My First Time on Irish Ferries: Overnight From Dublin to Cherbourg - Contains Honest Opinions!

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  • Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
  • Another enjoyable voyage, but how good was the W.B. Yeats? This is a fairly new ship, but new doesn't automatically mean everything will be perfect. Join me on board with a look around public areas, my cabin and the food available for purchase. Enjoy the video!
    Filmed on Tue/Wed 27/28 August 2024
    Music courtesy of epidemicsound.com
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    This video is not sponsored and all opinions are my own
    I don’t pretend to be a travel expert, but I love what I do and would be honoured if you came along with me. My channel focusses on the wide-eyed wonder and excitement of finding somewhere new, and my genuine reaction to it. You may not get a history lesson in my videos, but who knows, you might pick up some useful travel tips along the way, add a few destinations to your bucket list and hopefully be entertained by what you see. Thanks for watching, it means a lot to me :)
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    I was born in Glasgow but have lived in Carnoustie, Dalgety Bay, Stonehaven, Edinburgh, Montrose, and further afield (Salamanca, Spain & Devonport, New Zealand)
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    Saturdays at 10am Scottish time. Occasionally a bonus midweek video will pop up (in which case, likely to be Tuesday at 5pm)
    WHY IS THERE A DELAY BETWEEN TRIP AND VIDEO APPEARING?
    This is both my business model and a result of doing everything myself. Editing takes time and I also like to schedule videos a bit in advance in case of any problems/illness/cancellations etc. Keeping my uploads appearing every Saturday is important to me, so I don’t want anything to get in the way of it. Also, I occasionally need some time off to recover from trips! But more than anything else, it's about budgets. I generally need to film a number of videos on each trip to break even. And each one of these take a while to fall into place on a Saturday morning.
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    WHY DON'T YOU SPEND LONGER AT DESTINATIONS?
    The usual suspects I'm afraid - time and money! Hotel prices especially these days make my eyes water like a true Scotsman. Also my weekly upload schedule means I need to keep on the move.
    WHERE'S ALICJA?
    Alicja will feature whenever possible, but she has her own life and a 9-5 job so it can take a while for our schedules to match up. Trust me though, I prefer it when She is there too!
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Комментарии • 1,4 тыс.

  • @deckylevert7994
    @deckylevert7994 9 дней назад +518

    Respect for not using P&O after the way they treated their workers, Steve. Great vlogs by a man of principle!

    • @derektaylor2941
      @derektaylor2941 9 дней назад +55

      You DO know that PO copied Irish Ferries who did the same only a couple of years earlier. Clearly not.

    • @shetlandsheep3081
      @shetlandsheep3081 9 дней назад +26

      @@derektaylor2941i dont think most Brits know anything about that, only about P&O’s actions.

    • @Mach_One_Photos
      @Mach_One_Photos 9 дней назад +34

      @@shetlandsheep3081 yes Irish ferries did the same in Dec 2005 management unilaterally issued proposals to sack 543 directly employed seafarers and replace them with migrant labour, they also reflagged all its vessels with a flag of convivence

    • @andrewstones2921
      @andrewstones2921 9 дней назад +18

      I’m torn on this one, they are not the only company to do that and when I do travel on P&O, usually from Larne to Cairnryan you have to feel for the replacement staff who are being paid a pittance and do a fantastic job, just trying to earn a better living than they can at home. No matter which route I take from Ireland to England, Wales, Scotland, France or Spain there never seem to be any Irish staff on any of them. Yes I travel on them all.

    • @andrewstones2921
      @andrewstones2921 9 дней назад +9

      I’ve been on this ferry a few times, most recently in June this year with my motorcycle. My biggest complaint is the extortionate price of food and drinks on board, by contract the Brittany ferries are much more reasonable.

  • @letmetellyousomething123
    @letmetellyousomething123 7 дней назад +42

    As a Dubliner I can say, as much as I love my city and country, we are being fleeced in the hospitality sector. Love your videos Steve.

  • @OisinOConnor-e2n
    @OisinOConnor-e2n 9 дней назад +61

    This man needs a million subs what a legend serious lack of ferry reviews but Steve’s videos make up for it

  • @barriegannon3572
    @barriegannon3572 8 дней назад +53

    Don’t apologise for a long intro, it’s all part of the journey. Thanks for sharing mate, great videos and humour 😊

  • @RedMachineKieran
    @RedMachineKieran 9 дней назад +189

    Steve you have no idea how much these videos mean to me. I have anxiety to the hilt, can't travel alot but when I do its only on ferries and I love the sea. Seeing these videos gives me a feeling of being there every step of the way

    • @derekwatson7037
      @derekwatson7037 9 дней назад +6

      Heard that the cure for anxiety is more responsibility. Might have been Jordan Peterson.

