49

    A busy chip shop is always a good sign... If the locals are supporting the place, Its worth it.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +7

      So true!

    • @tonypaddler
      @tonypaddler Год назад +16

      ... or supporting the plaice 🐟 ...
      Sorry, I'll get my coat 🙄😏

    • @adema1978
      @adema1978 Год назад +4

      Now I want fish and chips...

    • @tonypaddler
      @tonypaddler Год назад +3

      @@adema1978 well after getting back last night from a mini three day cycle tour in Scotland that's exactly what I had(dock) ..
      Sorry, I'm doing it again 🙄

    • @adema1978
      @adema1978 Год назад +3

      @@tonypaddler When I went to the Chippie in Wexford once I cod my chance in exclaiming there's the catch of the day.

  • @kudzumoose3861
    @kudzumoose3861 Год назад +77

    I love how you take the mundane every day situations and make them interesting. Liked the fish dinner and the pub hunt too. You do good work! Annoying people on the overnight trip. Such inconsiderate behavior.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +4

      It was an experience for sure! Learning to just keep that camera rolling! :)

    • @ScottKinnear
      @ScottKinnear Год назад +5

      Theres no need and Ferry staff should be telling them to quieten down. Playing music at that time. They should get a set of headphones. Steves got a big heart doing all that travelling on his own. Id get lost 😂🤪 not a good single traveller. Doesnt appeal to me, not nowadays anyway, I used to just go away fishing and golfing when i was younger.

    • @happysporran
      @happysporran Год назад +2

      Fish and chips reviews are a highlight for me!

    • @duncanmcewan1049
      @duncanmcewan1049 Год назад +5

      Yeah - I was shocked that the crew just ignored the folk lying about like that. Given a seat reservation was mandatory - they should have been "somewhere" - not blocking the corridors.

    • @ScottKinnear
      @ScottKinnear Год назад +2

      @@steve-marsh you done great Stevie. Great videos 👍

  • @schilkepicc
    @schilkepicc 2 месяца назад +12

    The reason the ferry slowed down was so it didn’t arrive into Aberdeen too early, NorthLink would have to pay the harbour extra for an early arrival. Another great video, thanks Steve

  • @hazellamb2359
    @hazellamb2359 Год назад +8

    I love that you show us these really low-cost trips....but I'm getting concerned about your diet and sleep!!! Thanks for showing all the wonderful places I couldn't hope to visit!

    • @spymaine89
      @spymaine89 Месяц назад

      yes he eats crap worse now we know all the food has cancer causing chems. he need throw some organic nut and organic broccoli, in his bag.............. taste great when your hungry...............

  • @janinehawkins9565
    @janinehawkins9565 Год назад +39

    Amazing capture of the sunrise Steve. Too right, far too peopley for me, definitely an out of season trip.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +8

      Cheers! I hadn't expected to be outside to capture it :D Out of season wins for me, shame about the lack of daylight, but I'd take a chilled ferry any day!

  • @nannymackify
    @nannymackify 14 дней назад +2

    What a lovely video Steve! Delighted for you and your 200,000 followers; I remember the excitement when you hit 50,000 ❤

  • @jeanstrang3779
    @jeanstrang3779 21 день назад +2

    Fish and chips for lunch and dinner sounds good to me, you are such a trouper Steve taking us to each deck on your sea journey to Kirkwall, you make sure we see all the places of intrest in all your travels, so enjoy coming along.

  • @t.m.warren2124
    @t.m.warren2124 Год назад +3

    Steve time! Can’t wait. Here we go….

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      Haha cheers :)

    • @t.m.warren2124
      @t.m.warren2124 Год назад +1

      @@steve-marsh I loved the water with the moon behind it. So beautiful! But poor Steve. You looked absolutely nackered at 4am. I do hope you got some sleep once you got home. Onto the next adventure. Thank you

  • @soykatwobadger2963
    @soykatwobadger2963 Год назад +5

    Боже ж мій, Стіве, як ви витримали таку складну подорож? Дякую вам за це дивовижне відео! Я захоплююсь вашою витримкою на великих піших переходах, але цілий день і ніч без відпочинку- ви себе не бережете, шановний Стіве. 💕💕💕💕
    Бажаю вам все ж таки більш комфортних подорожей

  • @cjyoung7372
    @cjyoung7372 Год назад +12

    As a kiwi (and a ginger 🤭) I had no idea what to expect when when I visited Scotland what I found was a strong sense of home and belonging Steve really love that part of the world and every time I watch a video of the hebrides I drop a tear and yearn for a vist to a place where my ancestors come from i can't wait to return ❤

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +5

      We both yearn for the other side of the world - house swap? :)

  • @peterdnreynolds777
    @peterdnreynolds777 Год назад +7

    Brilliant video as always!! Hate when ferries are packed out. Amazed that the deck was open all night long. Hope youbgot some rest when you got home. Hope all is well and hope you have a great weekend. Take care

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +3

      Cheers Peter you too! Aye slept all day when I got back :) Yeah, the wee deck at the stern is open all night, mainly for smokers I think!

