Thanks Bill...was wonderful meeting you & Angela (within minutes of boarding!)...we were fortunate to have excellent excursions in every port. And the weather? Made a great trip even more enjoyable...have a couple of more cruises booked so maybe our paths will cross again. Cheers from your Canadian fans...
This was fabulous. We will be taking this cruise next September. We did a trip to Northern Ireland 4 years ago. Last year the Med on the Regal Princess. Thanks so much for posting your video!!!
Great question. I’m not sure as we did an excursion. You may want to take a look at “tours by local” they are private drivers for the day. It may give you an idea.
I'm from Blarney the castle you visited. Where the guy was playing the bag pipes. As kids we would take candles 🕯 from the church in blarney. And 2 or 3 of us would sneak into the castle grounds. And where he's playing the bag pipes. We would ask tourists would they like a tour of the dungeons and litterly make it up as we went in and all we knew for shore was in the end of the dungeon the slop of food was poured into prisoners there. Well at least that's what we were told. When we finish the tour we would say give us how much you want lol. Often got 1 pound often got 5. And after a few tours we would get chased out by the castle security man. We didn't care we had our ice cream money or sweets. Depended on the weather we were only 10 or 12 years old. The caves you went into I slept in twice. I was in the scouts at the time. Never got a good night sleep cold water would slurp onto your head during the night. Great memories from living in Blarney in 90s
The Blarney Castle is an excursion we have booked for our May cruise. It kind of looked boring. Do you get to go inside or is it just ruins to see from the outside?
You can definitely go inside. I was there many years ago and went to the top, but did not lay on my back over that hole and kiss the Blarney Stone. That last part is disgusting, in my opinion. I wonder how many thousands of people have kissed it over all the years gone by? But I love Ireland and the Irish people. I now live here.
p.s. the tune the piper is playing is "The Wild Rover." Some people are surprised to find out that Ireland is home to two of the best Grade 1 bands in the world. St Laurence O'Toole (based near Dublin) and Field Marshall Montgomery (Lisburn nr Belfast). Both have won at the World Championship held annually in Glasgow. (I attended several years with a pipe band from Canada and these grade 1 bands are the best of the best)! Cobh is a terrific town. Just a short, pleasant walk from the cruise ship terminal. We had a pint (Smithwicks for me as well) while joining dozens of others listening to a wonderful young singer / guitarist outside "The Mauritania" pub near the town square who had everyone singing & dancing.
@@MsPinkwolf You should check things before you try correcting someone. There is no such geographic or political unit called the British Isles so to say Ireland is part of it is like saying Ireland is part of the Mung Bunga Isles. Lets say Great Britain is part of the Irish Isles - how about that? Now, getoff your high horse, calm down on the fizzy drinks and get your facts right.
@NedNew Oh the irony 🤣 A quick Google will educate you. The British Isles is the geographical name for all the islands. Sorry if this offends you, but something doesn't become untrue just because you don't like it.
@@MsPinkwolf British Isles comes from a Greek word for a British tribe, the Pretani. It was never used in Britain or Ireland itself until the 16th century when British cartographers, at a time of increasing British control over Ireland, found it a convenient catch-all term to use. It still was never used in Ireland itself - the Irish people never used it. Once Ireland gained it's independence, the government refused to recognise the term and no government since ever has. Even British governments have stopped using it for decades at this point - it is to be found nowhere in any state documentation, and they advise MP's not to use it. Yanks will get all manner of upset for some reason and insist it's a geographical term, but in Ireland it is, as Wikipedia states, unavoidably a political one. It has been falling out of use over time and will continue to do so. So how about you follow your own advice and do a bit of Googling. Specifically the Wikipedia article on the issue which pretty much covers everything about it.
@@Quessir "The British Isles are a group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north-western coast of continental Europe, consisting of the islands of Great Britain, Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Inner and Outer Hebrides, the Northern Isles (Orkney and Shetland), and over six thousand smaller islands" Literally copied and pasted from Wikipedia.
The term the British Isles is an outdated Geographical term that is not recognised by the Irish Government nor by the Majority of Irish people living in Ireland.
@pikie101 i never said Ireland was Britain. I said the title of the cruise is a British Isles cruise. Thats literally what it’s called by every major cruise line. And you clearly know nothing about me or what I know.
@user-ze5tu4ck1t the Irish Government and Irish people do not believe it's just a geography term. The Irish Government have asked for the term Ireland removed from the British Isles to British and Irish Isles.