    • @Fat_Cat_747
      @Fat_Cat_747 9 дней назад +16

      @@derekwatson7037 I have my own phrase to say to yourself in such circumstances, be it anxiety, procrastination, depression reinforcing from wastefulness and untidiness - and that is , " The therapy is in the doing ". You get better by just doing something. Doesn't have to be all you need to do or even to do what you get through particularly well, but just to do something of it. Little steps lead to larger ones later. The therapy is in the doing.

    • @BoadiceanRevenge
      @BoadiceanRevenge 9 дней назад +9

      ​@@derekwatson7037Not necessarily so. It all depends on the individual I think. 🙂🙏🕊️🙏

    • @ScottMurray-ce6iw
      @ScottMurray-ce6iw 9 дней назад +7

      @@Fat_Cat_747 Very true....that first step is a very difficult one. Once you've taken a few more the anxiety melts away.

    • @BoadiceanRevenge
      @BoadiceanRevenge 9 дней назад +26

      Hello dear. I truly empathise with your situation. And I do wish others who thinks they know the answer to everyone else's problem would stop and think for a moment, and begin to understand that each individual has different ways and means of dealing with life's issues. We are all different and have individual coping mechanisms that enables us to live our lives the best we can. 🙋🙏🕊️🙏

  • @johnstevenson1709
    @johnstevenson1709 9 дней назад +128

    I love the fact that 1st thing you hear when you go in the outdoors smokers area is someone hacking a lung up

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  9 дней назад +21

      Haha noticed that in the edit too :D

    • @Glenfiner
      @Glenfiner 8 дней назад +6

      😂

    • @John.M.Gannon
      @John.M.Gannon 7 дней назад +8

      Irish ferries got Eastern European security and escorted every Irish worker of the ships and replaced them with Latvians for half minimum wage that's why the Irish breakfast looks so undercooked ,those ferries would always be full but most people from Ireland would not get on one ever since.

    • @DonegalOverlanding
      @DonegalOverlanding 7 дней назад +3

      @@John.M.Gannon garbage. It was quiet because its off-season. Ive been on it loads of times and its full all peak season.

    • @nct948
      @nct948 6 дней назад +3

      @@John.M.Gannonit seems all ferry companies are trying to save money whichever way they can in order to stay afloat

  • @LPR579
    @LPR579 9 дней назад +106

    I’ve no idea why I watch your videos, I would never in a million years travel the way you do. But I love them and am oddly addicted!

    • @gabrieleortiz5041
      @gabrieleortiz5041 8 дней назад +7

      Steve is the draw, as well as Alicja when she joins him, and the adventures and scenery are icing on the cake ❤

    • @lifter98
      @lifter98 7 дней назад +2

      Same here…

    • @sheilahammond4260
      @sheilahammond4260 7 дней назад +2

      I have a feeling that I may now be addicted too! I will be looking fwd to any more & hope that he continues. 😊😊😊😊

    • @55jhjhjkjk
      @55jhjhjkjk 6 дней назад +3

      oh! i certainly want and do travel like Steve...he's and endless source of inspiration 🙂

    • @chrislaarman7532
      @chrislaarman7532 4 дня назад

      @@LPR579 My! Do you plan THAT far in advance? ;-)

  • @typhoontim125
    @typhoontim125 9 дней назад +34

    As a Dub I thoroughly enjoyed this Steve..Thank you for the tour!☘

  • @michaeljohndennis2231
    @michaeljohndennis2231 9 дней назад +70

    6:44 Whenever I’m on foot around the Port area, I always stop to say a prayer at that Statue of Our Lady - it’s such a lovely statue ❤

    • @J.A.Madventures
      @J.A.Madventures 8 дней назад

      Gods Word tells us to pray to the Father 🌈 Son ✝️ and Holy Ghost 🕊️ only. Mary and all the rest of the saints (aka believers) are not gods and not to be prayed to..according to the Holy Bible ..Gods Word. 🌈✝️🕊️

    • @derektaylor2941
      @derektaylor2941 8 дней назад +9

      @@J.A.Madventures God's word? Words translated from Latin into modern language and the Latin version was translated from mostly, but NOT exclusively Hebrew. Leave people alone to follow their religion as they see fit.
      If your God is unhappy then he'll prove it by striking those down dead who disaaarrrggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

    • @elmolewis9123
      @elmolewis9123 8 дней назад +2

      @@J.A.Madventures FFS give it up with that nonsense and get a basic education.

    • @redcatjack
      @redcatjack 6 дней назад

      @@J.A.Madventures HAIL SATAN. PRAISE SATAN.