    • @maryreid4273
      @maryreid4273 Год назад

      Smoking is not allowed in inside areas on board, so at least one deck will always be open - normally the one right behind the food area.

  • @leonb2637
    @leonb2637 Год назад +18

    We appreciate your sacrificing your sleep and body to give us some video of your journey. A good lesson for anyone who takes this ferry.
    Not all travel is great, you just hope it balances out - and it usually does - with the good stuff, the unexpected, the joy of discovery.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +4

      Well said! I have just booked some more 'challenging trips' ;)

  • @michaelbushell4356
    @michaelbushell4356 Год назад +13

    We’ve always gone to Orkney from Scrabster, which is a much shorter crossing and you see the Old Man of Hoy! That night crossing looked terrible. Once again you’ve done a trip so we don’t have to! Thanks Steve.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      Much prefer that crossing too, but it's a long trip to just get to the ferry eh?

    • @maryreid4273
      @maryreid4273 Год назад

      I live in Orkney and there are plusses and minuses to both, depending on where your eventual destination is, how much you like driving/being on a bus/train, if you can sleep on the overnight ferry, how rough the sea is, how good a sailor you are, if you can get space on the boat (Steve's route here can be really busy and there are not enough cabins most of the time). Shetland folk only have the Aberdeen option, Orkney folk have more options overall.

    • @veronicaroach3667
      @veronicaroach3667 Месяц назад

      @@maryreid4273 The rest of humanity tend to forget that some folks live on islands & have problematic travel to go anywhere else - makes me thankful I am on a very large piece of land & don't have that particular problem, but life anywhere has it's issues to overcome, and these folks have the sea breezes & the ozone in the air so hmm - what am I missing ?

  • @simonwhitlock9189
    @simonwhitlock9189 Год назад +18

    I really admire your stamina Steve it is more than I could put up with at my age and I always look for a cabin, thanks for taking me along it was an insight into what was on offer. Till next time stay safe and cheers.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +4

      Cheers Simon! I got caught out a bit on the return, expecting it to be faster, a cabin is always the best shout, but they are booked solid all summer

    • @maryreid4273
      @maryreid4273 Год назад +3

      @@steve-marsh Cabins are often booked up ahead of time, but you can sometimes find them at short notice if someone has had to cancel - we've had that a couple of times and have promptly booked them, because they disappear quickly! It's always worth checking the website if you are keen to get a cabin. You can also ask to be put on the cabin waiting list, though not sure if they only go through that on the day of sailing.

  • @brianmcclure6702
    @brianmcclure6702 Год назад +5

    Another Good Adventure. Thanks for sharing Steve, good editing. Hope you get some sleep.
    B. McClure

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      Thanks Brian! I slept all day when I got home!

  • @dieselbushcraft1299
    @dieselbushcraft1299 Год назад +6

    I love ferries around the Scottish isles, even as an old bloke I still get excited like a little kid.

  • @timrosenburgh8597
    @timrosenburgh8597 Год назад +4

    Another great video Steve,
    Nothing wrong with having Fish and Chips twice in one day.
    Glad you managed to get a beer.
    I don't know how you managed to stay awake.
    You must have been knackered when you got home.
    Thanks again.
    Look forward to the next one.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +3

      I slept all day long when I got back and it was a comfy sleep !

  • @rangolizard2006
    @rangolizard2006 Год назад +2

    wow what a sunrise, that bit at 22:12 with the seagull flying across the sunrise would make a beautiful piece of wall art

  • @tsr207
    @tsr207 Год назад +5

    Steve's videos are always highly enjoyable. He shows the total travelling experience (both the good and bad) in a style that creates the feeling that you are on the ship beside him! Excellent as always!

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад

      Exactly how I like to show it, so very appreciated!

  • @patriciafuchs5970
    @patriciafuchs5970 Год назад +5

    Looks like a very nice ferry and a lovely evening. Your room was tiny. Your fish and chips looks good. People sleeping on the floor reminds me of the ferries to Newfoundland where people sleep wherever they can find a spot! Nice sunrise! Bet you’re glad to be disembarking! Enjoy your sleep .