Venice isn’t in Greece is it!? But yet it’s a stop on “Greek Island” cruises. Surely someone watching cruise videos knows this. It’s literally what the itinerary is called. Smdh.
This author has been told several times about the offensive term British Isles and has been asked many times to change it. This is a gross lack of respect for Irish people and the obstinate nature of Bill certainly does not endear him to the inhabitants of the Emerald Isle. We hope Bill and Angela enjoyed their journey back to USA Province, Canada.
The British Isles is a Colonial term, it belongs in the past. Too many people died under British occupation for us to accept that offensive term. The Lions team is called the British AND Irish Lions team for a reason, though English journalist have to be constantly reminded of the fact. Prehaps we should rename it the Celtic Isles , possibly more acceptable to everyone.
Dude. You just disrespected everyone you ever met in The Republic of Ireland. It is not part of “the British Isles”. It is not part of “ the United Kingdom.
I’m not your “dude” and I disrespected nobody. It is what the cruise was called and a geographical term. Sorry I love Ireland and the Irish people but I don’t do “political correctness”. Scroll up to my previous comments.
@@ftbeat The places you have listed are not part of the British Isles. We Irish are part of the European Union. The British Isles are no longer part of the European Union because of Brexit. You had travelled to Ireland Post brexit. Can I be any clearer? Please advise.
@@andrewphelan9262 maybe you should write to the CEOs of the major cruise lines to explain that to them. Literally EVERY cruise line that does this itinerary calls it a British Isles cruise. And to date, no diplomatic incidents reported.
@@ftbeat why would I write to more idiots. I am explaining and educating one idiot at a time. If I see those guys disrespecting my country and the European Union, then I will give them my two cents... such a shame... I love the USA and always held their citizens in the utmost regard as being the most intelligent and intellectual people of all but now I am having second thoughts and this..Well.. it breaks my heart. I love the USA and have been there three times after saving hard.
@andrewphelan9262 please don’t come back to the USA, we have enough easily offended people here. We also are full on pompous individuals who choose to insult people and call names. Oh and thanks for the comments, it helps push this video up on the RUclips algorithm!!!!
As a tourist video, it would be wise to educate yourself on what is acceptable and what isn't within the country you're in. "The British isles" is an outdated geographic term that is not looked on favourably by most Irish. I'm aware that it was the name of your cruise, but given the history between Ireland and the UK, a smart and clued in tourist / vlogger, should know that referring to Ireland as part of the British isles is going to draw a lot of anger your way. Ignorance really isn't an excuse here. Do better. The song is called The wild Rover.
Appreciate that you show the sights while you’re talking and you’re concise and to the point!
Thanks for watching and the kind words!
Thank you! This is one of the stops for our cruise. I appreciate all of the helpful information and the tour of the land.
Thanks for watching. More to come on Belfast, Scotland and LeHarve (Paris) soon.
Thanks Bill...was wonderful meeting you & Angela (within minutes of boarding!)...we were fortunate to have excellent excursions in every port. And the weather? Made a great trip even more enjoyable...have a couple of more cruises booked so maybe our paths will cross again. Cheers from your Canadian fans...
It was. What a great cruise with great people. PS we went on cruise up to New Brunswick and Halifax a couple weeks ago. Same great weather!!!!
Thank you for this review. Doing Regal May 27th. Using Paddywagon Tours but same tour.
Hope you enjoy it!
This was fabulous. We will be taking this cruise next September. We did a trip to Northern Ireland 4 years ago. Last year the Med on the Regal Princess. Thanks so much for posting your video!!!
We are glad you are enjoying them. There are mare in the series I am working on and lots more content to come. You will have a great time!
What does a cab cost for the day in Cork, etc. Thanks!
Great question. I’m not sure as we did an excursion. You may want to take a look at “tours by local” they are private drivers for the day. It may give you an idea.
@@ftbeatI'm from Dublin Ireland🇮🇪🇪🇺 am EU member state, we are not in the "British Isles" but good video anyway
How long did the tour last?
The tune is called The Wild Rover I think.
Yes it is!