    • @davidhayes2567
      @davidhayes2567 4 дня назад

      ​@@J.A.Madventuresdon't come to Ireland so. Her statues are everywhere, she's almost bigger than Bono.

  • @PlanesTrainsEverything
    @PlanesTrainsEverything 8 дней назад +52

    Author Paul Theroux once said of travelling by train vs. plane - if you don't like the person you're setting next to, on a train you can go somewhere else. On a plane you can't. The same applies to coaches vs. ferries - if you don't like your fellow Flixbus passenger, tough luck. Also, kudos for avoiding P&O. We have long memories!!! Great video mate.

    • @LovelyLawla
      @LovelyLawla 7 дней назад +1

      Irish Ferries did what P&O did, just a few years earlier. They also fired all their local staff in the 00s and replaced them with cheaper international staff. Notice how the ship wasn't Irish registered, but Cyprus?

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  4 дня назад +1

      Cheers Scott! Aye, although I had the Flix experience still to come on this trip! :D

  • @adamdruett9107
    @adamdruett9107 9 дней назад +106

    I don’t use P&O. Thumbs up Steve.

    • @derektaylor2941
      @derektaylor2941 9 дней назад +13

      But would you use Irish Ferries? P&O copied exactly the same mass fire and re-hire as PO did. But somehow that seems to have been overlooked.

    • @richardstreet7518
      @richardstreet7518 9 дней назад +2

      ​@derektaylor2941 most people probably not aware ..

    • @stewartjmurray
      @stewartjmurray 9 дней назад +4

      @@derektaylor2941most people in the uk don’t know that

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  9 дней назад +6

      Yeah, I wasn't aware!

    • @derektaylor2941
      @derektaylor2941 8 дней назад +4

      @@steve-marsh it wasn't a dig at you at all, Steve. Not in the slightest. Apologies if it looked like a criticism.
      I really like your videos, especially ferries.

  • @JohnnysCafe_
    @JohnnysCafe_ 9 дней назад +30

    I found a travel video of Steves in my feeds so i decided to watch it and now weeks later i have seen from the Orkney islands to skye and England, Steves travels are very enjoyable.

  • @sarahlogan2075
    @sarahlogan2075 9 дней назад +49

    Yes, you pronounced Yeats (sounds like yates) correctly. He was one of Ireland's most revered poets and writers, if not the most revered. Won a Nobel prize.

    • @patwalsh6400
      @patwalsh6400 8 дней назад +1

      He is the National Poet.

    • @janbarber7807
      @janbarber7807 7 дней назад

      From school,66 years ago,I can still remember reams of his poetry.Into Madame Blavatsky,and all that!

  • @justmurphy2560
    @justmurphy2560 6 дней назад +8

    I'm happy that you were in the right place/time to video the pilot boarding the ship. I replayed that part several times. Amazing skills needed for everyone involved.

  • @crustyrash
    @crustyrash 9 дней назад +41

    I love how excited you get! Most people seem to lose that sense of childhood wonder.

  • @dominicmonaghan9887
    @dominicmonaghan9887 8 дней назад +12

    And we love you Steve. True to the budget traveller. You never wavered. Fair play to you and Alicja.

  • @philmcardle9031
    @philmcardle9031 9 дней назад +26

    Yet another brilliant production. You always make the most of your travels and you are a joy to watch. Long may you continue and don't be afraid to try a nice long train journey. I would love to see that

  • @ThamesShips
    @ThamesShips 9 дней назад +23

    Another excellent video. I was on a Scotrail HST once and it had a quote on there from Robert Louis Stevenson. It said "I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move." It sums up what you were saying about travelling because you enjoy it.

    • @nct948
      @nct948 6 дней назад +1

      definitely, the feeling of freedom is exhilarating when travelling, which you lose when arriving.

  • @absurdalny
    @absurdalny 9 дней назад +35

    Nothing better to my morning coffee then another Steve`s voyage :)

    • @rikgoudriaan281
      @rikgoudriaan281 8 дней назад +2

      An perfect combination. By the way Steve, you are a legend!

    • @BrianJ001
      @BrianJ001 7 дней назад

      I could not stay in a cabin with no view , as claustrophobia would spoil the trip. If you had booked a sea view cabin how much extra would that have been?