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      Thanks Patricia! I slept all day and it was the best ever! :D

  • @maxwellleung6068
    @maxwellleung6068 Год назад +6

    I am definitely with you Steve, as a solo traveller most of the time , always much more enjoyable in Winter with quietness and calmness, LOVE all of your videos, icing on the cake to me is your charming Scottish accent ;)

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      Hey thanks very much! :)

    • @EMB238
      @EMB238 Год назад +3

      Yes, winter travel is the best. Late October through March. Few crowds, local folks less stressed, accommodations reasonably priced, and holiday markets/processions/festivals are everywhere. 😊

    • @maryreid4273
      @maryreid4273 Год назад +1

      @@EMB238 April, October and January are my least favourite months to leave the island - higher/choppier seas and more chances of storms - although we can get choppy seas any time it's more likely in the winter I'd say!

  • @jackyyuen1939
    @jackyyuen1939 Год назад +7

    Much appreciate that you showed us the wonderful moment of the rising sun from the horizon 22:07.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад

      A pleasure! Not much else I could do on the ferry at that time :D

  • @wandaenman5630
    @wandaenman5630 Год назад +11

    Wow, another interesting video. I am shocked they let people just camp out in all the public spaces on the ship, that doesn't seem very safe. You were a trooper for staying up and filming this for us. That loud music at 3 am was certainly extra. You will need to sleep for a couple of days after that. Amazing filming as always. Great job Steve. 😃

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +4

      Cheers Wanda! Oh my own bed was comfy after this! :)

    • @maryreid4273
      @maryreid4273 Год назад +2

      There are not enough cabins on the boats unfortunately. There are pod lounges, but the pods are glorified seats and apparently not comfortable to sleep in. There are also recliner seats, again not that comfortable to sleep in. If you have to travel but cannot get a cabin (quite common as they are often booked in advance) then the only other option is to lie down somewhere.

    • @duncanmcewan1049
      @duncanmcewan1049 Год назад +1

      @@maryreid4273 Maybe I am weird (My wife would say no maybe about it lol), but I can sleep well enough in a recliner seat. I would be more comfy in a recliner seat, than lying on the floor. Lucky for me that there seemed to be an abundance of spare seats 😂

    • @maryreid4273
      @maryreid4273 Год назад +1

      @@duncanmcewan1049 I have slept in the recliner chairs a long time ago, but I wouldn't want to do it again unless I really had to. We try to only go if we can get a cabin but sometimes people need to travel at short notice and all the cabins are booked! I am glad you find the recliners ok though.

    • @charlesscott1512
      @charlesscott1512 Год назад

      Slighty out of the area but the Alaska State ferries from Bellingham to Haines about 4days they do allow passengers to actually pitch tents in public areas and sheltered deck areas

  • @lardeyell
    @lardeyell Год назад +17

    Nicely highlighting the grim realities of our "lifeline" service there. Onboard accommodation has become ridiculously hard to book unless you're booking three months in advance. And nobody can tell why.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +4

      Yeah, totally noticed that when I was researching dates, every single one was like 'no cabins available'

    • @lardeyell
      @lardeyell Год назад +7

      @@steve-marsh There's always been bottlenecks during school holidays...but this past year or so it's been grim.
      Your Southbound journey was probably a bit extreme, given the exodus after the Tall Ships started leaving on the Saturday.
      Incidentally, the boat slows in the lee of the mainland for the timing of its arrival at 7am. It'll never be early.
      The same happens coming North, once you're off Shetland it'll slow for arrival in Lerwick at half seven...

    • @davidrle23
      @davidrle23 Год назад +8

      It's why no one locks their cars in Shetland. Stealing the car is the easy bit, getting it off the island involves at least a 3 week lead time!
      The reality is we need bigger ferries, but these ships are only half way through their lifespan and given the Scottish Government's inability to build ferries for the west coast, I don't see them getting new ferries for Shetland any time soon. There has been talk over the years of new 'ropax' freight ships that would have space for 200 passengers, to eliviate some of the pain on busy crossings but so far nothing has come to light. There's also the bottle neck of Aberdeen which can't take ferries any bigger than the current Northlink twins and despite building a whole new larger harbour, didn't put a ramp in it. And despite some Shetlanders suggesting sailing to a different port, Aberdeen is and always will be the logical place for the lifeline ferry service to sail to.
      I think one solution is to try and have a dedicated Kirkwall > Aberdeen link with additional tonnage. Half the problem is Orcadian's and Shetlander's are fighting for the same cabin and car deck space. There's not a huge amount of interest in the Kirkwall > Lerwick leg of the journey, perhaps keep it in at the weekend like the olden days. Doesn't need to be their every other night!