I'm from Blarney the castle you visited. Where the guy was playing the bag pipes. As kids we would take candles 🕯 from the church in blarney. And 2 or 3 of us would sneak into the castle grounds. And where he's playing the bag pipes. We would ask tourists would they like a tour of the dungeons and litterly make it up as we went in and all we knew for shore was in the end of the dungeon the slop of food was poured into prisoners there. Well at least that's what we were told. When we finish the tour we would say give us how much you want lol. Often got 1 pound often got 5. And after a few tours we would get chased out by the castle security man. We didn't care we had our ice cream money or sweets. Depended on the weather we were only 10 or 12 years old. The caves you went into I slept in twice. I was in the scouts at the time. Never got a good night sleep cold water would slurp onto your head during the night. Great memories from living in Blarney in 90s
Great story! Thanks for sharing!!!!
1:22 because of course... 😒
“The Wild Rover “is the bagpipes song ! Great video well done
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed!
The Blarney Castle is an excursion we have booked for our May cruise. It kind of looked boring. Do you get to go inside or is it just ruins to see from the outside?
You can definitely go inside. I was there many years ago and went to the top, but did not lay on my back over that hole and kiss the Blarney Stone. That last part is disgusting, in my opinion. I wonder how many thousands of people have kissed it over all the years gone by? But I love Ireland and the Irish people. I now live here.
p.s. the tune the piper is playing is "The Wild Rover." Some people are surprised to find out that Ireland is home to two of the best Grade 1 bands in the world. St Laurence O'Toole (based near Dublin) and Field Marshall Montgomery (Lisburn nr Belfast). Both have won at the World Championship held annually in Glasgow. (I attended several years with a pipe band from Canada and these grade 1 bands are the best of the best)! Cobh is a terrific town. Just a short, pleasant walk from the cruise ship terminal. We had a pint (Smithwicks for me as well) while joining dozens of others listening to a wonderful young singer / guitarist outside "The Mauritania" pub near the town square who had everyone singing & dancing.
The pipes always move me! Especially seeing really good ones. I heard Cobh was a really nice port to spend the day!
Hi Bill.. It's pronounced Cove The bh in Cobh is prounounced as a V
Thank you.
Geographically it is part of what is called the British Isles and I am from Cork
Ireland is definitely not a British Isle
Maybe check things before you try correcting someone. Ireland is most definitely in the British Isles. It is not however part of Great Britain.
@@MsPinkwolf You should check things before you try correcting someone. There is no such geographic or political unit called the British Isles so to say Ireland is part of it is like saying Ireland is part of the Mung Bunga Isles. Lets say Great Britain is part of the Irish Isles - how about that? Now, getoff your high horse, calm down on the fizzy drinks and get your facts right.
@NedNew Oh the irony 🤣 A quick Google will educate you. The British Isles is the geographical name for all the islands. Sorry if this offends you, but something doesn't become untrue just because you don't like it.
@@MsPinkwolf British Isles comes from a Greek word for a British tribe, the Pretani. It was never used in Britain or Ireland itself until the 16th century when British cartographers, at a time of increasing British control over Ireland, found it a convenient catch-all term to use. It still was never used in Ireland itself - the Irish people never used it. Once Ireland gained it's independence, the government refused to recognise the term and no government since ever has. Even British governments have stopped using it for decades at this point - it is to be found nowhere in any state documentation, and they advise MP's not to use it. Yanks will get all manner of upset for some reason and insist it's a geographical term, but in Ireland it is, as Wikipedia states, unavoidably a political one. It has been falling out of use over time and will continue to do so.
So how about you follow your own advice and do a bit of Googling. Specifically the Wikipedia article on the issue which pretty much covers everything about it.
@@Quessir "The British Isles are a group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north-western coast of continental Europe, consisting of the islands of Great Britain, Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Inner and Outer Hebrides, the Northern Isles (Orkney and Shetland), and over six thousand smaller islands"
Literally copied and pasted from Wikipedia.
The tune is, "I've been a wild rover for many a year"
The bagpipes tune is , The Wild Rover, the Dubliners did a great version. ❤
Yes they did!!!
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Song name .wild rover.
Love that song!
The term 'British Isles' does not include Ireland. the term was purged from Irish and UN parlance in 1955.
The term the British Isles is an outdated Geographical term that is not recognised by the Irish Government nor by the Majority of Irish people living in Ireland.
Ireland is not part of the British Isles.
I suggest you write a the all the major cruise lines and tell them that they are misnaming their itinerary for decades.
@ftbeat It isn't Britain, and you really shouldn't attempt to defend a point you clearly know nothing about.