    • @absurdalny
      @absurdalny 7 дней назад

      @@BrianJ001 Not Steve, but I happened to use Irish ferries few times - It`s usually 20-30 euro more so not much of a difference, but it also depends on which ferry will you be travelling.
      And obviously cabins with window are usually sold out sooner, so sometimes you may not have a choice.
      From my end - I just wish it would be a bit cheaper. I wanted to do a short trip for 2-3 days with my teenage son, and ferry both ways for 2xfoot passenger and 2 berth cabin is around 500 euro. I can get flights to Paris or Bordeaux for 2 passengers below 100e.
      I hate airports, but for 5 times less money its really hard to beat

  • @tramptruck4859
    @tramptruck4859 9 дней назад +26

    "But I don't use P&O"
    Like for that alone. 👍
    The crossings from Dublin, Rosslare and Cork to France and Spain are so much better value than the Irish sea crossings, despite often being the same ships.
    Hmmmm!
    Cracking video nevertheless 😊😊😊😊😊

  • @Fat_Cat_747
    @Fat_Cat_747 9 дней назад +102

    Out on deck I couldn't stop thinking of Father Jack sitting there in his chair, bottle in hand, his hair flapping about in the wind. Shouting out his usual curses at the sea.

  • @elainefarr3155
    @elainefarr3155 8 дней назад +15

    Living in Arizona, US, and very landlocked- taking a long ferry ride looks like a dream! The food looked delicious, even though it was expensive. Fun trip!

    • @rickmoore3730
      @rickmoore3730 8 дней назад +3

      I live in Ontario ,Canada and far from the sea as well . I have friends in Norway and took the same ferry from Oslo to Copenhagen last year that Steve took in a previous video . Would I do it again ? You bet .

  • @cian87
    @cian87 9 дней назад +21

    North Wall is the name of that area of Dublin - as the name might suggest, it was the North Wall of the port, but more infill has happened - where you were is all reclaimed land as it is, but the seat came right up to where the roundabout is now. That Dunnes has only recently opened after a ridiculously long legal challenge; it will open as a full department store in time. We do have M&S as well, Dunnes target a little bit below them in market terms.

  • @rawlyroo5975
    @rawlyroo5975 9 дней назад +20

    Yes the journey is the big part of a holiday ❤

  • @KeefsCattys
    @KeefsCattys 9 дней назад +27

    First class Saturday morning entertainment . Thoroughly enjoyed 🙂🙂

  • @ballygarran
    @ballygarran 2 дня назад +4

    I always drive to the UK from Ireland. I love the freedom of being able to mix the journey up, stopping whenever & wherever I want.
    Yes Ryanair has its place but it’s great to be able to pack ridiculous amount of luggage into the car and bring back cheaper items from England. I miss Asda & Sainsbury’s.

  • @Colin32269
    @Colin32269 9 дней назад +25

    We emigrated to Canada when I was 4 from Scotland.We returned to visit family this past July and felt so at home that... in the spring of next year we are moving to the homeland❤

    • @robertsutton8264
      @robertsutton8264 8 дней назад +5

      You 're not alone. Canada is an expensive place to live with the cost of living and housing shortages, high taxes, crime, homelessness. Canada isn't what it use to be! Shame.

    • @ywc378
      @ywc378 8 дней назад +1

      @@robertsutton8264Canadian here, and I totally agree with you. It’s all been going to sh*t in the past 10-15 years. It’s not the beautiful country I used to be so proud to be a part of. So sad.

    • @pamelaadam9207
      @pamelaadam9207 8 дней назад +4

      We have our problems too in Scotland, but we do the best to offset the austerity of westminster,

  • @elainefarrar
    @elainefarrar 9 дней назад +10

    Agree 100% Steve, the journey is THE best part of the holiday and the longer it takes, the better, especially when it's train and ferry! (Maybe less so for flying!)

  • @marmoset3
    @marmoset3 9 дней назад +17

    You can see the love in Steve's eyes every time he gets on a ferry. Btw, I don't think many outside these isles would get the three/tree reference 😂

    • @jameslivingstone7428
      @jameslivingstone7428 7 дней назад +1

      Im in South Africa, I get it :)

    • @marmoset3
      @marmoset3 7 дней назад

      @@jameslivingstone7428 😀

    • @jameslivingstone7428
      @jameslivingstone7428 6 дней назад +2

      I remember a joke, 2 Irishmen see a sign that says, Tree Fellers Wanted, one turns to the other and says we should go get Mickey and we can apply

  • @howardlewis9475
    @howardlewis9475 8 дней назад +6

    From Beverly Hills Saturday morning just the best way to wake up and travel along with Steve can’t begin to tell you how wonderful his site is
    Thank you and merci beaucoup

  • @anitapresnell6403
    @anitapresnell6403 9 дней назад +14

    Travel on the sea is the best mode of transport I agree. Thanks so much for sharing your adventure with us. ❤

  • @thevastidious
    @thevastidious 8 дней назад +6

    The way you make these videos, I feel like you are making them for me personally. Then I scroll down to the comments only to find out that thousands of other people watch this too. Thanks for making great videos. You are inspiring me to do something similar but I don't live in an area with easy access to so many beautiful places. I'm in the middle of North Texas. Everywhere I go around here is pretty much the same. Going to have to get creative I guess.