    • @postscript67
      @postscript67 Год назад +3

      Since the pandemic you can no longer book a bunk in a shared cabin. The ability to book a whole cabin to yourself did always restrict the availability of sleeping accommodation, but now that it is the only option it is much worse.

  • @scorpionrider25
    @scorpionrider25 Год назад +8

    Great video Steve. The difference in duration in the crossing has to do with HGV-drivers. By making the nighttime crossing take longer they get their uninterrupted rest (as required by law). It is this way for all the ferries with nighttime crossings. If you'd be able to see the occupation for the sleepers in the inside cabins (you can't btw), you'd probably find those matching the number of HGV's on board.

  • @elainehowell2836
    @elainehowell2836 Год назад +2

    Thanks Steve for showing me around the ferry ⛴ round the shops and nice weather and early sunshine Thanks

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      Thanks once again for coming along Elaine!

  • @Newalks.
    @Newalks. Год назад +1

    Awe the memories of the Harbour Fry and a good fish supper. Love Orkney so much so Thanks Steve for all you put yersel through to bring us all you do. Legend 🙏💜

  • @mikestephens5622
    @mikestephens5622 Год назад +4

    Such a contrast, with the heavenly scenery, and the hellish atmosphere on the ship.
    Good you were sleeping the next day, because you had panda eyes at the end. Only for essential trips, but much better in winter. 😊

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      Spot on Mike! Out on that wee deck was the only place to be on the way back (I'm glad not to share the smell onboard as well!)

  • @richardfurness7556
    @richardfurness7556 Год назад +14

    I've only been to Orkney once. The ferry from John o' Groats to Burwick took about 45 minutes, the bus to Kirkwall quite a bit longer as it stopped to let passengers visit the church on Lamb Holm built by Italian prisoners of war. The funniest thing about my stay was realising that when Orcadians talk about going 'down south' they mean Thurso or Wick.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      Haha brilliant! Nice route that past (over) the causeways!

    • @maryreid4273
      @maryreid4273 Год назад +1

      There's also a running joke that sometimes they 'go south' to Shetland too! I moved here nearly 20 years ago, vowed I'd never say 'going south' and now say it all the time! Kirkwall to Aberdeen is handy for getting right into a city, but the Stromness - Scrabster (Northlink) and St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay (Pentland) are both popular too.

  • @petersborrelinniehove7939
    @petersborrelinniehove7939 24 дня назад

    Thanks so much Steve! The times to & from Kirkwall always put me off. Thanks for showing me why! 😉

  • @tombillotto6335
    @tombillotto6335 Год назад +2

    Wonderful and charming, as always, Steve. I so want to visit beautiful Scotland.

  • @terencemills3512
    @terencemills3512 Год назад +7

    Hi Steve did exactly the same trip last year in May . My reasons were to research my dads posting on the Orkneys during WW2 . Took a bus to the other port then did a couple of tours in the day . Realy enjoyable trip . Keep up the excellent work .

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      Nice trip! I like the sound of that one!

    • @martincannon1078
      @martincannon1078 Год назад +4

      As Captain Hamish Blair said when stationed in the Orneys during the war: "This bloody town's a bloody cuss no bloody trains no bloody bus and no one cares for bloody us in bloody Orkneys etc...

  • @WestonMike
    @WestonMike Год назад +6

    Another great and informative video Steve.
    It's nce to see that I'm not the only one that dashes about a "new" ship like a gleeful 12 year old school boy - exploring every corridor and deck, opening every door I can find. 😄

  • @ScottishT
    @ScottishT Год назад +3

    Brilliant video as always, love the kilts btw

  • @CarlPritchard-x2i
    @CarlPritchard-x2i 10 месяцев назад +8

    Your videos are better than any TV shows I'm amazed you haven't been snapped up by the big media channels... but watch this space!

  • @louisajones3535
    @louisajones3535 Год назад +4

    That was an eye opener…thank for all you put yourself through! Love the sea shots especially. Thanks a lot

  • @brewsterkits
    @brewsterkits Год назад +5

    I like the sea even if there isn't any scenery, lovely weather too and a sunset!!😊😊!

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад

      It's always made me fancy a cargo ship voyage too!

  • @angelikac6767
    @angelikac6767 Год назад +2

    Thank you for another entertaining video , your give me "itchy feet" - been inspired to go explore less traveled parts of my own corner of the world more

  • @grunt22
    @grunt22 Год назад +5

    Another fantastic video. I didn't want it to end. The sunrise scenes were spectacular. I would love to do that journey and have always wanted to go to Orkney. Thank you

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад

      The weather was SO CALM that morning spectacular sight!