@pikie101 i never said Ireland was Britain. I said the title of the cruise is a British Isles cruise. Thats literally what it’s called by every major cruise line. And you clearly know nothing about me or what I know.
Actually Ireland is part of the British Island Group from a purely Geographical Fact .Not a Political or people's point of view. Its just Geography.
@user-ze5tu4ck1t the Irish Government and Irish people do not believe it's just a geography term. The Irish Government have asked for the term Ireland removed from the British Isles to British and Irish Isles.
Ireland is a sovereign country and not part of Britain. Surely a tourist video should know what country they are in?
Venice isn’t in Greece is it!? But yet it’s a stop on “Greek Island” cruises. Surely someone watching cruise videos knows this. It’s literally what the itinerary is called. Smdh.
Do your research, IRELAND IS NOT PART OF ANY BRITISH ISLE.its offence to say it is
This author has been told several times about the offensive term British Isles and has been asked many times to change it. This is a gross lack of respect for Irish people and the obstinate nature of Bill certainly does not endear him to the inhabitants of the Emerald Isle.
We hope Bill and Angela enjoyed their journey back to USA Province, Canada.
Thanks, we get along great with our neighbors to the north!
You may need to learn your geography lreland is not a British isle
And guess what, Canada isn’t in Alaska but yet, Alaska cruises stop there lol.
The British Isles is a Colonial term, it belongs in the past. Too many people died under British occupation for us to accept that offensive term. The Lions team is called the British AND Irish Lions team for a reason, though English journalist have to be constantly reminded of the fact. Prehaps we should rename it the Celtic Isles , possibly more acceptable to everyone.
Here is a question, what language do you speak?
@@ftbeat English,Irish, French and a little German
@@chroigliondar3057I bet it’s three more than these cruisers🤣
Dude. You just disrespected everyone you ever met in The Republic of Ireland. It is not part of “the British Isles”. It is not part of “ the United Kingdom.
I’m not your “dude” and I disrespected nobody. It is what the cruise was called and a geographical term. Sorry I love Ireland and the Irish people but I don’t do “political correctness”. Scroll up to my previous comments.
I would delete this video. It could cause a diplomatic incident. I am also very offended as an Irish person.
You should delete this comment. I’m very embarrassed for you as an Irish person.
@@ftbeat The places you have listed are not part of the British Isles. We Irish are part of the European Union. The British Isles are no longer part of the European Union because of Brexit. You had travelled to Ireland Post brexit. Can I be any clearer? Please advise.
@@andrewphelan9262 maybe you should write to the CEOs of the major cruise lines to explain that to them. Literally EVERY cruise line that does this itinerary calls it a British Isles cruise. And to date, no diplomatic incidents reported.
@@ftbeat why would I write to more idiots. I am explaining and educating one idiot at a time. If I see those guys disrespecting my country and the European Union, then I will give them my two cents... such a shame... I love the USA and always held their citizens in the utmost regard as being the most intelligent and intellectual people of all but now I am having second thoughts and this..Well.. it breaks my heart. I love the USA and have been there three times after saving hard.
@andrewphelan9262 please don’t come back to the USA, we have enough easily offended people here. We also are full on pompous individuals who choose to insult people and call names. Oh and thanks for the comments, it helps push this video up on the RUclips algorithm!!!!
Ireland is not part of Great Britain. Please amend.
I never said it was.
@@ftbeatyour title is saying it is.
Your shore excursion was to the Republic of Ireland or Ireland. Not the British Isles!
Omg. Give it a rest. It’s a geographical term not a political one. But thanks for commenting and helping with the RUclips algorithm!!!!
@@ftbeat so why won’t you change your offensive title?
The title doesn’t mention British Isles at all.
@@ftbeat oops. The first line of the description does.
Ireland is not part of British Isles
Who said it was?
As a tourist video, it would be wise to educate yourself on what is acceptable and what isn't within the country you're in. "The British isles" is an outdated geographic term that is not looked on favourably by most Irish.
I'm aware that it was the name of your cruise, but given the history between Ireland and the UK, a smart and clued in tourist / vlogger, should know that referring to Ireland as part of the British isles is going to draw a lot of anger your way.
Ignorance really isn't an excuse here. Do better.
The song is called The wild Rover.
I never referred to Ireland as part of the British Isles. I did use the title of the cruise on this series.
Ireland is not part of the British Isles Jesus my blood is boiling
Why would you think it is? Did you even watch the video?