  • @sbisson
    @sbisson 9 дней назад +26

    The lighthouse and rocks were Les Casquets; part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey.

  • @gdreading9088
    @gdreading9088 4 дня назад +4

    Good to see that you had summer in Montrose . . . Good vlog Steve

  • @robmatthews3873
    @robmatthews3873 9 дней назад +19

    Like you ferries are my favourite mode of travel. And like you, I always get lost trying to find my cabin!

  • @gueman99
    @gueman99 7 дней назад +4

    As a Marylander I was shocked when I saw Maryland Crab cakes on the menu for a Dublin to Cherbourg ferry. 😮 and it even mentioned Old Bay. 😮😮. When I was in Ireland in 2022 never saw it there and we looked and asked folks. Keep up the good, informative and entertaining work.

  • @tomclarke5237
    @tomclarke5237 9 дней назад +8

    As an 82 yo here in Adelaide your video reminded me of my many trips Holyhead ti Dun Laoghaire( now Dublin) - wish we had Irish Ferries then- most interesting programme🇮🇪🇦🇺

  • @krismclean6527
    @krismclean6527 5 дней назад +1

    As a child, I always thought the travel day was possibly the best part of the holiday. It's been a long time since I travelled on a ferry (need to remedy that) so most of my journeys these days involves an airport and I have to say, nowadays, the overcrowding and selfish behaviour from so many people is a big turn-off and travelling doesn't hold the same joy for me as it once did. Thank goodness there's people like you and Scott who do it for us...

  • @bethlowell7336
    @bethlowell7336 9 дней назад +13

    Great video, Steve. I love ships, ferries, etc. I have been on many cruises and for me the best part is when we are at sea. Looking forward to your Cherbourg adventure. Cheers

  • @BoadiceanRevenge
    @BoadiceanRevenge 9 дней назад +11

    Oh! How remiss of me to forget to mention W.B.Yeats' wonderful poetry! Fantastic to see some of it on board! 👍🙏🕊️🙏🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @barrykevin7658
      @barrykevin7658 8 дней назад +1

      And his famous brother artist Jack Yeats .let me know if you may have any for sale ?

  • @donaldskinner-reid8998
    @donaldskinner-reid8998 9 дней назад +13

    I favourite time on a ferry is the early morning when few people are up and the sun is coming up over the sea. Bliss.

  • @ianwhunter1
    @ianwhunter1 5 дней назад +2

    You're right Steve, the journey is a great part of any trip. Most especially the journey home afterwards.

  • @martiwilliams4592
    @martiwilliams4592 9 дней назад +5

    Very enjoyable!!! Thanks for taking us along, Steve. Much appreciated.

  • @ScottishT
    @ScottishT 5 дней назад +2

    The man's videos just get better and better. Love it mate

  • @Tivver
    @Tivver 8 дней назад +8

    We are off to Cherbourg next week on the Yeats, for the fourth year in a row, for a touring holiday in France. The 17 hours actually goes quite quickly, by the time you have dinner, have a sleep , then have breakfast. We enjoy it.

  • @TXMEDRGR
    @TXMEDRGR 9 дней назад +8

    You're right, not exciting but still a good trip. I love being out at sea and ferries offer a no-nonsense trip out on the ocean. Thanks for another great ferry video.

  • @Gurra_Gforce
    @Gurra_Gforce 8 дней назад +4

    Never thought I would be able to instantly recognise the train station in Montrose, Scotland. But here we are!

  • @megadevilbird
    @megadevilbird 9 дней назад +22

    €7.50 for a pint. Robbing swines. I would have filled a backpack full of cans in Dunnes stores...lol. Howth Peninsula is a lovely spot. Lots of nice cliff walks and hidden coves. Beautiful pier with top pubs, resteraunts and chippers. On a nice day you can get a small boat over to Ireland's Eye. Lovely walk to the summit with a gorgeous view of the surrounding bay.

    • @joeo
      @joeo 8 дней назад +5

      7.50 average price of pint now even in shithole pubs on land 😂

    • @megadevilbird
      @megadevilbird 8 дней назад +1

      ​@@joeoI don't know where you are drinking pal but 15 minutes up the road from the port you can get a pint for €5 or 6 odd unless you are in temple bar tourist trap.