    • @amazer747
      @amazer747 Год назад

      I think Steve wanted it to end and get to bed! Thanks for another great video.

  • @myrabenson1603
    @myrabenson1603 Год назад +2

    Another excellent video and well stamina is needed me thinks for the night ferry x

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      It sure was a challenge! Thanks :)

  • @keithwhite1478
    @keithwhite1478 Год назад +4

    Oe of your best Steve. Photography was fantastic and some emotive scenes. Fish and chips looked good. When I was living in Machrihanish my favourite night time meal in the town was deep fried Haggis and very brown chips. Your return journey looked dreadful. Not to be repeated i high season. Thanks Steve.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      Cheers Keith! I was actually tempted by haggis at the chippy in Kirkwall, but they only served really small slices of haggis there and I was hungry! Aye, one to be avoided in high season for me!

  • @glenyshillary4195
    @glenyshillary4195 Год назад +3

    Ferry's are always busy in summer. We're travelling from Hull to Rotterdam next week on a busy crossing. Thanks for taking us along

  • @amycalhoun2939
    @amycalhoun2939 Год назад +1

    My husband and I really enjoy your videos. Looking forward to watching!

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      I really appreciate it! Hope you both have a lovely weekend!

    • @amycalhoun2939
      @amycalhoun2939 Год назад

      @@steve-marsh same to you! :)

  • @johnallan4826
    @johnallan4826 Год назад +21

    I take your point on busy overnight ferries and sleepers in corridors, but compared to the overnight train or coach, a ferry is so much better, more space to have a beer, and a chance of a good breakfast, plenty areas to move about it. Time would be too short to get a cabin unless you are doing the full journey, very enjoyable though. Thanks Steve

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +6

      You are spot on mate! Even with limited nighttime deck access, it's a treat to be able to stand outside in the fresh air (and believe me the air inside was anything but fresh!)

  • @willywonka2614
    @willywonka2614 Год назад +1

    I always like watching your videos sitting here in Dublin. Your videos give me an idea of what to expect on ships.

  • @lazyartist7682
    @lazyartist7682 Год назад +1

    great video🙂 Thanks for posting.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      An absolute pleasure! Well, the outbound trip was a pleasure anyway...🤣

  • @Xantec
    @Xantec Год назад +4

    5:04 in 2019 i travelled up saturday to catch the ferry sunday, slept by the cenotaph in my car. After boarding and getting my meal I went on to the upper observation deck

  • @craig.bryant
    @craig.bryant Год назад +3

    Great video mate! I don’t think I’d fancy that party boat for 6 hours back with no cabin. Totally agree on the noise curfew although you’d expect people to use their common courtesy and intuition not to play music off their phone at 3am!!!

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      It's sad that you need to introduce these things at ALL, but that's the world we live in eh!

  • @kyleop1
    @kyleop1 Год назад +1

    You really do produce some bloody good content mate, very enjoyable and entertaining - cheers!

  • @EMB238
    @EMB238 Год назад +3

    Thanks Steve! Your ferry trips give me insight into how ancient people must have traveled around the North Sea. Great geography lesson! 🗺️🗺️🗺️

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      Cheers Ellen! Thanks for coming along :)

  • @okeesmokee6658
    @okeesmokee6658 Год назад +4

    Wow - the timing on this could not have been better. We are taking the same ferry Sunday next - Aberdeen to Kirkwall. We are taking the shorter ferry to Scrabster on the return so we can drive back down. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      That is ABSOLUTELY the way to go! Enjoy it!

    • @maryreid4273
      @maryreid4273 Год назад +1

      Look out for the spectacular Old Man of Hoy on your crossing from Stromness to Scrabster.

    • @MarkJohnson-hw2xo
      @MarkJohnson-hw2xo Год назад

      In mid-September we’re doing that trip in reverse: from Scrabster to Stromness, Orkney for a couple days, then the overnight route (but with a cabin) from Kirkwall to Aberdeen. We’re bringing our rental car on this trip.

    • @okeesmokee6658
      @okeesmokee6658 Год назад

      @@MarkJohnson-hw2xo Just finished our tour. Loved Orkney - very different than I had imagined - much more going on but still tranquil. The ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall got a little old - after dinner we didn't have much to do, but it was all still pretty good. The ferry from Stomness to Scrabster was quick, quiet, and peaceful - different ship layout and we were able to find a quiet place to relax. We then made the drive along the North Shore and then from Laxford Bridge down to Lairg - not what I was expecting. The scenery is spectacular, but the driving was like some sort of warped video game. Now in Edinburgh for the Tattoo and then to London and then home. Hope you enjoy your trip - we really had a good time.