    • @joeo
      @joeo 8 дней назад +2

      @@megadevilbird 7.50 in fancier pubs and 6.50 to 6.80 in the shitholes were i am

    • @pogmahoin
      @pogmahoin 8 дней назад +4

      @@joeoand then 10 euro in the tourist trap of Temple Bar

    • @joeo
      @joeo 8 дней назад +4

      @@pogmahoin temple bar is gone beyond a joke money goughing

  • @simonmitchell9910
    @simonmitchell9910 9 дней назад +5

    Yes Steve the journey is a major part of the holiday. Recently driving from the Midlands to Thurso over 3 days was fantastic. You really get to see the country, and totally falling in love with Scotland.

  • @mrmullett1067
    @mrmullett1067 8 дней назад +1

    I couldn't agree with you more Steve, it's not about the destination, the journey is definitely the best part. I visited Cherbourg in 1976 on board SS Australis (previously SS America) on a journey from New Zealand to UK. Almost 5 weeks of fun and good times. I totally love ship travel and it was really nice to join you on board this ferry trip. The food looked excellent. Cheers from NZ.

  • @bo6938
    @bo6938 8 дней назад +5

    It always feels cozy travelling with you, Steve.

  • @suebrown436
    @suebrown436 8 дней назад +3

    I love the way you do these videos Steve. I always feel like I'm there with you, and often feel disorientated for a short while when they reach the end. I've been binge watching a few I've missed, and have enjoyed every one. Thanks Steve!

  • @Manchesteru999
    @Manchesteru999 8 дней назад +5

    Excellent again Steve. The great south wall built to prevent silt and maintain a clear channel into Dublin. Apparently was the longest sea wall in the world when built in late 18th century at almost 3 miles. Its counterpart the North Bull wall was originally surveyed in 1801 by none other than Captain Bligh of the bounty fame! Kevin

  • @conkavanagh4342
    @conkavanagh4342 8 дней назад +6

    You did Dublin proud on this video Steve, it looked really well. The walk to the Poolbeg lighthouse is really great as is Howth. Come back to Dublin anytime

    • @crossleydd42
      @crossleydd42 6 дней назад +1

      I remember getting trams to Howth and back (Sutton?) many, many years ago! And at the time when they would have been a tourist attraction, they scrapped them!!!

    • @edelweiss9460
      @edelweiss9460 5 дней назад

      @@crossleydd42 We have the Dart (Dublin Area Rapid Transport) nowadays, runs from Howth/Malahide to Bray/Greystones, great coastal trip of Dublin Bay.

    • @edelweiss9460
      @edelweiss9460 5 дней назад

      Howth, pronounced Hoe-th, no problem with th sound here.

  • @Saltybuher
    @Saltybuher 9 дней назад +10

    Brilliant! Just sitting down with this and breakfast. That cinema is showing quality films. All three are great!

  • @326Alan
    @326Alan 6 дней назад +1

    27:08 so refreshing to hear someone saying that the journey is often the best bit of travelling 🎉 I think people are sometimes almost embarrassed to admit this!!

  • @peterhendry2154
    @peterhendry2154 8 дней назад +5

    When you are aboard and the ship is moving go to the pursers desk and see what upgrades are available.
    You might be amazed.

  • @BeemerTwelve
    @BeemerTwelve 7 дней назад +2

    What I love about ferries is that they are like an hotel that is moving, you go to your room and the next day you are at a different place.

  • @chonny1971
    @chonny1971 9 дней назад +17

    Kia ora from a beautiful spring evening in Auckland NZ

  • @mdwalsh3925
    @mdwalsh3925 9 дней назад +6

    At 15:00 those people were walking on the South Bull Wall, a popular walk for Dubliners. A great spot to watch the traffic in and out of the port.

  • @MrDuffers20
    @MrDuffers20 9 дней назад +6

    the one thing i can say about in Ireland is that they are not miserly at all when it comes to their portion sizes so the food cost is actually worth it and its really nice as well into the bargain.

  • @elainacasey7672
    @elainacasey7672 2 дня назад +3

    American opinion for what it's worth. Here some of us still carry lunchboxes. If you carry a thermos in your lunch box, even if it's empty to get on a plane, train, or boat...on board or at the station, or in your case the boat cafeteria they probably service hot water for teas or coffee. If they don't charge you could take some hot water back to your room for a cup of tea or that soup. Just a thought.

  • @oggie1967
    @oggie1967 8 дней назад +4

    Hi Steve, yeah back in the day my wife and I used to love the ferry. Used to go to bed at 5pm, get up and out of the house at midnight, leave Aboyne (Aberdeenshire) and I would aim to be at Dover for the 9am ferry. We did this for years until the kids came along then caravan holidays were the thing. Then air travel was really cheap so we used that for holidays but I’m due to retire in a few years and I think I’d love to do the kind of trips that you do!
    Cheers Steve, great video as usual!👍👏👏👏❤️

  • @YASTravelsEatsWell
    @YASTravelsEatsWell 8 дней назад +1

    Steve: you are the "KING" of European ferries! In Japan there are two RUclipsrs who do the same thing😅

  • @adriana7144
    @adriana7144 9 дней назад +14

    Great video Steve. Those harbour pilots have nerves of steel just jumping across onto a huge ferry. One wrong step 😱😱😱

    • @rabburns1382
      @rabburns1382 9 дней назад +4

      I used to do it with DAFS..😊

    • @tdog5035
      @tdog5035 8 дней назад +1

      Balls of steel. Can't imagine it in rough weather.

  • @Dreyno
    @Dreyno 8 дней назад +1

    People had their doubts about the increase in ferries direct to the continent but I know lots of people who’ve used it and love it. Both holiday makers and truckers.

  • @scubaeric1344
    @scubaeric1344 9 дней назад +9

    If nothing else Steve - you and Alicia have done more to promote tourism to Scotland than anything I know. I wasn't even curious before. (A Swede from Gothenburg)

  • @Bantammatt
    @Bantammatt 6 дней назад +1

    Nothing better on a day off work than a Steve marsh ferry video and a cup of tea 👍🏻

  • @andynorris3537
    @andynorris3537 8 дней назад +3

    Brilliant journey Steve thank you for sharing (and a nice lkng video at that )

  • @Martincars56
    @Martincars56 6 дней назад +1

    Great video again Steve showing as it really is. Full of useful information for anyone thinking about doing that trip.

  • @lazyartist7682
    @lazyartist7682 9 дней назад +6

    Wonderful and exciting as always❤🎉😊 Thanks

  • @colliedollie
    @colliedollie 8 дней назад +1

    You’re awesome Steve! And a fantastic person to go on a virtual trip with. Thanks so much.

  • @sallywatton2580
    @sallywatton2580 9 дней назад +9

    Love these blogs . Love ferries especially Greek ones , chaotic and fun 😂

  • @davidrle23
    @davidrle23 3 дня назад +2

    Such a souleless looking ferry. I say this as someone who thinks a ferry also the best mode of transport.

  • @KeithJD
    @KeithJD 9 дней назад +55

    In the Irish language the number three is trí, which sounds similar to tree. As a rule we don't pronounce TH's in English well due to our own language not having the TH sound.

    • @erinmcgrathejm4985
      @erinmcgrathejm4985 8 дней назад +12

      I heard an Irisher give a speech once, on acclimating to living in the US. He said one of the worst things was anytime he had to say “1/3” to an American. (Take your time…) 😆

    • @Pooky-Cat
      @Pooky-Cat 8 дней назад +1

      @@erinmcgrathejm4985 3 x 🌳💩 = 10

    • @JanetBrown-px2jn
      @JanetBrown-px2jn 8 дней назад +1

      @@erinmcgrathejm4985it’s not just the Irish,it’s just about anyone born in NYC,all pronounce TH,as tur,try saying 33rd,and 3rd Avenue😂😂😂

    • @trishloughman5998
      @trishloughman5998 7 дней назад +5

      It's a palatised T. We also do a palatised D but English speakers can't all hear it. It's between a 'th' and a 't' sound. To most English people it sounds like a straight t or d. If you recall the word 'doras' for door, the d in it is palatised.

    • @daftirishmarej1827
      @daftirishmarej1827 7 дней назад +9

      I had some English friends come over to Dub. They couldn't say 'th' either, but said 'f' instead. They asked the bus driver for a 3 day ticket. His response? "Ye gotta pay for it!"

  • @Robinjupton
    @Robinjupton 8 дней назад +2

    Absolutely love your vlogs Steve. Thank you for sharing

  • @billwinward9324
    @billwinward9324 9 дней назад +6

    Another Steve Marsh classic! Love it!

  • @bryanmathison1754
    @bryanmathison1754 7 дней назад +1

    I seem like you are about the nicest guy. No wonder all the people you meet are so friendly with you. Great videos!!

  • @xkr510
    @xkr510 8 дней назад +3

    That pie is exactly what I would have chosen…….i could taste it from here 🇨🇦 What an enjoyable video. Thank you

  • @plunder1956
    @plunder1956 7 дней назад +1

    I just loved "Welcome to a beautiful Scottish summer".

  • @isking1715
    @isking1715 9 дней назад +8

    Thanks Steve, enjoyed coming on this adventure! Had a beauty of a day on the Ayrshire coast yesterday, back to rain this morning!!!!!

    • @douglasgrahamdronefilmingp2068
      @douglasgrahamdronefilmingp2068 9 дней назад +3

      Its summer again today in Ayrshire

    • @isking1715
      @isking1715 9 дней назад +3

      @@douglasgrahamdronefilmingp2068 Oh don't!! I would have stayed if possible. Off to York now so hopefully catch the sun there!!!!