  • @katesterly547
    @katesterly547 Год назад +3

    What a great trip! Thank you for all the trials and tribulation should go through to bring these to us. And as for me I don't think I could have had too many meals that were fish and chips when I was there. I'm sure the friends that I was visiting got really tired of it but not me. Say hi to Alicja for me. Be well, stay safe, love from Texas.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      Thanks Kate! Have a great weekend! Best wishes from us both :)

  • @RichardFelstead1949
    @RichardFelstead1949 Год назад +3

    Thanks for sharing your journey, Steve. Greetings from Australia .

  • @nathan9207
    @nathan9207 Год назад +2

    Love the insight to these North Sea ferries. Thanks Steve.

  • @IvermectinFTW
    @IvermectinFTW 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for making this video Steve. It's clear from the excellent quality and attention to detail that a lot of time and effort went into it. I feel like I made that journey with you!

  • @robertblechle6365
    @robertblechle6365 Год назад +1

    Another fun video. Thanks for all your work. My son watched it also said when we go back to Scotland , and properly do Orkney and Shetland, we have to take a ferry. I think you are a grea advert for the Northlink. Cheers

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      Oh I hope you get a cabin though :) Hi to your boy!

  • @walterfillingham
    @walterfillingham Год назад +20

    The mv Hrossy (the horsy as we knew it working on the sister ship mv Hjaltland) there was a lot of rivalry between the two! I remember once during a period of bad weather we sailed as usually whilst the Horsy never sailed with the unusual outcome of the two ships being side by side in Aberdeen harbour… you should have heard the abuse being shouted between crew members on both vessel in Aberdeen Harbour! Lol

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      Haha I can believe it! Superb! Any would love to have seen the 2 ships docked next to each other!

    • @davidrle23
      @davidrle23 Год назад +2

      @@steve-marshhappened every other day during Covid however Aberdeen harbour is real difficult to find anywhere to take a decent photo.

    • @SelfMade717
      @SelfMade717 Год назад +3

      That must have been a rare occurrence 😂. Its usually the Hjatland that now doesn't sail. Must have the Old Hrossey captain on it now 😉

    • @barvdw
      @barvdw Год назад

      I won't be asking which of the vessels is the better one, but are they very different?

    • @SelfMade717
      @SelfMade717 Год назад

      @@barvdw both identical. The Hamnavoe is the 3rd 1 and that's different.
      There's cargo ships also.

  • @timbounds7190
    @timbounds7190 Год назад +9

    I'm sure Shetlanders will be very pleased to hear you say that inadvertently travelling to Shetland would be a nightmare!

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +6

      Haha it would be if your accommodation is in Orkney!

    • @maryreid4273
      @maryreid4273 Год назад

      A planned trip to Shetland would never be a nightmare, an accidental one might, especially on a rough crossing!

    • @Ida-Adriana
      @Ida-Adriana 3 месяца назад

      @@maryreid4273Maybe if you’re good at planning 😂

  • @hunterfulghum7170
    @hunterfulghum7170 Год назад

    STEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVE! awesome. always just awesome.

  • @lindashoemaker8940
    @lindashoemaker8940 Год назад +1

    Mornin Steve nice ocean view leaving Aberdeen weather accommodating great chippy return don’t sleep in hallway someone might step on your head up all night with a beer 🍺 Stay safe see ya around 😘🌸🌺

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      Likely it would be me while focussed on the camera screen :D

  • @carolynstewart9103
    @carolynstewart9103 Год назад +1

    Wow Steve.. what a rough return...thanks for all your videos and your limited sleep....we have family that stay outside aberdeen...always fancied a trip out of harbour so thanks for info.😊

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад

      It's a fun voyage, but definitely out-of-season is the nicer experience :)

  • @Nook747
    @Nook747 Год назад

    Oh Steve, what a trooper you are for all your fan's ! Great video. Beautiful sunset.. soothing music..loved it!..Keep 'em coming..Thank you..

  • @vivellasmum
    @vivellasmum 10 месяцев назад

    The joy of these ferry videos is that I can watch them again & it's like the first time! SO Steve.... when are you taking us to Fair isle & when are we trying the shortest flight again? 😉

  • @Bipstravel
    @Bipstravel Год назад +2

    Enjoyed your trip on cruise, hope you show svalbard, northern most part of the world some day.
    Thanks, cheers

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      I am still trying to re-book it at a similar price to what I had to cancel, will get there one day!