  • @naomibaker6259
    @naomibaker6259 3 дня назад +1

    All my childhood holidays were car ferries from Ireland to France (sometimes via uk)….countless ferries, stena line, Irish ferries, Brittany ferries. This video is so nostalgic for me. Brilliant job Steve.
    Ps the ferry journey was always my favourite bit too

  • @dalesheehan2546
    @dalesheehan2546 9 дней назад +11

    Proper nostalgic feeling for me. I a former life, when I was much younger, I was in and out of that port, and on Irish ferries 4 or 5 times a year.
    Another great video Steve

  • @johnledingham852
    @johnledingham852 8 дней назад +1

    I heard you Stevie, through all the wind gusts!

  • @LorraineCollins-d5h
    @LorraineCollins-d5h 9 дней назад +5

    That was an enjoyable video Steve. I thought the choice of food was amazing on the ferry and the cabin looked perfect 💕

  • @VickersV
    @VickersV 4 дня назад +2

    My Dad was raytown,ringsend you brought a lot of memories to me. Thank you.

  • @stevenweaver9753
    @stevenweaver9753 9 дней назад +3

    Been waiting all week for this Saturday. Everytime Steve you do not disappoint.
    hum! what is more important? Cap, Camera, or Beer! Impossible to answer. 😆Nay kettle...😥
    "!the things I do of RUclips!"
    Great video. Looking forward seeing around Cherbourg.
    "Thank you so much for watching and I will see you in the next one"
    😄👍

  • @wes5977
    @wes5977 День назад

    Seem like you spend most of your time walking in the rain and your still so happy I enjoy your rainy adventures

  • @user-qf1vx2wn2w
    @user-qf1vx2wn2w 9 дней назад +6

    Nice video 📹 Steve and enjoy the rest of the journey

  • @amazer747
    @amazer747 5 дней назад +1

    I use to visiit Dublin a lot for work and one day off I walked from the city centre to the end of the breakwater you saw on the departure and back along the Liffey to Dublin centre. My legs have never been the same since.

  • @davelucraft5825
    @davelucraft5825 8 дней назад +18

    First thing you hear when you open the door to the outside smoking area is not the howling of the wind but a smoker's cough. Made me chortle.

  • @gabrieleortiz5041
    @gabrieleortiz5041 8 дней назад +1

    In answer to your mid-vlog question, I used to always focus on the destination, as a kid. Couldn’t understand all the bother about unpacking, resting, etc, on arrival.
    Now that I’m a grown-up, it’s all about the journey, literally and in life in general. ❤️ You miss out if you’re only focusing on the end-point! Thanks for another wonderful adventure!

  • @gallovidian2151
    @gallovidian2151 9 дней назад +6

    Nice to see another gannet fan - they have the most beautiful streamlined faces. Love your ferry videos - for me, a bad ferry is still better than no ferry :)

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  9 дней назад +2

      I could watch them all day! :)

  • @MacStewart
    @MacStewart 8 дней назад +1

    100% about the journey, has always been my favourite part, even as a young kid.

  • @Gary_R
    @Gary_R 9 дней назад +4

    Good to see you back over here Steve ☘️ even if it was a flying visit. I remember going on family holidays with the caravan on Irish Ferries when they were B&I .

  • @philipwatson5005
    @philipwatson5005 8 дней назад +1

    I do love the Ferry journeys Steve and honestly the longer videos are the best, really does feel like we’ve been on it with you by the end! I never considered Ferries for travel but you’ve inspired me to travel more and especially around Europe too so thank you sir for another great one! 😎

  • @GrahamWathey
    @GrahamWathey 9 дней назад +18

    Well done Steve for not using P&O. I've stopped using them too after they sacked all their british staf👍

    • @kevinmc407
      @kevinmc407 9 дней назад +4

      The same Irish Ferries that laid off all their staff on 2005 to employ cheaper foreign labour

    • @rosemarymee
      @rosemarymee 8 дней назад +3

      @@kevinmc407I don’t think people in Scotland know that. Shocking!

  • @suziqt8389
    @suziqt8389 8 дней назад +1

    love ferries too..some great ones around British columbia, Canada..enjoying your travels..thanks

  • @davidrumbelow
    @davidrumbelow 9 дней назад +6

    Love your videos as I can no longer travel due to a sick family member.
    Ever thought of packing a plug in travel element of very small travel kettle. They are great. I use to be a country representative in South Africa. I even carried a small fan as well as a small heater. I paid the hotel a little extra if i used my heater. Most didn't mind as i was a regular customer

  • @ec0434
    @ec0434 8 дней назад +2

    The journey is the best part of a travel 👌🏻