    • @Bipstravel
      @Bipstravel Год назад +1

      It's very exotic and beautiful 😍 but probably not for Nordic winter , thanks so much 😊

    • @Bearleena
      @Bearleena Год назад +1

      If you do go to Svalbard, you could get in touch with the resident RUclipsr Cecilia and her partner Christoffer, I‘m sure they‘d be happy to see a fellow RUclipsr.

  • @mrandrews3616
    @mrandrews3616 6 месяцев назад

    I consider you as one of the great philosophers of our time.

  • @seaspirit5087
    @seaspirit5087 Год назад

    Hope you’re doing well and are keeping safe in the weather and that the family are safe too!

  • @erichtomanek4739
    @erichtomanek4739 Год назад +1

    22:08
    Spectacular!
    That sunrise alone makes the journey worthwhile!
    It's as if you're in the tropics!
    Great video too, enjoyable and informative.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      Cheers! Aye, the skies are so often beautiful on this route!

  • @pbsteamatspeed7683
    @pbsteamatspeed7683 Год назад +1

    Another great video Steve, beautifully shot.

  • @GeorgeDoesThemeParks
    @GeorgeDoesThemeParks Год назад

    One of my favourite videos. Was surprised to see Orkney’s version of Ibiza’s west end! Keep the videos coming Steve!! Thank you.

  • @john07973
    @john07973 Год назад +3

    Good video Steve 👍 The ships security should have dealt with the grubs playing music at 3am, a clump or moving them to the kennels would do the trick.

  • @jenniferlevine5406
    @jenniferlevine5406 Год назад

    Quite the ferry ride! But it's amazingly calm water. I agree - the best place is on deck! Thanks so much for this very entertaining trip.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад

      Yeah that calm water was beautiful in the morning!

  • @MrStuartAllan
    @MrStuartAllan Год назад +2

    Brilliant video Steve, the ferry to Shetland is on the bucket list.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      A great crossing but for that one PLEASE get a cabin!!!

  • @cindyd8646
    @cindyd8646 Год назад +2

    Reminds me of the Alaska Marine Highway ferries in the summer....bedlam! But, oh, the lighthouses on your journey! Especially the one in Footdee. You didn't go to Lerwick to see Jimmy Perez? Oh, I forgot...he's not there anymore. Is the "new" Shetland been broadcast yet? Your videography of the sunrise is beautiful!

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +2

      Haha the new one will be out soon, I'm just not sure about it without Jimmy you know!!!

  • @paulsurelynotsmith8179
    @paulsurelynotsmith8179 Год назад

    Another trip Steve Fish n chips yum great sunset that’s a wow the room looks ok swift trip to the pub looks busy round the pub area interesting stuff Steve

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад

      I was really looking forward to a quiet pint! Nae such luck! :D

  • @markwood1846
    @markwood1846 Год назад +2

    Cant believe how calm it is especially as was breezy when set off!

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад

      Same! It almost didn't look real!

  • @paulgrieve7031
    @paulgrieve7031 Год назад

    Very reasoned delivery with a great sense of what you’re saying and to whom.
    Love the banter and personal take.
    Great accent too.
    Strong Scottish heritage, lived there five years. Would love to be there, but don’t know when

  • @MrFlyingscot75
    @MrFlyingscot75 Год назад +1

    Thanks Steve, good information in this entertaining video. Most folks would be moaning about certain challenges you always seem to find a silver lining😊. On another note, my one connection with Aberdeen was my late and very dear uncle Hans who was the Harbor Master.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much :) Hans had some job eh? Busy harbour!

  • @TartanCatholic
    @TartanCatholic Год назад +3

    A few years ago I got decidedly inhibited through drink and fell asleep on this crossing, luckily a nice young Dutch man who I’d got talking to woke be up but I did hold the boat up and had to be escorted through the vehicle deck 😬

  • @stevehiggins1578
    @stevehiggins1578 Год назад +2

    Bern watching your very usefull content for a while now. We have been wanting to visit Bonnie Scotland for a while now. Finally in 3 weeks we set of for a 2 week adventure with our base near Melfort. Naturally there is to much to see and do. So your clips with your polish partner have been a massive help and we (yes Polish wife as well) have enjoyed them very much. We have 2 trips pre booked already. The Jacobite and a trip to Staffa. So loads of exploring to do. Thank you for your content.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      Sounds fantastic guys! Have an amazing time and be sure to let us know how it goes!

    • @stevehiggins1578
      @stevehiggins1578 Год назад

      @@steve-marsh certainly will. Just out of curiosity where in Poland does your partner come from? My wife is from wroclaw. And, I love our travels there.

  • @celticenforcer
    @celticenforcer Год назад +2

    You deserve a medal for that one mate, what you put yourself through for others benefit is admirable well done Steve, and what's happened to Alisha ?

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      Ah she's busy at her proper job, I don't think she'd thank me for these kind of trips anyway :D

  • @alannorman1773
    @alannorman1773 5 месяцев назад

    Great vlog as always Steve. Really enjoy the films you put out.
    Thank you ❤❤.

  • @JBMtravels
    @JBMtravels Год назад

    Great video 📸 my friend, what a great vlog.
    Loved every bit of it even the stair 😂 where small.

  • @B0yberg
    @B0yberg Год назад

    why haven't I found this channel until now . But now its a nice sunday to watch all of your down to earth video . Made for the normal person , and not all luxury trips what a normal person never could go on 😊😊

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      Hey really appreciate it mate!

  • @steveemery546
    @steveemery546 2 месяца назад

    Love seeing our van at the start. Daisy’s on it :-). Good films well made and informative

  • @rabh6746
    @rabh6746 Год назад +2

    Cracking journey out to Kirkwall Steve but that return journey looked like hell on earth! You can always tell a hardy Scot out on deck in a kilt and short sleeved t shirt and everyone else wrapped up to the nines😂

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      Haha so true! Aye, hell on earth is a good description!

  • @djhome8611
    @djhome8611 Год назад

    Steve can we have more ferry journeys please - they are great David & Joy

  • @michaelsaayman2802
    @michaelsaayman2802 Год назад +1

    Nice video Steve. Beautiful sunrise but from another aviation geek where is the aviation surprise you alluded too. Thanks Steve

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      Cheers Michael, oh that's all for another day! With a weekly upload schedule I can't be putting everything into the one video :)

    • @michaelsaayman2802
      @michaelsaayman2802 Год назад +1

      Thanks Steve I will eagerly await that viseo, sounds like something special to look forward to😀

  • @858493
    @858493 Год назад

    Than-you Steve, was beautiful seeing that light house l think almost in time for International Lighthouse week celebrated worldwide this month......very enjoyable regards Doc from Down Under

  • @neilcoram3495
    @neilcoram3495 2 месяца назад

    I did Aberdeen to Shetland in June 2022. I had a pod each way had a great crossing both ways with a solid 6 hours sleep. Im 6 foot 3 and stocky built and i was really comfortable in the pods. Another great video Steve

  • @arronblack67
    @arronblack67 Год назад

    The videos from home always the best mate 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @robertofraser101
    @robertofraser101 Год назад

    Great video Steve pity about folk sleeping on floors on the upside its good the service is busy the food was great deal and the sunrise shots etc were brilliant

  • @Rega128
    @Rega128 Год назад

    great video Steve

  • @catharine9991
    @catharine9991 Год назад

    Many thanks for a super video, I used various ferrylink sailings earlier this year, Aberdeen to Lerwick is the next one. Thanks again for all the info and tge fantastic photography

  • @michaelhill7045
    @michaelhill7045 Год назад

    Reminds me of when I slept under the stairs on an Esbjerg to Harwich ferry. Nice views of the oil rigs!

  • @christopherfox735
    @christopherfox735 Год назад +1

    Had a great haddock & chips when I stayed at the Orkney Hotel in Kirkwall. Also, had great coffee at the Sunbeam coffee house.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      Oh I've never tried either, will need to put that right!

    • @christopherfox735
      @christopherfox735 Год назад

      It should be Sunbean coffee. Still great though.

  • @ColinSlocombe
    @ColinSlocombe 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks Steve for your journey to the orkneys on the ferry brilliant 👏 👍

  • @PlanesTrainsEverything
    @PlanesTrainsEverything Год назад

    Wow, what a contrast in journeys!

  • @FrankC321
    @FrankC321 Год назад

    Demanding viewers wanted more Ocean Ferry and Steve delivered. I'd be ok too, not getting a state room on the ferry - either way. Instead, just hang out, catch some zzz's in a quiet place. Even sleep outside if they would allow it. I'm sold on that trip from Aberdeen to Kirkwall. Your local viewers are lucky!

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Год назад +1

      It was a challenge, but I ALWAYS end up back on the Northlink because it's a great route - maybe in winter next time though !

  • @mickclark427
    @mickclark427 Год назад

    Hello Steve mick from Hull really enjoyed this episode hope you are very well and I will look forward to your next episode 😊😊

  • @dansouthern4139
    @dansouthern4139 10 месяцев назад

    Well done. I spent quite a bit of sailing out of Aberdeen. Loved it,love the u.k.